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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
McCullough lands a nice looking body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by McCullough's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCullough lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Torsten Ver Magnussen has been cut.
McCullough throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCullough lands a body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough scores with a jab. Ver Magnussen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by McCullough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCullough's head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullough connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCullough throws a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough misses with an uppercut. Ver Magnussen saw that one coming.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by McCullough. Beautiful body shot.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ver Magnussen misses the jab.
McCullough lands a body shot.
McCullough scores with a body shot.
McCullough lands a right hook to the body.
McCullough is looking to wear down Ver Magnussen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough blocks a jab.
McCullough blocks a jab.#T2#
McCullough wants to land a leg kick but Ver Magnussen is out of range.
Ver Magnussen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from McCullough both land. Nice combination.
Ver Magnussen throws an off balance right hand
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ver Magnussen was well out of range. Poor timing from McCullough.
Ver Magnussen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCullough is breathing heavily.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the side of McCullough's head but McCullough sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ver Magnussen misses with a shot to the body
and McCullough connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ver Magnussen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough lands a really nice looking cross but Ver Magnussen seems unphased.
#T3#
Ver Magnussen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullough moves away.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough scores with a jab to the head.
McCullough tries to work over Ver Magnussen's front leg with a kick but Ver Magnussen checks it.
McCullough misses with the combination.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter the offense by McCullough and move into the clinch position.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Ver Magnussen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
McCullough looks to score with a jab to the body but Ver Magnussen is just out of range.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut even more.
A punch combination from McCullough misses.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCullough sprawls well. McCullough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ver Magnussen gets slowly back to his feet.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCullough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen throws a lazy right hand but McCullough sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick nicely.
McCullough just misses with a punch to the body.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Ver Magnussen avoids them all with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ver Magnussen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like McCullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ver Magnussen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCullough has got the better of the exchanges.
McCullough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCullough wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ver Magnussen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
A swing and a miss from Ver Magnussen.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ver Magnussen.
Good standup being displayed there by McCullough as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
Sherman McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullough. Ver Magnussen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullough is just out of range.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.#T1#
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ver Magnussen can do to turn this around?
McCullough throws a body punch but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Ver Magnussen.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough throws a series of strikes that have Ver Magnussen backpedaling.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullough.
McCullough ducks under a wild hook from Ver Magnussen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen. #T2#
Ver Magnussen with a hook.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCullough manages to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough sets himself, and Ver Magnussen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCullough avoids it this time.
McCullough tries a low kick but Ver Magnussen avoids it.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Ver Magnussen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCullough sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ver Magnussen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullough is looking for a counter combo.
Ver Magnussen misses with a body shot.
McCullough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ver Magnussen on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch but McCullough is avoiding it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough lands the left hand.
McCullough stuns Ver Magnussen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws a jab but it's blocked by McCullough.
McCullough throws a head kick but Ver Magnussen moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen drops his hands momentarily and McCullough takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ver Magnussen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ver Magnussen tests McCullough's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCullough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Ver Magnussen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sherman McCullough is winning the standup battle so far.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough moves away from the strike by Ver Magnussen.
A combination from McCullough does no damage.
Ver Magnussen wants to counter with a clinch but McCullough pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough tries to bum rush Ver Magnussen with a series of wild strikes but Ver Magnussen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ver Magnussen throws a sloppy body shot
and McCullough makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ver Magnussen throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Ver Magnussen slips a jab from McCullough.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Ver Magnussen doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
McCullough moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Ver Magnussen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman McCullough dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Torsten Ver Magnussen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ver Magnussen swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen moves in looking to clinch but McCullough pushes him off.
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook. McCullough ducked under it nicely.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ver Magnussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCullough lands a nice hook to Ver Magnussen's body. Ver Magnussen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCullough moves out of range as Ver Magnussen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCullough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCullough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCullough misses with a series of wild punches.
Ver Magnussen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Ver Magnussen moves out of range as McCullough throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ver Magnussen. McCullough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ver Magnussen throws a hook but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCullough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCullough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ver Magnussen fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
Ver Magnussen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCullough on the side of the head.
Ver Magnussen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torsten Ver Magnussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McCullough moves out of range of the strikes.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
McCullough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ver Magnussen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as McCullough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ver Magnussen doesn't seem phased though.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ver Magnussen throws a series of punches but McCullough avoids them all with ease.
McCullough misses with a few strikes there.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but Ver Magnussen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Ver Magnussen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ver Magnussen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Ver Magnussen misses with a hook.
Ver Magnussen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCullough swinging wildly here.
McCullough loads up on a big right hand but Ver Magnussen slips the punch.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ver Magnussen throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough throws a right hand that Ver Magnussen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ver Magnussen also avoids with ease.
Ver Magnussen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullough lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ver Magnussen wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
McCullough throws a head kick that misses.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch up.
Nice cross by McCullough.#T4#
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves away
and McCullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCullough pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ver Magnussen back to the cage. McCullough follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ver Magnussen fails to land with a series of punches.
McCullough lands with a hook. Ver Magnussen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCullough throws a shot from downtown. Ver Magnussen moves away and avoids it.
Ver Magnussen throws a shot from downtown. McCullough moves away and avoids it.
McCullough misses with a two punch combination.
Ver Magnussen tries to counter with a clinch but McCullough shakes him off and moves away.
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ver Magnussen misses with a wild body shot.
Ver Magnussen tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Ver Magnussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McCullough swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sherman McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCullough lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman McCullough showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCullough 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman McCullough!
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 19
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Ver Magnussen misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Poorly has managed to clinch.
Poorly is working Ver Magnussen over against the cage.
Poorly is leaning against Ver Magnussen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Poorly.
Poorly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Poorly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poorly fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Ver Magnussen. No joy for Poorly on that attempt.
Ver Magnussen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Poorly moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poorly stops a takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen.
Ver Magnussen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poorly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ver Magnussen tries to score a body lock takedown but Poorly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsten Ver Magnussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Poorly pushes Ver Magnussen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poorly lands a hook that snaps the head of Ver Magnussen backwards. #TD2#
Poorly pulls Ver Magnussen into guard.
#SUB#
Ver Magnussen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poorly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ver Magnussen, into his guard. #REVB#
Poorly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ver Magnussen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ver Magnussen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Poorly looking to pass the guard.
Poorly controlling from the top position.
Ver Magnussen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poorly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Poorly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Ver Magnussen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poorly is one step ahead there.
Poorly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ver Magnussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poorly. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poorly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Poorly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poorly raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ver Magnussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Drew Poorly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ver Magnussen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ver Magnussen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poorly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ver Magnussen somewhat.
Poorly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ver Magnussen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Poorly instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ver Magnussen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poorly is defending well.
Ver Magnussen tries to score a body lock takedown but Poorly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poorly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Poorly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Poorly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Poorly instigates a clinch.
Poorly prevents the takedown attempt.
Ver Magnussen can't get the takedown.
Ver Magnussen has Poorly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poorly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsten Ver Magnussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Poorly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Poorly forces Ver Magnussen back against the cage and clinches.
Poorly lands a nice shot to the body.
Poorly lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ver Magnussen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poorly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Poorly.
Ver Magnussen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poorly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Poorly drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Poorly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ver Magnussen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poorly is one step ahead there.
Poorly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ver Magnussen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ver Magnussen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Poorly instigates a clinch.
Ver Magnussen is trying to drag Poorly to the mat but Poorly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Poorly presses Ver Magnussen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poorly scores with a hook to the body.
Poorly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ver Magnussen is working for takedown but Poorly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ver Magnussen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poorly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ver Magnussen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Poorly presses Ver Magnussen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Poorly jumps into guard, dragging Ver Magnussen to the mat.
Poorly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES2#
Poorly pushes Ver Magnussen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Poorly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poorly shoots in for a takedown but Ver Magnussen shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Poorly takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Ver Magnussen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poorly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Poorly to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Poorly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ver Magnussen dives in and grabs Poorly's left leg, looking for a takedown. Poorly pushes down on Ver Magnussen's head and hops out.
Poorly stuffs the takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen. Ver Magnussen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Poorly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ver Magnussen quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Ver Magnussen has one foot on Poorly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ver Magnussen shoots and misses #KD2#
and Poorly counters with a head kick that drops Ver Magnussen to the mat! Ver Magnussen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torsten Ver Magnussen. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Poorly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Poorly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Poorly scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ROC2#
Ver Magnussen is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poorly 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poorly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ver Magnussen is looking to regain half guard here but Poorly keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Poorly gets a clinch.
Poorly lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Poorly. #T3#
Ver Magnussen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poorly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poorly tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Poorly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Poorly sprawls well. Poorly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ver Magnussen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ver Magnussen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drew Poorly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poorly shoots for a double leg takedown but Ver Magnussen sprawls well. He's pushed Poorly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torsten Ver Magnussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Poorly clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Poorly.
Poorly is pressed up against the cage. Ver Magnussen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poorly down to the mat. Poorly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Poorly closes the distance and clinches.
Poorly stops a takedown attempt from Ver Magnussen.
Torsten Ver Magnussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ver Magnussen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poorly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poorly lands with a right to the head.
Poorly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Torsten Ver Magnussen has been cut.
Poorly lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Poorly breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ver Magnussen tries to keep at a distance but Poorly has taken the fight 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!
Ver Magnussen is working for takedown but Poorly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poorly digs a right hand into Ver Magnussen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ver Magnussen's gas tank.
Poorly managing to block the knees to the body from Ver Magnussen.
Poorly tries to score a body lock takedown but Ver Magnussen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Poorly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poorly 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Poorly!
An out of breath Drew Poorly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A head kick by Ver Magnussen misses #CL#
and Yates counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Ver Magnussen has clasped his hands together around Yates's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ver Magnussen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ver Magnussen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ver Magnussen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yates gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen seems to be looking for submissions.
Yates controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ver Magnussen stops Yates from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Yates tries to roll over but Ver Magnussen keeps him under control.
Yates tries to kick Ver Magnussen off but Ver Magnussen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yates.#SUB#
Yates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ver Magnussen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ver Magnussen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ver Magnussen wants to pass the guard but Yates is keeping the position.
Yates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ver Magnussen on the ground.
Ver Magnussen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Yates looks to move to half guard but instead Ver Magnussen has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yates can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen goes for an armbar but Yates turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yates. #T3#
Yates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yates throws a big right hand that misses.
Yates throwing strikes from guard but Ver Magnussen blocks nicely.
Yates 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. #SU#
Yates stands up and waves to Ver Magnussen to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Ver Magnussen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yates did well to prevent Ver Magnussen getting side control.#ES#
Yates manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ver Magnussen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Ver Magnussen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Yates manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yates circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Ver Magnussen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Yates sneaks out the side door and pushes Ver Magnussen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Yates goes for a double leg but Ver Magnussen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ver Magnussen continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ver Magnussen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yates sprawls well initially but Ver Magnussen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 Ralph Yates will probably get the nod.
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#
Yates dives in for a single leg takedown but Ver Magnussen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ver Magnussen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yates quickly recovers to half guard.
Yates is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Yates actively working from the bottom here.
Ralph Yates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yates has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yates defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yates defends it well.
Yates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yates.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB2#
Ver Magnussen 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. #SUB2#
Ver Magnussen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yates! #REVR##SUB#
Yates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ver Magnussen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Yates's guard! Nice work there by Ver Magnussen!
Ver Magnussen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yates swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ver Magnussen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yates dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Yates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Yates postures up in Ver Magnussen's guard and throws a big left but Ver Magnussen blocks it.
Ver Magnussen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Ver Magnussen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Yates is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Yates has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ver Magnussen is proving hard to escape from.
Yates with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yates throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yates landing some decent shots from guard.
Yates lands a couple of digs.
Yates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yates works over Ver Magnussen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ver Magnussen trying to control the position.
Yates connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yates is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yates with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torsten Ver Magnussen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Yates'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!
#R3#
Ver Magnussen is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Ver Magnussen gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Ver Magnussen has hold of Yates's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yates seems comfortable defending it but Ver Magnussen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yates is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yates is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ver Magnussen couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torsten Ver Magnussen!
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