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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kuuppa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kuuppa is trying to push Nu away but Nu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nu is looking for a takedown.
Kuuppa gets underhooks to prevent Nu's takedown attempt.
Kuuppa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nu breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Nu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Nu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuuppa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuuppa swings for the body but Nu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuuppa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kuuppa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nu is working to tighten his grip on Kuuppa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kuuppa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nu is really squeezing tight and eventually Kuuppa passes out! Nu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Skrat Nu!
Skrat Nu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa moves to clinch but Killinger breaks away
and Killinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Kalja Kuuppa has been cut.
Kuuppa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kuuppa misses with a hook to the body
and Killinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Killinger. That snapped Kuuppa's head back.
Kuuppa walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kuuppa limp body while Killinger jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Killinger!
After the fight, Buster Killinger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Ronaldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kuuppa's guard.#SU#
Ronaldo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kuuppa thows a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it #TD#
so Ronaldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ronaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuuppa looks winded!
Ronaldo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ronaldo 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.#SUB#
Ronaldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ronaldo looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Ronaldo has an Americana. Kuuppa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ronaldo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ronaldo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pele Ronaldo!
A victorious Pele Ronaldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa tries to clinch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuuppa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brock swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuuppa.
Kuuppa misses with a low kick.
Kuuppa tries to clinch up
and Brock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuuppa thinking. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuuppa enables Brock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuuppa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock works over Kuuppa with some ground and pound from guard.
Brock is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuuppa has wrist control.
Kuuppa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock throwing strikes but missing.
Kuuppa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brock on the ground.#SUB2#
Brock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuuppa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brock, into his guard. #REVR#
Kuuppa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Brock is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kuuppa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brock's body to avoid the submission. Brock has instead reached around Kuuppa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brock arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eddie Brock!
A relieved looking Eddie Brock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa takes one to the chin there.
Kuuppa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuuppa misses with a body punch
and Killinger counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalja Kuuppa has been cut.
Kuuppa throws a sloppy head kick and Killinger moves out of range easily.
Killinger punishes Kuuppa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuuppa moves to clinch but Killinger breaks away
and Killinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuuppa gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killinger counters with a right hand from hell and Kuuppa is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Killinger!
In his post fight interview, Buster Killinger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuuppa throws an elbow but misses.
Samson tries to work over Kuuppa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuuppa prevents a body shot from Samson.
Samson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kuuppa.
#TD#
Samson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuuppa won't allow Samson to sweep him here.
Samson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Kuuppa from controlling successfully.
Kuuppa wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.#T1#
Samson controls Kuuppa momentarily but Kuuppa frees himself. #SUB#
Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuuppa defends well.
Kuuppa landing with the ground and pound.
Samson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kuuppa wants to get back to his feet but Samson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samson 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. #T2#
Samson postures up and lands a big shot to Kuuppa's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samson trying to control but Kuuppa is working from the bottom.
Samson content to stall in guard here.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuuppa has wrist control.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuuppa is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Samson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson stands and throws Kuuppa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Samson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Samson trying to control the position but Kuuppa is working away.
We've been informed that Kuuppa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Samson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuuppa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kuuppa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Samson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuuppa is looking to reverse the position.
Samson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Samson controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Samson crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Kuuppa's face as Samson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongali Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Samson looks to land a combination but Kuuppa avoids it well. #CL#
Samson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuuppa blocks a body shot from Samson.
Samson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuuppa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuuppa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Kuuppa misses with a knee strike.
Kuuppa looking to throw knees to the head but Samson is blocking nicely.
Samson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Samson drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Samson looking for a guillotine here but Kuuppa defends easily.
#SU2#
Kuuppa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Samson, up you get! #T1##CL#
Samson has Kuuppa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuuppa wants to stall.
Samson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuuppa.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kuuppa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Samson 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.
Kuuppa doesn't have the hooks in and Samson manages to turn into his guard.
Kuuppa is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Samson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuuppa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Samson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Samson seems to have locked his on tight now - Kuuppa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Samson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mongali Samson!
A very excited looking Mongali Samson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Kuuppa darts in looking for a takedown but Da Oxlade gets double underhooks and turns Kuuppa into the cage.
Kuuppa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Oxlade counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kuuppa has a takedown stuffed.
Kuuppa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Da Oxlade can pounce on him.
Kuuppa looks to clinch
and Da Oxlade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Kalja Kuuppa has been cut.
Da Oxlade seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuuppa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuuppa moves to clinch but Da Oxlade breaks away #KD#
and Da Oxlade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuuppa! Da Oxlade lets Kuuppa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kuuppa is rocked!
Kuuppa looks winded!
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!
OH! Kuuppa has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Da Oxlade smells blood and charges in for the finish! Da Oxlade unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Kuuppa sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mawi Da Oxlade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Nguyen works Kuuppa's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Kuuppa moves into the clinch.
Kuuppa being controlled against the cage.
Kuuppa struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguyen controls his hands.
Kuuppa gets through Nguyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dwight Nguyen has been cut.
Kuuppa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nguyen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuuppa scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuuppa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nguyen tries to circle away but Kuuppa has him pinned against the cage.
Kuuppa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nguyen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kuuppa can turn it around.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Nguyen can't get the takedown.
Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nguyen is trying to drag Kuuppa to the mat but Kuuppa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwight Nguyen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuuppa lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Nguyen is rocked!
Kuuppa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
Oh Nguyen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Kuuppa.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
Kuuppa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nguyen to his knees! Kuuppa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalja Kuuppa!
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Event:
CCC #1
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
A cross from Kuuppa lands.#CUT#
It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.#CL2#
Scott gets a clinch.
Kuuppa wants to break free but Scott has control.
#BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuuppa doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Kuuppa finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
A leg kick checked by Scott.
Kuuppa wants to clinch#TD2#
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Kuuppa fights it but they end up in guard.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott postures up.
Kuuppa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Kuuppa is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Kuuppa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuuppa misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuuppa backwards. #BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Kuuppa digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Scott throws a head kick but Kuuppa moves out of range.
#TD2#
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kuuppa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Scott is working Kuuppa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuuppa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Scott drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuuppa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuuppa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuuppa! #REVR##SU#
Kuuppa decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kuuppa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scott's guard.#SUB2#
Kuuppa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuuppa has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Kuuppa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kuuppa won't allow Scott to get back to his feet. #T4#
Kuuppa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuuppa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Kuuppa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuuppa has managed to get both his arms back between Scott's legs - danger averted.
Kuuppa wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott is pulling down on Kuuppa's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuuppa, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Scott throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuuppa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Kuuppa tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuuppa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kuuppa throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kuuppa misses.
Kuuppa swinging wildly here.
Scott avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuuppa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuuppa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Kuuppa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Kuuppa tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Scott jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott working for a triangle but Kuuppa defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Scott pulls Kuuppa in to control the position.
Kuuppa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuuppa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuuppa working some strikes from top position.
Scott controlling the position.
Scott looking to control.
Kuuppa throwing strikes but missing.
Scott pulls Kuuppa in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuuppa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Kuuppa preventing the sweep.
Kuuppa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Scott looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott wants to sweep here but Kuuppa controlling him for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuuppa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott pulls Kuuppa in close to prevent any damage.
Kuuppa slips nicely into half guard.
Scott moves into full guard.
Kuuppa preventing the sweep.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kuuppa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuuppa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuuppa slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott tries to kick Kuuppa off but Kuuppa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Kuuppa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuuppa 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Kuuppa escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kuuppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalja Kuuppa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Scott's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Scott moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott avoids the elbow strike from Kuuppa, against the cage.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuuppa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kuuppa works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Kalja Kuuppa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuuppa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Kuuppa misses.
Kuuppa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuuppa lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand. #T1#
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuuppa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuuppa lands with a nice body punch.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuuppa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Kalja Kuuppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Scott.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuuppa throws a combination. Scott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuuppa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kalja Kuuppa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Kuuppa.
Scott blocks a leg kick.
Scott moves out of range as Kuuppa throws a body kick.
#T2#
Kuuppa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Kuuppa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kuuppa lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuuppa scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Kuuppa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Kuuppa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Kuuppa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Kuuppa getting side control.#SUB#
Kuuppa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Kuuppa throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Kuuppa is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
Kuuppa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Kuuppa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kuuppa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuuppa winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kalja Kuuppa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuuppa pulls his head out easily.
Kuuppa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kuuppa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Kuuppa has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Scott kicks Kuuppa off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuuppa is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Kuuppa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Kuuppa swings wildly with an uppercut but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalja Kuuppa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuuppa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalja Kuuppa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuuppa pushes Odom up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuuppa tries to break the clinch but Odom is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kuuppa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Kuuppa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuuppa lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Odom pushes Kuuppa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kuuppa lands a head shot.
Kalja Kuuppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuuppa moves into range and clinches up with Odom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Odom pulls Kuuppa into guard.
Odom 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuuppa passes Odom's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Odom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kuuppa distracts Odom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuuppa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuuppa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#
It looks like Wilton Odom has been cut.
Kuuppa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuuppa gets to his feet and stands over Odom, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Odom felt that one! Kuuppa unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Odom from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalja Kuuppa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Kuuppa misses.
Kuuppa looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuuppa misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Jacques shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuuppa's guard.
Kuuppa looking to control.
Jacques stands and throws Kuuppa's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Jacques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacques works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Jacques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacques scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Jacques is staying tight to Kuuppa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacques creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kuuppa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kuuppa bucks up and tries to throw Jacques off but instead Jacques has got his back!
Kuuppa staying busy and making it hard for Jacques to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kuuppa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Jacques has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kuuppa is defending well but eventually Jacques manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kuuppa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Jacques!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuuppa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kuuppa digs a good hook to Olsen's body.
Olsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kuuppa darts in and clinches Olsen up against the cage.
Olsen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olsen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuuppa walks away with a smile on his face. Olsen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kuuppa darts in and clinches Olsen up against the cage.
Kuuppa working hard to break the clinch.
Olsen misses with a punch to the body.
Kuuppa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuuppa.#T1#
Kuuppa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but Kuuppa has him pressed against the cage.
Kuuppa is struggling to control the position.
Olsen lands a damaging elbow.
Olsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuuppa smiles and moves away.
Kuuppa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuuppa pinned against the cage. Kuuppa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuuppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olsen.
Kuuppa stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Kuuppa tries to land a leg kick but Olsen saw it coming and moves away.
Olsen is looking to counter the offense by Kuuppa and move into the clinch.
Kuuppa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Olsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Olsen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Olsen tries for a kimura but Kuuppa is defending well. #SUB#
Olsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuuppa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Olsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Olsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuuppa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Olsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuuppa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Olsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuuppa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Olsen is putting a hurting on Kuuppa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuuppa wants to get back to his feet but Olsen drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalja Kuuppa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Olsen rushes Kuuppa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kuuppa wants to get back to striking at distance but Olsen won't allow it.
Olsen fails to pull guard.
Olsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuuppa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuuppa is trying to break free.
Kuuppa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olsen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen tries to pull guard but Kuuppa holds him up against the cage and eventually Olsen drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuuppa can't break the clinch.
Kuuppa is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kuuppa fails to land. #TD#
Olsen drags the fight down to the ground.
Olsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##ES#
Olsen pushes Kuuppa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuuppa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuuppa manages to circle out of the way.
Olsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuuppa walks into a left hand. #TD#
Olsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Olsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Olsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olsen 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.#T2#
Kuuppa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olsen.
Olsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kuuppa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Olsen throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Olsen stands and steps away. Kuuppa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuuppa as he avoids it easily.
Kuuppa throws a big counter head kick but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Olsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Olsen jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuuppa is trying to break free.
Olsen is trying to pull guard but Kuuppa has him pressed against the cage.
Olsen tries to pull guard but Kuuppa holds him up against the cage and eventually Olsen drops back down to his feet.
Kuuppa is trying to break free.
Olsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuuppa lands a right hand.
Olsen wants a takedown.
Kuuppa lands a right hand.
Kuuppa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olsen backwards.
Olsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuuppa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olsen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Olsen letting Kuuppa take a breather here.
Olsen tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuuppa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olsen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuuppa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuuppa trying to land knees to the body.
Olsen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuuppa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuuppa's efforts to push away.
Olsen tries to pull guard but Kuuppa holds him up against the cage and eventually Olsen drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Walton Olsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Olsen shoots in for a double leg but Kuuppa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuuppa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olsen looks for a takedown but Kuuppa sprawls well.
Kuuppa leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuuppa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Olsen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walton Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Olsen scores with a takedown into Kuuppa's guard.
Kuuppa looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Olsen stands up and waves to Kuuppa to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuuppa as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Olsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuuppa pinned against the cage. Kuuppa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuuppa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olsen defends well and Kuuppa ends up having to push Olsen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Olsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Olsen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olsen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuuppa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU2#
Kuuppa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Kuuppa darts in and clinches Olsen up against the cage.
Olsen trying to stall but Kuuppa improves his position.
#T2#
Kuuppa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Olsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuuppa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Olsen is trying to stall.
Kuuppa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Olsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up with Kuuppa, looking for a takedown. Olsen pushes Kuuppa against the cage but Kuuppa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuuppa. That snapped Olsen's head back.
A combination from Kuuppa does no damage.
As Kuuppa tries to get set, Olsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuuppa manages to avoid the attempt.
Olsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuuppa tries to sprawl out of it but Olsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuuppa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3##TD#
Olsen shoots in and bounces Kuuppa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Kuuppa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Olsen.
Olsen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kuuppa manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuuppa misses the target.
Kuuppa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuuppa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuuppa leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Olsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuuppa.
Kalja Kuuppa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuuppa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olsen.
Kuuppa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuuppa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuuppa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olsen somewhat.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuuppa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalja Kuuppa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuuppa 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalja Kuuppa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuuppa.
Kuuppa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spence shoots and misses
and Kuuppa counters with a straight right hand.
Spence dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuuppa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuuppa unleashes a big counter combination but Spence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Kuuppa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuuppa lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence is trying to control the position but Kuuppa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuuppa defends it easily.#ES#
Spence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuuppa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Kuuppa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spence fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuuppa prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
Kuuppa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Kuuppa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuuppa won't allow Spence to sweep him here.
Kuuppa wants to stand but Spence has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spence is really struggling to control Kuuppa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Spence scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spence fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuuppa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalja Kuuppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuuppa defending well though. #T3#
Spence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Spence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuuppa defends it well. #SUB#
Spence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuuppa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuuppa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuuppa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spence.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spence postures up in Kuuppa's guard and throws a big left but Kuuppa blocks it.
Spence really is a fat lump.
Spence throwing strikes from guard but Kuuppa blocks nicely.
Kuuppa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kuuppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spence.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuuppa can do to turn this around?
Kuuppa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuuppa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuuppa connects with a body shot.
Spence darts in looking for a takedown but Kuuppa gets double underhooks and turns Spence into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuuppa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spence appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Spence does no damage.
Kuuppa tries to clinch but Spence moves out of range.
Kuuppa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuuppa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Spence lands a couple of elbows.
Spence chips away with some ground and pound.
Spence postures up and lands a big shot to Kuuppa's brow.
Spence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spence 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.
Spence lands a couple of digs.
Kuuppa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spence.
Spence landing with the ground and pound.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuuppa controls Spence momentarily but Spence frees himself.
Spence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuuppa 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spence looking to score a takedown here. Kuuppa is defending well but Spence drives through and ends up in Kuuppa's guard.#ES2#
Kuuppa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Spence can't break the clinch.
Kuuppa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuuppa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spence is keeping busy.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Spence jumps into guard, dragging Kuuppa to the mat.
Kuuppa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Spence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Kuuppa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuuppa landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuuppa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spence works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Spence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuuppa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spence keeping full guard, as Kuuppa tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Kuuppa. No joy for Spence on that attempt. #TD#
Spence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuuppa to the ground. Spence is now in Kuuppa's guard.
Spence throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spence distracts Kuuppa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuuppa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Spence working some strikes from top position.
Spence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spence is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuuppa has wrist control.
Kuuppa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spence throws a right and a left that Kuuppa avoids nicely.
Spence swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuuppa.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuuppa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuuppa moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuuppa tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuuppa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuuppa is working Spence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuuppa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuuppa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuuppa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuuppa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spence trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kalja Kuuppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Kuuppa gets to his feet. Spence looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuuppa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Spence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuuppa!#ES2#
Kuuppa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monroe Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuuppa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Spence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Kuuppa slips a jab and a cross from Spence.
Spence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Spence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Kuuppa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuuppa is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuuppa is pushing Spence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuuppa's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalja Kuuppa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Spence!
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Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Kuuppa moves into the clinch.
Kuuppa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuuppa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuuppa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bursky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bursky. #BC#
Kuuppa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Bursky pushes Kuuppa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bursky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bursky is trying to break the clinch but Kuuppa is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuuppa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuuppa misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bursky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bursky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuuppa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuuppa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Bursky gets control of Kuuppa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bursky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuuppa chips away with some ground and pound.
Bursky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Kuuppa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bursky throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bursky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bursky throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bursky looking for a guillotine here but Kuuppa defends easily.
Bursky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bursky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bursky is looking for a triangle but Kuuppa pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuuppa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuuppa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Bursky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES2#
Bursky scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Kuuppa's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bursky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuuppa swivels and escapes.
Kalja Kuuppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Bursky.#CL2#
Bursky rushes Kuuppa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bursky is pushing Kuuppa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Bursky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
No joy there for Kuuppa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuuppa tries to clinch there but Bursky circles away.
Bursky shoots in and drives through. Kuuppa sprawls well.
Bursky shoots in and drives through. Kuuppa sprawls well.
It looked like Kuuppa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bursky.
Bursky shoots in but no luck this time.
Bursky looks winded!
Bursky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuuppa doesn't manage to clinch there - Bursky circles away.
And Bursky tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuuppa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuuppa misses with a two punch combination.
Kuuppa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bursky manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bursky! But no joy.
Kuuppa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bursky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuuppa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuuppa leaves Bursky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Bursky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Kuuppa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Bursky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuuppa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bursky.
Kuuppa misses with a takedown attempt - Bursky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bursky shoots in for a double leg but Kuuppa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bursky looks for a takedown but Kuuppa sprawls well.#CL#
Kuuppa instigates a clinch.
Kuuppa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Kalja Kuuppa 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#
Kuuppa throws a big shot that misses.
Bursky dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuuppa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kalja Kuuppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bursky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuuppa connects with a jab.
Bursky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Bursky rushes Kuuppa and presses him up against the cage.
Kuuppa has a couple of punches blocked by Bursky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bursky. #TD2#
Bursky jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bursky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bursky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bursky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bursky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bursky sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuuppa wants to get back to his feet but Bursky passes into half guard.
Bursky is taking a breather. Kuuppa 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.#T3#
Kuuppa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bursky. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bursky tests Kuuppa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bursky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuuppa sprawls well. Kuuppa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bursky gets slowly back to his feet.
Bursky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuuppa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kalja Kuuppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Bursky.
Kuuppa throws a low kick, looking for Bursky's leg but Bursky calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Bursky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuuppa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Bursky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuuppa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bursky's efforts to push away.
Kuuppa prevents Bursky from breaking the clinch.
Kuuppa is trying to break the clinch but Bursky has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bursky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bursky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuuppa or not. #BC2#
Bursky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bursky fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Bursky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bursky shoots in and drives through. Kuuppa sprawls well.
Bursky dives in and grabs Kuuppa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuuppa pushes down on Bursky's head and hops out.
Kuuppa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bursky.
#TD#
Kuuppa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bursky has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuuppa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bursky is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuuppa has double underhooks.
Bursky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bursky is trying to pull guard but Kuuppa has him pressed against the cage.
Kalja Kuuppa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Bursky.#BC#
Kuuppa manages to break the clinch.
Bursky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bursky shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuuppa tries to sprawl out of it but Bursky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuuppa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
No joy there for Bursky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bursky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalja Kuuppa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bursky tries to keep at a distance but Kuuppa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuuppa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bursky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuuppa walks away with a smile on his face. Bursky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bursky or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuuppa, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuuppa misses the target.
Bursky keeps the fight on the outside.
Bursky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bursky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuuppa's waist but Kuuppa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bursky off to one side. #T2#
Bursky blocks a head kick by Kuuppa.
#CL#
Kuuppa clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kuuppa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuuppa tries to close the distance and clinch but Bursky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bursky dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuuppa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuuppa wants to clinch up but Bursky keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bursky has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Bursky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bursky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bursky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuuppa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bursky on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuuppa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kuuppa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bursky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuuppa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Bursky sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bursky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuuppa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bursky is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Bursky gets to his feet - Kuuppa follows without any prompting. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bursky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bursky shoots in for a takedown but Kuuppa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bursky throws a front kick aimed at Kuuppa's knee but Kuuppa avoids it well.
Bursky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuuppa circles away.
Kuuppa lands with a hook. Bursky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bursky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kuuppa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bursky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuuppa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bursky somewhat.
Kuuppa misses with a takedown
and Bursky counters with a two punch combo.
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 Kalja Kuuppa.
I think Kuuppa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalja Kuuppa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Borresen has hold of one of Kuuppa's legs. Kuuppa is fighting the takedown attempt but Borresen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Borresen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuuppa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuuppa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuuppa! #REVR#
Kuuppa tries to stand but Borresen is controlling his head.
Borresen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Borresen is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuuppa from advancing position.
Kuuppa wants to stand but Borresen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Borresen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Kuuppa is posturing up here but Borresen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuuppa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuuppa has to tap! Slick submission there by Borresen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borre Borresen!
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