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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #11
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Winston fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robert to the ground. Winston is now in Robert's guard.
Robert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Robert's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston content to stall in guard here.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Winston working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Winston wants to control from the top but Robert keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston passes Robert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robert is breathing heavily.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robert's head.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Winston. #SUB2#
Winston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Winston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Winston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Robert defend it? Winston steps over the head and cranks it - Robert is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Winston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
HFC 38:Tripple vs Yamamoto
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Funske keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Wiremu lands.
Wiremu connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Wiremu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Wiremu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiremu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wiremu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Funske backwards.
Wiremu works on Funske's body with a couple of short punches.
Wiremu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Funskes head.
Funske looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Wiremu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiremu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Wiremu lands a shot to the body.
Wiremu lands an uppercut.
Wiremu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wiremu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wiremu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiremu gets through Funske's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu lands a right hand. #ROC#
Funske is rocked!
Wiremu lands a body punch.
Funske is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiremu finish him?
Nice body punch from Wiremu - that landed with a thud.
Wiremu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiremu lands a big right hand that drops Funske! The killer instinct kicks in and Wiremu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wiremu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
During a confident post fight interview, Aloysius Wiremu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Kullervo throws the left hand but Orellana avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Orellana gets a clinch.
Kullervo gets through Orellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orellana obliges.
Orellana has Kullervo pressed against the cage, preventing Kullervo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Kullervo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orellana is defending well for now.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orellanas head.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Orellana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orellana blocks an uppercut.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kullervo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orellana's brow.
Kullervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo crunches a lovely knee into Orellana's ribcage.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
Orellana blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana slips a jab from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Kullervo rushes Orellana and presses him up against the cage.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orellana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kullervo's efforts to push away.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana.
#T3#
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
Kullervo dodges an elbow strike from Orellana.
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orellana throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4##BC#
Kullervo manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orellana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orellana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kullervo as he connects with a hook.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Orellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orellana tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Orellana looks to move away, Kullervo throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo cracks Orellana with a good jab.
Kullervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orellana momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orellana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orellana tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana wants to clinch.
Kullervo jabs at Orellana's body.#T1#
Kullervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orellana.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orellana is looking to clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kullervo!
Kullervo lands with a hook. Orellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kullervo lands a high kick!
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Orellana avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Orellana avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Orellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and clinches.
Orellana lands an elbow just above Kullervo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana lands a nice elbow.
Kullervo avoids the elbow strike from Orellana, against the cage.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo lands with a nice body kick.
Kullervo throws out a loose jab but Orellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kullervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana feints a counter leg kick.
Kullervo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kullervo scores with a hook.
Orellana moves in looking to clinch but Kullervo pushes him off.
Kullervo works Orellana's body with a nice hook.
Orellana is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Orellana drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orellana avoids the damage to the body.
Orellana avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Orellana won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and pushes Kullervo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orellana.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Orellana avoids the elbow strike from Kullervo, against the cage.
#BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but Orellana avoids them all with ease.
Orellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kullervo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kullervo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Orellana sees coming a mile off.
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Orellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Orellana has closed the distance and engaged Kullervo in a clinch.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kullervo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orellana up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo slowing the pace effectively.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Orellana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kullervo.
#BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kullervo punishes Orellana's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orellana tries to clinch up.#T2#
Orellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Orellana's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Monty Orellana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orellana tries to clinch there but Kullervo circles away.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orellana is looking to clinch but Kullervo is avoiding it.
Kalle Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kullervo to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Kullervo lands a left and a right that send Orellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Kullervo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Orellana is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.#KD#
Kullervo lands a big uppercut and Orellana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orellana looks OK. Kullervo waves Orellana back to his feet!
Orellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana walks straight into a right hand from Kullervo - that's dropped him! Kullervo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Orellana from any more punishment! Orellana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kullervo!
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Event:
HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funske comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kriel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske scores with a hook to the body. Kriel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kriel shoots for a double leg takedown but Funske sprawls well. He's pushed Kriel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Kriel's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kriel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske is looking to wear down Kriel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Funske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Funske sprawls well. Funske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Funske.
Kriel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funske is fending him off so far but Kriel persists. Nope, Funske circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel shoots in looking for a takedown. Funske tries to sprawl out of it but Kriel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kriel looks winded!#T2#
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske stuns Kriel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.#T3#
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Ramachandra Funske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel tries to counter with a clinch but Funske shakes him off and moves away.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kriel misses.
Kriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKriel.#T4#
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.#TD2#
Kriel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kriel wants to control but Funske is keeping him busy.
Kriel looking to control but instead Funske has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Kriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Funske defends it well. #SUB2#
Kriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funske has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Funske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Funske.
Kriel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske lands with a shot to the body.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Funske feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramachandra Funske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Kriel.
Kriel is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Funske as Kriel shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kriel is defended easily by Funske.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kriel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Funske swats away the attempt to clinch by Kriel.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Kriel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Funske would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Funske won't allow Kriel to get back to his feet.
Kriel wants to control but Funske passes easily into half guard.
#SU#
Funske decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Funske changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel misses with a takedown #TD#
and Funske counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kriel pulls Funske in close to prevent any damage. #SU#
Funske gets to his feet. Kriel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kriel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funske. Kriel does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Funske with a body shot.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funske throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Funske cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Funske throws a body shot but no joy.
Funske misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kriel dives in and grabs Funske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Funske pushes down on Kriel's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramachandra Funske dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Funske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel moves to clinch but Funske breaks away #TD#
so Funske counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funske stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Funske wanted to stand there but Kriel had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to control the position but Funske postures up. #SUB2#
Kriel looking for subs off his back but Funske has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Kriel is trying to control but can't.
Kriel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funske tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kriel controls his leg.
Kriel trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kriel tries to clinch up but Funske circles away and keeps his distance.
Kriel tries to clinch but Funske moves out of range.
Funske misses with a wild body shot.
Funske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Piet Kriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funske's waist but Funske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kriel off to one side.
Kriel avoids the body shot from Funske.
Kriel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Funske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ramachandra Funske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel tries to clinch there but Funske circles away.
Funske swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Funske misses with a body shot.
Ramachandra Funske is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Funske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kriel with a poor takedown #TD#
and Funske counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kriel!
Kriel bucks up and tries to throw Funske off but instead Funske has got his back!
Funske wants to stand back up.
Ramachandra Funske overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Funske seems like he's trying to stand.#T4#
Funske really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kriel.
Funske controlling well, preventing Kriel from escaping the position.
Piet Kriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funske wants to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramachandra Funske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Funske 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramachandra Funske!
A victorious Ramachandra Funske thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #9
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Robert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAskill.
Robert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robert swings for the body but MacAskill moves out of range.
MacAskill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacAskill jabs Robert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacAskill lands with a nice body punch.
MacAskill takes a swing at Robert's ribcage but misses.
MacAskill looks to land a body kick but Robert moved away.
MacAskill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robert.
MacAskill digs a good body shot into Robert's ribs.
Robert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAskill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacAskill is looking to wear down Robert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacAskill connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robert has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Robert misses with a body shot.
Robert fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacAskill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robert.
#T1#
Robert misses with a body shot.
Robert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacAskill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robert.
MacAskill misses with a body shot.
Robert lands with a shot to the body.
Robert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacAskill can pounce on him.
Robert thuds a left hand into MacAskill's body.
Robert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacAskill lands a slapping body shot.
Robert misses with a jab to the body
and MacAskill counters with a slapping leg kick.
MacAskill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robert looks winded!
MacAskill scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from MacAskill finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAskill misses with a body shot.
#T2#
A cross from MacAskill lands.
MacAskill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacAskill lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for MacAskill.
MacAskill digs a good body shot into Robert's ribs.
MacAskill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robert's head backwards.#ROC#
Robert is rocked!
MacAskill drops Robert with a naaaaasty hook - Robert is in real trouble here! MacAskill dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rory MacAskill!
An out of breath Rory MacAskill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hughes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hughes wants it to stay on the feet.
Funske dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Hughes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hughes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funske's head.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hughes is thwarting Funske's attempts to control the position.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Funske is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a head shot. Funske uses the momentum to regain guard.
Funske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from Funske.
Hughes wants to pass the guard but Funske is keeping the position.
Hughes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hughes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Funske has wrist control.
Funske keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Funske's brow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hughes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funske being controlled here, momentarily.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funske works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funske keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Funske shoots and misses #CL#
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chad Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramachandra Funske.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hughes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hughes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hughes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funske felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hughes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hughes is trying to control the action in half guard but Funske is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Funske is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hughes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hughes passes to side control.
Funske wants to control but Hughes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hughes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hughes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Hughes drives through with a takedown into Funske's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hughes passes Funske's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hughes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Funske is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Hughes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funske defending well though. #T1#
Funske keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Funske to regain full guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Funske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funske preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes throws a strike but Funske rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Funske wants to stand but Hughes is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Hughes pulls Funske in close to prevent any damage.
Funske stopping the sweep attempt from Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Chad Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hughes has control of Funske's left arm, preventing Funske from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Funske throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hughes's waist but Hughes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Funske off to one side.
Hughes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Funske checks the leg kick.
Funske tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Funske ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hughes has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Funske is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hughes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Funske to the mat. Funske regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughes trying to control but Funske is working from the bottom.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funske works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes won't allow Funske to get back to his feet.
Funske avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funske can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hughes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funske is breathing heavily.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hughes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Funske doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Hughes dominated that second round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hughes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Funske can do to turn this around?
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
#T1#
Hughes avoiding damage.
Funske drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hughes instigates a clinch.
Funske is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chad Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramachandra Funske.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hughes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hughes leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chad Hughes.
Funske tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Funske back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Funske being controlled against the cage.
Hughes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chad Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Funske has Hughes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hughes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Funske goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funske drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hughes 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Hughes!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gunther gets a takedown into half guard.
Foster looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Gunther is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gunther is trying for a kimura here. Foster looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gunther wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Durward Gunther!
A relieved looking Durward Gunther thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 27
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Orellana.
Orellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Orellana thows a leg kick but Pedrosian checks it
and Pedrosian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Orellana's knee momentarily.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian throws an elbow that misses.
Pedrosian avoiding damage.
#TD#
Pedrosian jumps guard and drags Orellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pedrosian trying to control the position.
Orellana seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana postures up.
#T1#
Orellana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Orellana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orellana has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orellana's sensitive parts.
Pedrosian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Pedrosian clinches with his opponent.
Orellana is pressed up against the cage. Pedrosian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orellana down to the mat. Orellana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orellana throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedrosian feinted with a counter takedown.
Orellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedrosian moves away.
It appears Pedrosian was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Pedrosian clinches.
Pedrosian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Orellana thumps Pedrosian with a low kick.#T3#
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Orellana misses with a wild body shot.
Pedrosian is looking for a counter combo.
Orellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pedrosian.
Good work by Pedrosian as he checks the leg kick.
Orellana throws a body punch but Pedrosian moves out of range. #KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Orellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pedrosian. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orellana wants to slow Pedrosian down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Orellana gets caught flat footed, as Pedrosian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pedrosian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pedrosian has knee on belly momentarily but Orellana bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pedrosian wants to take a breather but Orellana is having none of it. #SUB#
Orellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Pedrosian.
#T4#
Pedrosian stalling away here and it's allowed Orellana to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Pedrosian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedrosian.
Orellana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pedrosian rather than just go for the knockout.
Pedrosian tries to clinch but Orellana is having none of it.
Pedrosian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orellana. Orellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Orellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedrosian.
Orellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedrosian darts in looking for a takedown but Orellana gets double underhooks and turns Pedrosian into the cage.
Pedrosian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Orellana moves out of range easily.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Pedrosian.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick nicely.
Orellana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pedrosian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Pedrosian tries to pull guard but Orellana forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pedrosian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pedrosian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Pedrosian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orellana blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Pedrosian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pedrosian is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Pedrosian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pedrosian slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Orellana manages to break the clinch.
Monty Orellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orellana throws a leg kick which misses Pedrosian's front leg but catches the back leg as Pedrosian tries to avoid it.
Orellana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pedrosian checks it well.
Pedrosian blocks a low kick nicely.
As Orellana looks to move away, Pedrosian throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Orellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedrosian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Orellana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Pedrosian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orellana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orellana is still in real trouble! Can Pedrosian finish him?
Pedrosian wants to control from the top but Orellana keeps moving.
Pedrosian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orellana is keeping the position for now.
Orellana seems to have recovered his senses.
Orellana keeping moving, preventing Pedrosian from controlling successfully. #T2#
Orellana looking for a sweep. Not yet Orellana, not yet.
Orellana is still trying to improve position.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom.
Pedrosian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orellana is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Orellana keeping full guard, as Pedrosian tries to pass.
Pedrosian trying to control but Orellana is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monty Orellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedrosian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orellana defends well and Pedrosian ends up having to push Orellana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Orellana misses with a body punch
enabling Pedrosian to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pedrosian misses with a takedown attempt - Orellana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Pedrosian.
Orellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedrosian manages to avoid it.
Orellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedrosian.
Orellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Pedrosian drives through and clinches with Orellana against the cage.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but Orellana blocks it.
Pedrosian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pedrosian working Orellana over with knees to the body.
Orellana is breathing heavily.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pedrosian.#T4#
Pedrosian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orellana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pedrosian is working for takedown but Orellana is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Pedrosian breaks from the clinch.
Orellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedrosian was well out of range. Poor timing from Orellana.
Pedrosian checks a leg kick.#TD#
Orellana tries to sprawl but Pedrosian drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Orellana pushes Pedrosian off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orellana connects with a body shot.
Orellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Pedrosian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pedrosian tries to land a knee to the head but Orellana blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Pedrosian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orellana tries to bum rush Pedrosian with a series of wild strikes but Pedrosian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedrosian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tim Pedrosian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Orellana circles away.
Orellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Orellana misses.
Pedrosian fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Orellana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orellana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orellana. Pedrosian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tim Pedrosian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pedrosian.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Pedrosian scores with a takedown into Orellana's guard.#ES2#
Orellana uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian lands a high kick!
#CUT#
The cut above Monty Orellana's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1##KD#
Pedrosian lands a big head kick that sends Orellana tumbling to the mat! Pedrosian takes a step backwards and waves Orellana back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD#
Pedrosian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orellana to the mat! Orellana manages to get full guard.
Orellana wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pedrosian manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana won't allow Pedrosian to pass to mount.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedrosian prevents Orellana from improving his position.#SUB#
Pedrosian is looking for a kimura here.
Monty Orellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orellana is not content to let Pedrosian control the position.
Tim Pedrosian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pedrosian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pedrosian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Pedrosian is looking to advance position but Orellana won't allow it.
Pedrosian is stalling here. Orellana is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pedrosian seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Orellana has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pedrosian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pedrosian trying to remain calm as Orellana controls from the top position.#T4#
Orellana is putting a hurting on Pedrosian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pedrosian is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Orellana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Orellana punching from mount but Pedrosian doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orellana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pedrosian because Orellana loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Orellana working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Monty Orellana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pedrosian is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Tim Pedrosian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pedrosian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Pedrosian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Funske fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spinelli to the ground. Funske is now in Spinelli's guard.
Funske keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spinelli's head.
Funske working some strikes from top position.
Funske advances position into side control!
Funske controls the position.
Funske lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funske lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funske creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Funske tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Funske has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Funske cracks Spinelli with a big right hand but Spinelli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spinelli taking a bit of punishment here - Funske scoring with strikes.
Funske landing a few strikes.
Funske grinds an elbow into Spinelli's temple.
Funske cracks Spinelli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spinelli is breathing heavily.
Funske cracks Spinelli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Funske in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spinelli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Funske on the ground.#T1#
Funske scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Funske has an Americana. Spinelli didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Funske is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Funske hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ramachandra Funske!
A relieved looking Ramachandra Funske thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Grigorian misses with a low kick as Funske jumps back.
Grigorian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Grigorian backs off Funske throws a huge counter combo but Grigorian manages to avoid it all.
Grigorian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Funske.
Funske looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Funske saw that one coming.
Grigorian throws a lazy body kick
letting Funske counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Funske gets the takedown into side control.
Grigorian takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Funske taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grigorian takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Funske looks up at the clock and then as Grigorian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Funske smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Funske has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Grigorian is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Funske yanks on the arm and Grigorian is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Funske.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramachandra Funske!
Our winner, Ramachandra Funske, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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