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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Tuukkaka throws a big shot that misses.
Molina attempts a counter takedown but Tuukkaka avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Tuukkaka pushes Molina up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Tuukkaka tightens his grip and picks Molina up, before dumping him to the ground. Molina manages to land in guard.
Molina has momentary wrist control but Tuukkaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuukkaka passes into half guard.
Molina is pressing down on Tuukkaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tuukkaka distracts Molina with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molina is trying to control the position but Tuukkaka postures up.
Molina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuukkaka is one step ahead there.
Molina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molina could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tuukkaka stands and throws Molina's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Tuukkaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Molina is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Molina is looking to reverse the position.
Tuukkaka takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Molina to pass into mount.
Molina wants to hold on but Tuukkaka pushes him away.
Molina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molina tries to improve his position but instead Tuukkaka has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Molina right now.
#SUB2#
Tuukkaka working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Molina trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Molina is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Tuukkaka looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#T2#
Tuukkaka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Molina trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Tuukkaka lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Molina.
Molina is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tuukkaka is trying to stick to Molina's back but Molina is turning into Tuukkaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tuukkaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Molina.
Molina is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuukkaka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Molina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuukkaka controls the pace.#T3#
Tuukkaka advances to half guard.
Molina is trying to maintain the position but Tuukkaka is very close to passing his half guard.
Tuukkaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Molina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuukkaka pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tuukkaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tuukkaka slips a nice elbow through Molina's hands, connecting with Molina's forehead.#T4#
Molina tries to roll over but Tuukkaka keeps him under control.
Tuukkaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tuukkaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tuukkaka content just to control the position here.
Tuukkaka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Molina really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tuukkaka controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Molina tries to keep at a distance but Tuukkaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Molina breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Molina gets a takedown into half guard.
Tuukkaka manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuukkaka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Molina manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tuukkaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Molina trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Molina is looking to sweep but instead, Tuukkaka has passed into half guard.
Molina wants to improve his position but Tuukkaka is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Tuukkaka wants to work for an arm triangle but Molina is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Tuukkaka is looking for a kimura but Molina is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tuukkaka to get the leverage.
Well, if Tuukkaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tuukkaka is nestled in close to Molina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuukka Tuukkaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuukkaka tries to stand and escape but Molina is controlling the position.
Tuukkaka slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Tuukkaka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tuukkaka is trying to work for a kimura but Molina is defending well.
Molina is looking to improve his position.
Tuukkaka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tuukkaka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Tuukkaka content just to control the position here.
Molina wants to get back to his feet.
Molina keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tuukkaka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Molina?
#ROC2#
Molina is rocked!
Tuukkaka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Molina is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuukkaka postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Molina badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Tuukkaka around the waist but Tuukkaka pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Tuukkaka is the winner by TKO! Tuukkaka jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuukka Tuukkaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tuukkaka. No joy for Jackson on that attempt. #CL2#
Tuukkaka moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tuukkaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tuukkaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Tuukkaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuukkaka, not yet.
Tuukkaka controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tuukkaka pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tuukkaka wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him. #T1#
Jackson trying to control but Tuukkaka is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Tuukkaka pulls Jackson into guard.
Tuukkaka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Tuukkaka keeps moving. #T2#
Tuukkaka wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tuukkaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tuukkaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuukkaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Tuukkaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Tuukkaka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuukkaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Tuukkaka.
#TD2#
Tuukkaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tuukkaka is in Jackson's guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Tuukkaka wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tuukkaka controls the pace.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tuukkaka postures up.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tuukkaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson wants to clinch up but Tuukkaka keeps it at a distance.
Tuukkaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Jackson rushes Tuukkaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Tuukkaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tuukkaka drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jackson looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Tuukkaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position but Tuukkaka postures up. #SUB2#
Tuukkaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuukkaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jackson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tuukkaka is now in half guard.
Tuukkaka wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tuukkaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson is positioning himself well to prevent Tuukkaka advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuukkaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuukkaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Tuukkaka has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Tuukkaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wanted to stand there but Tuukkaka had control of the position.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tuukkaka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tuukkaka wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Tuukka Tuukkaka has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Jackson is fighting to break Tuukkaka's control of his arms but Tuukkaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Tuukkaka trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuukkaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Douglas Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tuukkaka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead Tuukkaka has passed into mount! Damn!
Tuukkaka controlling the position easily from mount.
Tuukkaka lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tuukkaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuukkaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuukkaka throws an overhand right that has Jackson reeling! Tuukkaka follows up with more punches and Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tuukka Tuukkaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuukkaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Booker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booker tries to clinch but Tuukkaka moves away #TD2#
and Tuukkaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tuukkaka.
Booker is wriggling around but Tuukkaka manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker is looking for a sweep. Tuukkaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
Tuukkaka not doing much here.
Tuukkaka passes to side control.
Tuukkaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booker keeps working. #T1#
Tuukkaka is putting a hurting on Booker here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Booker is looking for a sweep. Tuukkaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Tuukkaka seems to be looking for submissions.
Tuukkaka is looking to advance position but Booker won't allow it.
Booker throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Booker tries to get to full guard but Tuukkaka has control of the leg.
Booker manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Tuukkaka pushes down on Booker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Booker has hold of Tuukkaka's hands but Tuukkaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booker tries to roll over but Tuukkaka keeps him under control.
Booker punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Booker is defending against the submission attempts here by Tuukkaka.
Booker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Booker keeping moving, preventing Tuukkaka from controlling successfully.
Tuukkaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuukkaka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tuukkaka distracts Booker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tuukkaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Booker looking for a sweep. Not yet Booker, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Booker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tuukkaka passes into half guard.
Tuukkaka prevents Booker from improving his position.
Booker has a hand on Tuukkaka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tuukkaka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Booker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Booker is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuukkaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
Booker regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tuukkaka darts in looking for a takedown but Booker gets double underhooks and turns Tuukkaka into the cage.
Tuukkaka tries for a takedown but Booker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tuukkaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edmond Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuukka Tuukkaka.
Tuukkaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuukkaka somewhat.
Tuukkaka with a poor takedown
and Booker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tuukkaka moves into range and clinches up with Booker.
Tuukkaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Booker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tuukkaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tuukkaka.
Tuukkaka is breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Tuukkaka is trying to trip Booker. He has hold of a leg but Booker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tuukkaka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Booker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tuukka Tuukkaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker shoots in but Tuukkaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Tuukkaka does no damage.
Booker dives in and grabs Tuukkaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuukkaka pushes down on Booker's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Booker is defended easily by Tuukkaka.
Booker slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuukkaka, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Booker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!#SUB#
Booker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuukkaka defends it easily.#SUB#
Booker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Booker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuukkaka defends it easily.#ES#
Booker pushes Tuukkaka off and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Tuukkaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Booker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Booker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Booker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tuukkaka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Tuukkaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Tuukkaka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tuukkaka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Booker.
Nice strikes from Tuukkaka there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tuukkaka in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker missing with punches from the bottom.
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 Edmond Booker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tuukkaka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Booker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Tuukkaka moves into the clinch.
Booker is trying to break the clinch but Tuukkaka has him pressed against the cage.
Tuukkaka can't get the takedown.
Tuukkaka fails to pull guard.
Edmond Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tuukka Tuukkaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tuukkaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Booker. #T1#
Booker has a takedown stuffed.
Booker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tuukkaka.
Booker is looking to counter the offense by Tuukkaka and move into the clinch.
Booker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tuukkaka as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuukkaka.
Tuukkaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuukkaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Tuukkaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Booker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Tuukkaka is controlling Booker's posture.
Tuukkaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Booker is fighting to break Tuukkaka's control of his arms but Tuukkaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Booker wants to stand but Tuukkaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Booker won't allow Tuukkaka to sweep him here. #T3#
Booker wants to get up but he can't break Tuukkaka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuukkaka has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Booker moves into the clinch.
Tuukkaka jumps guard but Booker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tuukkaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Booker walks away with a smile on his face. Tuukkaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Booker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuukkaka has time to react.#CL2#
Tuukkaka gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tuukkaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Booker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Booker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edmond Booker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuukkaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Booker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuukkaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuukkaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuukkaka somewhat.
Booker tries to counter with a takedown but Tuukkaka is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tuukkaka avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Edmond Booker.
I think Booker 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmond Booker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tuukkaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matthews on his heels. He'll look to pass Matthews's guard now, I'm sure.
Tuukkaka landing with the ground and pound.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing Tuukkaka from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuukkaka works over Matthews with some ground and pound from guard.
Tuukkaka stays in close to Matthews's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuukkaka defends well.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Tuukkaka controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews 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.
Tuukkaka controlling from the top position.
Tuukkaka lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Tuukkaka landing with the ground and pound.
Tuukkaka stopping the sweep attempt from Matthews.
Tuukkaka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Tuukkaka tries to pass.
Tuukkaka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tuukkaka postures up and lands a big shot to Matthews's brow.
Matthews wants to improve his position but instead Tuukkaka has moved into half guard.
Tuukkaka trying to mount his opponent but Matthews defends it. #T2#
Matthews trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Tuukkaka is thwarting Matthews's attempts to control the position.
Tuukkaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Tuukkaka.
Tuukkaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Tuukkaka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tuukkaka tries to control but Matthews wriggling away.
Tuukkaka with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Matthews wants to hold on but Tuukkaka pushes him away.
Tuukkaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Matthews wants to hold on but Tuukkaka pushes him away.
Matthews really is a fat lump.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tuukkaka cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Matthews is squirming around, avoiding Tuukkaka's attempts to control the action.
Matthews is desperately trying to improve his position but Tuukkaka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tuukkaka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tuukkaka dominating with strikes here.
Tuukkaka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape. #T4#
Tuukkaka raining down shots from the mount!
Tuukkaka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Matthews's face.
Tuukkaka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Matthews can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Matthews looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Matthews rolls, trying to escape but Tuukkaka keeps control of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Tuukkaka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tuukkaka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matthews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matthews can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka 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##TD2#
Tuukkaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matthews to the ground. Tuukkaka is now in Matthews's guard.
Tuukkaka preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tuukkaka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Tuukkaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tuukkaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuukkaka tries to stand but Matthews is controlling from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to control the position but Tuukkaka postures up. #T1#
Matthews throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matthews looking to control.
Tuukkaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tuukkaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Tuukkaka advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Matthews's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matthews regains half guard.
Well, if Tuukkaka is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tuukkaka drops an elbow to the side of Matthews's head.
Tuukkaka is controlling the pace.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2##SUB2#
Tuukkaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuukkaka is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matthews trying to keep a closed guard but Tuukkaka is proving a slippery customer.
Tuukkaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
Tuukkaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matthews has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuukkaka has managed to get both his arms back between Matthews's legs - danger averted.
Tuukkaka stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tuukkaka working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Matthews is trying to control Tuukkaka's posture but Tuukkaka avoids it.
Tuukkaka lands a nice forearm strike.
Matthews is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tuukkaka trying to control the action but Matthews is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tuukkaka cracks Matthews with a big right hand but Matthews just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matthews stops Tuukkaka from passing to mount.
Tuukkaka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tuukkaka trying to control the position but Matthews is working away.
Matthews manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tuukkaka wants to free his trapped foot but Matthews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tuukkaka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tuukkaka's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews avoiding Tuukkaka 's attempts to control his hands.
Matthews tries to keep control of the position but Tuukkaka is staying busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuukka Tuukkaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tuukkaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuukkaka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matthews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Matthews controlling the position for now.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuukkaka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuukkaka working Matthews over with strikes.
Matthews punching from the bottom.
Tuukkaka is taking a breather. Matthews 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.
Tuukkaka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Tuukkaka controlling the action here.
Tuukkaka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuukkaka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tuukkaka connects with a nice short shot to Matthews's temple.
Tuukkaka working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuukkaka wants to control but Matthews is keeping him busy.
Matthews is trying to control but can't.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Tuukkaka is controlling well.
#T2#
Matthews is not content to let Tuukkaka control the position.
Tuukkaka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tuukkaka slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Matthews had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tuukkaka defends it easily.
Matthews not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Matthews is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tuukkaka rolls with it to try and escape but Matthews cranks on the arm and Tuukkaka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brady Matthews!
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