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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Mansikka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
It looks like Moshe Arnold has been cut.
No joy there for Mansikka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka jabs Arnold to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Mansikka scores with a four punch combination!
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arnold tries to counter with a takedown but Mansikka is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mansikka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Mansikka throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
As Mansikka tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansikka manages to avoid the attempt.
Mansikka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnold. #T1#
Mansikka throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mansikka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mansikka lands a head shot.
Arnold goes for a double leg but Mansikka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mansikka continues to drive forward.
Mansikka unleashes a big counter combination but Arnold bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mansikka tries to bum rush Arnold with a series of wild strikes but Arnold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansikka throws a sloppy head kick
and Arnold counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mansikka tries to clinch up.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mansikka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arnold keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Arnold throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mansikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mansikka looks winded!
Mansikka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3##TD#
Arnold gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Mansikka throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arnold.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansikka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arnold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a combination
#CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Mansikka takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.#TD#
Mansikka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnold to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arnold throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mansikka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arnold 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.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Arnold gets to his feet. Mansikka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick from Mansikka.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moshe Arnold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A punch combination from Mansikka misses.
Mansikka is looking to clinch but Arnold is avoiding it.
As Mansikka tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Mansikka manages to avoid the attempt.
Mansikka scores with a jab to the head.
Mansikka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Arnold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mansikka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mansikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arnold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Mansikka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Arnold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mansikka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moshe Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mansikka slaps away a takedown attempt from Arnold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mansikka throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
Arnold dodges the punch combination from Mansikka.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Mansikka breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Mansikka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Arnold is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mansikka's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold throwing shots but Mansikka is blocking nicely.
Arnold throwing shots but Mansikka is blocking nicely.
Arnold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Arnold stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Arnold dives in and scores a takedown into Mansikka's guard.#ES2#
Mansikka pushes Arnold off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnold tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mansikka defends well and Arnold ends up having to push Mansikka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mansikka misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Arnold feints and as Mansikka raises his hands in defense, Arnold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Mansikka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mansikka wants to get back to his feet but Arnold is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mansikka keeping moving, preventing Arnold from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Arnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnold is looking to work some ground and pound but Mansikka has wrist control.
Mansikka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arnold stopping the sweep attempt from Mansikka.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arnold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arnold paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moshe Arnold's cut.
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##TD#
Arnold feints and as Mansikka raises his hands in defense, Arnold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arnold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold postures up in Mansikka's guard and throws a big left but Mansikka blocks it.
Mansikka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arnold throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Arnold drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arnold jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mansikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Arnold stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Mansikka throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Arnold counters by clinching up.
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arnold manages to break the clinch.
Mansikka misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arnold.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Arnold breaks from the clinch.
Arnold fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moshe Arnold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mansikka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mansikka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Arnold moves into the clinch.#T2#
Arnold fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Mansikka breaks away and moves out of range.
Arnold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Arnold manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mansikka on his heels. He'll look to pass Mansikka's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moshe Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arnold lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mansikka wants to stand up but Arnold is controlling him. #SU#
Arnold gets to his feet. Mansikka looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Mansikka misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arnold has a takedown stuffed.
Mansikka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mansikka misses with a straight left.
Arnold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mansikka.
Arnold slips under a jab from Mansikka.
Arnold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mansikka.
Mansikka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mansikka fails to land with a series of punches.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mansikka manages to circle out of the way.
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Arnold is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mansikka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arnold tries for a takedown but Mansikka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mansikka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mansikka darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.#BC#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mansikka throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Mansikka rushes Arnold and presses him up against the cage.
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 Moshe Arnold.
I think Mansikka 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
Teppo Mansikka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Syatt dives in for a single leg takedown but Arnold sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Arnold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syatt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arnold is in Syatt's guard.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Syatt blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Syatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arnold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Syatt is tightening it up a little... Arnold has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arnold reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arnold taps out! Nice BJJ there by Syatt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lee Syatt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arnold manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arnold's guard.
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.
Arnold working a defensive guard here.
Reed tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Arnold tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Arnold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed passes Arnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Reed 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.
Reed is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arnold manages to get to full guard.
Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Reed won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Arnold wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed moves nicely into side control. #T1#
Reed wants to stand but Arnold is controlling his arm.
Arnold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reed.#SUB2#
Reed 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.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reed is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reed. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arnold is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnold avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Reed has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arnold regains guard immediately.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Arnold is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Reed has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Reed has managed to clinch.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Arnold tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Arnold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Arnold wants to break free but Reed has control.
Reed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnold's efforts to push away.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Arnold pulls Reed into guard.
Adam Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed 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.
Reed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnold trying to control the position.
Reed is looking to stand up but Arnold won't let him.
Arnold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arnold wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Reed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arnold to the ground. Reed is now in Arnold's guard.
Arnold wants to get back to his feet but Reed passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Reed controlling the action here.
Reed is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arnold manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Arnold.
Moshe Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed stands and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Valker shoots in but Arnold avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valker fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Valker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Valker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arnold is trying to control Valker's posture but Valker avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.#T1#
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.
Arnold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Arnold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arnold wants to control but Valker is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Valker wants to pass to mount but Arnold is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valker misses with a takedown
and Arnold counters with a head kick.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.#TD2#
Valker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valker is in Arnold's guard.
Arnold wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Valker manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Valker trying to control the pace. #T3#
Valker prevents Arnold from improving his position.
Arnold is in trouble now - Valker has advanced to mount!
Valker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arnold is looking to improve his position but Valker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arnold has given up his back here.
Valker is hanging on to Arnold's back as he tries to escape.
Arnold trying to control the position but Valker manages to sink in the hooks.
Arnold is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Valker 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.
Valker is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kord Valker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Valker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Valker tries to get set, Arnold tries to push him back and clinch up but Valker manages to avoid the attempt.
Valker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valker shoots for a double leg takedown but Arnold sprawls well. He's pushed Valker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.
Valker shoots in but no luck this time.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Valker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Arnold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Arnold.#SUB#
Arnold working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Arnold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kord Valker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SU#
Arnold decides to stand back up. Arnold steps back and let's Valker get back to his feet.#TD#
Valker gets caught flat footed, as Arnold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arnold wanted to stand there but Valker had control of the position.
Arnold passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T2#
Arnold throwing shots but Valker is blocking nicely.
Valker trying to hold on to Arnold's head to control him but Arnold postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold is trying to control. Valker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Valker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arnold pulls his head out easily.
Valker trying to control from the bottom.
Valker controlling the position well.
Arnold tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Valker trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Valker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valker misses with a takedown attempt - Arnold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valker is breathing heavily.
Valker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Arnold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valker shoots in for a takedown but Arnold shows good takedown defense.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valker manages to circle out of the way.#T4##TD#
Arnold fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valker to the ground. Arnold is now in Valker's guard.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him. #TD#
Valker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arnold trying to control but Valker is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU#
Arnold stands up from Valker's guard - Arnold perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moshe Arnold 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Valker shoots in looking for a takedown. Arnold tries to sprawl out of it but Valker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arnold manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arnold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moshe Arnold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Valker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kord Valker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valker has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valker can do to turn this around?#TD#
Arnold has hold of one of Valker's legs. Valker is fighting the takedown attempt but Arnold gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Valker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him. #T1#
Valker with a poor takedown #CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Arnold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valker or perhaps it was just good defense by Arnold, which made it look bad. #TD#
Arnold shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arnold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valker has momentary wrist control but Arnold slips an elbow through the middle.
Arnold with a nice head shot there.#SU#
Valker is working an open guard so Arnold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Valker has his takedown stuffed
and Valker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Valker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arnold to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Arnold stands up and waves to Valker to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valker shoots and misses #CL#
and Arnold counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Arnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Arnold moves into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch.
Valker shoots in for a double leg but Arnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Arnold shoots in and gets a takedown into Valker's guard.#SUB2#
Valker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Valker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold stands up over Valker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Arnold working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valker's head.
Arnold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arnold passes Valker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valker trying to control from the bottom.
Arnold slips a nice elbow through Valker's hands, connecting with Valker's forehead.
Valker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arnold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Valker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Valker looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnold 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Arnold!
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Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arnold shoots for a takedown but Johnsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnsen wants to clinch.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnsen manages to circle out of the way.
Johnsen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnsen manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnold circles away.
Johnsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Johnsen has a takedown stuffed.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Johnsen.
Arnold dives in and grabs Johnsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnsen pushes down on Arnold's head and hops out.
Johnsen with a poor takedown #CL#
and Arnold counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Arnold gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnsen regains guard.
Arnold trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Johnsen is working an open guard so Arnold takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnsen shoots in for a double leg but Arnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsen breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck for Arnold with that takedown attempt. #T2##TD#
Johnsen gets caught flat footed, as Arnold shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnsen, not yet. #SUB2#
Johnsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arnold is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arnold throwing strikes from guard but Johnsen blocks nicely. #T3#
Arnold throwing strikes but missing.
Arnold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arnold 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.
Johnsen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arnold postures up in Johnsen's guard and throws a big left but Johnsen blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Johnsen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Arnold gets caught napping as Johnsen dives in and scores a takedown. Arnold manages to retain guard.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnsen wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Johnsen looks winded!
Johnsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Johnsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Moshe Arnold will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Arnold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnsen!
You can see the frustration on Johnsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnsen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arnold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Check out the look on Arnold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold landing strikes.
Arnold in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnsen manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SU#
Arnold stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Johnsen to get to his feet. #CL2#
Johnsen closes the distance and pushes Arnold back into the cage.#TD2#
Johnsen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Arnold gets to his feet - Johnsen follows without any prompting.
Arnold looks for a takedown but Johnsen sprawls well.
Johnsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Arnold counters by clinching up.
Arnold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Arnold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnold avoids it really well and circles away.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnsen manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Johnsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnsen is breathing heavily.
Arnold is looking for a sweep. Johnsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Arnold looking for submissions off his back.
Arnold trying to control here.
#SU2#
Johnsen stands up and beckons Arnold to join him on the feet.
Arnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arnold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Johnsen.#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.
Johnsen tries to clinch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold tries to counter by clinching up but Johnsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnsen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Arnold misses with a takedown attempt - Johnsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnold slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arnold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnsen throws a fast counter high kick but Arnold manages to duck under it in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnsen.
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 Moshe Arnold will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnsen.
Arnold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnsen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Johnsen is predictable there #CL#
and Arnold moves into the clinch.
Arnold is pressed up against the cage. Johnsen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnold down to the mat. Arnold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Johnsen darts in and clinches Arnold up against the cage.
Arnold wants to break free but Johnsen has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnsen has double underhooks.
Arnold is trying to pull guard but Johnsen has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Johnsen drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Arnold decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnsen tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Arnold counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnsen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Johnsen is trying to pull guard but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Moshe Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Johnsen.
Arnold has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arnold wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnsen won't allow it.
Johnsen has Arnold pressed against the cage, preventing Arnold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arnold drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Arnold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Arnold shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnsen's guard.
Johnsen trying to control the position.
#T2#
Johnsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnsen is trying to hold Arnold in close to prevent damage but Arnold has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnsen has hold of Arnold's hands but Arnold slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moshe Arnold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Arnold decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Johnsen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Arnold to the mat! Arnold manages to get full guard. #T3#
Arnold has his hands on Johnsen's head, controlling the position.
Johnsen won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
Johnsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnsen trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnsen wants to stand but Arnold is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arnold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arnold is out of range and Johnsen settles back down.
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 Moshe Arnold.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arnold, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Arnold!
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Event:
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Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Moon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arnold's half guard.
Arnold could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arnold's head.
Arnold trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Moon. #CUT2#
It looks like Moshe Arnold has been cut.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arnold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moon lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#
Arnold is rocked!
Moon postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Arnold's head off the mat! Arnold is out! He's out! Moon jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Moon!
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