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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Laiho throws a nice looking combination but Pikkarainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pikkarainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laiho on the side of the head.
Laiho throws a right and a left that Pikkarainen avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Laiho.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pikkarainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pikkarainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laiho counters with a series of strikes. Pikkarainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Laiho scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Pekka Pikkarainen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Pikkarainen moves into the clinch.
Pikkarainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Pikkarainen has clasped his hands together around Laiho's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pikkarainen taking a breather here.
Pikkarainen working away.#T1#
Pikkarainen controls the position from side control.
Pikkarainen is chipping away with strikes.
Pikkarainen controls the position.
Pikkarainen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pikkarainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pikkarainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Laiho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pikkarainen lands an elbow.
Pikkarainen taking a breather here.
Pikkarainen cracks Laiho with a big elbow.
Pikkarainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laiho is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Laiho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
The referee asks Pikkarainen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pikkarainen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pikkarainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laiho struggling a bit here.
Pikkarainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Laiho is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen working the head with strikes.
Pikkarainen gets to mount! Laiho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pikkarainen lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Pikkarainen raining down shots from the mount!
Pikkarainen tries to control but Laiho wriggling away.
Laiho tries to hold on but Pikkarainen pushes him away.
Pikkarainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laiho's face.
Pikkarainen working Laiho over with strikes here.
Pikkarainen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Laiho looks a forlorn figure.
Pikkarainen looking to control but Laiho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pikkarainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laiho's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pikkarainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pikkarainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laiho.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pikkarainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikkarainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laiho.#TD#
Pikkarainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laiho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Laiho is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pikkarainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pikkarainen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pekka Pikkarainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pikkarainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho tries to escape but Pikkarainen is in control.
Pikkarainen cracks Laiho with a big right hand but Laiho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Laiho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laiho seems a little lost for a moment, as Pikkarainen dominates the positioning.
Pikkarainen 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.
Laiho manages to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pikkarainen in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laiho trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Pikkarainen seems content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pikkarainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Laiho's hands, connecting with Laiho's forehead.
Pikkarainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Pikkarainen connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
Pikkarainen content to control rather than advance.
Pikkarainen slips a nice elbow through Laiho's hands, connecting with Laiho's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pikkarainen lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Laiho wants to improve his position but Pikkarainen is controlling well.
Pikkarainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pikkarainen stalling.
Laiho wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pikkarainen controlling the action here.
Laiho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pikkarainen. #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.
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. Pikkarainen connects with a nice short shot to Laiho's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen wants to pass to mount but Laiho is defending the position.
Laiho wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pikkarainen lands strikes from half guard.
Laiho is looking for a sweep. Pikkarainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laiho trying to control here.
Laiho connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laiho taking some punishment here, with Pikkarainen in his half guard.
Laiho controlling the position well.
Pikkarainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pikkarainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pikkarainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laiho was well out of range. Poor timing from Pikkarainen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pikkarainen is defended easily by Laiho.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Pikkarainen avoids them all with ease.
Arttu Laiho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Laiho tries to keep at a distance but Pikkarainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pikkarainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Laiho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laiho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pikkarainen has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Pikkarainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laiho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Pikkarainen has his opponent's back but Laiho is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Pikkarainen.
Laiho throws a sloppy head kick and Pikkarainen moves out of range easily.
Pikkarainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laiho feints the counter takedown.
Pikkarainen lands a really nice looking cross but Laiho seems unphased.
Pikkarainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laiho can do to turn this around?
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laiho as he avoids it easily.
Laiho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikkarainen avoids the head kick by Laiho.
Laiho misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pikkarainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2##TD#
Pikkarainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pikkarainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Laiho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Pikkarainen seems content to control.#T3#
Laiho trying to control but Pikkarainen postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Pikkarainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pikkarainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laiho after a bit of a struggle.
Pikkarainen is trying to drag Laiho to the mat but Laiho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Laiho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pikkarainen forces Laiho back against the cage and clinches.
Pikkarainen goes for a takedown attempt but Laiho pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T4#
Pikkarainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Pikkarainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pikkarainen showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Laiho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pikkarainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pikkarainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laiho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Laiho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arttu Laiho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekka Pikkarainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pikkarainen throws an overhand right that lands on Laiho's shoulder, as Laiho tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Laiho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pikkarainen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pikkarainen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Laiho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Hayes tries to counter it with a takedown but Laiho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hayes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Laiho connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Laiho.
A head kick misses from Laiho.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laiho throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
Laiho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laiho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hayess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laiho throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Laiho feints a jab promting Hayes to slip. Laiho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hayes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Hayes is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Roldo Hayes has been cut.
Laiho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes is still on wobbly legs! Can Laiho finish him?#CL#
Laiho closes the distance and clinches.
Hayes seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Laiho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laiho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hayes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arttu Laiho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Laiho moves into the clinch.
Hayes looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Hayes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Laiho. #T2#
Laiho with a nice cross.
Laiho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hayes's waist but Hayes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laiho off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laiho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
Laiho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayes circles away quickly and effectively.
Arttu Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Laiho.
Laiho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Laiho throws a lazy right hand but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Laiho gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hayes is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Laiho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laiho misses with a kick to the body.
Laiho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laiho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laiho throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
A right-left combo lands from Laiho. #T4#
Laiho throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Laiho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Laiho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Laiho. Beautiful body shot.
Laiho is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
Laiho fails to land with a series of punches.
Laiho works over Hayes's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Laiho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roldo Hayes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Laiho.
Danga de danga de dang - Laiho scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Laiho.#TD#
Laiho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laiho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laiho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hayes wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hayes is defending against the submission attempts here by Laiho.
Laiho works his way into full mount!
Hayes is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Laiho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hayes is now in Laiho's guard. A big mistake from Laiho there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Laiho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Laiho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laiho has his hands on Hayes's head, controlling the position.
Laiho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hayes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Laiho is not content to let Hayes control the position.#ES#
Laiho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Laiho. Hayes shrugs it off though.
Laiho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hayes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arttu Laiho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laiho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Laiho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laiho misses with a two punch combination.
#T4#
Laiho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayes with the counter takedown but Laiho avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Laiho misses.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
Laiho misses with a double jab.
Laiho misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho wants to get back to full guard.
Laiho wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Laiho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roldo Hayes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laiho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Laiho throws a shot to the body.
Laiho lands a really nice looking cross but Hayes seems unphased.
#CL#
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Laiho. Laiho maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes lands a right hand.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Laiho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laiho stalks Hayes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayes's face. Hayes staggers backwards, shaken.
Laiho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laiho.
Hayes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laiho throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters circling a little - Laiho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laiho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laiho misses the shot to the body.
Hayes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A left and a right from Laiho both land. Nice combination. #T2##CL#
Laiho instigates a clinch.
Hayes has Laiho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laiho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Laiho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laiho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laiho lands with a nice body punch.
Laiho tries to score with a low kick but Hayes moves his leg out of the way.
Laiho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Laiho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayes at a distance.
#T3#
Laiho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayes eats them both and turns towards Laiho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Laiho connects with a body shot that sends Hayes's belly button to the back.
Laiho misses with the combination.
Laiho misses with a leg kick.
Hayes with the counter takedown but Laiho avoids it easily.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Laiho throws a series of strikes that have Hayes backpedaling.
#T4#
Laiho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Laiho defends it well.
Laiho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hayes momentarily.
Laiho throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.
Laiho wants to clinch.
Hayes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Roldo Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laiho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laiho!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Laiho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laiho 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arttu Laiho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Mcneil misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laiho tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcneil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Laiho backs away, Mcneil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Laiho with that takedown attempt.
Laiho misses with a low kick.
Laiho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcneil tries to avoid it but Laiho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcneil to the ground. Mcneil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arttu Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laiho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Laiho tries to keep at a distance but Mcneil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laiho tries to break the clinch but Mcneil is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Mcneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laiho fails to land the takedown.
Margarito Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Laiho.
Mcneil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Laiho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Laiho wants to counter the offense by Mcneil and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Laiho throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mcneil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laiho wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcneil won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcneil - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mcneil scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Mcneil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laiho looks to land a combination but Mcneil avoids it well.
Mcneil connects with a right hand. Laiho shakes it off.
Mcneil looks for the body kick but Laiho saw that one coming.
Laiho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mcneil's head backwards.
Laiho connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcneil. Mcneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laiho lands with a straight right. Mcneil didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Mcneil is rocked!
Laiho throws a powerful right kick. Mcneil tried to block low but the kick was high! Mcneil was taken right off of his feet! Laiho jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arttu Laiho!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
No luck for Hansen with that takedown attempt.
Laiho fails with the takedown#CL#
and Hansen moves into the clinch.
Laiho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hansen after a bit of a struggle.
Laiho tries to circle away but Hansen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Hansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arttu Laiho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Laiho misses
and Hansen counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Laiho closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hansen quickly recovers to half guard.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Hansen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laiho seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laiho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansen is looking to improve his position.
Laiho with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Laiho prevents Hansen from improving his position.
Laiho is nestled in close to Hansen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2##SUB2#
Laiho 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.
Laiho tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hansen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laiho trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen is trying to stand.
#T3#
Hansen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laiho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laiho lands with a punch from half guard.
Laiho slows the pace down in half guard.
Laiho slips a nice elbow through Hansen's hands, connecting with Hansen's forehead.#ES#
Hansen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Laiho is on him like a limpet, forcing Hansen back against the cage.#T4#
Laiho wants a takedown.
Newton Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arttu Laiho.
Laiho tries to break free but Hansen pushes him back against the cage.
Laiho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Laiho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hansen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Laiho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laiho throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laiho with a poor takedown
and Hansen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Hansen with that takedown attempt.
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 Newton Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laiho throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Laiho takes the fight into the clinch.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Laiho won't allow it.
#BC#
Hansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laiho tries a head kick but it misses.
Laiho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hansen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laiho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##CL#
Hansen clinches up against the cage.
Laiho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Hansen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hansen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Laiho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Laiho in his half guard.
Laiho is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Laiho is controlling well.
#SU2#
Laiho stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
Laiho misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Hansen has closed the distance and engaged Laiho in a clinch.
Hansen stops a takedown attempt from Laiho.
Laiho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hansen walks away with a smile on his face. Laiho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Laiho as Hansen shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Newton Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen looks for a takedown but Laiho sprawls well.
Laiho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hansen as he avoids it easily.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Laiho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hansen's head.#ROC2#
Hansen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Newton Hansen has been cut.
Laiho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Hansen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Laiho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Laiho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laiho lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Laiho clinches up against the cage.
Hansen prevents the takedown attempt.
Laiho effectively controlling the action here.
Laiho stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Laiho manages to break the clinch.
Laiho drops Hansen with a big left hand! Hansen is injured, injured bad! Laiho jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arttu Laiho!
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