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Event:
UCF 15:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tuomaala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaji misses with a body shot.
Tuomaala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Kaji moved away.
Tuomaala connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaji lands with a nice body punch.
Kaji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tuomaala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tuomaala looks to land a combination. Kaji sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tuomaala has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaji looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuomaala is just out of range.
Tuomaala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaji throws out the jab.
Tuomaala blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaji. Tuomaala does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Kaji's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tuomaala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuomaala on the side of the head.
Tuomaala misses with a low kick.
#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala.
Kaji looks to land a left hand but Tuomaala moved out of range nicely.
Kaji blocks a low kick nicely.
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaji loads up on a big right hand but Tuomaala slips the punch.
Tuomaala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tuomaala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tuomaala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuomaala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tuomaala walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tuomaala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaji.
Kaji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tuomaala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaji listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Kaji blocks the leg kick.
Kaji is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tuomaala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Kaji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuomaala has time to react.
Kaji lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Tuomaala is rocked!
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Tuomaala is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaji finish him?
Tuomaala throws out a leg kick but Kaji moves out of range and Tuomaala only half commits.
Tuomaala seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaji lands a body shot.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Kaji checks it.
Tuomaala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaji manages to avoid it.
Tuomaala throws a front kick aimed at Kaji's knee but Kaji avoids it well.
Kaji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaji throws a hook to the side of Tuomaala's head but Tuomaala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tuomaala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tuomaala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaji.
Tuomaala misses with a right hand
and Kaji counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kaji misses the shot to the body.
Kaji misses with an uppercut.
Tuomaala throws a head kick but Kaji moves out of range.
#T3#
Crunch! Tuomaala slams his shin into Kaji's torso.
Tuomaala lands a head kick!
A jab from Kaji does it's job there.
Tuomaala does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tuomaala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaji.
Tuomaala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tuomaala manages to avoid it.
Tuomaala motions for Kaji to come forward. Tuomaala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tuomaala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tuomaala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaji moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuomaala moves away.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaji counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaji tests Tuomaala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuomaala misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaji counters with a nice body shot.
Kaji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaji as he connects with a hook.
Kaji drops Tuomaala with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tuomaala! Kaji dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garuda Kaji!
Garuda Kaji decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hendricks lands a glancing blow to the side of Tuomaala's head.
Tuomaala wants to land a leg kick but Hendricks is out of range.
Tuomaala wants to slow Hendricks down by chopping away at his legs.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Hendricks checks it.
Hendricks throws out a counter right but Tuomaala avoids it with no problem.
Tuomaala with a nice calf kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick but Hendricks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hendricks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendricks.
Hendricks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuomaala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendricks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tuomaala blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Tuomaala is predictable there
enabling Hendricks to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuomaala throws a sloppy head kick and Hendricks moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tuomaala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hendricks if he has to take too many more of those.
A cross from Hendricks lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuomaala moves away from the strike by Hendricks.
Tuomaala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tuomaala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Tuomaala is rocked!
Hendricks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tuomaala.#T1#
Good leg kick by Tuomaala.
Tuomaala slips a jab from Hendricks.
Tuomaala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tuomaala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Tuomaala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from Tuomaala is predictable there
and Hendricks counters with a huge left! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hendricks isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tuomaala from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hendricks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Hendricks!
Our winner, Hunter Hendricks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tuomaala misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a shoot takedown. Tuomaala fights it but they end up in guard.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Tuomaala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuomaala is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bjornsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tuomaala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bjornsson prevents Tuomaala from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomaala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tuomaala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuomaala trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.#SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bjornsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tuomaala 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. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tuomaala defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bjornsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tuomaala has passed into half guard!
Bjornsson is staying active underneath Tuomaala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tuomaala trying to control from half guard but Bjornsson is working away.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Tuomaala is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Bjornsson tries to get to full guard but Tuomaala has control of the leg.
Tuomaala wants to pass the guard but Bjornsson is defending well. #SUB#
Bjornsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tuomaala pulls his head out easily.
Tuomaala tries to pass to full mount but Bjornsson defends it. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tuomaala wants to take a breather but Bjornsson is having none of it.
Tuomaala looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bjornsson gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bjornsson keeping moving, preventing Tuomaala from controlling successfully.
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tuomaala doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tuomaala manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson keeping full guard, as Tuomaala tries to pass.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tuomaala has managed to pass to side control instead.#SU2#
Tuomaala decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuomaala throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tuomaala is trying to control Bjornsson's posture but Bjornsson avoids it. #SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vihtori Tuomaala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuomaala.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuomaala throws a low kick but Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Tuomaala thows a leg kick but Bjornsson checks it #TD#
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Bjornsson has gone for a leg lock! Tuomaala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bjornsson's guard.#REVB#
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Tuomaala defends it easily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Bjornsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomaala is pushing down on Bjornsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bjornsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Tuomaala has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tuomaala wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Tuomaala tries to stand but Bjornsson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Tuomaala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bjornsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tuomaala has managed to get both his arms back between Bjornsson's legs - danger averted.
Tuomaala showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Bjornsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tuomaala is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Tuomaala defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tuomaala sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjornsson's guard.
Tuomaala works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Tuomaala stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bjornsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuomaala with the inside leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuomaala!
Tuomaala misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuomaala.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bjornsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Tuomaala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjornsson is aware though and is defending well.
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bjornsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuomaala tries to buck Bjornsson off but Bjornsson is having none of it.#T4#
Tuomaala manages to get back to half guard.
Tuomaala is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Bjornsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bjornsson winds up and cracks Tuomaala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tuomaala won't allow Bjornsson to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tuomaala is defending against the submission attempts here by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson throws a strike but Tuomaala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Tuomaala 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches.
Tuomaala prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tuomaala is trying to force a seperation but Bjornsson has the dominant position.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Tuomaala is trying to break free.#TD#
Bjornsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tuomaala regains guard immediately.
Tuomaala has his feet on Bjornsson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tuomaala misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bjornsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard.
Bjornsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tuomaala working for a triangle but Bjornsson defends it easily.
Bjornsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tuomaala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tuomaala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tuomaala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tuomaala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bjornsson with a nice head shot there.
Tuomaala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuomaala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bjornsson, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bjornsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tuomaala uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjornsson is not content to let Tuomaala control the position.
Bjornsson tries to bench press Tuomaala off him but Tuomaala keeps the position.
Tuomaala wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tuomaala has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bjornsson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tuomaala yanks on the arm and Bjornsson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tuomaala.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vihtori Tuomaala! |
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Event:
CFL - 3
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Igwe gets a clinch.
Igwe works on Tuomaala's body with a couple of short punches.
Tuomaala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igwe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Igwe pushes Tuomaala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Igwe lands a body shot.
Igwe slowing the pace effectively.
Tuomaala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Igwe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Igwe prevents Tuomaala from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Igwe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe digs a right hand underneath Tuomaala's ribcage. Tuomaala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tuomaala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Igwe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igwe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Igwe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tuomaala looking to slow down the pace here.
Tuomaala seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Igwe is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Igwe.
Igwe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuomaala can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Igwe.
Igwe works on Tuomaala's body with a couple of short punches.
Tuomaala is breathing heavily.
Tuomaala misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Igwe.
Igwe digs a right hand into Tuomaala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tuomaala's gas tank.
Igwe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igwe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Igwe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Igwe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Igwe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuomaala misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Igwe as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Igwe.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Igwe as the two fighters clinch.
Igwe pushes Tuomaala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Igwe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Igwe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Igwe.
A short left from Igwe.
A short right from Igwe.
A hook to the body from Igwe.
Igwe lands a body punch.
Igwe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Igwe.
Igwe lands a hook that snaps the head of Tuomaala backwards.
Igwe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Come on Igwe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Igwe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tuomaala or not. #T3#
Igwe stalling the fight.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Igwe presses Tuomaala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Igwe lands a body shot.
Igwe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igwe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuomaala backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Igwe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuomaala tries a knee to the head but Igwe blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Igwe.
#ROC2#Tuomaala is rocked!
Igwe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Igwe pushes Tuomaala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igwe lands an uppercut.
Oh Tuomaala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuomaala is trying to stall.
Tuomaala seems to have got his legs back now.
Tuomaala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Igwe drops Tuomaala onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tuomaala is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right hook to the body lands for Igwe.
A short body shot lands from Igwe as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Igwe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Igwe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igwe leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Igwe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Igwe.
Igwe effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Igwe.
Igwe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuomaala backwards.
A short right from Igwe.
Igwe gets through Tuomaala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuomaala tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tuomaala is trying to maintain a safe position but Igwe gets an underhook and turns Tuomaala into the cage.
Tuomaala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Igwe.
Igwe pushes Tuomaala back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Igwe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Igwe throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tuomaala clean off his feet! He's out cold! Igwe stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kingsley Igwe!
Kingsley Igwe is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CFL - The Beginning
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Henderson has managed to clinch.
Tuomaala is looking to control Henderson's arms but Henderson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tuomaala has his back to the cage.
Tuomaala prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Tuomaala misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Henderson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tuomaala regains guard.
Henderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tuomaala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henderson controls the pace.
Tuomaala keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Tuomaala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Tuomaala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Tuomaala keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tuomaala holds on and takes a little breather.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Henderson postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson with a hook.
Tuomaala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henderson.
Tuomaala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tuomaala staying out of range there.
Tuomaala looks to land a body kick but Henderson moved away.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Henderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Henderson misses with a leg kick.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Tuomaala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Henderson misses the shot to the body.
Tuomaala looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Henderson throws a low kick but Tuomaala avoids it.
Vihtori Tuomaala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Henderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Henderson throws a series of punches but Tuomaala avoids them all with ease.
Tuomaala throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Jayywuan Henderson has been cut.
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!
Tuomaala throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson wants to slow Tuomaala down by chopping away at his legs.
Henderson lands with an overhand left.
Tuomaala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Henderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tuomaala.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tuomaala's head.
Tuomaala is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Jayywuan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Tuomaala misses its intended target.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tuomaala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tuomaala misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL#
Henderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Tuomaala misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Henderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tuomaala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tuomaala manages to stand up with Henderson still on his back. Eventually Henderson drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #TD#
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tuomaala did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Tuomaala has one foot on Henderson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson jabs Tuomaala right on the nose. Tuomaala blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Tuomaala lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Tuomaala takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Henderson is rocked!
That kick from Tuomaala tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Henderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tuomaala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tuomaala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Tuomaala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Henderson seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tuomaala's guard.
Tuomaala keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully.
Henderson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Henderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Henderson throws a strike but Tuomaala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tuomaala keeps trying to improve his position.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson striking off his back but it's not causing Tuomaala any problems.
Tuomaala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Henderson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Henderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Henderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tuomaala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuomaala wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Tuomaala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tuomaala feints and then cracks Henderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henderson down. #T6#
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Tuomaala flicks out a counter leg kick but Henderson steps away.
Tuomaala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson blocks a jab.
Henderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tuomaala - that will leave a mark!
Tuomaala connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Tuomaala lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Tuomaala takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Tuomaala finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tuomaala with the inside leg kick.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuomaala.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tuomaala feints a counter leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
That kick from Tuomaala tenderised Henderson's leg. Henderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tuomaala connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuomaala misses with a looping left.
Henderson throws an off balance right hand
and Tuomaala counters with a good low kick that Henderson was not able to check.
Tuomaala misses with a head kick.
Henderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T7#
Henderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tuomaala. Tuomaala obviously looking to wear him down.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tuomaala lands a front kick.
Tuomaala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuomaala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henderson.#CUT2#Jayywuan Henderson's cut is getting worse.
Tuomaala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson throws a body punch but Tuomaala moves out of range.
Tuomaala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Tuomaala avoids the body shot from Henderson.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuomaala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuomaala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tuomaala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Henderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuomaala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tuomaala lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuomaala thumps Henderson with a low kick.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it. #T8##KD2#
Tuomaala lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Tuomaala takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Henderson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Henderson moves out of range of the body kick from Tuomaala.
A head kick misses from Tuomaala.
Tuomaala misses with a body kick.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuomaala misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tuomaala. That's going to slow Henderson down.
Henderson misses with an uppercut
and Tuomaala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tuomaala throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Tuomaala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Henderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuomaala can pounce on him.
Henderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Henderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuomaala.#T9#
Tuomaala throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Tuomaala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuomaala is looking to slow Henderson down with leg kicks.
Tuomaala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tuomaala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tuomaala checks the leg kick.
Tuomaala throws a push kick but Henderson slaps the foot to one side.
Tuomaala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tuomaala scores with a kick to the body.
#KD2#
Tuomaala lands a big head kick that sends Henderson tumbling to the mat! Tuomaala takes a step backwards and waves Henderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Henderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tuomaala.
Tuomaala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuomaala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomaala.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vihtori Tuomaala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jayywuan Henderson's cut.
That's time! Henderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vihtori Tuomaala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuomaala throws a head kick but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tuomaala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuomaala walks into a stiff left hand from Henderson.
Tuomaala tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuomaala throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henderson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tuomaala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henderson throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Henderson.
Tuomaala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Henderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tuomaala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tuomaala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Henderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuomaala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tuomaala throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Henderson rushes Tuomaala and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Tuomaala misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Henderson pulls guard successfully.
Tuomaala trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuomaala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vihtori Tuomaala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tuomaala prevents Henderson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tuomaala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuomaala.
Tuomaala trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuomaala on the ground.#T2#
Tuomaala not doing much here.
Henderson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Henderson is not content to let Tuomaala control the position.
Henderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henderson.
Tuomaala pushing down on Henderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tuomaala frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tuomaala takes Henderson's back. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying to defend against the choke here but Tuomaala has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tuomaala Tightens the hold and Henderson taps out furiously! Tuomaala displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vihtori Tuomaala! |
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