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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and pushes Kulli back into the cage.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Turturro pulls guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kulli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Turturro seems keen to control Kulli's posture.#SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship inform us that Turturro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kulli is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulli has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulli pulls his head out easily.
Kulli wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro is pressing down on Kulli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turturro seems keen to control Kulli's posture.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Kulli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turturro on the ground.
Turturro trying to control the position.
Kulli has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Turturro has control of Kulli's left arm, preventing Kulli from doing any damage.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Kulli tries to pass.
Turturro has his hands on Kulli's head, controlling the position. #T2##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulli defends well.
Kulli wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Kulli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kulli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turturro's guard.#SUB2#
Kulli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulli has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Turturro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kulli stacks Turturro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kulli!
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is not content to let Kulli control the position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro tries to bench press Kulli off him but Kulli keeps the position.
Kulli working away.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Kulli is keeping busy.
#T4#
Kulli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro is looking to control Kulli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Kulli has control of the leg.
Turturro moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulli is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Kulli defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guido Turturro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kulli has closed the distance and engaged Turturro in a clinch.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Kulli holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Turturro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turturro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulli trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Kulli from controlling successfully.
Kulli stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position. #T1#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kulli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kulli frees his head nicely. Oh but Turturro has switched to an armbar! Kulli is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Guido Turturro!
Guido Turturro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RapidFC 10
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kulli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Swango is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kulli.
A cross from Swango lands.
Swango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulli.
Swango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulli.
Kulli throws a combination that misses
and Swango counters with a straight right hand.
Kulli looks to throw the jab but Swango is out of range.
Kulli connects with a single shot there.
Kulli throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Swango counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Swango has knocked Kulli down with a huge combo! Swango steps away and waves a wobbly Kulli back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Kulli is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Swango counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kulli! He's just covering up as Swango starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Swango!
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Event:
RapidFC 8
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Oliver feints and as Kulli raises his hands in defense, Oliver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulli throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kulli looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulli, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Kulli keeps moving.
Oliver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kulli controls Oliver momentarily but Oliver frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Oliver defending well as Kulli loads up on a big left hand.
Kulli looks to land a right hand but Oliver moved out of range.
Kulli lands a nice shot that snaps Oliver's head back.
Oliver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliver misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Kulli gets caught flat footed, as Oliver shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Oliver stopping the sweep attempt from Kulli.
Kulli keeping moving, preventing Oliver from controlling successfully.
Kulli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Kulli struggling a bit here.
Kulli tries to improve position but can't.
Kulli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kulli struggling a bit here.
Kulli tries to bench press Oliver off him but Oliver keeps the position. #T3#
Kulli regains half guard.#SUB2#
Oliver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulli manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kulli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliver defends it easily.
Kulli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulli is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kulli has his feet on Oliver's thighs here. He's pushed Oliver off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oliver screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haisu Kulli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Kulli scores with a shot to the body.
Kulli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Pranjic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pranjic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulli tries to roll over but Pranjic keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pranjic wants to free his trapped foot but Kulli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pranjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Pranjic winds up and cracks Kulli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kulli is trying to maintain the position but Pranjic is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pranjic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kulli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kulli is looking for a sweep. Pranjic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pranjic is thwarting Kulli's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulli is looking for a sweep. Pranjic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pranjic connects with a high kick.
Pranjic is breathing heavily.
Kulli scores with a jab. Pranjic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kulli misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Pranjic rushes Kulli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pranjic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kulli looking to control.
Pranjic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pranjic throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kulli trying to control the position.
Kulli wants to sweep here but Pranjic controlling him for the moment.
Kulli trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pranjic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pranjic has managed to get both his arms back between Kulli's legs - danger averted.
Kulli trying to control the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pranjic stopping the sweep attempt from Kulli.
Kulli working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pranjic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pranjic walks into a straight right hand from Kulli.
We've been informed that Kulli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pranjic wants to clinch
and Kulli counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Pranjic feints and as Kulli raises his hands in defense, Pranjic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Pranjic dominated that 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.
#R2#
Kulli cracks a nice hook into Pranjic's ribs.
Kulli throws a shot from downtown. Pranjic moves away and avoids it.
Pranjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulli jabs at Pranjic's body.#TD#
Pranjic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kulli on his heels. He'll look to pass Kulli's guard now, I'm sure.
Kulli is trying to keep Pranjic in close.
#SUB2#
Kulli is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pranjic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kulli's body to avoid the submission. Kulli has instead reached around Pranjic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kulli arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haisu Kulli!
The defeated Ivan Pranjic had this to say: 'I will back!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Popper throws a chopping leg kick but Kulli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kulli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kulli will feel that in the morning.
Kulli misses with a right hand
and Popper counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kulli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Popper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulli is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kulli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Popper - the referee stops the clock and Kulli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Popper. Kulli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Popper throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kulli is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bung Popper!
Bung Popper very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Hernandez shoots in and bounces Kulli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kulli 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.#SUB2#
Hernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernandez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulli controls Hernandez momentarily but Hernandez frees himself.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Kulli working a defensive guard here.
Hernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kulli is proving hard to escape from.
Hernandez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hernandez lands a couple of elbows.
Hernandez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kulli 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! Hernandez rolls with it to try and escape but Kulli cranks on the arm and Hernandez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haisu Kulli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Kulli misses with a double jab
and Test cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kulli misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Test counters with a crisp one two that drops Kulli! Test thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kulli to his feet! Kulli is in big trouble!#ROC#
Kulli is rocked!
Test slips a straight right by Kulli.
Test lands with an overhand left.
Kulli is still on wobbly legs! Can Test finish him?
Kulli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kulli missing with a left hand there. Test was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BOOM! Test lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kulli. Kulli tries to recover but Test is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kulli lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Test!
Ben Test decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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