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Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
New closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tendo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
Tendo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tendo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by New as Tendo tries to tie him up.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
New throws an elbow that misses.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Tendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tendo avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Tendo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New. #CUT2#
It looks like Nin Ja Tendo has been cut.
New gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tendo.
A short body shot lands from Tendo as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New lands an elbow that stopped Tendo in his tracks for a moment.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Tendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tendo controlling the action here for a moment.
New lands an elbow inside.
Tendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tendo working New over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
Tendo avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
Tendo slowing the pace effectively.
Tendo throws a punch but it's blocked by New.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tendo obliges.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
Tendo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
New throws an elbow that misses.
New lands a damaging elbow.
Tendo tries to circle away but New has him pinned against the cage.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tendo is looking to control New's arms but New gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tendo has his back to the cage.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike from New.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New.
Tendo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but New is keeping busy.
Tendo lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Tendo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
Tendo taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Tendo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
New moves into the clinch.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
Tendo lands an uppercut.
New lands a nice elbow.
Tendo trying to stall but New improves his position.
Tendo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Tendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Tendo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
Tendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tendo lands with a short punch from 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!
New lands an elbow inside.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New lands an elbow inside that Tendo shrugs off.
New misses with an elbow strike.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
Tendo wants to stall.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Try New dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nin Ja Tendo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tendo misses with a head kick.
Nin Ja Tendo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
New fails in his attempt to clinch.
New tries to clinch
and Tendo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - New looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
New tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
New fails with an attempt to clinch.
Try New seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
New closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Tendo.
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
New's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
New gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tendo taking a breather. #T1#
Tendo avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
Tendo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tendo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but New has him pressed against the cage.
Tendo looking to stall.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Tendo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics New uses from the top position.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
New won't allow Tendo to sweep him here.
Tendo 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##ES2#
New manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tendo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
New lands an elbow inside.
Tendo has a couple of punches blocked by New.
New lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Tendo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from New.
Tendo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from New.
New dodges an elbow strike from Tendo.
Tendo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. New is defending well for now.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from New.
Tendo misses with some punches.
New lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tendo is trying to break the clinch but New is controlling him.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tendo's defenses.
Tendo avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
Try New seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike from New.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by New. #CUT2#
Nin Ja Tendo's cut is getting worse.
Tendo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
Tendo tries to stall but New uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New lands an elbow that stopped Tendo in his tracks for a moment.
Tendo lands a nice uppercut.
New throws an elbow that misses.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Tendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tendo lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Tendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
New clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from New. #T4#
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!
New misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
New throws an elbow that misses.
Tendo lands with a short shot to the head.
Tendo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tendo's defenses.
Tendo avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New misses with an elbow strike.
New lands an elbow just above Tendo 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
Tendo wants to break free but New has control.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tendo lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Try New has been cut.
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Try New showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
New tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tendo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tendo throws a body punch but New moves out of range.
New wants to counter with a clinch but Tendo pushes him away.#CL2#
New moves into the clinch successfully.
New lands an elbow inside.
New throws an elbow that misses.
New gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Tendo is rocked!
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Tendo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
New throws an elbow that misses.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
New throws an elbow that misses.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tendo seems to have got his legs back now.
Tendo throws a head punch that misses.
Tendo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
New blocks an uppercut.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, New just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tendo's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by New as Tendo tries to tie him up. #T1#
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Nin Ja Tendo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but Tendo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
New takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tendo.
A short right from Tendo on the inside. #BC#
Tendo breaks the clinch.
New fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tendo swats away the attempt to clinch by New.
The fight stays on the outside here - New looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
New tries to clinch up.#CL2#
New drives through and clinches with Tendo against the cage.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike from New.
Tendo dodges an elbow strike from New.
#BC#
Tendo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL2#
New closes the distance and clinches.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Tendo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tendo scores with a nice short uppercut.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
Tendo scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tendo avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tendo looking to stall.
Nice elbow from New.
Tendo blocks an elbow strike from New.
New throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Tendo.
A frustrated look appears on Tendo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
New throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
New lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Tendo on the inside.
Nice elbow from New.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tendo taking a breather.
New misses with an elbow strike.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tendo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
New throws an elbow that misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
New lands an elbow inside.
New has Tendo pressed against the cage. He pushes Tendo back and as he springs towards him off the cage, New throws a beautiful elbow that sends Tendo crashing to the floor! New piles on the pressure with more strikes! Tendo is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Try New!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tendo gets caught flat footed, as Greene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene landing with the ground and pound.
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene lands a couple of elbows.
Greene with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Greene is in close to Tendo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tendo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tendo 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.
Tendo managing to control the position. #T1#
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tendo's head.
Greene postures up.
Tendo wants to stand up but Greene is controlling him.
Tendo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Greene lands a couple of elbows.
Greene cracks Tendo with a solid left hand.
Tendo wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Tendo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Tendo pulls Greene in to control the position.
Tendo keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Greene lands a couple of digs.
Tendo wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position.
Greene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tendo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tendo trying to control the position.
Tendo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tendo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Greene on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greene tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Tendo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tendo enables Greene to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tendo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Greene distracts Tendo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Greene won't allow Tendo to get back to his feet.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene won't allow Tendo to get back to his feet.
Tendo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene works over Tendo with some ground and pound from guard.
Greene with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greene landing some decent shots from guard.
Tendo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Tendo wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
Tendo tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full 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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greene is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tendo trying to control the position.
Tendo wants to stand but Greene is controlling the position. #ES2#
Tendo pushes Greene off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Greene scores with a nice strike.
Nin Ja Tendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene connects with the punch.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Greene 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#
Tendo takes one on the button.#ROC#
Tendo is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Greene knocks out Tendo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Greene before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Greene picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Greene!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Hunsaker shoots in and drives through. Tendo sprawls well.
Tendo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunsaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Hunsaker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunsaker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tendo is trying to control but can't.
Hunsaker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tendo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunsaker blocks the strikes from Tendo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Hunsaker seems content to control.
Hunsaker moves into full mount! Tendo won't be happy about that!
Hunsaker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1##SUB2#
Hunsaker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tendo turns into him and now he's in Hunsaker's guard.
Tendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsaker has control of Tendo's left arm, preventing Tendo from doing any damage.
Tendo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunsaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tendo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hunsaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Hunsaker controlling the position.
Hunsaker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Hunsaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tendo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hunsaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tendo working some strikes from top position.
Hunsaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hunsaker won't allow Tendo to get back to his feet.
Hunsaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunsaker advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Hunsaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tendo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tendo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hunsaker wants to control the pace but Tendo is squirming around nicely.
Tendo is working to get back to half guard.
Hunsaker looking to control but Tendo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hunsaker working for a submission but Tendo is keeping him at bay.
Tendo working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Hunsaker controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Hunsaker has control of Tendo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tendo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tendo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hunsaker has taken his back.
Tendo wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunsaker gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Hunsaker looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Tendo won't enjoy being in this position. Hunsaker looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tendo is tapping - it's over boys! Hunsaker picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kel Hunsaker!
An out of breath Kel Hunsaker 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:
MMAHelsinki - 17
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Tendo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Tendo looking to score a takedown here. Turturro is defending well but Tendo drives through and ends up in Turturro's guard.#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Tendo defends easily.
#SUB#
Tendo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Turturro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tendo is looking to defend but Turturro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tendo! Turturro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tendo taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Umberto Turturro!
A less than humble Umberto Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 15
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Tendo tries to clinch there but Santo circles away.
Santo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tendo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tendo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tendo wants to clinch.
Santo 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.
Tendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santo tries to avoid it but Tendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santo to the ground. Santo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Tendo looks to move away, Santo throws a big counter combo but Tendo just gets out of the way.
Tendo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Santo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Tendo tries to get set, Santo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tendo manages to avoid the attempt.
Tendo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Santo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo.
Franco Santo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nin Ja Tendo.#T1#
Santo lands with a short shot to the head.
Santo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tendo looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Santo.
A short left from Santo.
Santo lands a shoulder strike.
Santo lands a shot to the body.
Santo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
Santo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
Santo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santo.
Santo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tendo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tendo with a big uppercut! Tendo tries to clinch up but Santo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tendo to the mat! Tendo covers up and Santo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franco Santo!
Franco Santo retains his super heavyweight title!
Franco Santo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tendo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliver on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliver's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Oliver has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tendo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Come on Oliver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD#
Oliver jumps guard and drags Tendo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tendo throws an elbow that misses. Oliver uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tendo's guard. Nice move by Oliver!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tendo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliver.
Tendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tendo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tendo is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Tendo gets full guard.
Oliver stops Tendo from standing up.
Tendo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tendo keeps trying to improve his position.
Tendo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tendo wants to sweep here but Oliver controlling him for the moment.
Oliver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tendo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliver stays in close to Tendo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tendo lands a leg kick that knocks Oliver off balance momentarily.
Tendo keeps the fight on the outside.
As Oliver backs off Tendo throws a huge counter combo but Oliver manages to avoid it all.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tendo as he jumps to the side.
Tendo wants to counter with a clinch but Oliver pushes him away.
Oliver dives in and grabs Tendo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tendo pushes down on Oliver's head and hops out.
Tendo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Oliver as Tendo shoots in.
Tendo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliver swivels and escapes.#T3##CL2#
Oliver gets tackled into the cage by Tendo. Tendo maintains the clinch.
Oliver jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tendo walks away with a smile on his face. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tendo.
Oliver is looking to counter punch.
Tendo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliver pinned against the cage. Oliver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Tendo clinches.
Oliver takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Tendo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tendo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tendo as he jumps to the side.
Oliver sets himself, and Tendo steps forward looking for the clinch! Oliver avoids it this time.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tendo or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliver, which made it look bad.
Oliver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tendo looks for a takedown but Oliver sprawls well.
Oliver attempts a counter takedown but Tendo avoids it well and moves away.
Tendo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tendo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tendo shoots in for a takedown but Oliver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one 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 Justin Oliver 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#
Oliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tendo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Justin Oliver has been cut.#TD#
Oliver throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tendo was covering up waiting for the punch and Oliver finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Tendo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tendo shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliver sprawls well. He's pushed Tendo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliver tries to clinch up but Tendo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Oliver darts in and clinches Tendo up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Tendo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tendo clinches up with Oliver and pushes him back against the cage.
Tendo stalls. #T1##BC2#
Tendo breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Oliver fails to land the takedown.
Oliver looks for a takedown but Tendo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliver darts in looking for a takedown but Tendo gets double underhooks and turns Oliver into the cage. #KD2#
Tendo lands a big head kick that sends Oliver tumbling to the mat! Tendo takes a step backwards and waves Oliver back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Oliver is rocked!
Nin Ja Tendo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Tendo moves into range and clinches up with Oliver.
Oh Oliver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Tendo breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Tendo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliver is trying to defend but Tendo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tendo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Tendo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliver seems to have got his legs back now.
Tendo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tendo is taking a breather. Oliver 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.
Oliver trying to control from the bottom.
Oliver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tendo.
Tendo is keen to just control but Oliver is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Oliver stuffs the takedown attempt from Tendo. Tendo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Oliver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tendo's half guard.
Oliver is thwarting Tendo's attempts to control the position.
Tendo wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Oliver tries to stand and escape but Tendo is controlling the position.
Tendo is looking to improve his position.
Oliver is trying to control. Tendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tendo.
Tendo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliver tries to avoid it but Tendo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliver to the ground. Oliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliver swats away the attempt to clinch by Tendo.
Tendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Oliver rushes Tendo and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nin Ja Tendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Justin Oliver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oliver looks for the body kick but Tendo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliver is defended easily by Tendo.
No luck for Tendo with that takedown attempt.
Oliver wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oliver shoots in for a double leg but Tendo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tendo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliver as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Tendo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tendo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tendo pushes Oliver up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Oliver missing with knees to the body.
Oliver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tendo.
Oliver is looking to break free of the clinch but Tendo has double underhooks.
Oliver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tendo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tendo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliver goes for a double leg but Tendo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tendo continues to drive forward.
Tendo looks for a takedown but Oliver sprawls well.
Oliver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tendo circles away.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Tendo is avoiding it.
#T2#
Oliver tests Tendo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tendo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tendo.
Oliver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliver.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tendo as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Tendo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tendo has Oliver pressed against the cage, preventing Oliver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tendo wants a takedown but no success here.
Tendo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Tendo as Oliver shoots in.
Oliver dives in for a single leg takedown but Tendo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tendo closes the distance and clinches up with Oliver, looking for a takedown. Tendo pushes Oliver against the cage but Oliver circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tendo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tendo throws out a leg kick but Oliver moves out of range and Tendo only half commits.
Tendo tries to clinch but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tendo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Tendo is avoiding it.
Tendo misses with a body kick.
Oliver misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Oliver instigates a clinch. #T4#
Tendo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliver is defending well.
Tendo with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Justin Oliver's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Tendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tendo throws a head kick that half lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Tendo.
Tendo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tendo misses with a takedown attempt - Oliver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver fails with the takedown.
Oliver throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Tendo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nin Ja Tendo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tendo 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nin Ja Tendo!
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