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Event:
FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1#
Hickman staying out of range there.
Hickman lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hickman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hickman's head.
Kapanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kapanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hickman moves out of range as Kapanen throws a body kick.
Hickman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapanen misses with a hook to the body
and Hickman counters with a head kick.
Kapanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kapanen throws the left hand but Hickman avoids the punch easily.
Hickman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hickman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kapanen cracks Hickman with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kapanen misses with a body shot
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kapanen misses with a shot to the body
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Kapanen was not able to check.
Hickman staying out of range there.
Kapanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapanen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hickman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapanen.
Kapanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hickman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hickman avoids the body shot from Kapanen.
Kapanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hickman counters with an outside leg kick.
Hickman thumps Kapanen with a low kick.
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kapanen misses with a looping right.
Hickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Kapanen sizes up Hickman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Hickman's head coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A jab from Kapanen misses.
Hickman throws a push kick but Kapanen slaps the foot to one side.
Kapanen throws a body punch but Hickman moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kapanen scores with a hook to the body. Hickman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Hickman counters with a series of strikes. Kapanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kapanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hickman. Hickman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapanen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kapanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Kapanen.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kapanen. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Kapanen there.#ROC2#Hickman is rocked!
Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapanen.
Kapanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hickman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick from Kapanen misses
and Hickman counters with a stiff right hand.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kapanen lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Hickman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kapanen looks to throw the jab but Hickman is out of range.
Hickman slips under a jab.
Hickman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kapanen throws a right and a left that Hickman avoids nicely.
Hickman throws a quick counter head kick but Kapanen was just out of range.
Kapanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
Hickman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kapanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapanen throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hickman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hickman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
Kapanen misses with a straight right.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanen scores with a hook to the body. Hickman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapanen blocks a head kick by Hickman.
Hickman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Kapanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapanen stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapanen lands a jab to Hickman's midsection.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman throws a lazy right hand but Kapanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapanen's knee momentarily.
Kapanen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickman misses the target.#T5#
Kapanen takes a swing at Hickman's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kapanen misses.
A big left from Kapanen misses.
Kapanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapanen misses with an uppercut
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapanen checks the leg kick.
Kapanen throws an off balance right hand
and Hickman counters with a solid body kick.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a good low kick that Kapanen was not able to check.
Kapanen looks to land a right hand but Hickman moved out of range.
Kapanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Kapanen looks to land a combination. Hickman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman lands a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kapanen.
Kapanen misses with a hook. Hickman ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kapanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a big head kick but Kapanen shrugs it off.
Hickman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kapanen will feel that in the morning.
Hickman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hickman moves away from the strike by Kapanen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Hickman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hickman defending well as Kapanen loads up on a big left hand.
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hickman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hickman defending well as Kapanen loads up on a big left hand. #T7#
Kapanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hickman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapanen misses with a straight right.
Kapanen misses with a hook.
Hickman throws a big counter combination but Kapanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kapanen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kapanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hickman.
Hickman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman counters with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Kapanen tries to bum rush Hickman with a series of wild strikes but Hickman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kapanen misses with a left hand
and Hickman counters with a head kick.
Hickman ducks under a wild hook from Kapanen.
Hickman is looking to counter punch.
Kapanen stuns Hickman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kapanen lands a really nice looking cross but Hickman seems unphased.
Kapanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hickman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hickman tries to move into range but Kapanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T8#
Kapanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hickman counters with an inside leg kick.
Kapanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hickmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hickman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapanen throws out the jab.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapanen.
Kapanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kapanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Kapanen down.
Kapanen throws a hook but Hickman blocks it.
Hickman moves away from the strike by Kapanen.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Hickman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapanen's knee momentarily.
Kapanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hickman throws the left hand but Kapanen avoids the punch easily.
Kapanen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hickman.#T9#
That kick from Hickman tenderised Kapanen's leg. Kapanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hickman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapanen lands the left hand.
Hickman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kapanen throws a right hand that misses
and Hickman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapanen misses with a body shot.
Hickman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapanen.
A jab from Kapanen misses.
Hickman blocks a jab.
Hickman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kapanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hickman counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kapanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hickman under the eye.
A head kick misses from Hickman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saku Kapanen.
Well Kapanen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Luke Hickman!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Saku Kapanen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Saku Kapanen!
Saku Kapanen wins by split decision! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -39-
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Leighton throws a series of punches but Kapanen avoids them all with ease.
Leighton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kapanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kapanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Kapanen lands.
A jab from Kapanen misses.
Kapanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Leighton closes the distance and clinches.
Kapanen is looking to control Leighton's arms but Leighton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kapanen has his back to the cage. #BC#
Leighton manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Leighton clinches up against the cage.
Leighton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Leighton manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kapanen.
Kapanen lands a body shot.
We've been told by Leighton's head coaches at Royal Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leighton shoots in but Kapanen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Kapanen shows good takedown defense.
Kapanen swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Leighton pushes Kapanen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Leighton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapanen leaves Leighton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kapanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton has his takedown stuffed
and Kapanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Kapanen misses its intended target.
Leighton needs to keep his hands up - Kapanen had a free shot at his head there.
Kapanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leighton on the side of the head.
Kapanen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leighton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leighton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Kapanen catches Leighton right on the button with a cross.
Saku Kapanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kapanen jabs Leighton to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Kapanen sprawls well. He's pushed Leighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Leighton with that takedown attempt.
Kapanen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Kapanen throws a good cross that connects.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown. Kapanen tries to sprawl out of it but Leighton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kapanen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kapanen throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Morgan Leighton has been cut.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapanen lands a nice hook to Leighton's body. Leighton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saku Kapanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kapanen tries to keep at a distance but Leighton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kapanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kapanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton wants to clinch up but Kapanen keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapanen! But no joy.
A left lands for Kapanen.
A big right from Kapanen misses.
Leighton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Leighton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kapanen manages to circle out of the way.
Kapanen throws the left hand but Leighton avoids the punch easily.
Kapanen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapanen lands with a right hand.
Leighton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapanen.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown but Kapanen shows good takedown defense.
Kapanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leighton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapanen.#T4#
Kapanen with a hook.
Kapanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
Leighton shoots in looking for a takedown but Kapanen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leighton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leighton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kapanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leighton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kapanen.
Leighton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Kapanen catches Leighton right on the button with a cross.
Kapanen avoids the head kick by Leighton.
Leighton tried to score with a low kick but Kapanen checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapanen missing with a left hand there. Leighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Leighton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Leighton moves into range and clinches up with Kapanen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Kapanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morgan Leighton's cut.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Leighton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leighton tries to clinch
and Kapanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leighton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kapanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Leighton closes the distance and pushes Kapanen back into the cage.
Leighton has Kapanen pressed against the cage, preventing Kapanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leighton jumps guard but Kapanen stands there with Leighton around his waist. Leighton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leighton tries to pull guard but Kapanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leighton avoids the body shot from Kapanen.
Leighton moves out of range as Kapanen strikes.
Leighton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Saku Kapanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leighton needs to keep his hands up - Kapanen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kapanen avoids it really well and circles away.
Kapanen checks the leg kick.
Leighton looks for a takedown but Kapanen sprawls well.
A nice side step and Kapanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kapanen cracks Leighton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leighton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kapanen defends it nicely.
Kapanen throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Leighton darts in and clinches Kapanen up against the cage.#BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leighton throws a right hand that Kapanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kapanen also avoids with ease.#T2#
A left and a right from Kapanen both land. Nice combination.
Leighton darts in looking for a takedown but Kapanen gets double underhooks and turns Leighton into the cage.
Leighton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kapanen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch.
Kapanen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leighton eats them both and turns towards Kapanen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Kapanen misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Leighton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leighton.
Kapanen prevents the takedown attempt.
Leighton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kapanen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kapanen taking a breather.
Kapanen is looking to break free of the clinch but Leighton has double underhooks.
Leighton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A frustrated look appears on Kapanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kapanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kapanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Kapanen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kapanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kapanen scores with a shot to the side of Leighton's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kapanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Leighton won't allow it.
Leighton is stalling here.
Kapanen can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Leighton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Kapanen as Leighton shoots in.#T4#
Leighton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leighton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leighton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kapanen tries to bum rush Leighton with a series of wild strikes but Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leighton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kapanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kapanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kapanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kapanen works the jab nicely.
Kapanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Leighton pushes Kapanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kapanen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kapanen is looking to control Leighton's arms but Leighton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kapanen has his back to the cage.
Kapanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leighton's elbow. #TD#
Leighton pulls guard.
Kapanen throwing strikes but missing.
Leighton is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Kapanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Morgan Leighton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Leighton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leighton blocks a jab.
Leighton slips a straight right by Kapanen.
Kapanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leighton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Kapanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kapanen scores with a nice strike.
Kapanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
Leighton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapanen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leighton somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapanen lands the left hand.#T1#
Kapanen throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapanen.
Leighton tries to counter by clinching up but Kapanen breaks away and moves out of range.
Kapanen connects with a crisp jab.
Kapanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leighton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapanen throws out the jab.
Kapanen misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Leighton moves into the clinch.
Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kapanen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morgan Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapanen.
Leighton tries to score a body lock takedown but Kapanen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leighton lands an uppercut.
Kapanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Leighton won't allow it.
#BC#
Leighton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapanen lands with a hook. Leighton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leighton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Kapanen lands with a straight right. Leighton didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapanen lands a really nice looking cross but Leighton seems unphased.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapanen as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Kapanen.
Leighton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kapanen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kapanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kapanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leighton is keeping busy.
Kapanen is trying to push Leighton away but Leighton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kapanen is pressed up against the cage. Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kapanen down to the mat. Kapanen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leighton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kapanen thuds a left hand into Leighton's body.
A cross from Kapanen lands.#T3#
Kapanen lands a glancing blow to the side of Leighton's head.#ROC2#Leighton is rocked!
Kapanen drops Leighton with a huge uppercut! Leighton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kapanen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Kapanen! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kapanen.
White misses with a hook. Kapanen ducked under it nicely.
Kapanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
Kapanen connects with a crisp jab.
Kapanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kapanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kapanen misses with a two punch combination.
Kapanen lands a right hook to the body.
Kapanen throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kapanen.
White blocks a jab.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapanen.
Kapanen jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White moves away from the strike by Kapanen.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapanen.
Kapanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kapanen counter with a right hand.
Kapanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Kapanen.
Kapanen scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
A jab from Kapanen misses.
White wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
White slips a jab from Kapanen.
White throws a lazy right hand but Kapanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kapanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saku Kapanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapanen throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White ducks under a wild hook from Kapanen.
Kapanen throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Kapanen tries to get set, White tries to push him back and clinch up but Kapanen manages to avoid the attempt.
White takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
White dodges the punch combination from Kapanen.
White tries to counter by clinching up but Kapanen breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##CL#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White digs a right hand underneath Kapanen's ribcage. Kapanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from White.
Kapanen takes a shot to the head.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kapanen or not.
White keeps control of Kapanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White lands a shot to the body.
Kapanen wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Kapanen blocks a body shot from White.
White wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kapanen stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
Kapanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
White lands a body shot.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
Kapanen looks winded!
White lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
Kapanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White digs a right hand underneath Kapanen's ribcage. Kapanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapanens head.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White lands a shot to the body.
White has been working on his balance at Dissolution Elite Training Facility, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kapanen.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from White.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapanen throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White 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#
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapanen is just out of range.
Kapanen avoids the body shot from White.
White misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kapanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapanen digs a good body shot into White's ribs.
White defending well as Kapanen loads up on a big left hand.
White misses with a right hand
and Kapanen counters with a straight right hand.
Kapanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White slips under a jab.#CL2#
Kapanen clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kapanen or not.
White cracks Kapanen with a nice body shot.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kapanen is breathing heavily.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Good body shot from White.
#T1#
White scores with a shot to the side of Kapanen's head.
Walter White has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from White.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapanen.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Kapanen is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
White pushes Kapanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A hook to the body from White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from White.
Kapanen is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White lands a right hand.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapanen can do to turn this around?
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from White. #T2#
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapanen.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from White.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a right hand.
White presses Kapanen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White pushes Kapanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White scores with a shot to the side of Kapanen's head.
White lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Kapanen is rocked!
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kapanen is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapanen.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kapanen seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White is working Kapanen over against the cage.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a body punch. #T3#
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kapanen stalling in the clinch but White improves position.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a body punch.
A short left from White.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands with a right to the head.
Kapanen misses with the head strike.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White lands with a left to the head.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
White digs a right hand underneath Kapanen's ribcage. Kapanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White lands a nice uppercut.
White dips a shoulder and cracks Kapanen with a mighty uppercut! Kapanen falls back against the cage and White unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kapanen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - White screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter White!
An out of breath and clearly excited Walter White thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
MMA Hype -19-
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Park looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Park is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Kapanen.
Kapanen with a nice cross.
Park tries to clinch but Kapanen is having none of it. #CL#
Park gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Park lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Park.
Park using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Park misses with a body punch.
Park connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Kapanen is trying to push Park away but Park has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Park prevents Kapanen from breaking the clinch.
Kapanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Park lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
A short left from Park.
Park lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Park lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapanen.
Park scores with a shoulder strike.
Kapanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Park scores with a shoulder strike.
Park working Kapanen over with knees to the body.
Kapanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Park.
Park can't find room to land a body shot as Kapanen controls the action.
Park really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Park tries to throw a body punch but Kapanen avoids it by throwing Park back against the cage.
Park with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Park fails to land.
Park keeps control of Kapanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Park looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Park misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kapanen can't break the clinch.
Park using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kapanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
Park lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kapanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kapanen just leaning against Park, taking a breather.
Kapanen wants to break free but Park has control.
A knee to the head by Park.
Kapanen trying to control the position but instead, Park has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kapanen into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Park obliges.
Park lands with a right to the head.
Park lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Park.
Kapanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Park.
Park lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Park is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Park lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Park misses with a knee to the head.
Kapanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Park.
Kapanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kapanen is trying to force a seperation but Park has the dominant position.
Park makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Park throws a knee to the head but misses.
Park lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Kapanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Park is keeping busy.
Kapanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kapanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Park gets an underhook and turns Kapanen into the cage.
Park lands a shoulder strike.
Park scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Park utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Park lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Park.
Nice body punch from Park - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Park.
Kapanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kapanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Park digs a right hand into Kapanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapanen's gas tank.
Park looking to throw knees to the head but Kapanen is blocking nicely.
Park landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Park with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kapanen looks winded!
Park pushes Kapanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Park landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sejun Park dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Park moves into the clinch.
Kapanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kapanen tries to circle away but Park has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Park.
Sejun Park has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kapanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Park.
Good body shot from Park.
Park scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Park as the two fighters clinch.
Park lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Park lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Park using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kapanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Park looking to throw knees to the head but Kapanen is blocking nicely.
A short right from Park on the inside.
Park lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapanen. #T1#
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kapanen is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Park.
Park lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Park.
Park landing knees to the head.
Park working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Park has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Park lands a nice knee to the body.
Park scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kapanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Park scores with a shoulder strike.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapanen is trying to force a seperation but Park has the dominant position.
Kapanen can't break the clinch.
Kapanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Park connects with a knee to the head.
Park is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapanen can do to turn this around?#T2#
A short right from Park.
Park connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Park.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Park.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Park softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Park.
Park lands a body punch.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Park working Kapanen over with knees to the body.
Park scores with a knee to the head.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Park.
Kapanen tries to break free but Park pushes him back against the cage.
Park gets through Kapanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A short right from Park on the inside.
Park landing knees to the body.
A short right from Park on the inside.
Kapanen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
Kapanen blocks a body shot from Park.
Kapanen is trying to force a seperation but Park has the dominant position.
Park working Kapanen over with knees to the body.
Park lands a nice uppercut.
Park lands a nice knee to the body.
Park lands a nice uppercut.
Park lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapanen can't break the clinch.
Park with a knee to the head.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Kapanen is rocked!#T4#
Park lands a nice knee to the body.
Kapanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Park finish him?
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kapanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
Park working Kapanen over with knees to the body.
Kapanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kapanen tries to break free but Park pushes him back against the cage.
Park putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kapanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Park gets through Kapanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Park scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kapanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Park scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Park lands with a left to the head.
Park with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kapanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sejun Park dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Park.
Park connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kapanen's face.
Park lands a nice uppercut.
Kapanen misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Park.
Park lands a big knee! That's hurt Kapanen! Oh, he's all over the place! Park lands another knee that sends Kapanen to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sejun Park!
In his post fight interview, Sejun Park gave a big smile as he said 'Shou out to my boy pachirisu, and vote for Boe Jiden 2025'. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -11-
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Yevgraf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kapanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yevgraf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kapanen lands an overhand right.
Kapanen lands the left hand.
Kapanen tries to clinch but Yevgraf moves out of range.
Yevgraf misses with a hook
and Yevgraf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yevgraf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kapanen lands with a right hand.
Kapanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapanen with a jab.
Yevgraf throws the left hand but Kapanen avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kapanen misses.
Yevgraf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Kapanen misses the jab.
Kapanen works Yevgraf's body with a nice hook.
Kapanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yevgraf doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapanen connects with a looping right hand.
Kapanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yevgraf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Kapanen.
Kapanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Kapanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kapanen! But no joy.
Yevgraf throws an off balance right hand
and Kapanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yevgraf walks into a jab.
Kapanen scores with a jab to the body.
Yevgraf throws the left hand but Kapanen avoids the punch easily.
Yevgraf takes one on the button.
Kapanen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yevgraf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kapanen jabs Yevgraf to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Yevgraf darts in and clinches Kapanen up against the cage.
Yevgraf is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kapanen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yevgraf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kapanen.
A nice left hand lands by Yevgraf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yevgraf digs a right hand into Kapanen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapanen's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yevgraf - that landed with a thud.
Yevgraf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yevgraf is leaning against Kapanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yevgraf. #T2#
Yevgraf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapanen backwards.
Yevgraf scores with a shot to the side of Kapanen's head.
Yevgraf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kapanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yevgraf cracks Kapanen with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yevgraf as Kapanen tries to tie him up. #TD#
Yevgraf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kapanen uses from the top position. #SUB#
Yevgraf is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kapanen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yevgraf's body to avoid the submission. Yevgraf has instead reached around Kapanen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yevgraf arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Borislav Yevgraf! |
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MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Kapanen thuds his right hand into Sansho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kapanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sansho looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kapanen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kapanen jabs Sansho right on the nose. Sansho blinks but takes it well.
Kapanen digs a good hook to Sansho's body.
Sansho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kapanen counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sansho is defended easily by Kapanen.
Saku Kapanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitashi Sansho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kapanen clinches up against the cage.
Sansho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sansho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kapanen's efforts to push away.#T1#
Sansho goes for a takedown attempt but Kapanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sansho tries for a takedown but Kapanen circles away easily
and Kapanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kapanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kapanen cracks a nice hook into Sansho's ribs.
Kapanen with a jab.
Kapanen works Sansho's body with a nice hook.
Sansho moves out of range of the body kick.
Kapanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sansho on the side of the head.
We've been told by Kapanen's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sansho tries for a takedown but Kapanen circles away easily
and Sansho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sansho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kapanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapanen clobbers Sansho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Kapanen thuds a left hand into Sansho's body.#T2#
Kapanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kapanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sansho tries to move into range but Kapanen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kapanen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kapanen cracks Sansho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sansho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sansho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kapanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kapanen as he connects with a hook.
Sansho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kapanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapanen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kapanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kapanen scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Sansho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kapanen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sansho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kapanen scores with a nice right hand.
Sansho moves to clinch but Kapanen breaks away
and Kapanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapanen lands a jab.
Kapanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sansho is looking to clinch but Kapanen is avoiding it.
Kapanen lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sansho is defended easily by Kapanen.
Kapanen lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Sansho fails with the takedown
letting Kapanen counter with a right hand.
Sansho tries to clinch there but Kapanen circles away.
Sansho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kapanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kapanen lands a slapping body shot.
Sansho looks for a takedown but Kapanen sprawls well.
Kapanen thuds his right hand into Sansho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kapanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sansho has time to react.
Kapanen lands a head kick. Sansho smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC#Sansho is rocked!
Kapanen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sansho is out of range and Kapanen settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Kapanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sansho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapanen lands a body shot.
Sansho fails with the takedown.
Hitashi Sansho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sansho with a poor takedown
and Kapanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Sansho with that takedown attempt.
Saku Kapanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hitashi Sansho.
Kapanen throws a solid leg kick but Sansho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kapanen.
Kapanen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sansho's hands.
Sansho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kapanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sansho is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapanen finish him?
Kapanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sansho tries for a takedown but Kapanen circles away easily
and Kapanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kapanen finds it's way through Sansho's defenses.
Kapanen lands a jab to Sansho's midsection.#T1#
Sansho tries for a takedown but Kapanen circles away easily
and Kapanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Sansho is breathing heavily.
Kapanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sansho seems to have recovered his senses.
Sansho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kapanen lands with a nice body punch.
Kapanen is looking to land body kicks.
Saku Kapanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapanen lands a really nice looking cross but Sansho seems unphased.
Kapanen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kapanen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kapanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sansho doesn't seem bothered though.
Kapanen lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapanen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sansho misses with a takedown
and Kapanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kapanen cracks a nice hook into Sansho's ribs.
Donk. Kapanen catches Sansho right on the button with a cross.
Saku Kapanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sansho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sansho is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kapanen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sansho.
Sansho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sansho finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kapanen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sansho falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Kapanen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Kapanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Santana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kapanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana prevents Kapanen from breaking the clinch.
Kapanen tries to break free but Santana pushes him back against the cage.
Santana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Saku Kapanen has been cut.
A hook to the body from Santana.
Kapanen wants to stall.
Kapanen tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Kapanen back against the cage.
Santana keeps control of Kapanen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santana.
Santana has Kapanen pressed against the cage.
Kapanen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Santana breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kapanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana is trying to control the action in half guard but Kapanen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kapanen is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.
Kapanen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santana. #T2##SUB2#
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kapanen is looking to improve his position.
Kapanen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Santana.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
Kapanen keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully. #T3#
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kapanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Santana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kapanen lands an overhand right.
Kapanen misses with a looping right.
Santana slips under a jab from Kapanen.
Kapanen misses with a right hand
and Santana counters with a left and a right that stings Kapanen.
Kapanen loads up on a big right hand but Santana slips the punch.#CL2#
Santana pushes Kapanen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Santana gets control of Kapanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Santana will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kapanen wants to pass the guard but Santana is keeping the position.
Kapanen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Santana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4#
Kapanen looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Santana wants to control from the top but Kapanen keeps moving.
Santana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kapanen tries to buck Santana off but Santana is having none of it.
Kapanen is working hard here to advance position.
Kapanen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kapanen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ismael Santana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saku Kapanen's cut.
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#
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapanen.
Santana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapanen scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kapanen tries to roll over but Santana keeps him under control.
Ismael Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kapanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Santana is working away from the top position though.
Santana slips a nice elbow through Kapanen's hands, connecting with Kapanen's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapanen defending well though.
Santana slips a nice elbow through Kapanen's hands, connecting with Kapanen's forehead.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Santana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kapanen defending well though. #SU2#
Santana stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kapanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Kapanen.#CL2#
Santana has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Santana jumps into guard, dragging Kapanen to the mat.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Santana working the head and body with strikes.
Santana wants to free his trapped foot but Kapanen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kapanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santana working Kapanen over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kapanen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santana content to control rather than advance.
Santana throwing shots but Kapanen is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kapanen tries to roll over but Santana keeps him under control.
Santana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kapanen keeps working.
Kapanen wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Santana lands a nice short elbow.
Santana winds up and cracks Kapanen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Santana has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kapanen defend it? Santana steps over the head and cranks it - Kapanen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ismael Santana! |
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