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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Clintsari works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Tikka has been cut.#CL2#
Clintsari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tikka wants a takedown but no success here.
Clintsari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tikka is breathing heavily.
Clintsari lands a body punch.
Clintsari lands with a light punch inside.
Tikka could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Clintsari pushes Tikka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clintsari pushes Tikka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Tikka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clintsari pushes Tikka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clintsari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clintsari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clintsari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clintsari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clintsari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tikka.
Clintsari manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clintsari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tikka backwards. #T1#
Clintsari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Clintsari .
Clintsari cracks Tikka with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Clintsari drops Tikka onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tikka is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tikka is rocked!
Clintsari lands a big right hand that drops Tikka! The killer instinct kicks in and Clintsari finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Clintsari !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
A very excited looking Rusoposkinen Clintsari rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Lauri Tikka was interviewed post fight and said 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Tikka misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Keller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tikka's guard.
Tikka looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Keller distracts Tikka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tikka has an active guard here but Keller has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Keller is looking for a kimura but Tikka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keller to get the leverage. #SUB#
Keller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tikka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tikka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka has momentary wrist control but Keller slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Tikka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keller 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 Tikka.
Keller wants to control but Tikka is keeping him busy. #T1#
Tikka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tikka keeps working.
Tikka is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Keller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keller trying to control the position but Tikka is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tikka is looking for a sweep.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Keller is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tikka is trying to escape and Keller transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tikka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Keller! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Keller!
Lauri Tikka was interviewed post fight and said 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tikka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Mcfadden has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tikka is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcfadden back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcfadden's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Tikka gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcfadden is looking to control Tikka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcfadden avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tikka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Tikka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcfadden is just riding it out for now. Tikka eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Tikka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcfadden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcfadden is trying to stand.
Mcfadden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcfadden is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tikka seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Mcfadden has recovered full guard.
Mcfadden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikka on the ground.
Tikka wants to pass the guard but Mcfadden is keeping the position.#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.
Mcfadden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfadden wants to sweep here but Tikka controlling him for the moment.
Mcfadden seems keen to control Tikka's posture.
Tikka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tikka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcfadden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tikka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcfadden is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tikka looks winded!#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tikka keeps control of Mcfadden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcfadden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Tikka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcfadden regains guard immediately.
Tikka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mcfadden looking to control.
Mcfadden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikka is one step ahead there.
Tikka pushes down on Mcfadden's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Tikka is working for a kimura but Mcfadden is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcfadden trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Tikka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcfadden is just riding it out for now. Tikka eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfadden is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Tikka 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##TD2#
Tikka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tikka lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tikka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcfadden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tikka has Mcfadden in his guard.#REVR#
Tikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcfadden is looking to work some ground and pound but Tikka has wrist control.#SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mcfadden has gone for a leg lock! Tikka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcfadden's guard.#REVB#
Mcfadden wants to sweep here but Tikka controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Tikka tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcfadden is retaining full guard.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tikka is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Tikka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcfadden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcfadden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcfadden! #REVR#
Lauri Tikka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tikka regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcfadden pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcfadden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tikka is just riding it out for now. Mcfadden eventually gives up the hold.
Mcfadden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Mcfadden missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mcfadden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tikka wants to improve his position but Mcfadden is controlling well.
Tikka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcfadden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcfadden's back!
Mcfadden trying to control the hands but Tikka breaks the grip.
Mcfadden is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mcfadden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Tikka working for a choke but Mcfadden is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mcfadden's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Tikka looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcfadden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tikka's guard. Nice work there by Mcfadden.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcfadden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tikka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcfadden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Tikka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcfadden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tikka has Mcfadden in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tikka working for a triangle but Mcfadden defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mcfadden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcfadden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lauri Tikka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mcfadden rushes Tikka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcfadden'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.
Mcfadden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mcfadden is looking to break free of the clinch but Tikka has double underhooks.
Mcfadden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tikka has clasped his hands together around Mcfadden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tikka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcfadden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tikka postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Mcfadden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcfadden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tikka moves into full guard.
Mcfadden pushes down on Tikka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tikka manages to get to full guard.
Mcfadden stopping the sweep attempt from Tikka.
Mcfadden works over Tikka with some ground and pound from guard.#T2##SUB2#
Mcfadden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcfadden working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tikka is striking off his back. Mcfadden thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard but Mcfadden has passed into side control.
Mcfadden is putting a hurting on Tikka here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Mcfadden wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tikka, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mcfadden working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tikka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mcfadden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Tikka moves into full guard.
Mcfadden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tikka's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tikka is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mcfadden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tikka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mcfadden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB2#
Tikka has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mcfadden should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tikka has tightened it up now! Mcfadden should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lauri Tikka!
A very excited looking Lauri Tikka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Farmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tikka's waist but Tikka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farmer off to one side.
Tikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Farmer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tikka.
Tikka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farmer but Farmer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tikka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farmer circles away.
Demetrius Farmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Tikka.
Tikka looks winded!
Tikka goes for a double leg but Farmer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farmer continues to drive forward.
Farmer shoots in but Tikka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farmer really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Farmer drives through with a takedown into Tikka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Farmer stays in close to Tikka's body and controls the position.
Tikka is trying to control the position but Farmer postures up.
Farmer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Farmer controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikka is looking to sweep but instead, Farmer has passed into half guard.
Farmer slows the pace down in half guard.
Tikka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Farmer jumps into side control!
Tikka is looking for a sweep.
Farmer is looking to take a break and control but Tikka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tikka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Farmer controlling the position from side mount.
Farmer working away.
Farmer just content to control the position.
Tikka tries to improve position but can't.
Farmer taking a breather here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tikka is trying to get back to half guard.
Tikka can't do much from the bottom here.
Tikka is looking for a sweep.
Farmer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikka on the ground.
Farmer slows the pace down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farmer happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farmer has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farmer shoots in and drives through. Tikka sprawls well.
Farmer shoots for a takedown but Tikka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Farmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Farmer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tikka misses with a takedown attempt - Farmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Farmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Tikka scores with a takedown into Farmer's guard.
Farmer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Farmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tikka is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Farmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tikka is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Farmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tikka defends well.
Tikka passes Farmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tikka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farmer sees it coming and defends easily.
Tikka stops Farmer from getting back to his feet.
Tikka prevents Farmer from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Tikka is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farmer is trying to stand back up but Tikka is controlling him
Demetrius Farmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tikka winds up and cracks Farmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Farmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Farmer is not content to let Tikka control the position.#T3#
Farmer is looking to improve his position.
Farmer is trying to maintain the position but Tikka is very close to passing his half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Tikka is working for a kimura but Farmer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tikka is working for a kimura but Farmer is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tikka stuffs the takedown.
And Tikka tries to counter it with a takedown but Farmer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tikka with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Farmer counter with a right hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farmer shoots in and drives through. Tikka sprawls well.#TD2#
Tikka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Farmer!#SUB2#
Tikka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Tikka is trying to get an arm triangle but Farmer is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikka tries to advance to mount but Farmer denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Tikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Farmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Farmer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Farmer jumps guard and drags Tikka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Farmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farmer is looking to stand up but Tikka isn't so interested in that idea.
Tikka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tikka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farmer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikka tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Tikka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farmer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farmer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farmer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farmer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tikka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tikka looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Tikka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tikka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Farmer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tikka keeping moving, preventing Farmer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Tikka as Farmer shoots in.
Tikka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Farmer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Tikka as Farmer shoots in.
Tikka has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Farmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farmer tries for a takedown but Tikka circles away easily#TD2#
and Tikka counters with a shoot takedown. Farmer fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Farmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tikka pushes down on Farmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tikka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tikka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farmer keeps working. #SUB2#
Farmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Tikka.
Farmer wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Tikka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Tikka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farmer is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tikka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farmer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tikka.
Farmer wants to improve his position but Tikka is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Tikka.
I think Tikka 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Tikka!
After winning the bout, Lauri Tikka 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Franklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Tikka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franklin regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikka advances position into side control!
Franklin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Franklin working Tikka over with strikes.
Franklin controlling the pace.
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. Franklin connects with a nice short shot to Tikka's temple.
Tikka regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Franklin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tikka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franklin has managed to get both his arms back between Tikka's legs - danger averted.
Tikka looks winded!#SUB2#
Tikka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Franklin 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 Tikka.#T1#
Tikka is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikka on the ground.#SU#
Franklin decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Tikka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Franklin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tikka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tikka is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back.
Franklin working the head and body with strikes.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard.
Franklin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Franklin is thwarting Tikka's attempts to control the position.
Franklin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tikka is refusing to be controlled, as Franklin sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard.
Tikka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Franklin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Franklin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Franklin shoots in and drives through. Tikka sprawls well.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tikka is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Tikka circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numbers Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Tikka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking for a kimura here.
Franklin trying to control from the bottom.
Franklin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Numbers Franklin 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##TD#
Franklin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tikka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Franklin is in Tikka's guard.
Tikka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SU#
Franklin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Tikka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franklin is trying to defend but Tikka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franklin is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tikka seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tikka is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
Tikka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tikka is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Tikka moves nicely into side control.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.
Franklin struggling a bit here.
Tikka is chipping away with strikes.
Franklin is trying to control Tikka's posture but Tikka avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tikka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Franklin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Tikka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franklin, who protects the arm well.
Tikka tries to advance to mount but Franklin instead regains half guard.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Tikka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Franklin dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Franklin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franklin distracts Tikka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Tikka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franklin defends it easily.
Franklin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Franklin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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#
Tikka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Franklin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Franklin won't allow Tikka to sweep him here.
Tikka being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franklin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tikka's head.
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 Numbers Franklin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Tikka as Franklin shoots in.
And Tikka tries to counter it with a takedown but Franklin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Franklin is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
Tikka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Tikka has gone for a leg lock! Franklin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tikka's guard.#REVR#
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Franklin trying to control but Tikka is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Tikka wants to sweep but Franklin has passed to side control!
Tikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Franklin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tikka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tikka looks to move to half guard but instead Franklin has passed into mount! Damn!
Franklin moves to back control. #T2#
Franklin is hanging on to Tikka's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tikka is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Tikka defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tikka can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Tikka right now.
Tikka is really stuck here.
#T3#
Tikka trying to control the hands but Franklin won't let him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tikka tries to roll but Franklin sticks to his back.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Franklin tightening his grip on Tikka, looking for the choke.
Tikka breaks Franklin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lauri Tikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Numbers Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Numbers Franklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Franklin, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Numbers Franklin!
Lauri Tikka spoke after the fight, saying 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Nielsen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tikka quickly recovers to half guard.
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tikka actively working from the bottom here.
Tikka moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tikka looking for a guillotine here but Nielsen defends easily.
#SUB2#
Tikka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nielsen uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikka is trying to improve his position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Tikka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nielsen's best efforts.
Tikka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back.
Nielsen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Tikka actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tikka actively working from the bottom here.
Tikka looks winded!#SUB2#
Tikka looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Nielsen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Tikka is in a horrible position here. Nielsen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tikka is trying to escape the mount.
Tikka wants to hold on but Nielsen pushes him away.#T3#
Tikka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tikka wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nielsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nielsen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nielsen prevents Tikka from improving his position.
Nielsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tikka has a hand on Nielsen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nielsen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tikka is looking to get to half guard.
Tikka taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tikka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tikka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nielsen lands with some strikes.
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Nielsen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tikka tries to reverse the position but Nielsen maintains control.
Nielsen lands a big elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nielsen landing strikes from the mount and Tikka is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilber Nielsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Nielsen gets a double leg takedown into Tikka's guard.#SUB2#
Tikka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tikka working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tikka working for submissions but it's allowed Nielsen to get to half guard.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tikka looking for subs from the bottom but Nielsen mounts him!
Tikka tries to hold on but Nielsen postures up.#T1#
Tikka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tikka can do to turn this around?
Tikka is breathing heavily.
Nielsen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tikka is desperately trying to improve his position but Nielsen has a good base and remains in mount.
Tikka regains half guard.
Tikka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Nielsen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Tikka actively working from the bottom here.
Wilber Nielsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tikka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tikka keeps trying to improve his position.
Nielsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tikka on the ground.
Nielsen winds up and cracks Tikka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tikka defending well though. #SUB2#
Tikka has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nielsen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nielsen!
Tikka is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nielsen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tikka tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen scores with punches from side control.
Nielsen cracks Tikka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nielsen lands some shots froms side control.
Nielsen wants to control but Tikka is keeping him busy.
Tikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Tikka looks to move to half guard but instead Nielsen has passed into mount! Damn!
Tikka can't escape the position.
Tikka is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
Tikka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Tikka is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tikka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tikka gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilber Nielsen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Nielsen gets a takedown into half guard.
Tikka tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tikka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nielsen thows a huge punch but Tikka dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Tikka's head.
Nielsen prevents Tikka from improving his position.
Nielsen throwing shots but Tikka is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tikka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tikka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tikka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Tikka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen trying to control the action but Tikka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tikka looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nielsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tikka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tikka tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen is thwarting Tikka's attempts to control the position.
Tikka is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes.
Tikka tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
Nielsen drops an elbow to the side of Tikka's head. #T3#
Tikka throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Nielsen manages to pass to side control.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Tikka is working away.
Tikka is looking to regain half guard here but Nielsen keeps moving and retains side control.
Nielsen scores with punches from side control.
Tikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nielsen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tikka is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
Tikka is trying to work for a sweep but Nielsen has mounted him!#T4#
Tikka is trying to escape the mount.
Nielsen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tikka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tikka has given up his back. Will we see Nielsen going for some submissions?
Lauri Tikka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen controlling the position well here. Tikka rolled but Nielsen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilber Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nielsen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilber Nielsen!
Lauri Tikka spoke after the fight, saying 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Day cracks Tikka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Tikka has been cut.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tikka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tikka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
Tikka takes one on the button.#KD2#
Day feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tikka sprawling to the canvas! Tikka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Day finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Day connects with a superb combination that knocks Tikka out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Day before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Tikka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucky Day!
Lauri Tikka was interviewed post fight and said 'This was the way it is. Things will never be the same. Next time is my time.'.
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