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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 4833 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Pouko (ranked 6904 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Touko Pouko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn gets tackled into the cage by Pouko. Pouko maintains the clinch.
Pouko's coach down at Skulls house of pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pouko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steel Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Pouko
Pouko patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pouko is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Steel Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Pouko keeps control of the position.
Pouko has good solid back control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn showing good submission defense here.
Steel Penn trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Steel Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Steel Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pouko's arms.
Pouko has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Steel Penn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pouko is trying to stick to Steel Penn's back but Steel Penn is turning into Pouko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pouko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Pouko
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pouko dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (6) Pouko
Pouko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pouko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Pouko
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
Pouko trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn has his foot on Pouko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouko works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pouko trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pouko defends well.
Pouko advances to half guard.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pouko has passed into half guard!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pouko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pouko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pouko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (12) Pouko
Pouko avoids the attempt from Steel Penn to control.
Pouko trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn regains half guard.
Steel Penn is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Pouko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pouko escapes and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (15) Pouko
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pouko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pouko is trying to move to mount but Steel Penn reverses beautifully and ends up in Pouko's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (15) Pouko
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Steel Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pouko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pouko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (17) Pouko
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pouko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (17) Pouko
Pouko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (19) Pouko
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pouko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pouko wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pouko content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Steel Penn has locked up a guillotine! Steel Penn's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Pouko is holding on here and Steel Penn must be using up a lot of energy. Pouko has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Steel Penn gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Free Agent Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 216
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Heim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Heim.
Touko Pouko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pouko cracks Heim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Pouko misses.
Pouko throws a jab but it's blocked by Heim.
Heim throwing a counter right hand but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Heim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pouko moves away.
Heim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Heim catches Pouko right on the button with a cross.
Pouko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heim scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouko checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Heim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heim.#T1#
Heim cracks Pouko with an open hand slap.
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Pouko.
Heim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heim lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Heim catches Pouko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pouko moves out of range as Heim strikes.
Pouko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heim throws out the jab.
Pouko looks to land a right hand but Heim moved out of range.
Heim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heim slips under a jab from Pouko.
Pouko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heim's waist but Heim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pouko off to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Heim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pouko sizes up Heim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Pouko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heim counters with a stiff right hand.
Heim scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heim ducks under a wild hook from Pouko.
Pouko wants to clinch
and Heim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heim defending well as Pouko loads up on a big left hand.
Heim walks into a straight right hand from Pouko.
Heim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Pouko clobbers Heim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
A big left from Heim misses.
Aribert Heim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heim just misses with a punch to the body.
Heim throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heim lands a nice hook to Pouko's body. Pouko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pouko slips under a jab from Heim.
Heim throws a lazy right hand but Pouko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Heim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heim is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pouko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heim.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Heim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pouko throws out the jab.
Pouko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heim's hands.
Heim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Pouko has managed to clinch.
Heim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko scores with a shot to the side of Heim's head.
Pouko blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heim misses with some punches.
Pouko throws a head punch that misses.
Pouko lands a nice shot to the body.
Heim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pouko blocking some punches.
Heim blocking some punches.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aribert Heim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pouko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heim.
Pouko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heim counters with a stiff right hand.
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pouko slips under a jab.
A big left from Pouko misses.
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Heim thuds his right hand into Pouko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heim to score with a decent uppercut.
Pouko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pouko somewhat.
Heim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Heim scores with a jab. Pouko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heim throws a big shot that misses.
Heim lands a nice shot that snaps Pouko's head back.
Heim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heim throws a lazy right hand but Pouko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Heim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Heim.
Heim takes a swing at Pouko's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Heim looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Heim with a nice cross.
Aribert Heim is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko staying out of range there.
Heim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pouko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouko.
Pouko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heim listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pouko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Heim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Heim ducks down to avoid it.
Heim walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Pouko.
Pouko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pouko lands a jab to the nose.
Pouko throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouko throws a series of punches but Heim avoids them all with ease.
Pouko lands a really nice looking cross but Heim seems unphased.
A big left from Heim misses. #T4#
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Heim ducks down to avoid it.
Heim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouko misses with a looping left.
Heim thuds his right hand into Pouko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pouko. Pouko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pouko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pouko punishes Heim's body with a nice straight punch.
Heim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heim scores with the left hand. Pouko knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aribert Heim dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Heim.
Pouko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouko.
Nice straight punches there by Heim. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heim.
Heim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Heim misses.
Pouko lands with an uppercut that bounces Heim off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pouko avoids the body shot from Heim.
Heim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Heim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pouko doesn't seem phased though.
Heim throws the left hand but Pouko avoids the punch easily.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Pouko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heim.
Good standup being displayed there by Pouko as he connects with a hook.
Heim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
A jab from Pouko misses.
Heim blocks a jab.
Pouko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Heim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouko.
Heim throws a looping overhand right but Pouko ducks down to avoid it.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heim lands a jab to the head.
Heim moves forwards but Pouko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Heim misses.
Aribert Heim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Pouko walks into a straight right hand from Heim.#T3#
Pouko with a poor takedown
and Heim counters with a nice uppercut.
Pouko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heim.
Heim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heim takes a swing at Pouko's ribcage but misses.
Pouko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pouko.
Heim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heim defends it well.
Pouko misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Heim misses the target.
Heim connects with a crisp jab.
Pouko misses with an uppercut. Heim saw that one coming.
Heim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heim misses the shot to the body.
Pouko looks to throw the jab but Heim is out of range. #T4#
Heim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pouko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pouko throws an overhand right that lands on Heim's shoulder, as Heim tries to avoid the shot.
Heim moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Heim misses the target.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pouko throws a shot from downtown. Heim moves away and avoids it.
Pouko throws a poor cross that misses
and Heim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pouko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pouko digs a good body shot into Heim's ribs.
Heim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Heim.
Pouko lands a right hook to the body.
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 Aribert Heim.
Well Heim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aribert Heim!
A relieved looking Aribert Heim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GC 208
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Parazinho avoids the body shot from Pouko.
As Pouko backs away, Parazinho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parazinho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parazinho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pouko avoids the body shot from Parazinho.
Parazinho is looking to clinch but Pouko is avoiding it.
Parazinho defending well as Pouko loads up on a big left hand.
Parazinho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pouko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pouko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pouko throws a series of punches but Parazinho avoids them all with ease.
Parazinho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parazinho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pouko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pouko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parazinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
#T1#
Pouko throws a sloppy body shot
and Parazinho counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Parazinho is predictable there #TD2#
and Pouko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parazinho won't be happy with that.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parazinho keeps working.
Pouko in the domination position with Parazinho hanging on.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep.
Parazinho manages to get back to half guard.
Pouko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parazinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parazinho is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parazinho avoid being mounted?
Parazinho is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hunter MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2##SUB#
Parazinho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parazinho is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Parazinho reverses the position - he's now on top in Pouko's guard.
Parazinho wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Pouko controls Parazinho momentarily but Parazinho frees himself. #T3#
Pouko wants to improve his position but instead Parazinho has moved into half guard.
Pouko is concentrating on defense, preventing Parazinho from advancing position. #SUB#
Parazinho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Parazinho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parazinho looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parazinho is trying to control. Pouko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Parazinho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pouko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pouko is controlling Parazinho's trapped leg to prevent Parazinho from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pouko wants to get back to full guard but Parazinho has passed into side control.
Parazinho wants to stand but Pouko has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parazinho trying to control the position but Pouko is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
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#
Pouko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouko looks to throw the jab but Parazinho is out of range. #CL#
Parazinho darts in and clinches Pouko up against the cage.
Parazinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Parazinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parazinho misses with a punch to the body.
Pouko misses with the head strike.
Pouko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pouko misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parazinho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Pouko.
Pouko blocks an uppercut.
Parazinho has a couple of punches blocked by Pouko.
Pouko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Parazinho tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow. #TD2#
Pouko tightens his grip and picks Parazinho up, before dumping him to the ground. Parazinho manages to land in guard.
Pouko postures up.
#SUB#
Parazinho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouko is aware though and is defending well.
Parazinho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pouko moves into full guard.
Parazinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Parazinho wants to pass the guard but Pouko is keeping the position.
Pouko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parazinho manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Parazinho is trying to keep Pouko in close.
#SUB#
Parazinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Pouko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parazinho's guard.
Parazinho is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parazinho trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parazinho keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pouko is trying to control. Parazinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parazinho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pouko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parazinho defends it well.
Parazinho throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parazinho.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parazinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parazinho connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parazinho lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parazinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Parazinho defending well as Pouko loads up on a big left hand.
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parazinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Parazinho moves into the clinch.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parazinho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parazinho lands a hook that snaps the head of Pouko backwards.
Parazinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pouko's elbow.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pouko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pouko avoids a wild elbow strike from Parazinho.
Pouko blocks an uppercut.
Parazinho blocking some punches.
Mannie Parazinho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko leaning against his opponent.
Parazinho has a couple of punches blocked by Pouko.
Pouko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pouko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parazinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Parazinho gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pouko.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Parazinho.
Pouko prevents a body shot from Parazinho.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pouko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pouko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pouko fails to land.
Pouko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pouko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Parazinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko is working Parazinho over against the cage.#TD2#
Pouko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parazinho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Pouko looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Pouko not allowing Parazinho to control his hands.
Pouko wants to control but Parazinho is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Pouko is looking for the choke from the back position but Parazinho is controlling his hands well.
Pouko has the hooks in. Parazinho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Parazinho fending off the submission attempt from Pouko. #T3#
Parazinho trying to control the hands but Pouko breaks the grip.
Pouko tries to keep control of the position but Parazinho is staying busy.#SUB2#
Pouko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Parazinho defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Parazinho is trying to break free.
Pouko not allowing Parazinho to control his hands. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pouko working for a choke but Parazinho is defending well.
Pouko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pouko controlling well, preventing Parazinho from escaping the position.
Mannie Parazinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pouko controls the position.
Parazinho just trying to survive but Pouko is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Pouko has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parazinho 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Tipton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Tipton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pouko.#TD2#
Tipton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pouko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pouko 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.#T1#
Pouko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko keeping hold of Tipton's head, controlling as best he can.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tipton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko working Tipton over with strikes.
Tipton is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tipton avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pouko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Pouko controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has mounted him!
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Pouko landing shots from mount.
Tipton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Pouko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
Pouko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pouko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
Pouko throws a body punch but Tipton moves out of range.
Pouko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pouko wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Tipton gets the takedown into side control.
Pouko is looking to regain half guard here but Tipton keeps moving and retains side control.
Tipton wants to control but Pouko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pouko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tipton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Pouko tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pouko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Pouko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pouko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tipton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T2##SUB2#
Tipton looking to break Pouko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pouko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tipton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tipton throwing sloppy strikes.
Tipton is hanging on to Pouko's back as he tries to escape.
Pouko trying to control but not successfully.
Pouko rolls, trying to escape but Tipton keeps control of the position.
Pouko turns into Tipton and is now in his 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!
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Tipton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Tipton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up. #SUB2#
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pouko lying in Tipton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tipton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pouko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Tipton!
Post fight, an emotional Byron Tipton said 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.
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Event:
DUEL#109 Hoffman vs Johnsson
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Feltre.
Feltre looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
A big left from Pouko misses.
Feltre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Feltre throws a front kick aimed at Pouko's knee but Pouko avoids it well.
Feltre lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pouko.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Feltre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Feltre keeps the fight on the outside.
Pouko checks the leg kick.
Pouko misses with an uppercut. Feltre saw that one coming.
Feltre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pouko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pouko lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Pouko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Pouko has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Feltre drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Pouko 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.
Pouko postures up in Feltre's guard and throws a big left but Feltre blocks it.
Pouko works over Feltre with some ground and pound from guard.
Feltre looking to control.
#SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
More stalling from Pouko.
Feltre is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pouko tries to free his leg and advance position but Feltre is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Feltre throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pouko escapes and throws Feltre's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Feltre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pouko taking a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feltre wants to control but Pouko postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym.
Pouko wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre is looking for a sweep.
Feltre regains half guard.
Pouko drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
Feltre tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.#T4#
Feltre wants to control but Pouko is keeping busy.
Pouko is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pouko cracks Feltre with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Feltre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felipe Feltre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Feltre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Feltre digs a good body shot into Pouko's ribs.
Feltre throws the kick towards the body but Pouko avoids it.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Feltre.
Feltre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pouko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pouko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Feltre scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pouko misses with a hook to the body
and Feltre counters with an inside leg kick.
Felipe Feltre is winning the standup battle so far.
Feltre tries to land a front kick but Pouko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pouko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Feltre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouko can do to turn this around?
Feltre defending well as Pouko loads up on a big left hand.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Feltre misses with a wild body shot.
Feltre slips under a jab.
Feltre scores with a jab to the body.
Pouko throws a big shot that misses.
Felipe Feltre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Pouko misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Pouko.
Pouko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Feltre lands a lovely overhand right.
Feltre is looking to wear down Pouko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouko with the counter takedown but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre swinging wildly here.
Pouko with the counter takedown but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Pouko.
Feltre throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Pouko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pouko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feltre connects with an inside leg kick.
Pouko is looking to clinch but Feltre is avoiding it.
Feltre motions for Pouko to come forward. Feltre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre lands a body shot.
#T3#
Pouko misses the jab.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre tests Pouko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pouko just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pouko throws a hook but Feltre avoids it easily.
Feltre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pouko scores with a shot to the body.
Pouko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
A low kick from Feltre misses #TD2#
and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Pouko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko is working Feltre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Feltre 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.#SUB#
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Feltre dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Pouko misses with a combination
and Feltre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Feltre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pouko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
Feltre scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Feltre.
Feltre dodges the punch combination from Pouko.
#T1#
Feltre lands a nice shot to the body.
Feltre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pouko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pouko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pouko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Feltre works Pouko's body with a nice hook.
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko misses with a looping right.
It appears Feltre was looking to counter with a kick there.
Feltre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Feltre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko throws a nice looking combination but Feltre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Feltre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD2#
Pouko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pouko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Pouko has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Feltre to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pouko is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Feltre pulls down on the head and he's put Pouko to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
Felipe Feltre really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Combate FV: Kuklinsky vs Roman
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Knight lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Knight swings for the body but Pouko moves out of range.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pouko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knight working aggressively here.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Pouko has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Knight blocks a body shot from Pouko.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Pouko.
Pouko is stalling here.
Knight blocking some punches.
#T2#
Pouko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knight lands a shoulder strike.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Pouko has Knight pushed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Pouko lands with a right to the head.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko being controlled against the cage.
Pouko struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Knight blocks a body shot from Pouko. #T4#
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Pouko trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Pouko misses with a punch to the body.
Knight tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
Pouko is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pouko tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shovel Knight dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pouko moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight lands a high kick!
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pouko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pouko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pouko.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pouko takes one to the side of the head.
Pouko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Pouko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pouko attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Pouko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight doesn't manage to clinch there - Pouko circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but Pouko avoids them all with ease.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight lands with a kick to the temple. Pouko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Pouko lands with a nice combination. Knight backs away looking to recover.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Pouko attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight cracks Pouko with an open hand slap.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight moves out of range as Pouko strikes.
Knight throws a low kick but Pouko moves out of range easily.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Pouko's ribs.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Pouko.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pouko. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Knight punishes Pouko's body with a nice straight punch.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pouko misses with a double jab.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Pouko. Beautiful body shot.
Knight misses with a combination
#TD#
and Pouko counters with a single leg into guard. Knight didn't expect that.
Knight is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Knight's head.#T3#
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight pulls Pouko in close to prevent any damage.
Pouko trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Pouko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Knight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko stays in close to Knight's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Pouko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pouko needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shovel Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Pouko misses.
Knight clobbers Pouko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko misses with an uppercut.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Pouko down.
Pouko takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Pouko throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight takes a swing at Pouko's ribcage but misses.
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knight.
Knight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pouko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Knight throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Sloppy strikes there by Pouko.
Who's going to make the next move?
Pouko working away.#T2#
Knight controls the position for a moment.
A lull in the action here as Pouko stalls from top position.
Knight trying his best to control but Pouko has mounted him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko dominating with strikes here.
Pouko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pouko pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pouko trying to control but Knight is having none of it. #T3#
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko lands a nice shot to the head.
Knight wants to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Knight is looking to improve his position but Pouko isn't that keen on the idea.
Knight is still trying to improve position.
Pouko controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Knight is desperately trying to improve his position but Pouko has a good base and remains in mount.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Pouko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Knight is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pouko! Knight is hurt baaadly! Pouko is firing away with more strikes - Knight is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Touko Pouko!
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Event:
C28: Baker vs Shankoli
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Shot with a nice cross.
Pouko sizes up Shot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Pouko does no damage.
Shot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pouko eats them both and turns towards Shot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pouko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pouko connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shot slips under a jab from Pouko.
Shot throws out a counter right but Pouko avoids it with no problem.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Shot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shot scores with a jab to the head.
Shot throws the left hand but Pouko avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pouko.
Nice cross by Pouko.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Shot avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Pouko.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shot throws a hook but Pouko blocks it.
Pouko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pouko misses with a series of wild punches.
Shot slips a jab and a cross from Pouko.
Good exchange - Shot coming out on top.
Shot scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pouko.#T2#
Pouko throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Shot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Pouko.
Shot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shot is trying to maintain a safe position but Pouko gets an underhook and turns Shot into the cage.
Pouko lands a hook that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
Shot working aggressively here.
Shot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pouko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pouko scores with a shot to the side of Shot's head.
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pouko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pouko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shot is defending well.#T3#
Pouko can't find room to land a body shot as Shot controls the action.
Pouko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shot throws a head punch that misses.
Pouko misses with the head strike.
Shot trying to stall but Pouko improves his position.
Shot tries to pull guard but Pouko holds him up against the cage and eventually Shot drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pouko.
Pouko lands with a short shot to the head.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shot or not.
Pouko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shot up against the cage.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shot throws an elbow but it misses.
Shot tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Shot back against the cage.
Pouko lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pouko.
Pouko blocks an elbow strike from Shot.
A nice left hand lands by Shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Shot.
Pouko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Shot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pouko is defending well for now.
Shot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shot letting Pouko take a breather here.
Pouko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shot misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pouko slips under a jab from Shot.#TD#
Pouko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pouko lands in his opponent's guard.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot working a defensive guard here.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Pouko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Shot keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko trying to control but Shot is working from the bottom.
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Shot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shot wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko looking to sit in guard and control but Shot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Shot from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shot wants to pass the guard but Pouko is keeping the position.
Shot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pouko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pouko controls the pace.
Pouko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Shot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko 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. #T3#
Shot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Shot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Shot working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pouko trying to control the position but Shot is working away.
Shot tries to bench press Pouko off him but Pouko keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shot is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Shot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Touko Pouko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Pouko 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.
Shot is controlling Pouko's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shot wants to sweep but no luck.
Shot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouko's guard. #REVB#
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 Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Shot gets a double leg takedown into Pouko's guard.#SUB#
Shot throws a sloppy strike and Pouko has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Shot is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Pouko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Touko Pouko!
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Event:
C24: Baker vs Mac Airt
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Pouko misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Gold.
Gold lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pouko tries to clinch but Gold moves out of range.
Gold throws out a counter right but Pouko avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Gold.
Pouko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gold backs up against the cage.
Gold connects with a leg kick. Pouko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pouko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold throws a hook but Pouko avoids it easily.
Pouko blocks the body kick.
Pouko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Gold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pouko.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Pouko lands with a nice combination. Gold backs away looking to recover.#T1#
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pouko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Pouko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pouko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Pouko.
As Pouko backs off Gold throws a huge counter combo but Pouko manages to avoid it all.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gold works the jab nicely.
Pouko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gold throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko moves away from the strike by Gold.
Pouko throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
Pouko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Pouko scores with a three punch combo!
Gold tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gold some visible discomfort.
Pouko trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gold's face as Pouko controls the position. #T3#
Gold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pouko is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it.
Pouko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pouko in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Pouko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gold defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Pouko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pouko with the ground and pound but Gold uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold pulls Pouko in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gold ducks right into an uppercut from Pouko.
Pouko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Pouko moved out of range.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pouko cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Pouko moved out of range.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouko defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Pouko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gold is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pouko cracks Gold with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pouko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gold cracks Pouko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Gold throws out a leg kick but Pouko moves out of range and Gold only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Pouko misses its intended target.
Gold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Touko Pouko is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Gold scores with a sloppy right hand. Pouko should have avoided that one.
Pouko thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
Gold lands a high kick!
#ROC2#
Pouko is rocked!
Gold lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pouko tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Gold!
A victorious Liquid Gold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
C18: Gatsby vs Judea
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko throws the left hand but Claudiano avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Claudiano.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Pouko's front leg but catches the back leg as Pouko tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Claudiano misses.
Pouko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Claudiano back to the cage. Pouko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Claudiano throws a leg kick which misses Pouko's front leg but catches the back leg as Pouko tries to avoid it.
Pouko throws a combination. Claudiano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pouko takes a swing at Claudiano's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Claudiano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Claudiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Pouko keeping control of the position.
Pouko has hold of Claudiano's hands but Claudiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Claudiano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Claudiano is nestled in close to Pouko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Claudiano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Claudiano.
Claudiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Claudiano from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pouko is fighting to break Claudiano's control of his arms but Claudiano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pouko throws a big elbow that misses.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Claudiano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claudiano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Claudiano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Claudiano keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Claudiano is keeping the position.
Claudiano can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Claudiano is looking to improve his position.
Claudiano is in trouble now - Pouko has advanced to mount!
Claudiano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pouko controlling his opponent. #T4#
Claudiano can't escape the position.
Claudiano is working hard here to advance position.
Pouko controlling his opponent.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Claudiano is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Claudiano tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko prevents Claudiano from getting the reversal.
Claudiano tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko wants to control the pace but Claudiano is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Claudiano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claudiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Claudiano looks to land a left hand but Pouko moved out of range nicely.
Waldo Claudiano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Claudiano misses.
Claudiano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Claudiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko lands a jab.
Waldo Claudiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Pouko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Claudiano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Claudiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Claudiano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pouko sprawls well. Pouko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Claudiano gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pouko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Claudiano avoids it well.
Pouko misses with a hook
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Claudiano throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudiano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Claudiano cracks the inside of Pouko's front leg.
Pouko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pouko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Claudiano has a takedown stuffed.
Pouko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Claudiano throws out the jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Claudiano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Claudiano lands in his opponent's guard.
Pouko pulls Claudiano in close to prevent any damage.
Pouko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claudiano lands a couple of digs.
Pouko working a defensive guard here.
Claudiano looking to sit in guard and control but Pouko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Claudiano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Claudiano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pouko wants to control but Claudiano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pouko is staying active underneath Claudiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Claudiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Claudiano 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.
Pouko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Claudiano throws a strike but Pouko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Claudiano advances position into side control!
Claudiano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Claudiano lands some shots froms side control.
Claudiano throws an elbow but Pouko slips to the side and avoids it well.
Claudiano remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Claudiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Claudiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pouko misses with a hook. Claudiano ducked under it nicely.
Claudiano lands a nice shot that snaps Pouko's head back.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Claudiano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Claudiano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouko thuds a left hand into Claudiano's body.
Pouko looks to score with a jab to the body but Claudiano is just out of range.
Claudiano seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Claudiano darts in looking for a takedown but Pouko gets double underhooks and turns Claudiano into the cage.
A jab from Pouko does it's job there.
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko misses with a series of wild punches.
Pouko misses with a hook. Claudiano ducked under it nicely.
Pouko walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Claudiano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pouko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pouko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouko misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Claudiano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Claudiano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Claudiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Claudiano prevents Pouko from improving his position.
Claudiano trying to mount his opponent but Pouko defends it. #T2#
Claudiano working Pouko over with strikes.
Pouko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Claudiano.
Pouko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claudiano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claudiano's back!
Claudiano rolls, trying to escape but Pouko keeps control of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Claudiano as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Pouko!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudiano trying to control the hands but Pouko breaks the grip.
Claudiano rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Claudiano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pouko is working away from the top position though.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Claudiano is working away. #T3##SUB#
Claudiano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claudiano keeps working.
Claudiano is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Claudiano avoid being mounted?
Claudiano is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claudiano trying to hold on to Pouko's head to control him but Pouko postures up.
Nice strikes from Pouko there. #T4#
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.
Claudiano is trying to get back to full guard.
Claudiano controlling the position well.
Claudiano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
Claudiano scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Pouko is looking for a way out.
Pouko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Pouko tries to escape the position.
Pouko wants to control his opponent's hands but Claudiano gets his hands free.
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 Waldo Claudiano.
I think Claudiano 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waldo Claudiano!
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Event:
C13: Beefrock vs Antonio
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Linhares throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so Pouko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Linhares is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Linhares's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pouko sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouko controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Linhares has his foot on Pouko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouko works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Linhares looking for a guillotine here but Pouko defends easily.
Pouko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Linhares's guard.
Pouko works his way into full mount!
Linhares can't escape the position.
#T2#
Pouko controlling from the full mount.
Pouko landing strikes from the mount and Linhares is in trouble!
Pouko prevents Linhares from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko unloading with bombs!
Linhares tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Linhares is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pouko working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Pouko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pouko breaks from Linhares's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Linhares is in a horrible position here. Pouko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Linhares tries to hold on but Pouko postures up.
Pouko prevents Linhares from getting the reversal.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Linhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linhares regains half guard.
Pouko wants to take a breather but Linhares is having none of it.
Linhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares is refusing to be controlled, as Pouko sits in half guard.
Linhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko 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#
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko cracks Linhares with an open hand slap.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Linhares scores with a shot to the body.
Linhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Linhares looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Linhares!
Pouko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Linhares to see if he's OK.
Linhares is looking to regain half guard here but Pouko keeps moving and retains side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Linhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Check out the look on Pouko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1#
Linhares tries to buck Pouko off but Pouko is having none of it.
Linhares manages to get back to half guard.
Pouko is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pouko not doing much here.
Linhares gets full guard.
Pouko preventing the sweep.
Pouko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pouko trying to control but Linhares is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko lands a glancing blow to the side of Linhares's head.#CL2#
Pouko has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Linhares - that landed with a thud.
Linhares misses with a body punch.
Pouko throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
A head punch on the inside from Linhares fails to land.
Pouko misses with a punch to the body.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko blocking some punches.
Linhares throws a head punch that misses.
Linhares pushes Pouko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pouko tries a body shot but Linhares blocks it.
Linhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Linhares.
#T4#
Linhares tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
#TD#
Linhares jumps guard and drags Pouko to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Linhares working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Linhares keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Linhares takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Linhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Pouko's head.
Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Pouko in the body.
Linhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Pouko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linhares tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Pouko is keen to just control but Linhares is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pouko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linhares defends it well.
Pouko wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pouko sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Linhares fakes the leg kick and cracks Pouko in the body.
Linhares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pouko.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pouko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Linhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linhares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pouko.
Nice cross by Pouko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouko takes a swing at Linhares's ribcage but misses.
Pouko scores with a decent looking hook.
Linhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pouko scores with a sloppy right hand. Linhares should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Pouko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Linhares thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pouko if he has to take too many more of those.
Pouko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Linhares tries to land a front kick but Pouko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Linhares lands with a straight right. Pouko didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko throws an overhand right that lands on Linhares's shoulder, as Linhares tries to avoid the shot.
Pouko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Linhares, right into the meat.
Linhares lands a front kick.
Linhares scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Linhares.
Pouko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linhares moves away.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pouko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linhares. Linhares obviously looking to wear him down.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Linhares back to the cage. Pouko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
A left and a right from Pouko both land. Nice combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko avoids a kick to the body.
Pouko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pouko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Linhares.
Linhares scores with a kick to the body.
Pouko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linhares dodges the punch combination from Pouko.
Pouko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Linhares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pouko misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko throws a lazy right hand but Linhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Pouko sees coming a mile off.
Linhares misses the shot to the body.
Linhares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pouko feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Pouko takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pouko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
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Event:
Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Aas slips a straight right by Pouko.#TD2#
Pouko looking to score a takedown here. Aas is defending well but Pouko drives through and ends up in Aas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aas wants to stand up but Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko stays in close to Aas's body and controls the position.
Pouko slips nicely into half guard.
Aas tries to kick Pouko off but Pouko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pouko working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Pouko is pressing down on Aas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aas is holding on for now.
Pouko trying to control the action but Aas is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pouko in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko throws a big shot that misses.
Aas throws a hook to the side of Pouko's head but Pouko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Pouko scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Pouko misses.
Pouko swats away the attempt to clinch by Aas.
Pouko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aas.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Aas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aas jabs Pouko right on the nose. Pouko blinks but takes it well.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pouko.
Pouko throws an off balance right hand
and Aas counters with a good, hard body kick but Pouko shrugs it off.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Pouko.
Aas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pouko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pouko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Aas misses its intended target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko misses with a body punch
enabling Aas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouko throws a sloppy body shot
letting Aas counter with a right hand.
Pouko throws a lazy uppercut
and Aas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pouko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T3#
Aas stuns Pouko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aas, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Pouko is rocked!
Aas lands with a shot to the body.
Pouko is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?
Aas throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pouko clean off his feet! He's out cold! Aas 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 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aslak Aas thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
POWER 71
Date: Mar 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pouko misses the target.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pouko throws out a loose jab but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pouko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kissell tries a head kick but it misses.
Kissell misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kissell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kissell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Kissell.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Kissell is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kissell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Kissell's coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kissell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Pouko trying to control but Kissell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko prevents Kissell from getting the reversal.#T3#
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kissell is looking to get to half guard.
Kissell tries to lock up and control but Pouko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kissell tries to reverse the position but Pouko maintains control.
Pouko tries to control but Kissell wriggling away.
Kissell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Kissell gets full guard.
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kissell is trying to maintain the position but Pouko is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kissell is looking to slow Pouko down with leg kicks.
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Kissell tries to land a leg kick but Pouko saw it coming and moves away.
Pouko throws a body punch but Kissell moves out of range.
Pouko with a nice cross.
Pouko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Kissell.
Jab, jab by Kissell - just one landing. #CL2#
Kissell tries to keep at a distance but Pouko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Pouko slows down the pace here.
Kissell misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kissell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pouko is keeping busy.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kissell or not.
Pouko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kissell's efforts to push away.
Pouko lands with a light punch inside.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Kissell back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Kissell taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pouko. #T2#
Kissell stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Pouko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Pouko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pouko keeps control of Kissell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pouko lands an uppercut.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell tries to circle away but Pouko has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Kissell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kissell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pouko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Pouko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pouko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyman Kissell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kissell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pouko.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kissell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kissell enables Pouko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kissell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Touko Pouko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Pouko 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.
Kissell 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.#SUB#
Kissell working for a triangle but Pouko defends it easily.
#T4#
Pouko passes into half guard.
Pouko prevents Kissell from improving his position.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has passed into side control.
Pouko is looking to take a break and control but Kissell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kissell can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kissell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Pouko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kissell, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kissell's elbow.
Pouko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kissell is keeping busy.
Kissell blocking some punches.
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kissell wants to break free but Pouko has control.
Kissell is trying to force a seperation but Pouko has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Pouko.
Pouko blocks a body shot from Kissell.
Pouko slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kissell misses with a punch to the body.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Pouko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kissell regains guard.
#ES#
Kissell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pouko presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Kissell throws a punch but it's blocked by Pouko.
Kissell has had enough of the clinch but Pouko keeps him there for the moment.
Kissell letting Pouko take a breather here.#TD2#
Pouko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kissell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kissell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pouko is trying to control. Kissell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kissell actively working from the bottom here.
Kissell is looking to improve his position.
Pouko trying to control from half guard but Kissell is working away.
Pouko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kissell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kissell wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell is trying to keep Pouko in close.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Pouko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kissell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pouko has managed to get both his arms back between Kissell's legs - danger averted.
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Kissell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Kissell is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pouko is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko slips a straight right by Kissell.
Kissell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouko.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kissell throws a leg kick but Pouko checks it.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pouko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kissell.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Kissell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Kissell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Pouko catches Kissell right on the button with a cross.
Pouko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kissell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kissell misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko works to advance to full mount. Kissell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kissell is looking to escape.
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Touko Pouko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pouko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
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Event:
POWERS 69
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Benderson throws a hook but Pouko avoids it easily.
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Pouko is avoiding it.
Pouko stalks Benderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benderson's face. Benderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Pouko 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.
Some wild striking there from Pouko.
Benderson misses with an uppercut.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Benderson avoids it well.
Pouko misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Benderson forces Pouko back against the cage and clinches.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pouko.
A shot in the inside from Pouko.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Benderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pouko letting Benderson take a breather here.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Pouko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Pouko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Benderson is trying to keep an underhook but Pouko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Benderson trying to hold on to Pouko's head to control him but Pouko postures up.
Pouko controlling the action here.
Benderson is staying active underneath Pouko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pouko slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Benderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pouko is taking a breather. Benderson 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pouko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Benderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benderson is looking to get to half guard.
Benderson tries to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Benderson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Benderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouko wants to free his trapped foot but Benderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pouko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pouko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Pouko scores with a four punch combination!
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Pouko moved out of range.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Pouko lands a jab to the head.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benderson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pouko back to the cage. Benderson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Benderson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouko ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pouko checks a leg kick.
Benderson misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pouko.
Pouko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pouko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Benderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pouko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Pouko misses with a double jab.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Benderson misses its intended target.
Touko Pouko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pouko throws a lazy uppercut
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouko moves away from the strike by Benderson.
Benderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pouko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pouko throws a right and a left that Benderson avoids nicely.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Pouko throws a right hand that Benderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Benderson also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Pouko closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
Pouko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pouko.
Pouko misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pouko misses with a punch on the inside.
Pouko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow. #T3#
Pouko tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pouko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Pouko improves position.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Pouko blocks with his arms.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage.
A short left from Pouko.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Pouko blocks with his arms.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pouko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Pouko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Pouko lands a nice shot to the body.
Touko Pouko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pouko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pouko.
Pouko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pouko lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouko stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Touko Pouko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pouko scores with a jab. Benderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pouko lands with a nice combination. Benderson backs away looking to recover.
Pouko throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Pouko lands a head shot.
Pouko cracks a nice hook into Benderson's ribs.#CL#
Pouko gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Pouko.
Benderson tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Pouko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Pouko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Pouko as the two fighters clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Pouko'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.
Benderson lands an elbow inside that Pouko shrugs off.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Pouko works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Benderson kicks Pouko off and gets to his feet.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pouko.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Pouko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Pouko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Benderson avoids it well.
Pouko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pouko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson swinging wildly here.
Pouko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Benderson lands the left hand.
Pouko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pouko fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson misses with the combination.
Pouko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice cross by Pouko.
Pouko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko feints a jab promting Benderson to slip. Pouko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benderson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.#T4#
Pouko slips under a jab.
Pouko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Benderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Benderson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pouko misses with an uppercut
and Benderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Pouko scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pouko.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Touko Pouko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Pouko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benderson has time to react.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Touko Pouko.
Well Pouko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Touko Pouko!
The defeated Henson Benderson had this to say: 'Damn...'.
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Event:
POWERS 67
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Pouko scores with the left hand. Benderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Pouko - just one landing.
Pouko throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
Pouko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pouko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Pouko dodges the punch combination from Benderson.
#TD2#
Pouko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Benderson wants to control but Pouko postures up.#SUB2#
Pouko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pouko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Benderson is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Pouko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Benderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Benderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pouko taking a breather here.
Benderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pouko trying to control the position but Benderson is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Benderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Benderson is working to get back to half guard.
Benderson wants to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Benderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pouko content just to control the position here.
Pouko wants to control the pace but Benderson is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Benderson tries to control Pouko's head but Pouko pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Benderson is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Touko Pouko!
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.
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Event:
MFN 363
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko looks to land a combination but Brubaker avoids it well.
Pouko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brubaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Pouko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Pouko blocks a head kick by Brubaker.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brubaker sprawls and moves away.
Touko Pouko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouko looks to land a combination but Brubaker avoids it well.
Brubaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pouko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brubaker throws a big shot that misses.
Pouko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brubaker staying out of range there.
Brubaker flicks out a counter leg kick but Pouko steps away.
Brubaker scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Pouko misses with a combination
and Brubaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pouko throws a big shot that misses.
Pouko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brubaker.
Pouko lands with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Brubaker slams his shin into Pouko's torso.
Pouko throws a looping overhand right but Brubaker ducks down to avoid it.
JB Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brubaker misses with a low kick.
Pouko misses with a combination
and Brubaker counters with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brubaker. That's going to slow Pouko down.
Pouko with a nice cross.
Brubaker throws out a loose jab but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Brubaker cracks the inside of Pouko's front leg.
Pouko shoots in looking for a takedown. Brubaker tries to sprawl out of it but Pouko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brubaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pouko misses with a two punch combination.
Brubaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pouko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brubaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brubaker avoids the body shot from Pouko.
Pouko misses with the combination.
Brubaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pouko. Brubaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pouko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brubaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Brubaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brubaker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pouko missing with a left hand there. Brubaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pouko throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brubaker throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Pouko controlling the position.
Brubaker wants to control but Pouko postures up.
Pouko moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB#
Pouko goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brubaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pouko's guard! Nice work there by Brubaker!
Brubaker controlling from the top position.
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!
Brubaker looking to sit in guard and control but Pouko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pouko content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko 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#
Pouko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brubaker needs to keep his hands up - Pouko had a free shot at his head there.
Brubaker misses with a body kick.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brubaker counters with a nice leg kick.
Pouko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brubaker.
Pouko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That kick from Brubaker tenderised Pouko's leg. Pouko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Pouko.#T1#
Brubaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brubaker sprawls and moves away.
Brubaker lands with a nice body punch.
JB Brubaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Brubaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pouko doesn't seem phased though.
Brubaker lands a body shot.
Brubaker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brubaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pouko.
Brubaker works the jab nicely.
Pouko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brubaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brubaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pouko misses with a right hand
enabling Brubaker to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Pouko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brubaker.
Brubaker misses with a hook.
Pouko throws a right and a left that Brubaker avoids nicely.
Pouko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brubaker in his tracks.
Pouko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pouko misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Brubaker.
Good leg kick by Brubaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pouko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brubaker misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Pouko counters with a takedown into side control.
Brubaker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Brubaker seems content to control.#T3#
Pouko is looking to improve his position.
Pouko is trying is best to control the position here.
Brubaker trying to control the action but Pouko is working from the bottom.
Pouko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brubaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brubaker is continuing to stall.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brubaker is in close to Pouko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pouko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pouko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brubaker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Brubaker 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#
Brubaker misses with a hook.
Brubaker slips a jab and a cross from Pouko.
Pouko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brubaker counters with an outside leg kick.
Brubaker cracks the inside of Pouko's front leg.
Brubaker throws a low kick but Pouko avoids it.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brubaker.
Pouko throws a series of punches but Brubaker moves out of range. #CL#
Pouko clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Pouko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pouko misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Pouko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brubaker misses with a body punch.
Brubaker misses with an elbow over the top.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brubaker.
Brubaker misses with the head strike.
Brubaker lands an elbow that stopped Pouko in his tracks for a moment.
Brubaker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pouko's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Touko Pouko has been cut.
Pouko misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pouko.
Brubaker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brubaker landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Pouko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pouko leaning against his opponent.
Brubaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pouko managing to block the knees to the body from Brubaker.
Brubaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouko avoiding damage as Brubaker throws knees to the body.
Brubaker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pouko lands with a right to the head.
Brubaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brubaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pouko blocks the elbow strike.
Pouko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Brubaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pouko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pouko misses with a punch on the inside.
Pouko tries to work over Brubaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brubaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pouko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Brubaker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Brubaker tries to land a knee to the head but Pouko blocks with his arms.
Pouko stalling in the clinch but Brubaker improves position.
Brubaker misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Pouko lands an uppercut.
Brubaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pouko.
Pouko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pouko avoiding damage.
Brubaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pouko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brubaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brubaker tries a knee to the head but Pouko blocks it.
Pouko blocks an elbow strike from Brubaker.
Pouko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB Brubaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brubaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Brubaker!
A less than humble JB Brubaker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kazaksavian.
Kazaksavian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kazaksavian throws a nice looking combination but Pouko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kazaksavian misses.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice combination there by Pouko.
#CL#
Pouko rushes Kazaksavian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pouko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pouko.
Kazaksavian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pouko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pouko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pouko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Pouko tightens his grip and picks Kazaksavian up, before dumping him to the ground. Kazaksavian manages to land in guard.
Kazaksavian wants to sweep here but Pouko controlling him for the moment.
Kazaksavian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pouko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Pouko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kazaksavian sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pouko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pouko in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pouko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kazaksavian trying to control from the bottom.
Pouko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Pouko.
Pouko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazaksavian! #T3#
Kazaksavian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Pouko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kazaksavian!
Pouko controlling from mount.
Kazaksavian working to try and regain half guard.
Kazaksavian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pouko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Pouko content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kazaksavian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pouko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pouko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazaksavian can do to turn this around?
Pouko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazaksavian.
Pouko tries to bum rush Kazaksavian with a series of wild strikes but Kazaksavian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Kazaksavian throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Pouko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kazaksavian tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouko is in Kazaksavian's guard.
Kazaksavian is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pouko dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kazaksavian can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kazaksavian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Touko Pouko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kazaksavian looks to move to half guard but instead Pouko has passed into mount! Damn!
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Pouko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kazaksavian for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pouko.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Pouko is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kazaksavian is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pouko controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Pouko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kazaksavian can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kazaksavian really wants to buck Pouko off and get back to his feet.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kazaksavian wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pouko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kazaksavian wants to control but Pouko is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pouko tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Pouko working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kazaksavian turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pouko off and cradles Kazaksavian's limp body as Pouko celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Touko Pouko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pouko misses with a wild combination.
Heiluu tries to clinch up but Pouko circles away and keeps his distance.
Heiluu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Heiluu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heiluu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pouko ducks under a wild hook from Heiluu.
Pouko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Heiluu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heiluu.
Pouko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heiluu throws a hook but Pouko blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pouko. Heiluu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Pouko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Heiluu won't be happy with that.
Heiluu is looking for a sweep.
Pouko taking a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiluu is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Heiluu being controlled for a moment.
Heiluu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Heiluu is still trying to improve position.
Heiluu keeps trying to improve his position.
Heiluu sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heiluu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Heiluu wants to improve his position but Pouko is controlling well.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pouko trying to mount his opponent but Heiluu defends it. #SUB2#
Heiluu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heiluu tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heiluu keeps working. #T3#
Heiluu is looking for a sweep. Pouko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pouko slows the pace down in half guard.
Heiluu is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Pouko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pouko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Heiluu is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Pouko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pouko looking to control but Heiluu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heiluu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pouko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Heiluu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pouko manages to avoid it.
Pouko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heiluu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heiluu throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Pouko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heiluu 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.
Pouko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pouko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu wants to improve his position but Pouko is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Heiluu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pouko pulls his head out easily.
Pouko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Pouko controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heiluu gets back to full guard.
Pouko stopping the sweep attempt from Heiluu.#SUB2#
Heiluu has his foot on Pouko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pouko works his way back into a safe position though.
Heiluu keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass. #SUB2#
Heiluu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pouko is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Heiluu.
Heiluu tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Pouko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heiluu can do to turn this around?
Heiluu seems a little lost for a moment, as Pouko dominates the positioning.
Pouko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Heiluu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Pouko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heiluu tries to bench press Pouko off him but Pouko keeps the position. #T3##SUB#
Pouko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heiluu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heiluu is looking to reverse the position.
Heiluu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pouko is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pouko controlling his opponent.
Heiluu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Heiluu tries to improve his position but Pouko has taken his back! Pouko has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Heiluu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pouko pushes Heiluu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Touko Pouko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pouko lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Pouko lands.
Pouko throws a combination. McGregor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Pouko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pouko.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pouko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick by McGregor misses #TD#
and Pouko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko pushing down on McGregor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Pouko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McGregor defend it? Pouko steps over the head and cranks it - McGregor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pouko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Touko Pouko!
Cono McGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'i will be back'.
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Event:
Evolution 4 - bring it on
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Low slaps away a takedown attempt from Pouko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Low bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Low missing with a left hand there. Pouko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Pouko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pouko controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko won't allow Low to sweep him here.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Pouko 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. #T1#
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.
Pouko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Low stops Pouko from passing to mount. #SUB#
Pouko is trying to get an arm triangle but Low is defending well.
Pouko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Low! #T2#
Low looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Pouko looking to control but Low is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Low wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pouko trying to control but Low is having none of it.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Pouko looking to control but Low is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Low felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Low is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Low is looking to improve his position but Pouko isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Low is looking to escape.
Low is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pouko tries to control but Low wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pouko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Low has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Low!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Touko Pouko 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#
A good leg kick by Low.
Low looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Pouko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Low throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Low misses with a low kick.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Low circles away.
Pouko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Low on the side of the head.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pouko has his takedown stuffed
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Low fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Low cracks Pouko with a good jab.
Pouko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Pouko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Low. That snapped Pouko's head back.
#TD#
Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Low on his heels. He'll look to pass Low's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouko controlling the action here.
Pouko is pressing down on Low's thigh, looking to free his foot. Low is holding on for now. #T2#
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Pouko wants to work for an arm triangle but Low is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Touko Pouko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working. #SUB#
Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouko is looking to stall here but Low recovers full guard. #T3#
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Low misses with a straight right.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Low throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pouko jabs Low right on the nose. Low blinks but takes it well.
Pouko defending well as Low loads up on a big left hand.
Pouko fails with the takedown.
Short Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.
Pouko dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Pouko's head and hops out.#TD#
Pouko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Low 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Short Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pouko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko goes for a double leg but Low avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Low continues to drive forward.#TD#
Pouko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Low swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Low is looking to stand up but Pouko isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Low keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Low.
A jab from Pouko finds it's way through Low's defenses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Low misses.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Low scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Low gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
Pouko stops Low from standing up.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.
Low can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pouko controls the pace.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving. #T3#
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko trying to control but Low is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Low.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Low comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pouko misses with a takedown
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pouko gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Pouko shoots in looking for a takedown. Low tries to sprawl out of it but Pouko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Low manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Short Low seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Low feints a jab promting Pouko to slip. Low then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pouko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Low tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Low.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Low, right into the meat.
#TD#
Pouko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Low's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko stops Low from standing up.
Pouko trying to control but Low is working from the bottom.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Low has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Low!
Short Low was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 78
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko closes the distance and clinches up with Vicente, looking for a takedown. Pouko pushes Vicente against the cage but Vicente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt
and Pouko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicente throws a sloppy head kick and Pouko moves out of range easily.
Pouko has been working on his balance at Midnight MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Vicente.
Vicente lands a nice shot that snaps Pouko's head back.
#TD2#
Vicente shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pouko napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Vicente tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicente has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Vicente goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pouko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vicente's guard! Nice work there by Pouko!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pouko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Vicente had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pouko defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vicente looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko postures up.
Pouko looking to sit in guard and control but Vicente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pouko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicente trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom.
Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Vicente tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouko is retaining full guard.
Vicente preventing the sweep.
Pouko has control of Vicente's left arm, preventing Vicente from doing any damage.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicente tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouko is retaining full guard.
Vicente is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Vicente 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vicente misses with the combination.
Felicito Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicente tries to clinch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko darts in looking for a takedown but Vicente gets double underhooks and turns Pouko into the cage.
Pouko sets himself, and Vicente steps forward looking for the clinch! Pouko avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pouko tries to sprawl but Vicente drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko wants to control but Vicente is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouko manages to get to full guard.
Vicente trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicente is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pouko has control of Vicente's left arm, preventing Vicente from doing any damage.
Pouko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vicente controls the pace.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Vicente drops back looking for a leg! Pouko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pouko manages to kick Vicente off! Vicente jumps back into Pouko's guard.
Vicente passes Pouko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vicente seems to be working for a kimura but Pouko defends the submission attempt.
Pouko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vicente is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pouko regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felicito Vicente dominated that round.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pouko misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Vicente drives through with a takedown into Pouko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pouko wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicente is fighting to break Pouko's control of his arms but Pouko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicente is keeping the position for now.
Vicente controlling Pouko's posture.
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko tries to free his leg and advance position but Vicente is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vicente is wriggling around but Pouko manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Pouko is trying to work for a kimura but Vicente is defending well.
Felicito Vicente has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pouko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vicente wants to control but Pouko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vicente has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko prevents Vicente from standing back up.
Pouko is looking to advance position but Vicente won't allow it.
Vicente is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicente avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Vicente looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vicente trying to control but Pouko postures up.
Vicente pushes Pouko off looking to stand but Pouko dives back in and keeps control.
Vicente tries to get to full guard but Pouko has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vicente looking for submissions off his back.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Vicente throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pouko was covering up waiting for the punch and Vicente finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3##SUB2#
Vicente postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pouko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vicente, into his guard. #REVR#
Vicente keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Vicente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pouko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vicente looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Vicente is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vicente isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pouko stacks Vicente 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 Pouko!
Vicente being controlled for a moment.
Pouko trying to control the position but Vicente is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicente prevents Pouko from improving position.
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 Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pouko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vicente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pouko.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vicente.
Pouko tries to improve position but can't.
Pouko prevents Vicente from moving into mount.
Vicente working away.#SUB2#
Vicente tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicente working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vicente is trying to get an arm triangle but Pouko is defending well.
The referee asks Vicente politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vicente prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Pouko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vicente is looking to take a break and control but Pouko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pouko is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Vicente tries for a kimura but Pouko is defending well.
Pouko prevents Vicente from improving position. #SUB2#
Vicente tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pouko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pouko is trying to control but can't.
Pouko gets back to full guard.
Vicente trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Vicente is proving a slippery customer.
Vicente sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pouko's guard.
Pouko tries to get to full guard but Vicente has control of the leg.
Pouko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouko.
Pouko is trying to control the position but Vicente postures up. #T3#
Pouko keeping moving, preventing Vicente from controlling successfully.
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Vicente is proving a slippery customer.
Vicente preventing the sweep.
Pouko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pouko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicente wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vicente scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Vicente thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vicente trying to control the position but Pouko is working away. #T4#
Pouko is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Vicente is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pouko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vicente advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vicente looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felicito Vicente comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vicente has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felicito Vicente!
After winning the bout, Felicito Vicente thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 75
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko moves away from the strike by Hardwood.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pouko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Hardwood lands with a good body shot.
Hardwood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardwood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko checks a leg kick nicely.
Pouko dives in and grabs Hardwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardwood pushes down on Pouko's head and hops out.#TD#
Pouko looking to score a takedown here. Hardwood is defending well but Pouko drives through and ends up in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood being controlled here, momentarily.
Pouko looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet but Pouko is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pouko has gone for a leg lock! Hardwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pouko's guard.#REVB#
Pouko looking for a sweep. Not yet Pouko, not yet.
Hardwood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Hardwood won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko won't let him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Pouko tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Pouko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hardwood to the ground. Pouko is now in Hardwood's guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardwood is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hardwood wants to stand up but Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
Pouko pushing down on Hardwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pouko is keen to just control but Hardwood is a slippery customer.
Pouko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pouko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hardwood is trying to stand back up but Pouko is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardwood loads up on a big right hand but Pouko slips the punch.
Pouko has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pouko is defended easily by Hardwood.
Pouko shoots in but Hardwood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardwood. Pouko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardwood digs a good hook to Pouko's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Pouko with that takedown attempt.
Pouko staying out of range there.#TD#
Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hardwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Hardwood's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouko won't allow Hardwood to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood 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#
Pouko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hardwood eats them both and turns towards Pouko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Pouko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Pouko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pouko advances to half guard.
Pouko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pouko slips nicely into half guard.
Pouko is controlling the pace.
Hardwood pushes Pouko off but Pouko dives into side control.
Pouko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pouko trying to control the position but Hardwood is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko taking a break here but Hardwood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Hardwood wants to get back to his feet.
Pouko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardwood keeps working.
Pouko content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Pouko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hardwood to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pouko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Pouko misses.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pouko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardwood lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardwood.
Lance Hardwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hardwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardwood scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood lands a jab to Pouko's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pouko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardwood misses with a wild body shot.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Pouko with an uppercut!
A big left from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardwood fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pouko on the side of the head.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood misses the shot to the body.
Pouko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pouko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Hardwood. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pouko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardwood misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
Pouko shoots in for a double leg but Hardwood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pouko fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Hardwood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardwood lands a slapping body shot.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Pouko avoids nicely. #TD#
Pouko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pouko is in Hardwood's guard.
Hardwood wants to stand and escape but Pouko is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouko trying to control but Hardwood is working from the bottom.
Hardwood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Hardwood keeping full guard, as Pouko tries to pass.
Hardwood is looking to stand up but Pouko isn't so interested in that idea.
Hardwood keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Hardwood leaves Pouko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#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.
Pouko walks into a left hand.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pouko.
Pouko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardwood throws a nice looking combination but Pouko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pouko shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardwood sprawls well. He's pushed Pouko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hardwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hardwood jabs at Pouko's body.
Hardwood scores with a jab to the head.
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardwood tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardwood to the ground. Hardwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardwood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko blocks a low kick nicely.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
Hardwood misses with a hook. Pouko ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Hardwood connects with a crisp jab.
Hardwood scores with a nice head shot.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Hardwood does no damage.
Pouko feinted with a counter takedown.
Pouko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardwood stuffs the takedown.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pouko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardwood defends well and Pouko ends up having to push Hardwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poukos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pouko takes one to the chin there.
Hardwood scores with a one two! Pouko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pouko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hardwood as Pouko shoots in.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pouko's calf.
Hardwood misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pouko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Pouko.
Pouko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pouko misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pouko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardwood defends it nicely.
Hardwood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Hardwood both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Hardwood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardwood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Hardwood!
A very excited looking Lance Hardwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
HFC 260 Knuckle Up
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Pouko darts in looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets double underhooks and turns Pouko into the cage.
Pouko avoids the body shot from Fedotov.
Pouko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Fedotov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pouko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedotov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedotov throws a shot from downtown. Pouko moves away and avoids it.
Fedotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pouko should have avoided that one.
Fedotov misses with an uppercut. Pouko saw that one coming.
Fedotov cracks Pouko with a good jab.#TD#
Pouko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fedotov is trying to defend but Pouko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fedotov wants to improve his position but Pouko is controlling well.
Fedotov is not content to let Pouko control the position.
Pouko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Pouko seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fedotov for as long as he can get away with.
Fedotov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pouko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pouko's back!
Pouko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fedotov.
Pouko trying to control the action but Fedotov just sinks the hooks in.
Fedotov trying to control.
Pouko's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Fedotov's hands.
Pouko just trying to survive but Fedotov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pouko wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Fedotov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Pouko's head.
Pouko tries to escape but Fedotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pouko looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fedotov.
Pouko tries to escape but Fedotov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pouko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedotov.
Pouko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fedotov trying to control.
Pouko rolls, trying to escape but Fedotov keeps control of the position.
Fedotov tries to keep control of the position but Pouko is staying busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pouko is trapped and Fedotov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Will Fedotov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Pouko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedotov lands strikes to the head.
Pouko covering up well under a series of strikes from Fedotov.
I really don't envy Pouko right now.
Fedotov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Pouko!
Pouko wants to escape the position.
Pouko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fedotov.
Fedotov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pouko hold on?
Pouko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fedotov's guard. Nice work there by Pouko.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedotov is keeping the position for now.
Pouko trying to control but Fedotov is working from the bottom.
Pouko 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.
Fedotov working a defensive guard here.
Pouko advances position into side control!
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!
Pouko advances nicely into full mount.
Fedotov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Fedotov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Fedotov darts in and clinches Pouko up against the cage.
Pouko misses with the head strike.
Fedotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pouko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko tries to work over Fedotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Pouko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards.
Pouko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pouko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fedotov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pouko looking to slow down the pace here.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pouko.
Pouko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Pouko.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov presses Pouko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fedotov tries to stall but Pouko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Pouko controls the action.
Fedotov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pouko.
Fedotov tries a body shot but Pouko blocks it.
Fedotov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Pouko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pouko effectively controlling the action here.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov letting Pouko take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Pouko.
Pouko lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Fedotov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pouko up against the cage.
Pouko misses with some punches.
Pouko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pouko prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
Fedotov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pouko controls his hands.
Fedotov tries to work over Pouko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fedotov throws an elbow but it misses.
Touko Pouko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pouko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fedotov lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pouko effectively controlling the action here.
Pouko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Pouko.
A right hand to the body from Fedotov.
Pouko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fedotov or not. #T3#
Pouko lands a body shot.
Pouko tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pouko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Pouko.
Fedotov can't find room to land a body shot as Pouko controls the action.
Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fedotov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fedotov pushes Pouko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pouko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pouko swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fedotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pouko tries to stall but Fedotov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Fedotov as the two fighters clinch.
Fedotov gets through Pouko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pouko tries to throw a body punch but Fedotov avoids it by throwing Pouko back against the cage. #T4#
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pouko avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pouko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pouko tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Pouko can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
Fedotov tries to throw a body punch but Pouko avoids it by throwing Fedotov back against the cage.
Pouko is struggling to control the position.
Pouko scores with a shoulder strike.
Fedotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fedotov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pouko throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Fedotov to work.
Pouko struggles to land a body shot inside as Fedotov controls his hands.
Pouko prevents a body shot from Fedotov.
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 Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fedotov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedotov swinging wildly here.
Pouko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fedotov sprawls and moves away.
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
Fedotov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Pouko shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fedotov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fedotov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fedotov tries to roll over but Pouko keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fedotov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pouko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pouko won't allow Fedotov to sweep him here.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedotov is keeping the position for now.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Fedotov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedotov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pouko's guard. #REVB#
Fedotov works over Pouko with some ground and pound from guard.
Fedotov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedotov looking to pass the guard.
Pouko trying to control the position.
Pouko pulls Fedotov in to control the position. #T3#
Fedotov won't allow Pouko to sweep him here.
Fedotov wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Fedotov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pouko 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.
Fedotov connects with a couple of short punches.
Fedotov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pouko's guard.
Fedotov thows a huge punch but Pouko dodges it nicely.
Fedotov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fedotov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pouko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pouko is looking for a sweep. Fedotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pouko taking some punishment here, with Fedotov in his half guard.
Pouko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fedotov.
Fedotov prevents Pouko from improving his position.
Fedotov is looking to take a break and control but Pouko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Fedotov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fedotov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pouko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vyacheslav Fedotov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fedotov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pouko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fedotov wants to free his trapped foot but Pouko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Fedotov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pouko defends it well.
Fedotov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouko is concentrating on defense, preventing Fedotov from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Fedotov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fedotov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vyacheslav Fedotov!
Vyacheslav Fedotov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 254 Wounded
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Freely circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Freely looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pouko tries to roll over but Freely keeps him under control.
Freely is keen to just control but Pouko is a slippery customer.
Pouko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Freely wants to pass to mount but Pouko is defending the position.
Pouko wants to improve his position but Freely is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko keeping hold of Freely's head, controlling as best he can.
Pouko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Pouko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freely is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Freely is trying to work for a kimura but Pouko is defending well.
Freely is taking a breather. Pouko 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.
Pouko tries to get to full guard but Freely has control of the leg.
Pouko is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Freely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freely is trying to control the action in half guard but Pouko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Freely seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pouko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pouko wants to sweep here but Freely controlling him for the moment.
Freely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pouko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freely loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pouko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pouko is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Freely escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pouko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Freely is looking to sweep but instead, Pouko has passed into half guard.
Pouko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Freely is defending well.
Freely is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cylon Training Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freely is looking to improve his position.
Pouko is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Freely wants to hold on but Pouko pushes him away.
Pouko controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Pouko 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freely manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that IP Freely will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Freely fails with a takedown attempt.
And Pouko tries to counter it with a takedown but Freely pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pouko tries to close the distance and clinch but Freely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Freely closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Freely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pouko defends it well.
Freely trying to control the action but Pouko is working from the bottom.
Freely prevents Pouko from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freely trying to mount his opponent but Pouko defends it.
Pouko wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Freely wants to take a breather but Pouko is having none of it.
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. Freely connects with a nice short shot to Pouko's temple. #SUB#
Freely is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pouko tries to roll over but Freely keeps him under control.
Freely is looking to stall here but Pouko recovers full guard.
Freely trying to control but Pouko is working from the bottom. #T2#
Freely preventing the sweep.
Freely passes Pouko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pouko is positioning himself well to prevent Freely advancing to mount. #SUB#
Freely is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pouko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pouko is trying to maintain the position but Freely is very close to passing his half guard.
Pouko is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Freely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pouko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Freely wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Pouko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pouko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Pouko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freely is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pouko can do to turn this around?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pouko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Freely has passed into side control.
Pouko can't do much from the bottom here.
Freely trying to control the position but Pouko is working away. #SUB#
Freely is trying to get an arm triangle but Pouko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freely creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pouko gets back to half guard.
IP Freely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pouko is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
IP Freely dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Freely slaps away a takedown attempt from Pouko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pouko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Freely gets the takedown into side control.
Pouko is trying to escape the position but Freely is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Freely's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Pouko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Freely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Freely swings around for an armbar but Pouko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Freely's guard.
Pouko trying to control but Freely is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pouko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Freely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Freely throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Pouko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pouko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freely is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freely trying to control the position.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Freely keeps moving.
Freely is trying to keep Pouko in close.
#T3#
Pouko content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pouko tries to close the distance and clinch but Freely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Pouko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Freely is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freely wants to control from the top but Pouko keeps moving.
Pouko managing to control the position.
IP Freely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freely postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Pouko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freely sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Touko Pouko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freely seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pouko for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freely passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
IP Freely showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Freely, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... IP Freely!
After the big win, IP Freely made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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