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Event:
CWC 253
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Atte Savitaipale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cadman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (4) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cadman 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savitaipale is controlling Cadman 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking to get back to full guard here but Cadman has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (7) Cadman
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Cadman working away.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position. #T1#
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Savitaipale is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Malmi Aitta , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to escape the position but Cadman is controlling the position.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cadman 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.#T2#
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cadman 's best efforts.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cadman seems content to control.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (7) Cadman #T4#
Cadman is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale slips nicely into half guard.
Cadman is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman is keeping him busy.
Cadman is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale stalling.
Savitaipale wants to pass to mount but Cadman is defending the position. #T5#
Savitaipale is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for submissions but instead, Cadman has regained full guard.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Cadman is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here.
Savitaipale won't allow Cadman to sweep him here.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving. #T7#
Cadman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (9) Cadman
Cadman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (12) Cadman
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Cadman has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Savitaipale (2) vs (15) Cadman
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
#T8#
Savitaipale turns into Cadman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (15) Cadman
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Cadman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Cadman controlling the position.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale being controlled here momentarily.
Cadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cadman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cadman trying to control the position.
Savitaipale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Cadman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Cadman 's control of his arms but Cadman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .
Savitaipale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cadman keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Cadman wants to sweep but no luck.
Cadman keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Cadman .#T12#
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadman is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale stays in close to Cadman 's body and controls the position.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Cadman is keeping the position.
Cadman being controlled here, momentarily.
Cadman has his hands on Savitaipale's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Cadman keeps moving.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cadman 's guard.
Savitaipale is stalling here. Cadman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savitaipale seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cadman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (4) vs (19) Cadman
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Savitaipale is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cadman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savitaipale (8) vs (19) Cadman
Cadman is in bad spot here.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cadman defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Savitaipale's arms.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Savitaipale controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cadman wins on points by 19 to 8.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
CACC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Brown pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown seems keen to control Savitaipale's posture.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Savitaipale sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savitaipale paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joshua Brown!
Joshua Brown 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.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
CWC 222
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Paddy Fagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fagan is trying to defend but Savitaipale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fagan (0) vs (2) Savitaipale#SUB#
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Fagan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagan wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fagan tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Savitaipale moves into full mount! Fagan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (0) vs (5) Savitaipale
Fagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fagan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Fagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Fagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale passes Fagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it. #T2#
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale is keen to just control but Fagan is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savitaipale prevents Fagan from improving his position.
Fagan is in trouble now - Savitaipale has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (0) vs (8) Savitaipale
Savitaipale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fagan wants to hold on but Savitaipale pushes him away.
Savitaipale controlling his opponent.
Savitaipale moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Fagan (0) vs (11) Savitaipale
Fagan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Savitaipale.
Fagan trying to control the hands but Savitaipale won't let him. #T3#
Savitaipale has the hooks in. Fagan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Savitaipale is looking to control Fagan but Fagan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Fagan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savitaipale gets his way!
Fagan can't escape the position.
Savitaipale not allowing Fagan to control his hands.
Fagan rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
Our spies down at at Malmi Aitta inform us that Savitaipale has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fagan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Savitaipale.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
Fagan is really stuck here.
Fagan trying to control but not successfully.
Fagan tries to escape the position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Fagan is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Savitaipale controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Fagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Savitaipale slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Savitaipale keeps control of the position as Fagan tries to break free.
Fagan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T5#
Savitaipale trying to control.
Fagan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Fagan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for the RNC.
Fagan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Savitaipale.
Fagan rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Savitaipale avoiding Fagan 's attempts to control his hands.
Savitaipale tries to keep control of the position but Fagan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is persistently looking for the submission but Fagan is defending it well.
I really don't envy Fagan right now.
#T6#
Fagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savitaipale's guard. Nice work there by Fagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fagan (2) vs (11) Savitaipale
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Fagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale is controlling Fagan's posture.#SUB2#
Fagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savitaipale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fagan has managed to get both his arms back between Savitaipale's legs - danger averted.
Fagan is fighting to break Savitaipale's control of his arms but Savitaipale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fagan won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #T7#
Fagan trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fagan (2) vs (13) Savitaipale
Savitaipale stalling.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Fagan won't allow it. #SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Fagan tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fagan trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
#SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is taking a breather. Fagan 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.
Fagan tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savitaipale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fagan is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fagan won't allow Savitaipale to pass to mount. #SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
Fagan is looking to improve his position.
Fagan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Savitaipale is keen to just control but Fagan is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale prevents Fagan from improving his position.#SUB#
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savitaipale works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fagan (2) vs (16) Savitaipale
Fagan tries to reverse the position but Savitaipale maintains control.
Savitaipale content just to control the position here.
Savitaipale tries to control but Fagan wriggling away. #T11#
Fagan working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fagan is working to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fagan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fagan (4) vs (16) Savitaipale
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fagan has his hands clasped together but Savitaipale extends and breaks Fagan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Savitaipale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
A very excited looking Atte Savitaipale 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:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flowers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Savitaipale turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Savitaipale manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Flowers (0) vs (4) Savitaipale
Flowers tries to improve position but can't.
Flowers regains half guard there - taking advantage of Savitaipale's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Flowers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flowers is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck.
Flowers pulls Savitaipale in to control the position.
Flowers wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Flowers keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Savitaipale 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.
Let's hope that Savitaipale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position. #T2#
Flowers trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Flowers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flowers is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flowers is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Savitaipale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Savitaipale prevents Flowers from improving his position.
Savitaipale trying to control from Flowers's half guard. Flowers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Savitaipale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Flowers is looking to sweep but instead, Savitaipale has passed into half guard.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Flowers is defending well.
Savitaipale content to control rather than advance.
Flowers is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Savitaipale is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Flowers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (0) vs (7) Savitaipale
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Flowers is working away.
Flowers is being controlled here.
Flowers is not content to let Savitaipale control the position. #T6#
Flowers prevents Savitaipale from moving into mount.
Savitaipale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Flowers is looking to reverse the position.
Savitaipale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flowers's legs.
Savitaipale tries to advance to mount but Flowers instead regains half guard.
Savitaipale is keen to just control but Flowers is a slippery customer.#T7#
Savitaipale wants to pass to mount but Flowers is defending the position.
Savitaipale uses his free foot to push down on Flowers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flowers. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (0) vs (10) Savitaipale
Savitaipale looking to control but Flowers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Flowers working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Flowers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Flowers! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (10) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flowers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Flowers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Flowers trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flowers is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale pulls Flowers in close to his closed guard and prevents Flowers from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flowers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flowers wants to free his trapped foot but Savitaipale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flowers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working. #SUB2#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Flowers wants to free his trapped foot but Savitaipale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savitaipale gets full guard.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Flowers controlling him for the moment.
Flowers wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Savitaipale pulls Flowers in close to his closed guard and prevents Flowers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flowers manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (12) Savitaipale
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Flowers is controlling Savitaipale's posture.#T11#
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flowers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flowers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Flowers keeps moving.
Savitaipale stays in close to Flowers's body and controls the position.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Flowers is retaining full guard. #T12#
Savitaipale trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flowers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Flowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Flowers is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flowers is keeping the position for now.
Flowers has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage. #T14#
Flowers keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Savitaipale wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Atte Savitaipale, 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:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cayden Cadman ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Savitaipale drags the fight down to the ground.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Cadman is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Cadman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (3) vs (0) Savitaipale
Cadman controlling the pace for now.
Savitaipale is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Cadman fails to take his opponent's back.
Savitaipale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Cadman is controlling well.
Savitaipale won't allow Cadman to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cadman pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Cadman advancing to mount.
Cadman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (6) vs (0) Savitaipale
Cadman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savitaipale wants to control but Cadman postures up.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Savitaipale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cadman 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cadman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Cadman postures up.
Cadman prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cadman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Savitaipale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Cadman content to control rather than advance.
Cadman wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is defending well.
Cadman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Cadman keeps him under control.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet. #SUB2#
Savitaipale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cadman stacks Savitaipale on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cadman ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cadman (9) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale tries to bench press Cadman off him but Cadman keeps the position. #T5#
Cadman controls the position.
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cadman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cadman (9) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale tries to keep control of the position but Cadman is staying busy.
Savitaipale gets his hands free as Cadman looks to control.
Savitaipale has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cadman 's body.
#T6#
Cadman rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
Savitaipale is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Savitaipale tightening his grip on Cadman , looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Cadman right now.
#T7#
Will Savitaipale go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Savitaipale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cadman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savitaipale is riding his opponent, not letting Cadman buck him off.
Cadman trying to control the hands but Savitaipale breaks the grip. #T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Savitaipale's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Savitaipale is not going to allow Cadman to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has managed to slip his arm under Cadman 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cadman is tapping out! Submission win for Savitaipale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atte Savitaipale!
After winning the bout, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 201: Brown vs Anatta II
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Ortega! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Savitaipale rushes Ortega and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Savitaipale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Savitaipale manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Savitaipale's guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ortega has picked Savitaipale up and slammed him! Savitaipale can't keep hold of the triangle and Ortega manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (3) vs (0) Savitaipale
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale is not content to let Ortega control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ortega is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Savitaipale has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savitaipale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
Ortega pushing down on Savitaipale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Savitaipale is working away.
Savitaipale is trying is best to control the position here.
Ortega is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ortega seems to be working for a kimura but Savitaipale defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortega defends it easily.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #SUB#
Ortega drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortega jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (6) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortega's best efforts.
Savitaipale is not content to let Ortega control the position.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but Ortega has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (9) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is trying to work for a sweep but Ortega has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ortega (11) vs (0) Savitaipale#SUB#
Ortega looking to secure an arm triangle but Savitaipale defends it well.
Ortega prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Ortega postures up.
Ortega wants to take his opponent's back but Savitaipale doesn't allow it. #T4#
Ortega tries to control but Savitaipale wriggling away. #SUB#
Ortega looking to secure an arm triangle but Savitaipale defends it well.
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Ortega pushes him away.
Ortega tries to control but Savitaipale wriggling away.
Savitaipale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ortega working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ortega looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savitaipale has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ortega (14) vs (0) Savitaipale#T5#
Ortega struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Ortega is persistently looking for the submission but Savitaipale is defending it well.
#SUB#
Savitaipale defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ortega not allowing Savitaipale to control his hands. #SUB#
Savitaipale showing good submission defense here.
Savitaipale is holding onto Ortega's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB#
Ortega working for a choke but Savitaipale is defending well. #SUB#
Savitaipale preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ortega. #T6#
Savitaipale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ortega's guard. Nice work there by Savitaipale.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (14) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ortega has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ortega is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale stands and throws Ortega's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (14) vs (5) Savitaipale
Ortega sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T7#
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savitaipale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (14) vs (8) Savitaipale
Ortega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ortega gets full guard.#SUB#
Ortega has his foot on Savitaipale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savitaipale works his way back into a safe position though.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Ortega throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Savitaipale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ortega (16) vs (8) Savitaipale#SUB2#
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortega is aware though and is defending well.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Ortega won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
Ortega slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savitaipale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega stalling.
Ortega trying to control the action but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.#T11#
Ortega postures up.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortega trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ortega controls the pace.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortega defends well.
Ortega is pushing down on Savitaipale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savitaipale is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Ortega sits in half guard.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ortega seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortega is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savitaipale has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#T14#
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard but Ortega has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ortega (19) vs (8) Savitaipale
Ortega trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ortega is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Savitaipale to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Savitaipale shrugs it off.
Ortega fails to move to back control.
Ortega prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.
Ortega looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savitaipale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega is thwarting Savitaipale's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ortega takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
Our winner, Brian Ortega, 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.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 10
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Savitaipale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is taking a breather. Spencer 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.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Well, if Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Savitaipale is controlling him
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Spencer's hands, connecting with Spencer's forehead.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Spencer told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there. #SUB#
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Spencer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spencer keeps working.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Spencer taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer is trying to stand back up but Savitaipale is controlling him
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savitaipale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Spencer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spencer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Spencer is rocked!
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer seems to have recovered his senses.
Savitaipale is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Spencer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Spencer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Spencer dodges it nicely.
Spencer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it.
Savitaipale frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spencer is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Savitaipale lands a big shot there that rocks Spencer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands a big shot there that rocks Spencer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Savitaipale is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spencer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Savitaipale loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Spencer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Savitaipale land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Savitaipale stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picker, as that shot connected.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picker.
Savitaipale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
Picker slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Picker.
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Picker needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Picker lands a two punch combo.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
#T1#
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picker misses the jab.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Savitaipale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Savitaipale's defenses.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Picker.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
Larson Picker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Picker's shoulder, as Picker tries to avoid the shot.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Picker scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Picker connects with a jab.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Savitaipale has knocked Picker down with a huge combo! Savitaipale steps away and waves a wobbly Picker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Picker is rocked!#CUT2#Larson Picker's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
Oh Picker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Picker is in big trouble! Savitaipale is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Picker. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale with a poor takedown
and Nickal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nickal at a distance.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Nickal counters with a straight right hand.
Nickal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nickal scores with a nice head shot.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Savitaipale to the mat! Savitaipale manages to get full guard.
My spies in Helsinki Private Gym inform me that Nickal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Nickal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savitaipale tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Nickal connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nickal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nickal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nickal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nickal putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nickal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savitaipale manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nickal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savitaipale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Savitaipale is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Nickal passes to full mount!
Savitaipale tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nickal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Savitaipale tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savitaipale gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back!
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the head. #T3#
Savitaipale is hanging on to Nickal's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for the choke but no joy.
Savitaipale somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Savitaipale's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nickal manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savitaipale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nickal dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
The ground and pound from Savitaipale seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
An elbow from Savitaipale crashes against the mat.
Nickal manages to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Nickal is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Nickal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Savitaipale works Nickal's body with a nice hook.
Nickal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickal.
Nickal throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Nickal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickal with the counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickal throws out the jab.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickal looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Nickal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale catches Nickal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickal.
#T1#
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickal moves away.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savitaipale enables Nickal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savitaipale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there!
Nickal working Savitaipale over with strikes here.
Nickal looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal lands with some strikes.
Nickal punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nickal dominating with strikes here.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Nickal lands a heavy elbow.
Nickal lands a heavy elbow.
Savitaipale is squirming around, avoiding Nickal's attempts to control the action.
Nickal unloading with bombs!
Nickal is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savitaipale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Nickal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Savitaipale can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nickal unloading with bombs!#ROC2#Savitaipale is rocked!
Nickal looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Savitaipale covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Nickal!
Our winner, Bo Nickal, 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.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
Syn Birthday Bash Tokyo
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Tektas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tektas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tektas manages to get back to half guard.
Tektas's coaches at THE PIT have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tektas is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Tektas is working away. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Tektas's temple.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale not doing much here.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tektas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tektas is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Tektas has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale looks to land a strike but Tektas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tektas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Tektas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tektas 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.
Savitaipale distracts Tektas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Tektas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tektas has picked Savitaipale up and slammed him! Savitaipale can't keep hold of the triangle and Tektas manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Tektas working the head with strikes.
Tektas working the head with strikes.
Savitaipale taking a bit of punishment here - Tektas scoring with strikes.
Savitaipale looks to move to half guard but instead Tektas has passed into mount! Damn!
Tektas looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tektas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tektas is landing with some decent strikes but Savitaipale is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savitaipale is in a horrible position here. Tektas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Savitaipale is trying to escape the mount.
Tektas lands with some strikes.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB#
Tektas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Tektas postures up.
Tektas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Savitaipale can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tektas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tektas lands a big elbow.
Tektas wants to control the pace but Savitaipale is squirming around nicely.
Savitaipale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Tektas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Tektas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tektas drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Tektas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale manages to get to full guard.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tektas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Tektas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tektas controls the pace.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tektas defends well.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tektas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tektas escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savitaipale is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Tektas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Tektas working the body and head with strikes.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains half guard.#T2#
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Tektas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Tektas has control of the leg.
Tektas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tektas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savitaipale is just riding it out for now. Tektas eventually gives up the hold.
Tektas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tektas 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.#T3#
Tektas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tektas is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Tektas is controlling well.
Savitaipale is not content to let Tektas control the position.
Savitaipale is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tektas defends it easily.#T4#
Savitaipale is looking to sweep but instead, Tektas has passed into half guard.
Tektas working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tektas prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Tektas trying to control from half guard but Savitaipale is working away. #SUB2#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain the position but Tektas is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Tektas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Tektas.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Tektas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tektas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tektas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savitaipale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tektas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Tektas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tektas has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tektas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tektas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tektas defends it easily.
Tektas distracts Savitaipale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tektas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tektas wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Savitaipale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tektas has passed into side control.
#T3#
Tektas trying to control the position but Savitaipale is working away.
Savitaipale gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale wants to control but Tektas passes easily into half guard.
Tektas wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Tektas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Savitaipale is staying active underneath Tektas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tektas pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Tektas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tektas is trying to work for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Tektas lands strikes from half guard.
Tektas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tektas pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Tektas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Tektas!
Demetrius Tektas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
Syn Navarro vs Chaos
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the head.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by C K.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. C K moves away and avoids it.
A jab from C K misses.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but C K moved out of range.
C K swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
C K wants to land a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
C K throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
C K misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but C K avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the ropes.
C K gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
C K swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale lands a nice hook to C K's body. C K takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the head.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. C K tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag C K to the ground. C K escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
C K punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
C K getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
C K steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
C K connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
C K takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
C K moves into the clinch.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as C K controls his hands.
#T1#
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as C K controls his hands.
C K doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from C K.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but C K avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale.
C K prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, C K creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from C K.
Savitaipale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but C K gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Savitaipale.
C K tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing C K back against the ropes.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
C K misses with a punch on the inside.
C K tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from C K.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitaipale. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K lands with a right to the head.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as C K controls his hands.
Savitaipale presses C K against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
C K struggles to land a body shot inside as Savitaipale controls his hands.
#TD2#
Savitaipale pulls guard.
C K wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
C K pushing down on Savitaipale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
C K winds up and cracks Savitaipale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as C K sits in half guard.
Savitaipale is pressing down on C K's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. C K defends it easily.
Savitaipale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in C K's guard. #REVB#
C K is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but C K blocks nicely.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but C K is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as C K works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
C K utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
C K looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
C K looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
C K is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale stands up over C K, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but C K keeps moving.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as C K works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
C K utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
C K has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale controlling from the top position.
C K avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
C K lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
C K looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Savitaipale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. C K is aware though and is defending well.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing C K from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but C K defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
C K fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
The fighters circle momentarily. C K darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
C K misses with an uppercut.
C K lands an overhand right.
Savitaipale throws a hook but C K avoids it easily.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from C K.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
C K misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale defending well as C K loads up on a big left hand.
C K keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but C K is just out of range.
C K smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Savitaipale is rocked!
C K drops Savitaipale with a naaaaasty hook - Savitaipale is in real trouble here! C K dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis C K!
A less than humble Louis C K misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
Syn 718
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Starman.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.#CL2#
Starman clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Starman.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the head.
Savitaipale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Savitaipale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savitaipale blocks an elbow strike from Starman.
A short right from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has Starman pressed against the cage, preventing Starman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starman struggles to land a body shot inside as Savitaipale controls his hands.
Starman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Starman.
Starman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale lands with a left to the head.
Savitaipale scores with a shot to the side of Starman's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale. #T1##BC2#
Starman breaks the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savitaipale wants to clinch
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Starman connects with a single shot there.
Starman ducks right into an uppercut from Savitaipale.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Savitaipale enables Starman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Savitaipale manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Savitaipale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Starman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savitaipale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starman has managed to get both his arms back between Savitaipale's legs - danger averted.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starman looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Starman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Starman manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale is working Starman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Starman is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale postures up in Starman's guard and throws a big left but Starman blocks it.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Starman.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Starman working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Starman has wrist control.#T3#
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Starman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Starman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Savitaipale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Starman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Starman pushes his legs off easily.
Starman postures up.
Starman stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starman's guard. #REVR#
Savitaipale is in close to Starman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Starman.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Starman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Starman showed some decent athleticism there.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is not content to let Starman control the position.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Starman not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savitaipale manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Starman stands up over Savitaipale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Starman working some strikes from top position.
Starman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Starman postures up.
#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Starman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Savitaipale has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Starman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starman trying to control from half guard but Savitaipale is working away. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savitaipale trying to control but Starman postures up.
Starman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Starman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savitaipale is looking to control Starman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savitaipale avoid being mounted?
Starman is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starman controlling the action here.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Starman is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Starman trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and pushes Starman back into the cage.
Starman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Starman moves out of range.
Starman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savitaipale is fending him off so far but Starman persists. Nope, Savitaipale circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Starman.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Starman shows good takedown defense.
Starman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale cracks a nice hook into Starman's ribs.
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Starman counters with a nice body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Starman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starman as he jumps to the side.
Savitaipale misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savitaipale won't be happy with that.
Starman scoring with punches from side control.
Savitaipale is holding Starman down, trying to stall.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Starman slows the pace down.
Starman landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Starman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Starman is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Savitaipale has hold of Starman's hands but Starman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Starman wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
Savitaipale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Starman works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Starman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Starman won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #T2#
Starman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starman preventing the sweep.
Starman postures up.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Starman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Starman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starman trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starman is aware though and is defending well.
Starman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Starman wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Starman.
Starman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Starman shoots in for a takedown but Savitaipale shows good takedown defense.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Starman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Savitaipale drives through and clinches with Starman against the cage.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.#T4#
Starman scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Starman.
Starman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Starman tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savitaipale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Starman.
Starman connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Starman's corner calls for a 1-2. Starman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Starman lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Starman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Starman moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Starman avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the body
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Starman!
A relieved looking John Starman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Savitaipale's knee but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
It looked like Kansalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen stops a takedown attempt from Savitaipale.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Kansalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savitaipale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Kansalainen.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to break free but Kansalainen pushes him back against the cage.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Savitaipale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Savitaipale.#TD2#
Savitaipale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansalainen sprawls well initially but Savitaipale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Kansalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Kansalainen tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Kansalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kansalainen.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale 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. #T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kansalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Kansalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kansalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Savitaipale has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kansalainen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Savitaipale is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kansalainen pulls down on the head and he's put Savitaipale to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
CFC 432
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones sizes up Savitaipale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savitaipale slips a jab and a cross from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Tyrone Jones cracks Savitaipale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyrone Jones swivels and escapes.
Tyrone Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrone Jones's head back.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick which misses Savitaipale's front leg but catches the back leg as Savitaipale tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savitaipale.
Tyrone Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyrone Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Tyrone Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savitaipale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones has Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a left to the head.
Savitaipale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale misses with a knee strike.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Savitaipale tightens his grip and picks Tyrone Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyrone Jones manages to land in guard.
Tyrone Jones controlling Savitaipale's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones is keeping the position.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Tyrone Jones pulls Savitaipale in close to his closed guard and prevents Savitaipale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrone Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrone Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyrone Jones pulls Savitaipale in to control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyrone Jones is continuing to stall.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Tyrone Jones blocks nicely.
Savitaipale stands up over Tyrone Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale being controlled here momentarily.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale 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.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Savitaipale stands up over Tyrone Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savitaipale's guard. #REVB#
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Tyrone Jones controlling him for the moment.
Tyrone Jones pushes down on Savitaipale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyrone Jones prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Well, if Tyrone Jones 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Tyrone Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Savitaipale as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Savitaipale. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Tyrone Jones tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrone Jones digs a good hook to Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Russell Tyrone Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Savitaipale misses. #CL#
Savitaipale moves into range and clinches up with Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Tyrone Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Savitaipale's midsection.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tyrone Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Tyrone Jones tries to keep at a distance but Savitaipale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones blocks an elbow strike from Savitaipale.
#T2#
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Atte Savitaipale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyrone Jones tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Tyrone Jones back against the cage. #TD#
Savitaipale has hold of one of Tyrone Jones's legs. Tyrone Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Savitaipale gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up in Tyrone Jones's guard and throws a big left but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet. #T3#
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Tyrone Jones's control of his arms but Tyrone Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyrone Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale distracts Tyrone Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position.#T4#
Tyrone Jones 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.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones is keeping the position.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrone Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyrone Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyrone Jones has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Savitaipale clinches up with Tyrone Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savitaipale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savitaipale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Tyrone Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savitaipale's elbow.
Tyrone Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savitaipale's elbow. #T1##BC#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.#CL#
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Tyrone Jones up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savitaipale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Savitaipale throws a punch but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Savitaipale goes for a takedown attempt but Tyrone Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savitaipale cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.#CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Tyrone Jones won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Savitaipale lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale cracks Tyrone Jones with a good jab.
Savitaipale lands with a straight right. Tyrone Jones didn't see that one coming.
Savitaipale shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyrone Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Savitaipale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyrone Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Tyrone Jones with an uppercut!
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savitaipale doesn't seem phased though.
Good leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Savitaipale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Savitaipale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A bone on bone clash there as Savitaipale blocks the leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Savitaipale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tyrone Jones defends it nicely.#CL#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyrone Jones is defending well.
Savitaipale can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Savitaipale on the inside.
Savitaipale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Savitaipale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones jabs Savitaipale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savitaipale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyrone Jones scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Savitaipale pushes Tyrone Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a right to the head.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Savitaipale controls his hands.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyrone Jones is defending well for now.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Tyrone Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyrone Jones.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with some punches.
A short right from Tyrone Jones on the inside.
Savitaipale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Savitaipale.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tyrone Jones fails to land.
Tyrone Jones tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Tyrone Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tyrone Jones on the inside. #T2#
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Savitaipale gets control of Tyrone Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyrone Jones is one step ahead there.
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!
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyrone Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyrone Jones defends it easily.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tyrone Jones controlling from the top position.
The adventures of Tyrone Jones the control monster continue. Boring.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Savitaipale knows he should have avoided that one.
Savitaipale lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Tyrone Jones sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
Savitaipale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyrone Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savitaipale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Savitaipale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Tyrone Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Savitaipale off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Tyrone Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones stuffs the takedown.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Savitaipale shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
Tyrone Jones cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.#TD#
Savitaipale scores with a takedown into Tyrone Jones's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position here.
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrone Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savitaipale is working Tyrone Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrone Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyrone Jones is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
Tyrone Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Savitaipale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tyrone Jones controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrone Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savitaipale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savitaipale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Savitaipale has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Savitaipale misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Savitaipale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
A less than humble Russell Tyrone Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
PF26 Savitaipale v Zemin
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Zemin.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Zemin thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Zemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zemin thinking.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savitaipale momentarily.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Zemin takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Zemin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Zemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Zemin looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Xun Zemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Savitaipale clinches.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Savitaipale.
Zemin gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale lands a shot to the body.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savitaipale's elbow.
Good body shot from Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin avoiding damage as Savitaipale throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Zemin.
Savitaipale misses with a knee to the head.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Zemin back against the cage. #BC#
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin clobbers Savitaipale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zemin lands a body shot.
Zemin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Savitaipale feints and as Zemin raises his hands in defense, Savitaipale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zemin is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Zemin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard but Zemin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Zemin off him but Zemin keeps the position.
Zemin wants to stand but Savitaipale has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zemin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Savitaipale sneaks back into half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Zemin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zemin pulls his head out easily.
Zemin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savitaipale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Zemin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xun Zemin will probably get the nod.
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#
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Savitaipale moves into range and clinches up with Zemin.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Savitaipale.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savitaipale.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale.
Zemin managing to block the knees to the body from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Savitaipale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savitaipale can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
#T1#
Savitaipale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not. #BC#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zemin.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Zemin.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Savitaipale finds it's target.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Zemin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Zemin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zemin throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.#CL#
Savitaipale moves into range and clinches up with Zemin.
Atte Savitaipale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savitaipale lands a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale pushes Zemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Zemin.
Savitaipale is working Zemin over against the cage.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Zemin won't allow it.
Zemin lands a shot to the body.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zemin tries to clinch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Zemin punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Savitaipale attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Zemin counters with a right hand to the body.
Zemin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Good exchange - Zemin coming out on top.
Zemin slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.#CL#
Savitaipale clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Savitaipale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zemin pushes Savitaipale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zemin misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin lands with a good body shot.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the body
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Zemin with a series of wild strikes but Zemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zemin catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Zemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Zemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zemin pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Zemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zemin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zemin drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savitaipale lands with a straight right. Zemin didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.#T2#
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Zemin.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zemin's guard.
Zemin wants to stand up but Savitaipale is controlling him.
Zemin is controlling Savitaipale's posture.
Zemin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savitaipale has passed into side control.
Savitaipale scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zemin parries the strikes from Savitaipale easily there. Savitaipale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zemin to escape.
Savitaipale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Savitaipale connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zemin some visible discomfort.
Zemin dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but Zemin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zemin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savitaipale wants to control but Zemin postures up.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Zemin wants to stand but Savitaipale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zemin stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale 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.
Zemin postures up.
#SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zemin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Atte Savitaipale did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale lands with an uppercut that bounces Zemin off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Savitaipale scores with a four punch combination!
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Zemin swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Zemin with a jab.#CL2#
Zemin rushes Savitaipale and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Savitaipale fails to land.
Zemin prevents the takedown attempt.
Zemin tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a body punch.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land. #T2#
Savitaipale is working for takedown but Zemin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zemin misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zemin avoids it.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#TD#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zemin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zemin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savitaipale wants to control the position but Zemin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zemin defends well.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Zemin defends easily.
Zemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zemin won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #T4#
Zemin looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zemin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zemin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Zemin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zemin tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zemin to the ground. Zemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savitaipale is defended easily by Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zemin's guard.
Savitaipale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zemin pushes Savitaipale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savitaipale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Zemin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Savitaipale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zemin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zemin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zemin tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savitaipale prevents Zemin from standing back up.
#T2#
Savitaipale throwing shots but Zemin is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale is thwarting Zemin's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Savitaipale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zemin sees it coming and defends easily.
Savitaipale working over Zemin with some ground and pound. Zemin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Zemin dodges it nicely.
Zemin taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Zemin has his hands clasped together around Savitaipale's back. He's all about the action.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Zemin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zemin trying to control from the bottom.
Zemin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xun Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin is controlling Savitaipale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zemin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zemin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is keen to just control but Zemin is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale working Zemin over with strikes.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
#T4#
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zemin!
Savitaipale lands with some strikes.
Savitaipale lands a couple of good shots and Zemin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Savitaipale lands strikes to the head. #SUB#
Savitaipale is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Zemin won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Savitaipale off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale retains his lightweight title!
Atte Savitaipale tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
PF16 Savitaipale v Sackett
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett misses with an uppercut
and Savitaipale counters with a nice body shot.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a nice strike.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Sackett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackett!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Sackett is working away.
Sackett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savitaipale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Savitaipale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sackett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Savitaipale scores with punches from side control.
Sackett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savitaipale off and has taken his back!
Sackett lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale is really stuck here.
Savitaipale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sackett's guard. Nice work there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Savitaipale stops Sackett from standing up.
Sackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sackett is pulling down on Savitaipale's head to control his posture. #ES2#
Sackett scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sackett avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
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!
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Sackett tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
Sackett lunges at Savitaipale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savitaipale's hand.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Savitaipale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mordecai Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett keeps Savitaipale at a distance using the push kick.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savitaipale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale lands with a cross.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Sackett.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sackett misses with a two punch combination.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sackett throws a low kick but Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Savitaipale lands a really nice looking cross but Sackett seems unphased.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sackett scores with a shot to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up but Sackett circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Sackett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Savitaipale really felt that one!#TD#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Sackett wants to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sackett is trying to stand.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sackett tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Savitaipale 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.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
Sackett tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sackett is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sackett is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Sackett wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Sackett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Sackett wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though. #T3#
Sackett keeping hold of Savitaipale's head, controlling as best he can.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sackett has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale prevents Sackett from standing back up.
Sackett tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sackett taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Sackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Sackett is rocked!#T4#
Savitaipale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett is trying to stand up here but Savitaipale is controlling him well. #ES2#
Sackett manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savitaipale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale lands a body shot. #TD#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sackett misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sackett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sackett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett tries to clinch up.#CL#
Savitaipale moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett controlling the action here for a moment.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale. #T1#
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Sackett.
A body shot lands from Sackett.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Savitaipale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Savitaipale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Sackett has Savitaipale pressed against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Savitaipale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale. #BC#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sackett. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot
and Sackett counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Sackett connects with a looping right hand.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses its target.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the head.
Savitaipale misses with the combination.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Sackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Atte Savitaipale did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sackett blocks a jab.
Sackett tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett throws a leg kick #TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sackett is wriggling around but Savitaipale manages to pass to half guard.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
Sackett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Sackett regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savitaipale. #T1#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sackett is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.#T2#
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sackett pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Sackett controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T3#
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Sackett is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?
Sackett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savitaipale taking a breather here. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savitaipale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Sackett is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Savitaipale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sackett to see if he's OK.
Sackett stops Savitaipale from passing to mount.
Savitaipale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Sackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale had his way with Mordecai Sackett in 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Sackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale misses with the combination.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Savitaipale's legs.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Sackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett jabs Savitaipale right on the nose. Savitaipale blinks but takes it well.
Sackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Sackett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Savitaipale finds it's target.
Sackett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.#T2#
Savitaipale swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Sackett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Sackett manages to avoid it.
Sackett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savitaipale.
Sackett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sackett.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
#T3#
Sackett pushes Savitaipale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sackett is keeping busy.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett trying to control the position but instead, Savitaipale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sackett into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Savitaipale. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sackett manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale won't allow Sackett to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mordecai Sackett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sackett working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atte Savitaipale.
I think Savitaipale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
PF10 Savitaipale v Kenway
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenway.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Kenway takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Kenway tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale jabs Kenway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Savitaipale clobbers Kenway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Savitaipale. Those never looked like landing.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenway finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Kenway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kenways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Kenway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Kenway.
Savitaipale has his takedown stuffed
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Despite the aggression on Kenway's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kenway defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab. #T3#
Savitaipale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savitaipale.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale lunges at Kenway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenway's hand.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Savitaipale drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Kenway.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Kenway throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kenway was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kenway enables Savitaipale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kenway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenway is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenway counters with a nice body shot.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savitaipale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenway.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenway tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenway to the ground. Kenway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.#T1#
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Kenway misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
A slow jab from Kenway misses its intended target.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenway throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Savitaipale to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenway unleashes a big counter combination but Savitaipale bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kenway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale avoids the head kick by Kenway.
#T3#
Savitaipale digs a good hook to Kenway's body.
Savitaipale looks to land a combination. Kenway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kenway slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Savitaipale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot that sends Kenway's belly button to the back.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Kenway takes one on the button.#T4#
Savitaipale is looking to clinch but Kenway is avoiding it.
#CL#
Savitaipale rushes Kenway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Kenway is looking to break free of the clinch but Savitaipale has double underhooks.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savitaipale throws an elbow that misses.
Kenway wants to break free but Savitaipale has control.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenway misses with a head kick.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Savitaipale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale lands the left hand.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Savitaipale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Savitaipale clinches. #BC2#
Kenway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T1#
Kenway works over Savitaipale's head and body with a nice combination.
Kenway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kenway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Savitaipale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kenway, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenway defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Kenway throws a sloppy head kick and Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Savitaipale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenway in his tracks. #T2#
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Kenway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Savitaipale is rocked!
Savitaipale scores with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Savitaipale counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand.
Kenway throws a head kick but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Kenway walks into a jab.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Savitaipale moves out of range.
It looked like Savitaipale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Nice uppercut there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Kenway ducked under it nicely.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Kenway cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
A quick step to the side and Savitaipale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
A jab from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenway throws a head kick that half lands.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenway.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Savitaipale is looking to clinch.
Kenway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kenway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Savitaipale catches Kenway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Savitaipale clinches.
Kenway wants to break free but Savitaipale has control.
#BC2#
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savitaipale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Kenway connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway throws a lazy head kick
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Kenway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Savitaipale rushes Kenway and presses him up against the cage.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Kenway looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Savitaipale controlling the action here for a moment.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kenway up against the cage.
Kenway prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Kenway can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.#CL#
Savitaipale clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Kenway is defending the strikes.
Kenway is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale had his way with Edward Kenway in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Savitaipale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Kenway's shoulder, as Kenway tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Kenway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale connects with a nice looking jab.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenway misses the body punch
and Savitaipale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kenway swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Savitaipale catches Kenway right on the button with a cross.
Kenway cracks a nice hook into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Kenway saw that one coming.
Kenway misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Kenway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
Kenway dodges the punch combination from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kenway throws a head kick that misses
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kenway tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenway is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenway throws a big shot that misses.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Savitaipale cracks Kenway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a combination. Kenway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenway's head.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lin Shui (ranked 25103 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 176 p4p, 19 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Lin Shui! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shui fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savitaipale wants to counter the offense by Shui and move into the clinch position.
Shui gets tackled into the cage by Savitaipale. Savitaipale maintains the clinch.
Shui has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Savitaipale has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shui after a bit of a struggle.
Lin Shui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Shui wants the takedown. Savitaipale is fighting it off but Shui persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savitaipale's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shui (2) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Shui controlling him for the moment.
Shui might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui passes easily into half guard.
Shui is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale is in trouble now - Shui has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (5) vs (0) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is in all sorts of trouble here.
Savitaipale tries to improve his position but instead Shui has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shui (8) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui trying to control momentarily.
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
Shui not allowing Savitaipale to control his hands.
Shui keeps control of the position as Savitaipale tries to break free.
Savitaipale is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savitaipale tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shui content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shui controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale has given up his back here. Will Shui look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (11) vs (0) Savitaipale
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (11) vs (2) Savitaipale
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Shui's control of his arms but Shui is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale is looking to pass into half guard but Shui pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shui is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (13) vs (2) Savitaipale
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (16) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Shui tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale is not content to let Shui control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Shui wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shui's best efforts.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shui trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Shui sits in half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Shui keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shui controlling the action here.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Shui is controlling well.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Shui's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Shui tries to pass.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shui stacks Savitaipale on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shui! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (19) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (19) vs (4) Savitaipale
Shui controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Shui won't allow it.
Shui wants to get back to full guard.
Shui keeping control of the position.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Shui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shui looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Shui is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savitaipale is working away from the top position though.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Shui is working away.
Shui trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale wants to control but Shui is keeping him busy.
Shui wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Shui defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shui sees it coming and defends easily.
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Shui trying to control from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shui is defending against the submission attempts here by Savitaipale.
Shui gets full guard.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Shui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (21) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Shui defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Shui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shui won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shui wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Shui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Shui defends easily.
Savitaipale wants to hit a sweep here but Shui passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! Score +3 for passing guard: Shui (24) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale is just holding on here. Shui manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Shui (27) vs (4) Savitaipale
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui doesn't have the hooks in and Savitaipale manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shui (27) vs (6) Savitaipale
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Shui keeps moving.
Savitaipale sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Shui doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Savitaipale paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Shui - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lin Shui!
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 3
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvatore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Salvatore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savitaipale tries to avoid it but Salvatore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savitaipale to the ground. Savitaipale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salvatore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale cracks Salvatore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvatore throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Salvatore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salvatore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salvatore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salvatore! But no joy.#T1#
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
letting Salvatore counter with a right hand.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Salvatore counters with a straight right hand.
Salvatore throws a series of punches but Savitaipale avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salvatore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Salvatore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Salvatore dodges it nicely.
Salvatore wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Salvatore to regain full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Salvatore looking for a sweep. Not yet Salvatore, not yet.
Savitaipale postures up in Salvatore's guard and throws a big left but Salvatore blocks it. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale moves to clinch but Salvatore breaks away
and Salvatore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Salvatore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salvatore in his tracks.
Savitaipale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salvatore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Salvatore with an uppercut!
Salvatore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Salvatore might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore misses with a looping right.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Salvatore pulls guard effortlessly.
Salvatore is trying to control the position 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 Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Salvatore moves away and avoids it.
Salvatore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvatore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Salvatore moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Salvatore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salvatore shoots in looking for a takedown. Savitaipale tries to sprawl out of it but Salvatore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Savitaipale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale thuds his right hand into Salvatore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale lands with a nice combination. Salvatore backs away looking to recover.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Salvatore's head but Salvatore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Salvatore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Savitaipale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salvatore drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Salvatore misses.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Salvatore defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Salvatore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Salvatore avoids it easily.#T2#
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and Salvatore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salvatore can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Salvatore as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvatore moves forwards but Savitaipale connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvatore misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale misses the body punch #TD2#
and Salvatore counters with a shoot takedown. Savitaipale fights it but they end up in guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Salvatore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Salvatore trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Savitaipale has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Salvatore doesn't defend quickly enough and Savitaipale has managed to lock this one up! Can Salvatore escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Savitaipale on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale 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:
CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Dall is quick to defend against it.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Savitaipale off balance momentarily.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale checks a low kick from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left. #CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savitaipale fails to land.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale wants a takedown.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale lands an uppercut.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savitaipale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
#T1#
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Dall.
Savitaipale lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savitaipale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dall can turn it around.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitaipale. #BC2#
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
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!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall takes one to the chin there.#T2##CL#
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.#BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs at Dall's body.
Galen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall walks into a jab.
Savitaipale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.#T3#
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall misses the jab.
As Dall looks to move away, Savitaipale throws a big counter combo but Dall just gets out of the way.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick #TD#
so Savitaipale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
#SUB#
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savitaipale controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dall tries to sprawl but Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savitaipale jumps into side control!
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savitaipale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Savitaipale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savitaipale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dall is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savitaipale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Savitaipale is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.#T1#
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Dall as Savitaipale shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Savitaipale with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
A left lands for Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savitaipale sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall with a jab.#T3#
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a straight right hand.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Savitaipale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Savitaipale lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall with a jab.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a right hand to the body.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Savitaipale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Savitaipale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Galen Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'This means WAR!'.
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CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
We've been hearing reports that Savitaipale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savitaipale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Savitaipale has managed to clinch.
Savitaipale prevents Uesugi from breaking the clinch.
Savitaipale misses with some punches.
Savitaipale throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uesugis head. #BC#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the body
and Uesugi counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1##TD#
Savitaipale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uesugi!
Uesugi struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Uesugi is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale looks up at the clock and then as Uesugi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savitaipale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale working away.
Uesugi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savitaipale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Uesugi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savitaipale's best efforts.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Uesugi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi trying to control here.
Uesugi tries to kick Savitaipale off but Savitaipale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale is trying to work for a kimura but Uesugi is defending well.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uesugi pushes Savitaipale off but Savitaipale dives into side control.
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Uesugi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Uesugi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Uesugi keeping his opponent close.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Uesugi tries to bench press Savitaipale off him but Savitaipale keeps the position.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale is working Uesugi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Uesugi is trying to control Savitaipale's posture but Savitaipale avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Uesugi taking a bit of punishment here - Savitaipale scoring with strikes.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes.
Uesugi tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale lands a nice forearm strike.
Uesugi wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.#T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Uesugi regains half guard.
Uesugi is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale prevents Uesugi from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savitaipale is working away from the top position though.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Uesugi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Uesugi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Savitaipale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Uesugi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Uesugi slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uesugi sprawls and moves away.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale sizes up Uesugi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Uesugi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Savitaipale eats them both and turns towards Uesugi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Savitaipale fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uesugi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Uesugi connects with a jab.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Savitaipale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uesugi counters with a two punch combo.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Savitaipale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
A big right from Uesugi misses. #CL#
Savitaipale rushes Uesugi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Uesugi takes a shot to the head.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Uesugi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savitaipale.#BC2#
Uesugi breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Savitaipale drives through and clinches with Uesugi against the ropes.
#BC2#
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Uesugi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Uesugi's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale is looking to clinch but Uesugi is avoiding it.
Savitaipale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Uesugi catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown
and Uesugi counters with a three punch combo that has Savitaipale backing up. Savitaipale nods at Uesugi to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Uesugi throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale needs to keep his hands up - Uesugi had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Uesugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uesugi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uesugi thinking. #T3#
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab from Savitaipale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Uesugi is having none of it.
Savitaipale doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uesugi tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uesugi to the ground. Uesugi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uesugi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uesugi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savitaipale shoots in looking for a takedown. Uesugi tries to sprawl out of it but Savitaipale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Uesugi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Uesugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Atte Savitaipale.
I think Savitaipale 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
After the big win, Kagekatsu Uesugi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arendse slaps away a takedown attempt from Savitaipale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Savitaipale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Arendse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arendse throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Arendse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.#T1##TD2#
Arendse gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale stands up over Arendse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Arendse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Arendse is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Arendse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Arendse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Savitaipale works over Arendse with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Arendse keeps moving.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Arendse keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
A combination from Arendse does no damage.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.#T4#
Savitaipale jabs at Arendse's body.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Arendse jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Arendse getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Arendse has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arendse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arendse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savitaipale.
It appears Arendse was looking to counter with a kick there.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Savitaipale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Savitaipale has a takedown stuffed.
Arendse tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse with a nice cross.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale punishes Arendse's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savitaipale connects with the punch.#T2#
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Savitaipale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Savitaipale coming out on top.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Arendse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arendse scores with a shot to the body.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse misses the jab.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Arendse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Arendse pinned against the cage. Arendse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arendse throws a quick counter kick to the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Arendse scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Arendse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Savitaipale manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arendse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Arendse lands with an overhand left.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Savitaipale moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat.
Arendse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Arendse slams his shin into Savitaipale's torso.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arendse tries to clinch there but Savitaipale circles away.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Arendse swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Savitaipale tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here. #SU#
Arendse gets to his feet. Savitaipale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arendse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Savitaipale gets tackled into the cage by Arendse. Arendse maintains the clinch.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Savitaipale tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Jab from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
Arendse missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Arendse takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Arendse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse throws a push kick but Savitaipale slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arendse works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Arendse tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Arendse.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Arendse drives through and clinches with Savitaipale against the cage.
#TD2#
Savitaipale gets control of Arendse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Arendse postures up.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Arendse controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arendse manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Arendse controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Arendse stands up and beckons Savitaipale to his feet. #CL#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Savitaipale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Savitaipale breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat.
#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Arendse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arendse.
Arendse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savitaipale is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savitaipale jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arendse feints and then cracks Savitaipale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savitaipale down.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Savitaipale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
That's time! Arendse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savitaipale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Savitaipale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target. #T1#
Arendse misses with a body kick.
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Arendse.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Savitaipale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arendse's guard.#ES#
Arendse pushes Savitaipale off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Savitaipale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick.
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Savitaipale tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arendse. #TD2#
Savitaipale lands a takedown into guard.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.#T3#
Savitaipale is in close to Arendse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arendse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Arendse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Arendse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Arendse! #REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control but Arendse postures up.
Savitaipale tries to buck Arendse off but Arendse is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Arendse decides to stand back up. Arendse steps back and let's Savitaipale get back to his feet.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savitaipale, as that shot connected.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Arendse shakes it off.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
I think Arendse 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter lands with a straight right. Savitaipale didn't see that one coming.
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter lands a jab to the nose.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter throws a low kick but Savitaipale moves out of range easily.
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Midget in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Fighter scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savitaipale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T1#
Fighter thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Fighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Fighter throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fighter as he connects with a hook.
Fighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Fighter.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Fighter connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Fighter scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fighter throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Savitaipale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fighter was covering up waiting for the punch and Savitaipale finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Fighter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fighter's head.#T3#
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fighter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Fighter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fighter swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale advances position into side control!
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Savitaipale working away.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savitaipale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Savitaipale lands a few punches from side control.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fighter wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Fighter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
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!#SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fighter, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Fighter misses with a hook.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands an overhand right.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Fighter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Fighter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Fighter is really stuck here.
Fighter turns into Savitaipale and is now in his guard.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Fighter from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
#T2#
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Fighter tries to pass.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter controls the pace.#SUB2#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Fighter pushes his legs off easily.
Fighter landing some decent shots from guard.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Fighter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #T3#
Fighter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fighter. Savitaipale shrugs it off though.
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Savitaipale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Fighter moves away and avoids it.
Fighter scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Fighter counters with a low kick, right behind Savitaipale 's knee.
Savitaipale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fighter defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Fighter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Fighter defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fighter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Savitaipale with a jab.
Fighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savitaipale cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale cracks a nice hook into Fighter's ribs.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Fighter lands a front kick.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Savitaipale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fighter.
Savitaipale lands a glancing blow to the side of Fighter's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter. #T2#
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a one two! Fighter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fighter cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.#TD#
Fighter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Savitaipale napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fighter here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savitaipale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fighter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savitaipale sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Fighter seems to be working for a kimura but Savitaipale defends the submission attempt.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fighter frees his head nicely. Oh but Savitaipale has switched to an armbar! Fighter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a good jab.
Savitaipale with a hook.#CL#
Uesugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Savitaipale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Uesugi can't fight it off and eventually Savitaipale manages to take the fight to the floor. Uesugi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Uesugi pushes Savitaipale off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that Uesugi ducks under and follows up with a left that Uesugi also avoids with ease.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up. #T1#
Savitaipale tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Uesugi misses its intended target.
Uesugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Savitaipale. Those never looked like landing.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Savitaipale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Uesugi lands an overhand right.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Savitaipale walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Uesugi connects with a body shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Savitaipale takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Savitaipale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Uesugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Uesugi has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow. #T3#
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale cracks Uesugi with a solid left hand.
Uesugi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Uesugi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savitaipale controls the pace.
Savitaipale pushing down on Uesugi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Uesugi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Savitaipale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uesugi gets full guard.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Uesugi is keeping the position.
Uesugi pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale darts in looking for a takedown but Uesugi gets double underhooks and turns Savitaipale into the cage.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uesugi on the side of the head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Savitaipale.
Nice cross by Uesugi.#CL2#
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savitaipale goes for a takedown attempt but Uesugi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uesugi is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Uesugi circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Uesugi misses its target.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Savitaipale moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Uesugi is defending well.
Savitaipale is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uesugi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.#T3#
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uesugi defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Uesugi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uesugi throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uesugi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Savitaipale successfully pulls guard.
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uesugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale 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.
Uesugi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi content to stall in guard here.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Uesugi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Savitaipale is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uesugi wants to clinch.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Savitaipale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uesugi scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Uesugi tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale lunges at Uesugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Uesugi's hand.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Savitaipale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savitaipale drops down looking for an ankle pick but Uesugi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Uesugi lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Uesugi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Uesugi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uesugi works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi throws a nice looking combination but Savitaipale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Uesugi tries to move into range but Savitaipale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uesugi but Uesugi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Uesugi ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
#CL#
Uesugi clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uesugi lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Uesugi looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage.
Uesugi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Uesugi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uesugi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A lazy left from Uesugi finds it's target.
Uesugi swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi clearly takes that round.
That's time! Uesugi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
The crowd cheers as Uesugi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savitaipale doesn't seem phased though.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Uesugi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Uesugi counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Uesugi cracks Savitaipale with an open hand slap.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Uesugi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uesugi lands with an uppercut that bounces Savitaipale off the cage and back into range.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Uesugi's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi is looking to clinch.
Uesugi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Uesugi defends it well.
Uesugi misses with a hook.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Savitaipale finds it's way through Uesugi's defenses.
Savitaipale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Uesugi moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi lands a body shot.
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Savitaipale connects with a looping right hand.
Uesugi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uesugi jabs Savitaipale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.#T4#
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Savitaipale misses the jab.#TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Uesugi is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Uesugi controlling the position well.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uesugi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagekatsu Uesugi had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uesugi misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uesugi sprawls well. Uesugi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.#T1#
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Uesugi tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Uesugi counters by clinching up.
Uesugi stalling.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Uesugi to keep the fight standing.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
Savitaipale gets control of Uesugi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savitaipale will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Uesugi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale wants to control but Uesugi passes into side.
Savitaipale is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi staying calm.
Savitaipale is trying to control Uesugi's posture but Uesugi avoids it. #SU#
Uesugi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Savitaipale to his feet. #T3#
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Savitaipale jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale punishes Uesugi's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Savitaipale instigates a clinch.
Uesugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Uesugi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Uesugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
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!
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uesugi misses the jab.
Uesugi connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Uesugi closes the distance and pushes Savitaipale back into the cage.#TD2#
Savitaipale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Uesugi uses from the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savitaipale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uesugi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kagekatsu Uesugi.
I think Uesugi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Savitaipale throws a series of strikes that have Arendse backpedaling.
#TD2#
Savitaipale looking to score a takedown here. Arendse is defending well but Savitaipale drives through and ends up in Arendse's guard.
Arendse keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arendse has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arendse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arendse is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Arendse has wrist control.
Arendse keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Arendse managing to control the position.
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Arendse keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Arendse blocks nicely. #T2#
Arendse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Arendse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arendse is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arendse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arendse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale passes to side control. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arendse has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying to get an arm triangle but Arendse is defending well. #T3#
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Arendse is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Arendse is looking to reverse the position.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Arendse is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arendse dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Arendse is avoiding damage well.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arendse is looking for a sweep.
Arendse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savitaipale.
Arendse on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Arendse takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arendse, who protects the arm well.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arendse keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendse wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse scores with a hook to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arendse doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendse defends it well.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Arendse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse tries to clinch up.#T1#
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale shoots in but no luck this time.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Savitaipale lands a two punch combo.
Arendse lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arendse won't be happy with that.
Savitaipale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a big elbow.
Arendse can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale in side control, throwing shots but Arendse defends.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arendse is being controlled here. #T3#
Savitaipale lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Arendse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a big right hand but Arendse just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arendse dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.#SUB2#
Savitaipale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arendse has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savitaipale but great work by Arendse.
Savitaipale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains half guard.
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Arendse's head to control him but Arendse postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Arendse has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savitaipale manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Arendse defends it easily.
Arendse postures up.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Arendse misses with a body punch
and Savitaipale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Arendse slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nice jab there from Arendse.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Arendse tries to clinch up.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Arendse throws a low kick but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale lands an overhand right.
Arendse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arendse. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Arendse, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arendse enables Savitaipale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arendse manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Arendse has Savitaipale pulled in close to control his posture.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Arendse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arendse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arendse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Arendse trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arendse passes into side control.
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale. #T4#
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arendse defending well though.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Arendse's hands, connecting with Arendse's forehead.
Arendse keeping hold of Savitaipale's head, controlling as best he can.
Arendse is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Arendse is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Savitaipale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Enitan Arendse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Arendse is predictable there
letting Savitaipale counter with a right hand.
Arendse slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Arendse pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arendse goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savitaipale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Savitaipale blocks the leg kick.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Arendse misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Arendse walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Savitaipale back into the cage.
Savitaipale is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arendse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Savitaipale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Arendse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Savitaipale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Arendse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arendse continues to drive forward.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Arendse avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arendse continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Savitaipale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
A lazy body kick from Arendse #TD2#
and Savitaipale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendse's guard.#ES#
Arendse kicks Savitaipale off and gets to his feet.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse lands a high kick!
Arendse throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savitaipale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
A jab from Arendse does it's job there.
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Arendse throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Arendse misses with a body kick.#T3#
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savitaipale. That did some damage!
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arendse misses the jab.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Arendse avoids it easily.
Arendse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arendse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savitaipale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arendse scrambles back to his feet.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Arendse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse throws a wild body kick that Savitaipale sees coming a mile off.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse connects with the punch.
Arendse connects with an inside leg kick.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arendse throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the nose.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Savitaipale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savitaipale finds it's way round the side to connect with Arendse's head.
Arendse throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Savitaipale lands a head shot.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#TD2#
Savitaipale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Arendse on his heels. He'll look to pass Arendse's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Arendse sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Enitan Arendse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Arendse lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse throws a leg kick but Savitaipale moved away.#T1#
Savitaipale cracks Arendse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Arendse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Savitaipale keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savitaipale.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Arendse. #BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Arendse moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arendse scores with a jab. Savitaipale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arendse takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Savitaipale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Arendse is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arendse defending well though.
Arendse is pressing down on Savitaipale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Savitaipale is working Arendse over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arendse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savitaipale passes Arendse's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Arendse is blocking nicely.
Arendse is looking to control Savitaipale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arendse avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arendse is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold.
Savitaipale content to control rather than advance.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arendse wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arendse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale passes to side control.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enitan Arendse.
I think Savitaipale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Savitaipale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Dall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savitaipale throws a lazy uppercut
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Savitaipale scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Savitaipale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses its target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Savitaipale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall. Dall obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Savitaipale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dall momentarily.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
Dall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savitaipale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dall scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into Dall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Savitaipale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Savitaipale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Dall wants to control the position but Savitaipale says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savitaipale wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is thwarting Dall's attempts to control the position.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Dall gets full guard.#SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Savitaipale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dall preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. #SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall is one step ahead there.
Dall advances to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Savitaipale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dall is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Savitaipale is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Dall is controlling well.
Savitaipale controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savitaipale is not content to let Dall control the position.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
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 Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the head.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that Dall avoids nicely.
Savitaipale cracks Dall with an open hand slap.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##TD#
Savitaipale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dall to the ground. Savitaipale is now in Dall's guard.#SUB2#
Dall working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.#SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale 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.
Dall working a defensive guard but Savitaipale passes into half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.#SUB2#
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale working Dall over with strikes. #SUB2#
Dall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Savitaipale escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Savitaipale!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
Savitaipale lands a nice forearm strike.
Dall can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Dall is being controlled here.
Dall wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Dall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Dall is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Savitaipale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dall trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Dall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savitaipale is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savitaipale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Savitaipale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dall wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dall trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale 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.
Dall trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Dall's brow. #SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Dall trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Dall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Savitaipale stands up over Dall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Dall has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Savitaipale passes Dall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dall trying to control here.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale uses his free foot to push down on Dall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dall.
Dall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Dall missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Dall's hands, connecting with Dall's forehead.
Savitaipale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dall gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Galen Dall was interviewed post fight and said 'This means WAR!'.
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Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Savitaipale backing away here, and Fighter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter lands a right hook to the body.
Fighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savitaipale on the side of the head.
Fighter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Fighter scores with a nice strike.
Fighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter slips under a jab.#T1#
Fighter tries to work over Savitaipale's front leg with a kick but Savitaipale checks it.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Fighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Fighter has Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fighter tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Savitaipale controls the action.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Fighter.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Fighter tenderised Savitaipale's leg. Savitaipale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
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!
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.#T2#
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter connects with an inside leg kick.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Fighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Savitaipale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and pushes Fighter back into the cage.#T3#
Savitaipale takes a shot to the head.
Fighter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savitaipale is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter is trying to stall.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savitaipale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Savitaipale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Fighter.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Fighter tries to clinch up.
Fighter thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Fighter walks into a straight right hand from Savitaipale.#CL2#
Fighter clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the head.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter is leaning against Savitaipale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Fighter moves into range and clinches up with Savitaipale.#BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
Fighter slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Savitaipale checks it.
Fighter moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Savitaipale avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savitaipale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fighter feints and then cracks Savitaipale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savitaipale down. #T1#
Fighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Fighter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale drops his hands momentarily and Fighter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter misses the jab.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Street Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Fighter darts in and clinches Savitaipale up against the cage.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards. #BC#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
Fighter walks into a left hand.
Fighter lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fighter sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fighter to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter.
Savitaipale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Fighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fighter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target. #TD#
Savitaipale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Fighter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fighter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Fighter has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fighter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Street Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Fighter tries to work over Savitaipale's front leg with a kick but Savitaipale checks it.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Fighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Savitaipale off the cage and back into range.
Fighter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savitaipale tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fighter.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter scores with a leg kick.
Fighter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savitaipale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
#T1#
Fighter connects with a leg kick. Savitaipale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fighter.
Fighter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savitaipale. That did some damage!
Savitaipale lands with an overhand left.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Fighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Savitaipale misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Fighter connects with a body shot.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Fighter looks to land a combination. Savitaipale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter digs a good hook to Savitaipale's body.
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Fighter.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter there.
Savitaipale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fighter misses with a low kick as Savitaipale jumps back.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Savitaipale moves his leg out of the way.
Savitaipale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fighter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.#T3#
Fighter tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Savitaipale. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Savitaipale off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fighter.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Fighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savitaipale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Savitaipale. #T4#
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
A jab from Savitaipale misses. #CL2#
Fighter clinches up with Savitaipale and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savitaipale momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Fighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fighter 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
Post fight, an emotional Street Fighter said 'The only underdog on the whole card? GTFO and gimme my 12K and Louie his 10Gs.'.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC Invite R2
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Ky Jr scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Ky Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ky Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Savitaipale cranks on the arm and Ky Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.
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Event:
CEC 666
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale digs a good hook to Puno's body.
Savitaipale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Savitaipale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Puno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savitaipale sprawls and moves away.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale walks into a stiff left hand from Puno.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puno.
Puno slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puno.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
Puno throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Puno lands an overhand right.
Puno lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.#T1#
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puno under the eye.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Puno ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
Savitaipale is looking to reverse the position.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Puno's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puno controls the position from side control.
Puno wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom here.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working. #T2#
Puno is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puno is working Savitaipale over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale tries to buck Puno off but Puno is having none of it.
Puno controls the position.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Puno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Savitaipale is doing well to control the position and prevent Puno from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Savitaipale wants to control but Puno is keeping busy.
#T3#
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Puno sits in half guard.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Puno wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno trying to keep a closed guard but Savitaipale is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Puno trying to control the position here.
Puno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puno is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno pulls Savitaipale in close to his closed guard and prevents Savitaipale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Puno is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a solid left hand.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Puno pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
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 Manny Puno will probably get the nod.
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#
Puno stuffs the takedown attempt from Savitaipale. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puno catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale leaves Puno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Puno throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks to land a combination. Puno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Puno avoids them all with ease.
Manny Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Puno moves out of range.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno has a takedown stuffed.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Puno has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Puno.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savitaipale sprawls and moves away.
Puno throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with the combination.
#T2#
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Puno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Puno misses the target.
Puno lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
A big right from Puno misses.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Puno shoots for a takedown but Savitaipale saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puno moves away.
Nice defenses there by Puno.
Puno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a looping right.#T3#
Savitaipale cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Puno slips the punch.
Puno feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puno.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puno's best efforts.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.
Puno is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Puno keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puno drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Puno is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savitaipale is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savitaipale trying to control but Puno postures up.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puno lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Puno slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Puno throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Puno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Savitaipale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savitaipale.
Puno looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Puno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Puno lands a jab to Savitaipale's midsection.
Puno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Puno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Puno looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Puno.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Puno ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puno lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Puno slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Puno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Puno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Puno moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Puno's ribcage but misses.
Puno attempts a counter takedown but Savitaipale avoids it well and moves away.
Puno scores with a nice head shot.
Puno lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Puno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Puno is sitting in close to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Puno is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Puno is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Savitaipale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Savitaipale's corner calls for a 1-2. Savitaipale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arendse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Savitaipale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Arendse is looking to clinch.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Savitaipale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arendse.
Arendse throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Arendse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arendse blocks a jab.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.#T2#
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Enitan Arendse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arendse, as that shot connected.
Arendse thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Arendse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Arendse lands a jab to the nose.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savitaipale paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Arendse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savitaipale, pushing him back against the cage.
Arendse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Arendse controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savitaipale has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arendse is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savitaipale.
We've been hearing good reports from Savitaipale'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.#T3#
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savitaipale is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Arendse is controlling well.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
As Savitaipale backs off Arendse throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Arendse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale dives in for a single leg takedown but Arendse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arendse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savitaipale on the side of the head.
Arendse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savitaipale under the eye.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Enitan Arendse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arendse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse stuns Savitaipale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Arendse.
Savitaipale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Arendse sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arendse has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T2#
Savitaipale blocks the body kick.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse thinks about the counter body kick.
Savitaipale with a jab.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arendse!
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Arendse slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Arendse misses with the combination.
#T3#
Arendse dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
Arendse throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Arendse there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse lands with a good body shot.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savitaipale doesn't seem bothered though.
Savitaipale tries to move into range but Arendse moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Savitaipale if he has to take too many more of those.
Savitaipale takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arendse as he jumps to the side.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Savitaipale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Donk. Arendse catches Savitaipale right on the button with a cross.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
Arendse defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse lands with a slapping head kick.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enitan Arendse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Arendse was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arendse lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse throws out a counter right but Savitaipale avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Arendse misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Arendse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arendse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arendse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Arendse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Savitaipale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savitaipale at a distance.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savitaipale's sensitive parts.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T3#
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arendse punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick lands from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arendse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savitaipale.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse tries to clinch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Arendse moves into the clinch.#T4#
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Arendse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Arendse is working Savitaipale over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Arendse as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arendse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arendse lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Arendse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arendse.
Arendse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arendse gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Arendse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arendse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arendse is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Arendse circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse connects with a crisp jab.
Arendse scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Arendse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse cracks Savitaipale with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arendse 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a hook
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ajax seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Ajax's shoulder, as Ajax tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Ajax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Ajax misses with a double jab
and Savitaipale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savitaipale pinned against the cage. Savitaipale gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Savitaipale moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Ajax lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ajax.
Good leg kick by Ajax there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Ajax lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Ajax takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ajax throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajax cracks the inside of Savitaipale's front leg. #T1#
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Ajax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ajax's waist but Ajax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Ajax cracks Savitaipale with a good jab.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.
Savitaipale doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Savitaipale catches Ajax right on the button with a cross.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Ajax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ajax slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Ajax finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ajax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savitaipale dodges the punch combination from Ajax.
Ajax scores with a decent looking hook.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Ajax lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savitaipales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Ajax misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ajax as he jumps to the side.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Ajax looks to land a body kick but Savitaipale moved away.
Ajax takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ajax connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Ajax is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Ajax throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Ajax shakes it off.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajax staying out of range there.
Ajax scores with a crisp jab that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajax manages to avoid it.
Ajax tried to counter with a leg kick but Savitaipale avoided it.
Ajax keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
#SUB#
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #T4#
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ajax is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up. #SUB#
Ajax has his foot on Savitaipale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savitaipale works his way back into a safe position though.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Ajax lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Ajax gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ajax.
Savitaipale takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ajax throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ajax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ajax scores with a leg kick.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajax takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savitaipale scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Savitaipale moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Ajax misses its intended target.
Ajax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD2#
Savitaipale dives in and scores a takedown into Ajax's guard.#SUB#
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale cracks Ajax with a solid left hand.#T1#
Savitaipale postures up in Ajax's guard and throws a big left but Ajax blocks it.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Ajax looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale is in close to Ajax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ajax swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ajax looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Ajax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale passes Ajax's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Ajax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ajax.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ajax lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ajax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ajax postures up in Savitaipale's guard and throws a big left but Savitaipale blocks it.
Ajax preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajax manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Ajax has his foot on Savitaipale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Savitaipale works his way back into a safe position though.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale is working Ajax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Ajax is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ajax keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Ajax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Ajax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Savitaipale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ajax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajax throws a body kick that misses.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ajax moves away.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
A big left from Ajax misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Ajax throws a right hand that Savitaipale ducks under and follows up with a left that Savitaipale also avoids with ease.
Savitaipale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ajax on the side of the head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Ajax throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajax.
Ajax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajax needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale lands with a right hand.
Savitaipale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.#T1#
Savitaipale moves out of range as Ajax throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Savitaipale misses.
Ajax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajax.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Savitaipale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Ajax counters with a left to the body.
Savitaipale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ajax at a distance.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Ajax moves out of range.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Ajax slips the punch.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Ajax blocks it.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ajax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.#T2#
Savitaipale works Ajax's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ajax defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Ajax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savitaipale jabs Ajax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ajax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajax is just out of range.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Ajax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savitaipale is not content to let Ajax control the position.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savitaipale wants to hit a switch here but Ajax passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savitaipale there! #T3#
Savitaipale working to try and regain half guard.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ajax drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ajax looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Savitaipale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ajax trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Ajax is controlling well.
Savitaipale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ajax prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.#T4#
Savitaipale is bucking up trying to escape but Ajax cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Savitaipale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Ajax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ajax wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.#CUT#
It looks like Kron Silva has been cut.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Silva blocks a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savitaipale won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Silva landing strikes.
Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Savitaipale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale tries to improve position but can't.
Savitaipale takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Savitaipale parries the strikes from Silva easily there. Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Savitaipale to escape.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
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!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Savitaipale stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Savitaipale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva pushing down on Savitaipale's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savitaipale defending well though.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#T3#
Silva passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#SUB2#
Silva is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Savitaipale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.#SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savitaipale looking to control.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Savitaipale has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Savitaipale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kron Silva'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#
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Savitaipale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Savitaipale misses the body punch #TD2#
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Savitaipale's guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kron Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Silva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Silva is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva 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.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Silva wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Savitaipale has managed to sneak the leg through.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Savitaipale working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Silva is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Savitaipale won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Silva covers up, he's hurt! Savitaipale keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Savitaipale and the ref steps in to end the fight! Savitaipale can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Shamkhalaev tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shamkhalaev lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
Shamkhalaev is looking for a counter combo.
Shamkhalaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savitaipale. Savitaipale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savitaipale lands with an overhand left.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamkhalaev throws out the jab.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Shamkhalaev avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamkhalaev looks to land a right hand but Savitaipale moved out of range.
Savitaipale fails to land with a series of punches.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamkhalaev.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.#TD2#
Shamkhalaev gets caught napping as Savitaipale dives in and scores a takedown. Shamkhalaev manages to retain guard.#ES#
Shamkhalaev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Savitaipale off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Shamkhalaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Shamkhalaev ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Shamkhalaev with a series of wild strikes but Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Shamkhalaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shamkhalaev won't be happy with that. #ES#
Shamkhalaev sneaks out the side door and pushes Savitaipale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Shamkhalaev throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamkhalaev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale scores with the left hand. Shamkhalaev knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Shamkhalaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savitaipale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Shamkhalaev keeps moving.
Savitaipale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shamkhalaev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shamkhalaev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Savitaipale controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev leaves Savitaipale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Shamkhalaev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev blocks a jab.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamkhalaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Shamkhalaev shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamkhalaev misses the target.
Savitaipale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Shamkhalaev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamkhalaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamkhalaev moves away.
Shamkhalaev misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - Shamkhalaev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savitaipale tries for a takedown but Shamkhalaev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shamkhalaev throws a body shot but no joy.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook.#T1#
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamkhalaev throws out a powerful jab.
Savitaipale shoots in and drives through. Shamkhalaev sprawls well.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale stuns Shamkhalaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamkhalaev misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Shamkhalaev was well out of range.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamkhalaev slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev scores with a body shot.
Shamkhalaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Shamkhalaev sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamkhalaev misses the target.#T2#
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamkhalaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Savitaipale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamkhalaev but Shamkhalaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamkhalaev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shamkhalaev jabs Savitaipale right on the nose. Savitaipale blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Shamkhalaev. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Shamkhalaev.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev connects with a crisp jab.
Shamkhalaev misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale unleashes a big counter combination but Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shamkhalaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Savitaipale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamkhalaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Savitaipale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savitaipale stands and throws Shamkhalaev's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Shamkhalaev manages to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamkhalaev wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamkhalaev's head.
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shamkhalaev is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale prevents Shamkhalaev from standing back up.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Shamkhalaev dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying to work for a kimura but Shamkhalaev is defending well.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Shamkhalaev uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamkhalaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamkhalaev working a defensive guard but Savitaipale passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamkhalaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Shamkhalaev avoids them all with ease.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Shamkhalaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamkhalaev pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Shamkhalaev tries to bum rush Savitaipale with a series of wild strikes but Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale throws a combination that misses
and Shamkhalaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shamkhalaev lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamkhalaev throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamkhalaev lands with a right hand. #T1#
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale shoots and misses
and Shamkhalaev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Shamkhalaev ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamkhalaev thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Shamkhalaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamkhalaev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale goes for a double leg but Shamkhalaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamkhalaev continues to drive forward.
Shamkhalaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shamkhalaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale lands the left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shamkhalaev. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamkhalaev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shamkhalaev walks into a jab.
Shamkhalaev throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamkhalaev throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Savitaipale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shamkhalaev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savitaipale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Shamkhalaev staying out of range there.
Shamkhalaev scores with a jab. Savitaipale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.#T3#
Savitaipale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shamkhalaev defends well and Savitaipale ends up having to push Shamkhalaev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamkhalaev cracks Savitaipale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savitaipale landing a few strikes.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamkhalaev is looking for a sweep.
Savitaipale throws an elbow but Shamkhalaev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shamkhalaev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Savitaipale.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev regains half guard, as Savitaipale was trying to land strikes.
Shamkhalaev is trying to stand.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shamkhalaev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shamkhalaev to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamkhalaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev!
After the fight, Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev 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.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 640
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Small defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws a shot to the body.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Small.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Small thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savitaipale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.#TD#
Small shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Small is trying to work for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Small working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Small is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savitaipale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Small.
Savitaipale is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Small's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Savitaipale works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Small controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Savitaipale has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Small to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Savitaipale is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Small pulls down on the head and he's put Savitaipale to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dixie Small!
After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 633
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Savitaipale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Savitaipale blocks a low kick nicely.
Ajax tries to score with a low kick but Savitaipale moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Ajax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Savitaipale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ajax is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savitaipale connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ajax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale working Ajax over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ajax makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ajax.
Savitaipale works over Ajax with some ground and pound from guard.
Ajax 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.#SUB2#
Ajax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ajax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ajax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Ajax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
Ajax wants to sweep here but Savitaipale controlling him for the moment.
Ajax is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale passes into half guard.
Ajax wants to get back to full guard.
Ajax works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale is really struggling to control Ajax but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Ajax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ajax landing some decent shots from guard.
Ajax is working Savitaipale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ajax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Ajax pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ajax working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ajax's head.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Ajax keeps moving.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ajax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ajax's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ajax doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ajax manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Ajax moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajax in his tracks.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Ajax ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick from Ajax.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajax.
Savitaipale misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ajax counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savitaipale!
Ajax looks up at the clock and then as Savitaipale takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ajax smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale is looking to regain half guard here but Ajax keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Ajax's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ajax off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a choke but Ajax is defending well.
Savitaipale gets his hands free as Ajax looks to control. #T1#
Ajax rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ajax manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ajax is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Ajax looking for a sweep. Not yet Ajax, not yet.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Ajax has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ajax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ajax is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ajax's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Savitaipale is trying to keep Ajax in close.
Ajax cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Ajax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Ajax advances to half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Ajax stands up over Savitaipale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ajax is working Savitaipale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Ajax preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ajax escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Ajax's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ajax working the head with strikes.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Ajax landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Savitaipale wants to control but Ajax postures up.
Ajax is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ajax wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale is looking to reverse the position.
Ajax has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Savitaipale in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ajax working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to improve his position but Ajax has a good base and remains in mount.
Ajax with shots to the head and body - Savitaipale looks very uncomfortable down there.
Savitaipale can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajax takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale tries to hold on but Ajax postures up.
Ajax prevents Savitaipale from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ajax blocks a jab.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
Ajax uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.#TD#
Savitaipale looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ajax tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ajax keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ajax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ajax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savitaipale's guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajax is pushing down on Savitaipale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savitaipale is fighting to maintain full guard but Ajax has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale taking some punishment here, with Ajax in his half guard.
Savitaipale trying to get back to full guard but Ajax takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ajax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savitaipale is looking to escape.
Savitaipale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Ajax is controlling well.
Ajax wants to take a breather but Savitaipale is having none of it. #T2#
Ajax trying to control the pace.
Savitaipale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ajax scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale is looking to control Ajax's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savitaipale avoid being mounted?
Ajax drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Ajax working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Ajax.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
Ajax is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ajax lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ajax stalling.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ajax jumps into side control!
Savitaipale is not content to let Ajax control the position.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ajax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajax trying to control the position but Savitaipale is working away.
Ajax in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ajax is putting a hurting on Savitaipale here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Ajax lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ajax wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ajax is staying tight to Savitaipale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Savitaipale is looking to regain half guard here but Ajax keeps moving and retains side control.
Ajax has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ajax lands an elbow.
Savitaipale is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ajax off and has taken his back!
Ajax wants to control his opponent's hands but Savitaipale gets his hands free.
Ajax turns into Savitaipale and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale 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.
Ajax is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ajax scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Ajax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajax has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax 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.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
CEC 627
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Carl Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carl Black scores with a nice head shot.
Carl Black throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carl Black misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Savitaipale has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carl Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Savitaipale as he connects with a hook.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
Carl Black moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Carl Black's shoulder, as Carl Black tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale cracks Carl Black with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Carl Black avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Savitaipale.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale is putting a hurting on Carl Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Carl Black to see if he's OK.
Carl Black struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black is keeping him busy.
Carl Black tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.#T2#
Savitaipale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Carl Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Carl Black is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Carl Black's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black sneaks back into half guard.
Carl Black is in trouble now - Savitaipale has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Carl Black that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Carl Black holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savitaipale tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Carl Black wants to control but Savitaipale is having none of it.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking to secure an arm triangle but Carl Black defends it well. #T3#
Savitaipale landing shots from mount.
Savitaipale lands with some strikes.
Carl Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carl Black is trying to escape the mount.
Carl Black is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale looking to control but Carl Black is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carl Black tries to hold on but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale landing punches.
Carl Black blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Savitaipale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Carl Black hang on?
Savitaipale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carl Black is looking to escape.
Carl Black is in a horrible position here. Savitaipale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savitaipale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carl Black thumps Savitaipale with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Carl Black. No joy for Savitaipale on that attempt.
Carl Black throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Carl Black slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carl Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savitaipale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Carl Black on the side of the head.
We've been told by Carl Black's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carl Black.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carl Black.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carl Black's waist but Carl Black gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Savitaipale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T1#
Carl Black staying out of range there.
Carl Black thuds his shin into the meat of Savitaipale's side.
Carl Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Carl Black ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale clobbers Carl Black with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
Carl Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savitaipale checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carl Black throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Carl Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Carl Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carl Black to keep the fight standing.
Jimmy Carl Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.#BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carl Black scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carl Black misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws out a counter right but Carl Black avoids it with no problem.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Carl Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a strike aimed at the side of Carl Black's head but Carl Black avoids it well.
Savitaipale looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Carl Black is avoiding damage well.
Savitaipale misses with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is putting a hurting on Carl Black here, landing some big shots from side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
Savitaipale working the strikes but Carl Black uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carl Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale wants to control but Carl Black is keeping him busy. #T3#
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Carl Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carl Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Carl Black is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carl Black is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carl Black defending well though.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carl Black wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carl Black is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carl Black is just riding it out for now. Savitaipale eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carl Black keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carl Black is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carl Black is concentrating on defense, preventing Savitaipale from advancing position.
Savitaipale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Carl Black misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black is looking to counter punch.
Carl Black changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carl Black's head.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carl Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale connects with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carl Black finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carl Black.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black half committed to a counter leg kick.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carl Black as he avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Carl Black saw that one coming.
Savitaipale stuns Carl Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Carl Black throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Carl Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savitaipale manages to circle out of the way.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carl Black.
Nice defenses there by Carl Black.
Carl Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Savitaipale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Carl Black.
Carl Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Carl Black moved out of range nicely.
Carl Black is looking to counter the offense by Savitaipale and move into the clinch.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot that sends Carl Black's belly button to the back.
Savitaipale swats away the attempt to clinch by Carl Black.
Jimmy Carl Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick.
Savitaipale lands a jab.
Carl Black goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carl Black walks into a stiff left hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a double jab.
Carl Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carl Black digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carl Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carl Black throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Carl Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jimmy Carl Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carl Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Carl Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carl Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale shoots in but Carl Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmy Carl Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Savitaipale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Savitaipale checks it.
Carl Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab. #CL#
Carl Black clinches up with Savitaipale and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carl Black will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carl Black tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Savitaipale postures up in Carl Black's guard and throws a big left but Carl Black blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Carl Black is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is fighting to break Carl Black's control of his arms but Carl Black is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Carl Black has wrist control.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Carl Black is retaining full guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carl Black has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savitaipale 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rakija scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rakija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savitaipale was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakija.
Savitaipale drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rakija sprawls and moves away.
Rakija slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Rakija connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Rakija moves out of range.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rakija.
The crowd cheers as Savitaipale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rakija doesn't seem phased though.
Rakija connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Rakija drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Rakija has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch lands to the side of Savitaipale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rakija shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Savitaipale gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale. #T1#
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rakija keeps working.
Rakija wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakija is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rakija is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rakija keeps trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale wants to take a breather but Rakija is having none of it.
Rakija wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakija moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rakija wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Rakija had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.#SUB2#
Rakija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Savitaipale stands up over Rakija, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Savitaipale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rakija keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rakija working for a triangle but Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale works over Rakija with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rakija looking for a sweep. Not yet Rakija, not yet.
Rakija has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Rakija keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rakija is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale cracks Rakija with a solid left hand.#T4#
Rakija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Rakija looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Savitaipale has picked Rakija up and slammed him! Rakija can't keep hold of the triangle and Savitaipale manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rakija has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savitaipale working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Rakija is rocked!
Rakija regains half guard.
Rakija is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rakija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!#SUB#
Savitaipale is trying for a kimura here. Rakija looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Savitaipale wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atte Savitaipale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Atte Savitaipale waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Leka misses with a looping right.
Both fighters circling a little - Leka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leka's guard.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leka pulls Savitaipale in close to his closed guard and prevents Savitaipale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Leka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Leka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savitaipale is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving. #T1#
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Leka 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.
Leka can't keep his opponent in guard - Savitaipale advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leka tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Leka trying to control here.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Leka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Leka's hands, connecting with Leka's forehead.
Savitaipale wants to control but Leka is keeping him busy. #T2#
Leka tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Savitaipale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Leka actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Leka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Leka is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale is looking to advance position but Leka won't allow it. #SUB#
Leka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Leka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale working over Leka with some ground and pound. Leka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Leka is looking to get back to full guard here but Savitaipale has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savitaipale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Savitaipale connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leka some visible discomfort.
Leka takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Leka is working from the bottom.
Leka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Leka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale passes the guard and advances to mount!
Leka is desperately trying to improve his position but Savitaipale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Savitaipale wants to control the pace but Leka is squirming around nicely.
Leka sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leka ducks right into an uppercut from Savitaipale.
Leka throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.#TD#
Leka scores with a takedown into Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Leka in close.
Leka stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is pulling down on Leka's head. It's preventing any offense from Leka, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Leka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Leka landing with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet. #T1#
Savitaipale pulls Leka in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leka is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale is still trying to improve position.
Leka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savitaipale looking to control.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leka throws an elbow that misses. Savitaipale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leka's guard. Nice move by Savitaipale!#REVB#
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Leka keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Leka 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.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Leka is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Malmi Aitta . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leka controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Savitaipale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leka keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Leka is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Leka is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale won't allow Leka to sweep him here.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Leka is retaining full guard.
Leka being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leka's guard.
Leka is trying to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Leka is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Leka from improving his position.
Leka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale passes to full mount!
Savitaipale landing strikes from the mount and Leka is in trouble!
Savitaipale trying to control but Leka is having none of it.
Leka tries to hold on but Savitaipale pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leka is trying to escape the mount.
Savitaipale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leka is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leka.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leka misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Leka looks to land a combination but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Leka misses with a straight right.
Leka misses with a straight left.
Leka is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leka lands a jab to the head.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leka as he jumps to the side.
Leka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Leka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leka throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Leka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Leka is out of range.
Leka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savitaipale checks it well.
Leo Leka is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale looks to land a left hand but Leka moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Leka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Savitaipale counters with a straight right hand.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leka.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Leka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale stuffs the takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely.
Leka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savitaipale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leo Leka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leka throws a lazy uppercut
and Savitaipale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leka throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leka throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Leka misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leka has time to react.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
Savitaipale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leka.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale connects with a right hand. Leka shakes it off.
Leka missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leka defends it well.#T3#
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Leka misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Leka.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Leka misses the target.
Leka throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leka's corner calls for a 1-2. Leka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale scores with a nice head shot.
Leka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leka throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Leka throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Leka misses the jab.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Savitaipale checks a low kick from Leka.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leka missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Nice uppercut lands for Savitaipale. That snapped Leka's head back.
Leka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savitaipale cracks Leka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Leka.
Leka takes one on the button.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leka has a takedown stuffed.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Leka avoids it easily.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savitaipale! But no joy.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leka.
Nice cross by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Atte Savitaipale made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 12844 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1445 p4p, 170 weight class). Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Savitaipale stuffs the takedown.
Vick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savitaipale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vick won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vick (0) vs (4) Savitaipale
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Vick is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vick struggling a bit here.
Savitaipale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick is pressing down on Savitaipale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vick looking to control.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vick is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale preventing the sweep.
Vick keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Vick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Vick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Savitaipale is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale stopping the sweep attempt from Vick.
Savitaipale content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vick has locked up a guillotine! Vick's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Savitaipale is holding on here and Vick must be using up a lot of energy. Savitaipale has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vick gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Vick!
During a confident post fight interview, Gray Vick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1413 p4p, 169 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 21908 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Atte Savitaipale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mendes moves into the clinch.
Mendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savitaipale (0) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Mendes in close.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Savitaipale holds on and takes a little breather.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savitaipale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes 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.
Mendes passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking to control Mendes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savitaipale avoid being mounted?
Mendes controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
Mendes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is keeping the position.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes controlling from the top position.
Savitaipale looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (2) Mendes
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale trying to move into half guard but instead Mendes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savitaipale (2) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Mendes is pushing down on Savitaipale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savitaipale is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Savitaipale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mendes is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Mendes controlling the action here.
Mendes wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping him busy.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Mendes being controlled here momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard here.
Mendes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savitaipale pulls Mendes in to control the position.
Savitaipale can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mendes prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale trying to control but Mendes postures up.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Mendes not doing much here.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Mendes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savitaipale is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mendes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Savitaipale's body to avoid the submission. Savitaipale has instead reached around Mendes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Savitaipale arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atte Savitaipale!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Atte Savitaipale waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 6519 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Savitaipale (ranked 1402 p4p, 167 weight class). Holzken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Savitaipale has chosen Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Atte Savitaipale!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Savitaipale jumps guard and drags Holzken to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is pulling down on Holzken's head to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Holzken'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.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holzken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is pulling down on Holzken's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken pushes down on Savitaipale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savitaipale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Savitaipale is staying active underneath Holzken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken tries to pass to full mount but Savitaipale defends it.
Holzken is trying to control. Savitaipale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savitaipale controls Holzken momentarily but Holzken frees himself.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Holzken controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Holzken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holzken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale has Holzken pulled in close to control his posture.
Holzken advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (3) vs (0) Savitaipale
Holzken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Holzken is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Holzken off him but Holzken keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken is trying to get an arm triangle but Savitaipale is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holzken's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Holzken content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Holzken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holzken defends well.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holzken manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (3) vs (2) Savitaipale
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Holzken wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale is still trying to improve position.
Holzken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Savitaipale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (5) vs (2) Savitaipale
Holzken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Holzken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savitaipale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Holzken wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Holzken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Holzken pushes his legs off easily.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looking for a sweep. Not yet Savitaipale, not yet.
Savitaipale keeps trying to improve his position.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken passes Savitaipale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holzken seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Holzken performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Savitaipale is staying active underneath Holzken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Holzken trying to mount his opponent but Savitaipale defends it.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holzken is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Holzken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savitaipale defends it well.
Holzken controlling the action here.
Holzken wants to pass to mount but Savitaipale is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savitaipale manages to get to full guard.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Holzken passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale wants to control but Holzken is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holzken is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Holzken sits in half guard.
Holzken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holzken is looking for a kimura but Savitaipale is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holzken to get the leverage.
Holzken is controlling the pace.
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Savitaipale defending well.
Holzken is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard but Holzken has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (2) Savitaipale
Savitaipale really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken wants to control the pace but Savitaipale is squirming around nicely.
Holzken controlling the position easily from mount.
Savitaipale tries to reverse the position but Holzken maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savitaipale tries to lock up and control but Holzken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savitaipale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (8) vs (4) Savitaipale
Holzken has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Savitaipale is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (7) Savitaipale
Holzken is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Savitaipale is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (8) vs (9) Savitaipale
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken is in trouble now - Savitaipale has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (8) vs (12) Savitaipale
Savitaipale controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Savitaipale tries to control but Holzken wriggling away.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Savitaipale jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holzken is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holzken and Savitaipale has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Savitaipale taking a breather here.
Savitaipale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale working away.
Savitaipale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holzken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holzken wants to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Holzken manages to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Holzken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Holzken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savitaipale wins on points by 12 to 8.
Atte Savitaipale really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
PFC 36 Kwon vs Brophy
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
O Whitersson throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
O Whitersson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Savitaipale swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. O Whitersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Whitersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
Savitaipale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Whitersson sizes up Savitaipale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
O Whitersson loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
O Whitersson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt - O Whitersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Whitersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Whitersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Whitersson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as O Whitersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savitaipale doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by O Whitersson.
A nice combination there by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throws an off balance right hand
and O Whitersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from O Whitersson lands.
Savitaipale cracks O Whitersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
O Whitersson missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Whitersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savitaipale on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Whitersson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Whitersson connects with a single shot there.
O Whitersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A combination from O Whitersson does no damage.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savitaipale swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Whitersson.
Savitaipale scores with a nice strike.
O Whitersson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Savitaipale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Whitersson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale moves out of range as O Whitersson strikes.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson staying out of range there.
O Whitersson blocks a jab.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Savitaipale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Whitersson connects with a jab.
O Whitersson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Whitersson jabs Savitaipale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Whitersson wants to stand and escape but Savitaipale is having none of it. #ES#
O Whitersson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Savitaipale is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown up against the cage. O Whitersson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitey O Whitersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
O Whitersson digs a right hand into Savitaipale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savitaipale's gas tank.
Nice body punch from O Whitersson.
Savitaipale looks winded!#BC#
O Whitersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Whitersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.#CL#
O Whitersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Whitersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Whitersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
O Whitersson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
O Whitersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savitaipale throws a punch but it's blocked by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
O Whitersson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but O Whitersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Savitaipale managing to block the knees to the body from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savitaipale's efforts to push away.
O Whitersson crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the head.
O Whitersson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
O Whitersson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey O Whitersson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from O Whitersson.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitey O Whitersson is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a left hand
and O Whitersson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Whitersson lands a body shot.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from O Whitersson.
A nice side step and Savitaipale releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Whitersson misses with a looping right.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale slips under a jab.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
As Savitaipale tries to get set, O Whitersson tries to push him back and clinch up but Savitaipale manages to avoid the attempt.
Savitaipale walks into a left hand.
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but O Whitersson moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Savitaipale swings widly with a right hand
and O Whitersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Whitersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savitaipale is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Whitersson with a body shot.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but O Whitersson sprawls well.
Savitaipale cracks O Whitersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Whitersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Whitersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
O Whitersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Whitersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savitaipale looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson slips under a jab.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but O Whitersson is out of range.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Whitersson.#T2#
O Whitersson moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale throws out a counter right but O Whitersson avoids it with no problem.
O Whitersson lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Whitersson misses with a hook.
A big right from O Whitersson misses.
Savitaipale moves out of range as O Whitersson strikes.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but O Whitersson slips the punch.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Whitersson.
Savitaipale throws out a counter right but O Whitersson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at O Whitersson's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson.#CL#
Savitaipale gets tackled into the cage by O Whitersson. O Whitersson maintains the clinch. #BC#
O Whitersson manages to break the clinch.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by O Whitersson - just one landing. #T3#
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Whitersson moves away.
O Whitersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Whitersson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savitaipale has time to react.
O Whitersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up but Savitaipale circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Whitersson scores with a jab.
A cross from Savitaipale lands.
O Whitersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
O Whitersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Savitaipale.
O Whitersson is looking to clinch but Savitaipale is avoiding it.
Savitaipale throws out a counter right but O Whitersson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
O Whitersson has closed the distance and engaged Savitaipale in a clinch.
#T4##BC#
O Whitersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Whitersson, as that shot connected.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. O Whitersson saw that one coming.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - O Whitersson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale misses with a jab to the body
and O Whitersson counters with a nice uppercut.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Whitersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale misses with a right hand
and O Whitersson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Whitersson connects with a body shot that sends Savitaipale's belly button to the back.
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Whitey O Whitersson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Savitaipale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Whitersson.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
O Whitersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from O Whitersson misses the target.
O Whitersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
Savitaipale gets cracked there but stands up to it.
O Whitersson lands a really nice looking cross but Savitaipale seems unphased.
Savitaipale lands with a good body shot.
O Whitersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Whitersson throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
O Whitersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
O Whitersson misses with a wild combination.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
O Whitersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
O Whitersson scores with a sloppy right hand. Savitaipale should have avoided that one.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but O Whitersson avoids the punch easily.
O Whitersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitey O Whitersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Whitersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Whitersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Whitersson jabs at Savitaipale's body.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from O Whitersson finds it's target.
A slow jab from O Whitersson misses its intended target.
O Whitersson misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
O Whitersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.#T2#
O Whitersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. O Whitersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
O Whitersson throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but O Whitersson is just out of range.
O Whitersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale lands with an uppercut that bounces O Whitersson off the cage and back into range.
O Whitersson digs a good hook to Savitaipale's body.
O Whitersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
O Whitersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
O Whitersson sizes up Savitaipale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Savitaipale swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by O Whitersson as he connects with a hook.
Savitaipale swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
enabling O Whitersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savitaipale ducks right into an uppercut from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings for the body but O Whitersson moves out of range.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitey O Whitersson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Savitaipale gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
O Whitersson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Savitaipale is on him like a limpet, forcing O Whitersson back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
O Whitersson lands an elbow just above Savitaipale 's eye.
Savitaipale lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savitaipale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Whitersson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Whitersson lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
O Whitersson lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
O Whitersson stops a takedown attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Whitersson lands an elbow just above Savitaipale 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Savitaipale wants a takedown but no success here.
Whitey O Whitersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Whitersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whitey O Whitersson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Whitersson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitey O Whitersson!
In his post fight interview, Whitey O Whitersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berhardt manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berhardt.
Berhardt thows a leg kick but Savitaipale checks it #TD#
and Savitaipale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savitaipale.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale forces his way into half guard.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Berhardt trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale is trying to control the action in half guard but Berhardt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Berhardt gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Berhardt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Berhardt is adopting a defensive guard.
Berhardt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Berhardt seems keen to control Savitaipale's posture.#SUB2#
Berhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Berhardt pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.#SUB2#
Savitaipale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself. #T2#
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Berhardt has wrist control.#SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savitaipale defends well.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale tries to free his leg and advance position but Berhardt is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berhardt is pulling down on Savitaipale's head to control his posture.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Savitaipale works over Berhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berhardt seems keen to control Savitaipale's posture.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Berhardt has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.
Savitaipale scoring with some ground and pound.
Berhardt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savitaipale is in close to Berhardt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berhardt working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savitaipale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Berhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savitaipale has managed to get both his arms back between Berhardt's legs - danger averted.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Savitaipale content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Berhardt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
That's time! Savitaipale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Berhardt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Berhardt tries to clinch up.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Berhardt in his tracks. #TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and bounces Savitaipale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Berhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Berhardt works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berhardt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale 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.
Berhardt works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.
Berhardt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berhardt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Berhardt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Berhardt wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt is looking to work some ground and pound but Savitaipale has wrist control.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Berhardt pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berhardt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berhardt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berhardt is one step ahead there. #T2#
Berhardt passes Savitaipale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berhardt winds up and cracks Savitaipale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Berhardt wants to pass the guard but Savitaipale is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Berhardt in particular looking to stall.
Berhardt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale is trying to control but can't.
Berhardt lands with a punch from half guard.
Berhardt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Savitaipale's head.
Berhardt is trying to control the action in half guard but Savitaipale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Berhardt has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berhardt slips a nice elbow through Savitaipale's hands, connecting with Savitaipale's forehead.#T3#
Berhardt content to control rather than advance.
Berhardt prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
Savitaipale manages to get to full guard.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berhardt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berhardt manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Berhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berhardt looking for a sweep. Not yet Berhardt, not yet.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savitaipale's guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Berhardt controlling him for the moment.
Berhardt is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range. #TD#
Savitaipale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berhardt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berhardt tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Berhardt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Savitaipale's best efforts.
Berhardt is trying to stand up here but Savitaipale is controlling him well.
Berhardt wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Berhardt looking to control.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale distracts Berhardt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Berhardt blocks nicely. #T1#
Berhardt 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.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Berhardt's brow. #SUB2#
Berhardt is looking for a triangle but Savitaipale pushes his legs off easily.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Berhardt holds on and takes a little breather.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Berhardt keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savitaipale trying to control but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Berhardt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berhardt can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale works over Berhardt with some ground and pound from guard.
Berhardt is trying to control the position but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Berhardt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savitaipale is working Berhardt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berhardt is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berhardt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berhardt is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Savitaipale 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.
Berhardt is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berhardt lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berhardt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Berhardt's guard. #REVR#
Berhardt managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Berhardt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Winslow Berhardt stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Event:
PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Williamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savitaipale to the ground. Williamson is now in Savitaipale's guard.
Williamson trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Savitaipale is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.
Savitaipale throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williamson won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savitaipale has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williamson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Savitaipale has tightened it up now! Williamson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Nystrom does it's job there.
Nystrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nystrom throws a lazy right hand but Savitaipale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nystrom throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nystrom finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Nystrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Savitaipale fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nystrom lands a jab to the nose.
Nystrom throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Savitaipale back to the cage. Nystrom follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Savitaipale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nystrom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Nystrom moves out of range.
Nystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nystrom throws out the jab. #CL#
Nystrom has closed the distance and engaged Savitaipale in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Savitaipale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale missing with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nystrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Savitaipale looks winded!
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nystrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the head.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand. #T3#
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savitaipale's defenses.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Nystrom lands a hook that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards. #T4#
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nystrom.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Savitaipale is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Atte Savitaipale has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale taking a breather.
Savitaipale seems to have recovered his senses.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nystrom connects with a looping right hand.
Nystrom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
Nystrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nystrom.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nystrom tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nystrom to the ground. Nystrom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savitaipale with a hook.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom misses with a hook to the body
and Nystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nystrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nystrom momentarily.
Noam Nystrom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nystrom.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nystrom looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Nystrom throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale scores with the left hand. Nystrom knows he should have avoided that one.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Nystrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the strikes.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Nystrom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Nystrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Nystrom tests Savitaipale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Nystrom lands a jab.
Nystrom moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Nystrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savitaipale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nystrom duly obliges.
Nystrom misses with a body shot.
Nystrom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
Nystrom walks into a jab.#T3#
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Nystrom lands with a cross.
Jab by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale walks into a straight right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savitaipale defending well as Nystrom loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savitaipale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nystrom.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nystrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
An attempted straight right counter from Nystrom misses the target.
Nystrom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.#T4#
Savitaipale wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Savitaipale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Savitaipale is breathing heavily.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Savitaipale takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atte Savitaipale'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nystrom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nystrom misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nystrom avoids it easily.
As Savitaipale tries to get set, Nystrom tries to push him back and clinch up but Savitaipale manages to avoid the attempt.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Nystrom saw that one coming.
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Nystrom.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Nystrom moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Nystrom moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Nystrom moves into the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Nystrom avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
A short left from Savitaipale. #T1#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale cracks Nystrom with a nice body shot.
Nystrom blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
Savitaipale tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Nystrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Nystrom lands a right hand.
Nystrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom is leaning against Savitaipale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Savitaipale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nystrom lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
Nystrom lands an elbow that stopped Savitaipale in his tracks for a moment.
Nystrom crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
#T3#
Nystrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Savitaipale won't want to take too many of those.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nystrom won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Nystrom.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
A short left from Nystrom.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom working Savitaipale over with knees to the body.
Nystrom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noam Nystrom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike.
Nystrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nystrom landing knees to the body.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Nystrom has the dominant position.
Nystrom lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Nystrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nystrom lands a knee to the body.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noam Nystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nystrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nystrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Savitaipale to work.
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Nystrom as the two fighters clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noam Nystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nystrom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
WFC 18:Miller vs Gold
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Washington ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Washington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savitaipale manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into half guard.
Savitaipale keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain the position but Washington is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.#T1#
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Washington's head to control him but Washington postures up.
Savitaipale is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Washington is nestled in close to Savitaipale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Washington is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Washington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savitaipale defends it well. #T2#
Savitaipale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Savitaipale wants to control but Washington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Washington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Washington is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Washington looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Washington throwing shots but Savitaipale is blocking nicely.
Washington is keen to just control but Savitaipale is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.#T3#
Washington lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Washington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Washington works over Savitaipale with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Washington defends easily.
Washington throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washington defends well.
Washington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass. #SUB#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Savitaipale'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.#SUB#
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Washington dives in and scores a takedown into Savitaipale's guard.
Savitaipale can't keep his opponent in guard - Washington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.
Washington is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savitaipale trying to control here.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Washington is in close to Savitaipale's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Washington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington distracts Savitaipale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Savitaipale had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Washington defends it easily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #T2#
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Savitaipale's brow.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Washington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Washington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Washington trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Washington's guard. #REVR#
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Washington pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Washington's head.
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Washington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Washington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Washington! #REVB#
Washington cracks Savitaipale with a big elbow.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington is looking to take a break and control but Savitaipale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
Washington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savitaipale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savitaipale tries to buck Washington off but Washington is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Savitaipale tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Washington staying out of range there.#TD2#
Washington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Washington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savitaipale is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washington pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg. #T1#
Savitaipale is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is defending against the submission attempts here by Washington.
Washington prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#SUB#
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Washington.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Savitaipale tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Washington has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Savitaipale is looking to get to half guard.
Washington lands with some strikes.
Washington looking to control but Savitaipale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savitaipale is looking to improve his position.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #T3#
Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Washington with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Savitaipale has his foot on Washington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Washington cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Washington postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Washington pushes his legs off easily.
Washington postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving.
Washington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Savitaipale some visible discomfort.
Savitaipale manages to work his way to half guard, despite Washington's best efforts.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controlling the action here.
Washington prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Washington 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
Samuel Washington thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Atte Savitaipale was interviewed post fight and said 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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WFC 15:Miller vs Savitaipale
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale taking a breather.
Miller stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller working aggressively here.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
#T1#
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Savitaipale avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Savitaipale trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Savitaipale tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Savitaipale tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Savitaipale digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Miller stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miller lands a nice knee to the body.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Savitaipale takes an elbow to the temple.
Savitaipale is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savitaipale has his back to the cage. #T2#
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
Savitaipale looks winded!
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miller is leaning against Savitaipale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Miller lands a left hand.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savitaipale tries to stall but Miller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savitaipales head.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Miller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller is working Savitaipale over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Savitaipale into the cage.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Miller. #T4#
Savitaipale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Miller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Miller digs a right hand into Savitaipale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Savitaipale's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Miller gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savitaipale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.#CL#
Miller moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Savitaipale.
Miller controlling the action here for a moment.
Miller lands an elbow inside.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miller lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Savitaipale wants to stall.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savitaipale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savitaipale is breathing heavily.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miller.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Savitaipale looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller slowing the pace effectively.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Savitaipale up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Miller for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Savitaipale takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC#
Savitaipale is rocked!
Savitaipale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savitaipale is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller is pushing Savitaipale up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savitaipale seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savitaipale looking to stall.
Savitaipale seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savitaipale tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Miller scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Miller digs a good hook to Savitaipale's body.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savitaipale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Savitaipale lands a body shot.
Miller looks for the body kick but Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Miller lands with a straight right. Savitaipale didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller jabs Savitaipale right on the nose. Savitaipale blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Miller swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Savitaipale slips the punch.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Miller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savitaipale avoids the head kick by Miller.
Savitaipale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Crunch! Miller slams his shin into Savitaipale's torso.
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Miller rushes Savitaipale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Savitaipale wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Savitaipale tries to tie him up.
Savitaipale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savitaipale drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Savitaipale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miller smiles and moves away.
Jeffrey Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Miller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Savitaipale will feel that in the morning.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller connects with a right hand. Savitaipale shakes it off.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Miller misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Miller lands a jab to Savitaipale's midsection.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Savitaipale walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller sizes up Savitaipale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Savitaipale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T3#
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Miller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
And Savitaipale tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice combination there by Miller.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jeffrey Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Savitaipale's head but Savitaipale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savitaipale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Savitaipale's head back.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.
Miller misses the body punch #TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miller manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Savitaipale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller scores with a jab. Savitaipale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller pushes Savitaipale away with a front kick.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Savitaipale ducks down to avoid it.
Miller looks to land a combination but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Savitaipale with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Savitaipale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Miller feints and then cracks Savitaipale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savitaipale down.
A big left from Miller misses.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Miller takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Savitaipale down.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savitaipale.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
Savitaipale blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miller walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Savitaipale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Savitaipale shrugs it off though.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jeffrey Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it.
Miller is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale taking a breather. #T3#
Miller tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savitaipale managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savitaipale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Savitaipale is trying to stall.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savitaipale trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Savitaipale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller lands a left hand.
Savitaipale looking for a takedown. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Savitaipale is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right from Miller.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Miller.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Savitaipale wants to stall.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller had his way with Atte Savitaipale in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Miller thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Miller misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Miller as he connects with a hook.
Savitaipale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale slips a jab from Miller.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Savitaipale with an uppercut!
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Savitaipale counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savitaipale feints the counter takedown.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Miller clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savitaipale as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller. #T2#
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savitaipale.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller scores with a knee to the head.
Miller avoiding damage.
#BC2#
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a takedown into side control.
Savitaipale staying calm.
Savitaipale landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Miller is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miller is trying to get back to his feet.
Miller being controlled for a moment.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miller to see if he's OK.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savitaipale in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Savitaipale throws a strike aimed at the side of Miller's head but Miller avoids it well.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale staying calm.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Savitaipale is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:43
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller!
Jeffrey Miller is the new featherweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Jeffrey Miller said 'Kapaldi if u want rematch,call me...'.
In defeat, Atte Savitaipale stepped up to the mic, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
WFC 13:Beaverton vs Iceberg
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Savitaipale is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Logan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Savitaipale cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Logan.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Logan.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Logan.
Logan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Savitaipale misses with a combination
and Logan counters with a good low kick that Savitaipale was not able to check.
Logan defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dougie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan feints and then cracks Savitaipale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savitaipale down.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Logan works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Logan punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan clobbers Savitaipale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Logan stuffs the takedown.
Logan slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Logan.
A left lands for Savitaipale.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Logan is rocked!
Dougie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan misses with a hook
and Savitaipale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Logan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Logan is in big trouble! Savitaipale is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Logan. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Atte Savitaipale!
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Event:
Bushido 71 Jacobson v Bunker 3
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale throws a good cross that connects.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.
Savitaipale fails to land the takedown.
Ozolinsh punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale walks into a jab.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the head.
Ozolinsh cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ozolinsh jabs at Savitaipale's body.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozolinsh throws a right hand that misses
and Savitaipale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Savitaipale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ozolinsh is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Ozolinsh wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Savitaipale seems to be looking for submissions.
Savitaipale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ozolinsh!
Savitaipale breaks from Ozolinsh's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Savitaipale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Savitaipale punching from mount but Ozolinsh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Savitaipale throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ozolinsh because Savitaipale loaded up on that one.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savitaipale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Savitaipale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Savitaipale landing strikes, looking to finish!
Savitaipale wants to control but instead Ozolinsh manages to regain half guard.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Ozolinsh dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ozolinsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a head shot. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ozolinsh trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ozolinsh frees his head nicely. Oh but Savitaipale has switched to an armbar! Ozolinsh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
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Event:
B61: Jacobson vs. Vilson 2
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts scores with a head kick. Savitaipale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Savitaipale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
#ROC#
Roberts is rocked!
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts flicks out a counter leg kick but Savitaipale steps away.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Savitaipale finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
Savitaipale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savitaipale thinking.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into Roberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
As Savitaipale backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Roberts throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Roberts moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Roberts throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Savitaipale moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Savitaipale manages to duck under it in time.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.#TD#
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Savitaipale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savitaipale connects with a decent elbow.
Roberts is trying to control Savitaipale's posture but Savitaipale avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Roberts is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale throws an elbow but Roberts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands an elbow. #SUB#
Savitaipale tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well. #T2#
Savitaipale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a big elbow.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Savitaipale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Savitaipale scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Savitaipale looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savitaipale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Check out the look on Savitaipale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savitaipale tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Savitaipale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts pushes Savitaipale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savitaipale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Savitaipale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Roberts is not content to let Savitaipale control the position. #SUB#
Savitaipale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savitaipale but great work by Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Savitaipale tries to control but Roberts manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Savitaipale right now.
Savitaipale turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Roberts.
Roberts swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savitaipale shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Roberts misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts connects with a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking to control.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Savitaipale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roberts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roberts has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Savitaipale is looking to stall here but Roberts recovers full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale wins by unanimous decision!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
Bushido 55: Mayhem vs. Aokison
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Ki tries to clinch up but Savitaipale circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Ki moves out of range.
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Ki tries to clinch
and Savitaipale counters with a right hand to the body.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ki throws a head kick but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Ki.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Ki tries to sprawl but Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ki has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ki trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Ki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage. #T1#
Ki taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Ki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bonsai Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Ki's temple.
Ki is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ki trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
Ki is trying to stand up here but Savitaipale is controlling him well.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Ki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale. #SUB2#
Ki makes his way to full guard, as Savitaipale worked for a kimura.
#T2#
Ki working a defensive guard here.
Savitaipale stands up over Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ki looking to control.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Ki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Savitaipale throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ki's body to avoid the submission. Ki has instead reached around Savitaipale's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ao Ki!
Ao Ki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
Bushido 49: Superstardom
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aziz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Savitaipale throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Aziz lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aziz finds it's way round the side to connect with Savitaipale's head.
Aziz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Savitaipale or perhaps it was just good defense by Aziz, which made it look bad.
Savitaipale misses with a lunging right hand
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aziz connects with a nice looking jab.
Aziz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aziz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Savitaipale.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Aziz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.
Aziz throws a series of strikes that have Savitaipale backpedaling.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalaluddin Aziz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aziz throws a right hand that Savitaipale ducks under and follows up with a left that Savitaipale also avoids with ease.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Aziz throwing a counter right hand but Savitaipale manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale tries to clinch there but Aziz circles away.
Jab from Aziz.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Aziz there.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Aziz's head back.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.#T2##TD2#
Savitaipale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aziz sprawls well initially but Savitaipale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aziz wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
#SUB#
Aziz actively working from the bottom here.
Aziz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savitaipale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Aziz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savitaipale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Aziz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Aziz's brow. #SUB#
Aziz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale is in close to Aziz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Aziz being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but missing.
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Aziz looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
#SUB#
Aziz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savitaipale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savitaipale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savitaipale landing with the ground and pound.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Aziz is looking for a triangle here but Savitaipale uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Savitaipale landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale is working Aziz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Savitaipale trying to control the position but Aziz is working away.
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 Jalaluddin Aziz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aziz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Savitaipale gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Aziz.
Aziz tries to work over Savitaipale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savitaipale working aggressively here.
Aziz takes a shot to the head.
Aziz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Aziz - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale darts in trying to clinch
and Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aziz avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Jalaluddin Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Aziz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savitaipale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Aziz.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Savitaipale is rocked!
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz scores with a jab to the head.
Aziz rushes Savitaipale and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Savitaipale is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Aziz piles on the pressure and Savitaipale crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Jalaluddin Aziz, 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.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
Bushido 47: Vilson vs Bunker 3
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Savitaipale finds it's way through Yamada's defenses.
Yamada takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Yamada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Yamada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Savitaipale gets full guard.
Yamada postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savitaipale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamada is one step ahead there.
Yamada throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely. #T1#
Yamada postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard but Yamada manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Yamada seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Yamada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savitaipale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Savitaipale tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Savitaipale is trying to control Yamada's posture but Yamada avoids it.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Savitaipale is trying to control Yamada's posture but Yamada avoids it. #SUB#
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savitaipale is not content to let Yamada control the position.
Savitaipale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Yamada keeps him under control.
Savitaipale trying to hold on to Yamada's head to control him but Yamada postures up.
Yamada prevents Savitaipale from improving his position.#SUB#
Yamada is working for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Savitaipale wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.
Yamada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savitaipale defending well though. #SUB#
Yamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savitaipale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yamada.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Yamada advancing to mount.
Savitaipale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
Savitaipale scores with punches from the back.
Yamada tries to roll but Savitaipale sticks to his back.
#T4#
Yamada is covering up but some of the strikes from Savitaipale are getting through and doing damage.
Savitaipale lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Yamada hold on?!
Yamada is trying to stand back up.
Yamada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savitaipale on the ground.
Savitaipale slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yamada rolls, trying to escape but Savitaipale keeps control of the position.
Savitaipale has Yamada flattened out and is raining down punches.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Yamada!
Yamada takes a big shot to the side of the head.
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!
Savitaipale lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yamada grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Savitaipale is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Savitaipale gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Savitaipale gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Savitaipale apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Savitaipale 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.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Yamada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Savitaipale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yamada throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savitaipale lands a couple of elbows.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamada wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Savitaipale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savitaipale has managed to get both his arms back between Yamada's legs - danger averted.
Savitaipale works over Yamada with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savitaipale keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Savitaipale is working Yamada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
Yamada is rocked!
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oh Yamada is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale is in close to Yamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yamada seems to have got his legs back now.
Savitaipale stands up over Yamada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yamada keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atte Savitaipale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamada is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Yamada with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savitaipale connects with a nice short shot to Yamada's temple.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yamada is looking to control Savitaipale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yamada avoid being mounted?
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Yamada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Savitaipale working Yamada over with strikes.
Savitaipale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale drops an elbow to the side of Yamada's head.
Savitaipale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale scores with a big shot! Yamada's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Yamada! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
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Event:
Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Ki.
Ki misses with a head kick.
Ki tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Ki trying to control here.
Ki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savitaipale sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Savitaipale wants to free his trapped foot but Ki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki keeps working.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savitaipale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ki!
Ki working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Savitaipale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Ki trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Ki taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Ki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ki is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Ki has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ES2#
Ki pushes Savitaipale off and gets back to his feet.
Ki defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Ki seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Savitaipale takes a swing at Ki's ribcage but misses.
Ki tries to counter with a clinch but Savitaipale shakes him off and moves away.
Ki is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savitaipale is defended easily by Ki.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ki wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki wants to clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Ki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ki throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Ki throws a body kick.
Ki misses with a low kick.#T4##TD#
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ki's half guard.
Savitaipale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Ki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki manages to get to full guard.
Ki trying to control the position.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses #CL2#
and Ki counters by clinching up.
Ki stalling against the ropes.
Ki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain a safe position but Ki gets an underhook and turns Savitaipale into the ropes.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki controls his hands.
#T1#
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Ki turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Savitaipale tries to break the clinch but Ki is controlling the position.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Ki has him pressed against the ropes.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ki is defending well.
Savitaipale is looking to break free of the clinch but Ki has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Ki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ki.
Savitaipale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savitaipale somewhat.#T2#
Ki misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Ki's body.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ki slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ki.
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Ki sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki trying to control the position.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale cracks Ki with a solid left hand.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale distracts Ki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale stands up over Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ki is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Savitaipale is in close to Ki's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ki! #REVB#
Savitaipale manages to get back to half guard.
Ki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ki is working away from the top position though.
Ki wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ki as he avoids it easily.
Ki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Ki throws a low kick, looking for Savitaipale's leg but Savitaipale calmly moves out of range.
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Ki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ki avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Ki counters with a low kick, right behind Savitaipale 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ki.
Ki cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
A jab from Savitaipale misses. #T1##CL2#
Ki darts in and clinches Savitaipale up against the ropes.
Savitaipale can't get the takedown.
Ki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savitaipale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki keeps control of Savitaipale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ki avoids it.
Savitaipale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ki blocks a body shot from Savitaipale. #BC2#
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Ki avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Ki tries to clinch up but Savitaipale circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale is looking to wear down Ki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ki lands with a kick to the temple. Savitaipale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ki misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ki's waist but Ki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Ki throws a head kick but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Ki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savitaipale swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Ki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savitaipale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Ki.
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!
Ki lands with a slapping head kick.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Ki is looking to land body kicks.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Ki.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ki counters with a two punch combo.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Ki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ki.
Ki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Savitaipale improves position.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Ki gets underhooks to prevent Savitaipale's takedown attempt.
Ki prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ki tries to stall but Savitaipale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Ki has the dominant position.
Savitaipale tries to break the clinch but Ki is controlling the position.
Ki prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ki is trying to maintain a safe position but Savitaipale gets an underhook and turns Ki into the ropes.
Ki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Savitaipale improves position. #BC2#
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Ki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Ao Ki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ao Ki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savitaipale 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
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Event:
Bushido 42: Aoki vs. Aziz 2
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Savitaipale with a hook.#TD2#
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Roberts scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roberts counters with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Savitaipale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts is staying active underneath Savitaipale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom. #T1#
Roberts taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale working Roberts over with strikes.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Roberts dodges it nicely.
Roberts is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale is nestled in close to Roberts, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Savitaipale is very close to passing his half guard.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale. #T2#
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roberts defending well though.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that Savitaipale has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roberts has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Roberts is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Roberts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Savitaipale throws a strike but Roberts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Roberts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Savitaipale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Roberts has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Savitaipale won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
Roberts misses with a kick to the body.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Savitaipale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savitaipale working the strikes but Roberts uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Savitaipale looks to land a strike but Roberts avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.#T1#
Roberts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.
Savitaipale is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.#T2#
Savitaipale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roberts's guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale works over Roberts with some ground and pound from guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale is in close to Roberts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Roberts is rocked!
Savitaipale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savitaipale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savitaipale stands up over Roberts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale gets to his feet and stands over Roberts, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Roberts felt that one! Savitaipale unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Roberts from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Event:
RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lincoln fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lincoln moves in looking to clinch but Savitaipale pushes him off.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Lincoln drives through and clinches with Savitaipale against the cage.
Savitaipale wants to take the fight to the mat but Lincoln manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Lincoln counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice low kick that buckles Savitaipale's knee momentarily.
Lincoln takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Lincoln throws a body kick.
Savitaipale misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincoln counters with an outside leg kick.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Lincoln's body.
Savitaipale connects with a body shot.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lincoln rather than just go for the knockout.
Lincoln avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Lincoln is looking to slow Savitaipale down with leg kicks.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lincoln was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Lincoln blocks a jab.#T1#
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Savitaipale. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lincoln instigates a clinch.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lincoln stalling.
Savitaipale wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincoln won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lincoln.
Still in the clinch, Lincoln scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savitaipale.
Lincoln really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lincoln lands an elbow inside that Savitaipale shrugs off.
Lincoln throws an elbow that misses.
Lincoln crunches a lovely knee into Savitaipale's ribcage.
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!
Savitaipale wants to get back to striking at distance but Lincoln won't allow it.
Lincoln tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lincoln fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Lincoln lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savitaipale backwards.
Lincoln presses Savitaipale against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savitaipale pushes Lincoln back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Savitaipale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln shows good takedown defense.
Abraham Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a slapping body shot.
Savitaipale lands a right hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Lincoln's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lincoln feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savitaipale's calf.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the body
and Lincoln connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincoln throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Savitaipale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lincoln doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincoln is looking to clinch.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Savitaipale takes one to the chin there.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Lincoln takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abraham Lincoln is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lincoln takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savitaipale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Savitaipale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Lincoln trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Lincoln taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savitaipale works his way into full mount!
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Savitaipale dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Lincoln is rocked!
Savitaipale raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lincoln throws a head kick that misses.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincoln definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Savitaipale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lincoln tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savitaipale is in Lincoln's guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Lincoln blocks nicely.
Savitaipale stands and throws Lincoln's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savitaipale has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lincoln is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Savitaipale yanks on the arm and Lincoln is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Savitaipale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atte Savitaipale!
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Event:
RFC 24: Particle Accelerator
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hasashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Hasashi.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Hasashi.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown but Hasashi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasashi is just out of range.
Hasashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savitaipale stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasashi manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Hasashi gets a clinch.
Hasashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Hasashi.
Hasashi tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hasashi.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hasashi walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hasashi. Hasashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches up against the cage.
Savitaipale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hasashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanzo Hasashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Savitaipale.#T1#
Savitaipale slips a jab from Hasashi.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Hasashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hasashi tries to counter by clinching up but Savitaipale breaks away and moves out of range.
Hasashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up.
Hasashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a body shot.
Savitaipale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savitaipale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hasashi avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs Hasashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi works the jab nicely.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hasashi.
Hasashi misses with a hook.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch
and Hasashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Hasashi ducks down to avoid it.
Savitaipale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hasashi misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hasashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savitaipale.
Hasashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasashi manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings for the body but Hasashi moves out of range.
Hasashi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasashi moves away.
Hasashi moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
A left and a right from Hasashi both land. Nice combination.
Hasashi swinging wildly here.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hasashi counters by moving into the clinch.
Hasashi tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Hasashi back against the cage.
Hasashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Hasashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hasashi blocking some punches.
#TD#
Hasashi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
#T3#
Savitaipale can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hasashi controls the pace.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Hasashi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale trying to keep a closed guard but Hasashi is proving a slippery customer.
Hasashi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hasashi is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasashi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hasashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savitaipale is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hasashi defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasashi content to stall in guard here.
Hasashi preventing the sweep.
Hasashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savitaipale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that round.
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#
Savitaipale misses the body punch #TD#
and Hasashi counters with a shoot takedown. Savitaipale fights it but they end up in guard.
Hasashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savitaipale can do to turn this around?
Hasashi is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hasashi keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
Savitaipale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hasashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale with the ground and pound but Hasashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savitaipale throws an elbow that misses. Hasashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savitaipale's guard. Nice move by Hasashi!#REVR#
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hasashi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hasashi is pressing down on Savitaipale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savitaipale is holding on for now.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hasashi jumps into side control!
Hasashi controlling the position.
Savitaipale struggling a bit here.
Hasashi cracks Savitaipale with a big elbow.
Savitaipale taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Savitaipale sneaks back into half guard.
Hasashi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hasashi jumps into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hasashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savitaipale tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hasashi just content to control the position.
Savitaipale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Savitaipale tries to buck Hasashi off but Hasashi is having none of it.
Hasashi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Savitaipale manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savitaipale wants to control the action here but instead Hasashi manages to pass to full mount!
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hasashi working Savitaipale over with strikes here.
Savitaipale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Hasashi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savitaipale tries to reverse the position but Hasashi maintains control.
Savitaipale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hasashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
Savitaipale looking to sit in guard and control but Hasashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Savitaipale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasashi stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Hasashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Savitaipale gets a double leg takedown into Hasashi's guard.
Hasashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Savitaipale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savitaipale.
Hasashi stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Hasashi throwing strikes from guard but Savitaipale blocks nicely.
Hasashi trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savitaipale looking to control.
#T1#
Savitaipale being controlled here, momentarily.
Savitaipale trying to control the position.
Hasashi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Hasashi postures up. #SUB2#
Savitaipale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hasashi escapes and throws Savitaipale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savitaipale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hasashi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasashi controlling the pace.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Hasashi keeps him under control.
Hasashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hasashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savitaipale wants to get back to full guard.
Hasashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Savitaipale is not content to let Hasashi control the position.
Savitaipale gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Savitaipale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savitaipale wants to sweep here but Hasashi controlling him for the moment.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Hasashi in close.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hasashi content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Hasashi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hasashi throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasashi slips nicely into half guard.
Savitaipale gets back to full guard.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
Atte Savitaipale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hasashi has passed into side control.
Hasashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savitaipale keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hanzo Hasashi.
Well Hasashi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hanzo Hasashi!
As Hanzo Hasashi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I can confirm that I have this shit figured out; Bravo and Cadwallader are going down! Can't wait to get my belt! '.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.
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Event:
RFC 21: Blackjack
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Nazaryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale lands a lovely overhand right.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Nazaryan wants to counter the offense by Savitaipale and move into the clinch position.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Nazaryan clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown.
Nazaryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Savitaipale controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan works on Savitaipale's body with a couple of short punches.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Nazaryan has hold of one of Savitaipale's legs. Savitaipale is fighting the takedown attempt but Nazaryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nazaryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Nazaryan in close.
#T1#
Nazaryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Savitaipale wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Savitaipale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savitaipale landing some decent shots from guard.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nazaryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savitaipale throwing strikes from guard but Nazaryan blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nazaryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazaryan is keeping the position for now.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nazaryan wants to stand but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Nazaryan wants to stand and escape but Savitaipale is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Nazaryan moved out of range.
Nazaryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savitaipale scores with a nice right hand.
Nazaryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan wants to clinch.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Savitaipale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Savitaipale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savitaipale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazaryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazaryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nazaryan has control of Savitaipale's left arm, preventing Savitaipale from doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savitaipale 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.
Nazaryan has momentary wrist control but Savitaipale slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Nazaryan ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazaryan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savitaipale misses with a right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan lands a nice hook to Savitaipale's body. Savitaipale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan connects with the punch.
Nazaryan lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice body shot.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nazaryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Nazaryan stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nazaryan.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
Savitaipale wants to take the fight to the mat but Nazaryan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazaryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Nazaryan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale trying to control but Nazaryan postures up.
Nazaryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Nazaryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savitaipale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Savitaipale is positioning himself well to prevent Nazaryan advancing to mount.
Nazaryan is controlling the pace.
Nazaryan trying to control the action but Savitaipale is working from the bottom.
Nazaryan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Savitaipale actively working from the bottom here.
Savitaipale tries to get to full guard but Nazaryan has control of the leg. #T3#
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Nazaryan pushes his legs off easily.
Nazaryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Nazaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.
Nazaryan working some strikes from top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nazaryan trying to control but Savitaipale is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nazaryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savitaipale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazaryan has managed to get both his arms back between Savitaipale's legs - danger averted.
Nazaryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savitaipale working for a triangle but Nazaryan defends it easily.
Savitaipale looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nazaryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nazaryan controlling the action here.
Savitaipale is looking for a sweep. Nazaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nazaryan drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshavir Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Nazaryan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nazaryan misses.
Savitaipale tries to clinch up but Nazaryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nazaryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Savitaipale circles away.
Nazaryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Nazaryan slips under a jab.
Nazaryan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savitaipale defends it well.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale throws out a loose jab but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan. #CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Nazaryan won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
Savitaipale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nazaryan walks away with a smile on his face. Savitaipale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan tries to clinch but Savitaipale is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arshavir Nazaryan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nazaryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Nazaryan. #TD#
Savitaipale drags the fight down to the ground.
Savitaipale is trying to keep Nazaryan in close.
Nazaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nazaryan wants to control from the top but Savitaipale keeps moving. #T2#
Nazaryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Savitaipale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale is trying to control the position but Nazaryan postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nazaryan cracks Savitaipale with a solid left hand.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Nazaryan from controlling successfully.
Nazaryan sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Savitaipale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nazaryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savitaipale is tightening it up a little... Nazaryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nazaryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nazaryan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Savitaipale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale gave a mention to PED Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Arshavir Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'I made mistakes. I'll see him again.'.
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Event:
RFC 18: Road to Glory
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Shelby digs a good body shot into Savitaipale's ribs.
Savitaipale lands with a hook. Shelby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Shelby finds it's target.
Savitaipale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shelby misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Savitaipale counters with a shoot takedown. Shelby fights it but they end up in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Savitaipale looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Shelby's brow.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shelby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale postures up in Shelby's guard and throws a big left but Shelby blocks it.
Shelby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savitaipale on the ground.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelby has wrist control.
Savitaipale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale won't allow Shelby to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Shelby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savitaipale is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelby has wrist control.
Savitaipale pushes down on Shelby's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savitaipale lands with a punch from half guard.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Savitaipale working over Shelby with some ground and pound. Shelby looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shelby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savitaipale. #T2#
Savitaipale controlling the pace.
Shelby is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Savitaipale is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savitaipale is taking a breather. Shelby 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.
Savitaipale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shelby defending well though. #SUB2#
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Savitaipale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Savitaipale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savitaipale working Shelby over with strikes. #ROC2#
Shelby is rocked!
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Shelby's hands, connecting with Shelby's forehead.
Oh Shelby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Shelby is hurt! He's hurt bad - Savitaipale fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Shelby from any more punishment! Congratulations to Savitaipale! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Savitaipale!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC 13: Highway to Hell
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Savitaipale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Nice shot lands for Savitaipale.#TD2#
Savitaipale throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Savitaipale is in Tyler's guard.
Savitaipale won't allow Tyler to get back to his feet.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Savitaipale tries to pass.
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Savitaipale working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Savitaipale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savitaipale on the ground.
Savitaipale advances position into side control!#T1#
Savitaipale working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale scores with punches from side control.
Savitaipale controlling from side mount.
It looks like Savitaipale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler is trying to escape the position but Savitaipale is controlling the position.
Savitaipale working the head with strikes.
Savitaipale lands some shots froms side control.
Tyler can't do much from the bottom here.
Savitaipale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Savitaipale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savitaipale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyler is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Savitaipale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyler, who protects the arm well.
Savitaipale controls the position.
Savitaipale is continuing to stall.
Savitaipale passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tyler!
Savitaipale looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyler is working to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tyler is looking to improve his position but Savitaipale isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyler tries to hold on but Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Savitaipale the control monster continue. Boring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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#
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tyler defends it well.#CL#
Tyler forces Savitaipale back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Tyler.
Tyler trying to control the position but instead, Savitaipale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tyler into the cage.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Savitaipale around his waist. Savitaipale gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Savitaipale jumps guard and drags Tyler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savitaipale is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Savitaipale stops Tyler from standing up.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale advances to half guard. #T1#
Tyler is in trouble now - Savitaipale has advanced to mount!
Savitaipale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Savitaipale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tyler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
BOOM! Savitaipale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Savitaipale controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Savitaipale cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Savitaipale looking to finish Tyler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tyler!
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!
Savitaipale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Savitaipale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Savitaipale controlling from mount.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Tyler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savitaipale works his way into full mount!
Tyler is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Savitaipale lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Savitaipale postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tyler looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Savitaipale with good strikes from the mount here!
Savitaipale controlling his opponent.
Savitaipale dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Savitaipale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tyler quickly recovers to half guard.
Savitaipale controlling the pace.
Tyler wants to get back to full guard.
Savitaipale trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tyler trying to hold on to Savitaipale's head to control him but Savitaipale postures up.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savitaipale performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savitaipale throws a looping overhand right but Tyler ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Savitaipale there.
Savitaipale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Savitaipale shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savitaipale showed some decent athleticism there.
Savitaipale working over Tyler with some ground and pound. Tyler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Savitaipale seems content to control.
Savitaipale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Savitaipale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale controlling the pace. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tyler wants to control but Savitaipale is keeping busy.
Savitaipale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Savitaipale controlling the pace.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savitaipale trying to mount his opponent but Tyler defends it.
Still in half guard, Savitaipale seems content to control.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tyler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savitaipale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Savitaipale 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
After winning the bout, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Savitaipale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jumbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savitaipale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jumbo rushes Savitaipale and presses him up against the cage.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jumbo prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Jumbo is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Jumbo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Savitaipale can't fight it off and eventually Jumbo manages to take the fight to the floor. Savitaipale looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking for a triangle but Jumbo pushes his legs off easily.
Jumbo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Savitaipale is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jumbo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jumbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savitaipale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Jumbo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Savitaipale takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Jumbo has managed to clinch.
Jumbo avoiding damage as Savitaipale throws knees to the body.
Savitaipale looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Jumbo gets control of Savitaipale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jumbo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale postures up in Jumbo's guard and throws a big left but Jumbo blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savitaipale is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Savitaipale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savitaipale working some strikes from top position.
Jumbo pulls Savitaipale in close to prevent any damage.
Savitaipale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jumbo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jumbo tries to get out of the position.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Savitaipale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Savitaipale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale lands a jab to the head.
Jumbo stuffs the takedown.
Jumbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jumbo connects with a high kick.
Jumbo wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Jimbob Jumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Jumbo pushes Savitaipale up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Jumbo gets control of Savitaipale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jumbo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Jumbo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jumbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jumbo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jumbo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Savitaipale has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jumbo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Savitaipale has tightened it up now! Jumbo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atte Savitaipale!
A relieved looking Atte Savitaipale thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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