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Event:
KFC 17: Azevedo vs Paine
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Esposito tries for a takedown but Packalen circles away easily#TD#
and Packalen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Packalen.
Packalen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esposito is keeping the position for now.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Packalen is looking to work some ground and pound but Esposito has wrist control.#SUB#
Packalen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Esposito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Packalen has Esposito in his guard.#REVB#
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Esposito would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Packalen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito tries to free his leg and advance position but Packalen is retaining full guard.
Packalen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Packalen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Esposito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packalen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Esposito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Packalen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Esposito has managed to get both his arms back between Packalen's legs - danger averted.
Packalen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Packalen working for a triangle but Esposito defends it easily.
Esposito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Packalen keeping full guard, as Esposito tries to pass.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Esposito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Packalen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Esposito is in Packalen's guard.#T3#
Esposito trying to control but Packalen is working from the bottom.
Packalen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Packalen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #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.#SUB#
Packalen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esposito defends well.#SUB#
Packalen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esposito is aware though and is defending well.
Esposito looking to sit in guard and control but Packalen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to keep Packalen in close.
Packalen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito struggling a bit here.
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 Teemu Packalen will probably get the nod.
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#
Esposito darts in looking for a takedown but Packalen gets double underhooks and turns Esposito into the cage.
Packalen feinted with a counter takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Packalen sprawls well. Packalen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Teemu Packalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aires Esposito.
Packalen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Esposito.
Esposito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Packalen circles away.
Packalen attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Packalen slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Packalen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Packalen, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Esposito shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Packalen kicks off Esposito and gets to his feet. #T1##TD2#
Esposito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esposito lands in his opponent's guard.
Esposito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Packalen's guard.
Packalen trying to keep a closed guard but Esposito is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Packalen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Packalen tries to strike from the bottom.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Packalen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esposito wants to control from the top but Packalen keeps moving.
Teemu Packalen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Packalen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with the takedown.#TD#
Packalen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Esposito quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Packalen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Packalen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esposito keeps working.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Packalen wants to free his trapped foot but Esposito is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Packalen is working for a submission of some sort.
#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.
Packalen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Esposito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Esposito.
Packalen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Packalen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Esposito has control of Packalen's left arm, preventing Packalen from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teemu Packalen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Esposito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Packalen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esposito's guard.
Packalen lands a couple of digs.
Packalen working some strikes from top position.
Packalen is pushing down on Esposito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Esposito is fighting to maintain full guard but Packalen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Packalen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Packalen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Esposito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packalen passes to side control.
Esposito gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Packalen is looking to work his way around to Esposito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Packalen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Esposito is desperately trying to improve his position but Packalen has a good base and remains in mount.
Packalen controlling from mount.
Packalen cracks Esposito with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Esposito is squirming around, avoiding Packalen's attempts to control the action.
Esposito sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Esposito is pressing down on Packalen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esposito wants to stand and escape but Packalen is having none of it.
Packalen pushing down on Esposito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Packalen is just content to waste time from the top position. Esposito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packalen wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Esposito isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Packalen stacks Esposito 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 Packalen!
Packalen trying to control the action but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito wants to control but Packalen postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Packalen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Esposito, who protects the arm well.
Esposito struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Packalen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Packalen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aires Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teemu Packalen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teemu Packalen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Packalen 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teemu Packalen!
A very excited looking Teemu Packalen 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:
QFC Tournament 752 Round 2
Date: Apr 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Inoshita drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Esposito keeping his opponent close.
Esposito is trying to control Inoshita's posture but Inoshita avoids it.
Inoshita in the domination position with Esposito hanging on.
Inoshita works to advance to full mount. Esposito defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito tries to buck Inoshita off but he can't manage it.
Esposito is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Inoshita controlling his opponent. #T1#
Esposito is looking to improve his position but Inoshita isn't that keen on the idea.
Inoshita controlling from mount.
Esposito regains half guard.
Esposito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esposito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito trying to control but Inoshita postures up.
Esposito is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Esposito controlling the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Inoshita trying to pass the guard but Esposito defending well. #T3#
Well, if Inoshita is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Esposito manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Inoshita on his heels. He'll look to pass Inoshita's guard now, I'm sure.
Inoshita is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Inoshita managing to control the position.
Esposito trying to control but Inoshita is working from the bottom.
Inoshita has a closed guard, preventing Esposito from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoshita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inoshita is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Esposito has Inoshita pulled in close to control his posture.
Esposito'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.
Inoshita trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoshita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawaki Inoshita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Inoshita stuffs the takedown.
Inoshita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Esposito shoots in and drives through. Inoshita sprawls well.#TD2#
Inoshita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Esposito's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoshita slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Esposito.
Inoshita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esposito keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoshita is keen to just control but Esposito is a slippery customer.#T1#
Inoshita prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Inoshita passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Esposito!
Inoshita controlling the pace for now.
Inoshita avoids the attempt from Esposito to control.#T2#
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Inoshita avoids the attempt from Esposito to control.
Esposito working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Esposito wants to control but Inoshita is having none of it.
Inoshita controlling the pace for now.
Esposito really wants to buck Inoshita off and get back to his feet.
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Inoshita controlling his opponent.
Esposito wants to control but Inoshita is having none of it.
Inoshita controlling the position easily from mount.
Esposito tries to hold on but Inoshita postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kawaki Inoshita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Esposito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Esposito shoots and misses #TD2#
and Inoshita counters with a shoot takedown. Esposito fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aires Esposito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esposito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Inoshita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Esposito trying to keep a closed guard but Inoshita is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Esposito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Esposito trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Inoshita closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Esposito did well to prevent Inoshita getting side control.
Esposito is trying to get back to full guard.
Esposito looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Esposito wants to get back to full guard.
Esposito tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Inoshita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esposito is trying to maintain the position but Inoshita is very close to passing his half guard.
Esposito flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Esposito misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3##TD#
Esposito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Inoshita is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Inoshita wants to improve his position but Esposito is controlling well.
Esposito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Esposito seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Inoshita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esposito.
Inoshita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Esposito sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inoshita defending well though.
Esposito looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Esposito is working for a kimura but Inoshita is defending it quite comfortably.
Inoshita preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Esposito seems to be working for a kimura but Inoshita defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kawaki Inoshita.
Well Inoshita 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kawaki Inoshita!
Kawaki Inoshita wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 752 Round 1
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Chomp shoots in and gets a takedown into Esposito's guard.#ES2#
Esposito has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chomp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Chomp clinches up against the cage.
Esposito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chomp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Esposito.
Chomp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Esposito backwards. #BC#
Chomp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Esposito closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chomp quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Esposito is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Esposito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Chomp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esposito.
Esposito landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Esposito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chomp strikes from the bottom but Esposito uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esposito staying calm.
Chomp takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Esposito has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chomp taking shots to the head.
Chomp working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Esposito has hold of Chomp's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chomp manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chomp tries to lock up and control but Esposito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esposito controlling from mount.
Esposito punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Esposito controlling from the full mount.
Esposito manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chomp to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esposito connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chomp to escape the position.
Chomp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Esposito on the ground.
Esposito lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Chomp hold on?!
Esposito biding his time, looking for the opening.
Esposito scores with punches from the back.
#SUB2#
Esposito working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Chomp is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Esposito has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Chomp taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aires Esposito!
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