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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cole feints and as Kulli raises his hands in defense, Cole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Kulli blocks nicely.
Kulli wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Kulli looking to control.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kulli is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole won't allow Kulli to get back to his feet. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Cole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kulli tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulli is trying to stand back up.
Kulli is really stuck here.
#T2#
Cole is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kulli tries to break free.
Kulli covers up after that shot from Cole.
Cole lands shots from the back.
Cole controlling well, preventing Kulli from escaping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kulli is trapped and Cole is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kulli is trying to get back to his feet but Cole has full control of the position and if anything, Kulli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cole 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.
Cole scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kulli is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cole looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kulli trying to control the hands but Cole won't let him.
Kulli looks winded!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cole controlling the positon.
Kulli is trying to stand back up.
Kulli can't escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kulli is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cole connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kulli to escape the position.
Cole lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cole.
Cole scores with punches and elbows.
Kulli tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulli wants to control his opponent's hands but Cole gets his hands free.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kulli tries to move into range but Cole moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kulli.
Kulli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kulli wants to clinch.
Cole fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole dives in and grabs Kulli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulli pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Kulli dives in and grabs Cole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes down on Kulli's head and hops out.
Kulli fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD#
Kulli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kulli is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
Kulli is trying to stand back up but Cole is controlling him
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Kulli is trying to escape back to his feet but Cole uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kulli is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cole lands an elbow.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cole remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cole scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kulli can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole has control of an arm but Kulli manages to advance to Cole's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Kulli tries to keep control of the position but Cole is staying busy.#ES#
Kulli has his opponent's back but Cole is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Kulli. #CL#
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Kulli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jerrold Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julmeri Kulli.
Kulli is breathing heavily.
Kulli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Kulli.
Kulli misses with a takedown attempt
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kulli. Beautiful body shot.#T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kulli enables Cole to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kulli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cole is standing up over Kulli. Kulli looks to escape but Cole dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cole connects with a decent elbow.
Kulli taking a bit of punishment here - Cole scoring with strikes.
Kulli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cole presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cole pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cole lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kulli tries to hold on but Cole pushes him away.
Kulli is trying to stand.
Kulli is bucking up trying to escape but Cole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Cole dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kulli misses with a combination
#CL#
and Cole counters by clinching up.
Kulli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kulli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cole is defending well.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulli can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulli tries to land knees in the clinch but Cole avoids the damage to the body.
Kulli working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulli jumps guard but Cole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jerrold Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julmeri Kulli.
Kulli is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cole closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Kulli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Jerrold Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulli trying to control here.
Kulli is looking to get back to is feet but Cole passes into side control.
#SU#
Cole has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulli as he jumps to the side.
Kulli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Julmeri Kulli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Cole rushes Kulli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kulli looking to stall.
Cole has Kulli pressed against the cage, preventing Kulli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Cole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kulli is trying to keep an underhook but Cole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kulli is looking to escape.
Kulli wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
Cole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cole jumps into side control!#T3#
Cole looks up at the clock and then as Kulli takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cole smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kulli takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cole cracks Kulli with a big right hand but Kulli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kulli is letting Cole control him for a moment.
Cole is chipping away with strikes.
Kulli tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cole easily slips into full mount!
Cole controlling the pace for now.
Cole looking to finish Kulli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kulli!
Julmeri Kulli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kulli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cole looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kulli tries to hold on but Cole postures up.
Kulli is in a horrible position here. Cole smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cole punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulli is trying desperately to improve position.
Cole postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kulli looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrold Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cole 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Cole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Danger slips under a jab from Cole.#TD2#
Danger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cole controlling the position for now.
Cole pushes Danger off looking to stand but Danger dives back in and keeps control.
Danger wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy.
Cole has his hands clasped together around Danger's back. He's all about the action.
Cole trying to hold on to Danger's head to control him but Danger postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Danger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Danger winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole is staying active underneath Danger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Danger slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Danger tries to stand and escape but Cole is controlling the position.
Danger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Danger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Danger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cole controls his leg.
Cole misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Danger is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Cole is trying to stand back up but Danger is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Danger is looking for a kimura but Cole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Danger to get the leverage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danger tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danger.#CL2#
Danger pushes Cole up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Danger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Danger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Danger wants to stand up but Cole is controlling him.
Danger is trying to hold Cole in close to prevent damage but Cole has managed to pass into half guard.
Danger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cole.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cole wants to control from the top but Danger keeps moving. #T3#
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Danger has wrist control.
Danger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Danger manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danger to keep the fight standing.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Danger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Danger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Danger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cole's guard.
Danger looks winded!
Danger is looking to stand up but Cole won't let him. #T4#
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danger is controlling him.
Danger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danger wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole wants to stand but Danger is controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Danger 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#
Danger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Danger asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Danger is putting a hurting on Cole here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cole is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
What's Cole going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger working the strikes but Cole uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Danger controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Danger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Danger. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Danger there.
Cole trying to control but Danger postures up.
Cole is refusing to be controlled, as Danger sits in half guard.
Cole is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chris Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole shoots for a takedown but Danger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danger wants to counter with a clinch but Cole pushes him away.#CL2#
Danger rushes Cole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Cole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Danger to keep the fight standing.
Danger'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.#BC2#
Danger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danger is breathing heavily.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Danger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Danger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Danger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Cole drops back looking for a leg! Danger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Danger manages to kick Cole off! Cole jumps back into Danger's guard.
Cole won't allow Danger to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cole moves out of range of the leg kick from Danger.#CL2#
Danger takes the fight into the clinch.
Danger lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Danger pulls guard effortlessly.
Danger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Danger looking to pass the guard.
Danger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger landing some decent shots from guard.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully. #T1#
Cole wants to stand but Danger is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole is looking to stand up but Danger isn't so interested in that idea.
Danger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Chris Danger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Danger puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Danger is looking to take a break and control but Cole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole wants to get back to his feet.
Danger wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Danger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Danger responds with a good body kick, but Cole manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Cole shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole dips to his left and cracks Danger with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Danger is defended easily by Cole.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Danger on that attempt.
Cole tries to counter with a takedown but Danger is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cole.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Danger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Danger is wriggling around but Cole manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVB#
Cole working Danger over with strikes. #SUB2#
Danger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger is looking to improve his position.
Danger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jerrold Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Danger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danger defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Danger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Danger 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Danger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but Cole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cole tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cole's guard.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cole escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is nestled in close to Cole, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Cole defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Jackson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Nice strikes from Jackson there. #ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Cole's temple.
Oh Cole is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cole! More strikes land and this one is all over! Jackson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cole closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Virtanen quickly recovers to half guard.
Virtanen gets back to full guard.
Cole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Virtanen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cole has passed into side control.
Cole fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ground and pound from Cole seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole has control of an arm but Virtanen manages to advance to Cole's back!
Cole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Virtanen.#T1#
Cole can't escape the position.
Cole is trying to get back to his feet but Virtanen has full control of the position and if anything, Cole has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Virtanen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cole 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.
Virtanen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Virtanen keeps control of the position as Cole tries to break free.
Cole is trying to stand back up.
Cole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Good control from Virtanen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Virtanen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cole for a finish.
Cole turns into Virtanen and is now in his guard.
Virtanen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cole lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Virtanen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard. #REVB#
Cole controlling the position.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Virtanen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole 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#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole wants to get back to his feet but Virtanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Virtanen stands and steps away. Cole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Virtanen gets a double leg takedown into Cole's guard.
Virtanen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Virtanen wants to stand but Cole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole wants to hit a switch here but Virtanen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cole there!
Cole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Virtanen dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Virtanen on that attempt.
Virtanen looks for a takedown but Cole sprawls well.
Virtanen with a poor takedown
and Virtanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jerrold Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Virtanen.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtanen swivels and escapes.
Cole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Virtanen is looking to clinch.
Virtanen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cole fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Virtanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtanen shoots and misses
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virtanen with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.
Cole dives in and grabs Virtanen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtanen pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Virtanen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Virtanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Virtanen shoots for a double leg takedown but Cole sprawls well. He's pushed Virtanen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Virtanen moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Cole misses with a hook. Virtanen ducked under it nicely.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.
Virtanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Cole throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cole is in Virtanen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virtanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cole distracts Virtanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Virtanen has an active guard here but Cole has managed to pass into half guard.
Virtanen taking some punishment here, with Cole in his half guard. #T4#
Well, if Cole 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cole working Virtanen over with strikes.
Cole lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtanen is trying to control but Cole passes into side control!
Cole cracks Virtanen with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Cole dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Virtanen's half guard.#ES2#
Virtanen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cole shoots in but Virtanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Virtanen with the counter takedown but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole cracks Virtanen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Virtanen. Virtanen maintains the clinch.
Virtanen stalling.
Virtanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Virtanen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Cole shoots in for a double leg but Virtanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but Cole persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtanen takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Virtanen tries for a takedown but Cole circles away easily
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cole gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cole wants a takedown.
Cole has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Virtanen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Virtanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cole is defending well.
Virtanen tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Virtanen tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cole jumps guard but Virtanen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole managing to block the knees to the body from Virtanen.
Cole wants a takedown but no success here.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Virtanen prevents it.
#T3##TD#
Cole has clasped his hands together around Virtanen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cole scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cole gets to mount! Virtanen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Cole dominating with strikes here.
Virtanen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Cole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Virtanen gets back to half guard.
Virtanen is positioning himself well to prevent Cole advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Cole seems content to control.
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. Cole connects with a nice short shot to Virtanen's temple.
Virtanen trying to control from the bottom.
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!
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Virtanen's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerrold Cole.
I think Cole 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Cole!
The defeated Mike Virtanen had this to say: 'He was the better man today - I'll continue to train and work hard, until that belt is mine. The show must go on'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Kaito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Cole 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.#ES2#
Kaito has his feet on Cole's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kaito shoots in for a takedown but Cole shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Cole shoots in and bounces Kaito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cole is standing up over Kaito. Kaito looks to escape but Cole dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
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.
Cole cracks Kaito with a big right hand but Kaito just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kaito on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kaito manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaito wants to improve his position but Cole is controlling well.
Cole lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Kaito's head.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole is nestled in close to Kaito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Kaito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cole working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Cole throwing shots but Kaito is blocking nicely.
Cole 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.
Kaito tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cole throws an elbow that misses. Kaito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cole's guard. Nice move by Kaito!#REVB##ES#
Cole is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kaito is looking for a takedown.
Jerrold Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Kaito.#T3#
Kaito prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaito is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaito looks winded!
Cole is struggling to control the position.
Kaito fails to pull guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Kaito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaito dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kaito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cole throwing a counter right hand but Kaito manages to avoid it.
Kaito misses with the body kick#TD#
and Cole counters with a shoot takedown. Kaito fights it but they end up in guard.
Kaito is wriggling around but Cole manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole lands strikes from half guard.
Cole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Cole dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kaito throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Cole wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kaito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cole.
Kaito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaito shoots in looking for a takedown. Cole tries to sprawl out of it but Kaito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Cole dives in and scores a takedown into Kaito's guard.#ES2#
Kaito has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cole has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kaito is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Kaito wants to break free but Cole has control.
Kaito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cole is defending well.
Jerrold Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hessu Kaito.#TD#
Cole decides to pull guard.
Cole wants to stand and escape but Kaito is having none of it. #ES#
Cole pushes Kaito off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaito fails with a takedown attempt.
Hessu Kaito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaito avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD#
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaito to the ground. Cole is now in Kaito's guard.#SU#
Cole gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Cole. No joy for Kaito on that attempt.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaito can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cole scores with a takedown into Kaito's guard.
Kaito is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cole dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVB#
Kaito wants to get back to his feet but Cole drags him back down.#T3#
Cole landing strikes.
Cole works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cole controlling the position from side mount.
Kaito wants to control but Cole postures up.
Kaito is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Cole stands up. #TD#
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaito manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaito wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cole manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB##SUB#
Cole is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kaito has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Cole dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cole shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaito is trying to defend but Cole finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole working over Kaito with some ground and pound. Kaito looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaito is looking to control Cole's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaito avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Kaito keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaito tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.#T1#
Kaito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jerrold Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cole is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Kaito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaito tries to strike from the bottom.
Cole landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaito is trying to keep Cole in close.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kaito throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole stands up over Kaito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kaito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cole controls the pace.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Cole distracts Kaito with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cole with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaito trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
Kaito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there. #T4#
Cole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cole's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cole puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kaito is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hessu Kaito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerrold Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Kaito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrold Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cole 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Cole!
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