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QFC Tournament 535 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Project Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov comes to the cage accompanied by Major Lazer & DJ Snake - Lean On (feat. MØ). This should be fireworks!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Project Doom!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doom misses with a few strikes there.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Doom.
A jab from Doom misses.
Doom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Volkov won't allow Doom to sweep him here.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Doom wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov forces his way into half guard.
Volkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Volkov trying to control but Doom is having none of it.
Volkov looking to secure an arm triangle but Doom defends it well.
Volkov looking to control but Doom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Volkov working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov has managed to slip his arm under Doom's chin. This could be all over... yep, Doom is tapping out! Submission win for Volkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Volkov!
After the big win, Alexander Volkov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Firenze Solei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera has chosen Pendulum - Tarantula as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Firenze Solei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Vera!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Solei manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vera passes into half guard.
Solei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
Ground and pound from Vera.
Vera is looking for a kimura but Solei is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vera to get the leverage.
Vera trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vera controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vera.
Vera works his way into full mount!
Solei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vera on the ground.
Vera lands a heavy elbow.
Vera lands a couple of good shots and Solei has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vera lands shots from the back.
Vera controlling the position well here. Solei rolled but Vera kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solei is trapped and Vera is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Solei is trapped and Vera is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Solei is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera is riding his opponent, not letting Solei buck him off.
Solei is trying to defend against the choke here but Vera has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Vera Tightens the hold and Solei taps out furiously! Vera displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Vera!
Gabriel Vera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolo Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince Muchacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolo Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manolo Muchacho is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Prince Muchacho as he connects with a hook.
Manolo Muchacho misses with a body kick.
Prince Muchacho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Manolo Muchacho manages to circle out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Prince Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho has closed the distance and engaged Manolo Muchacho in a clinch.
Prince Muchacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manolo Muchacho is looking to control Prince Muchacho's arms but Prince Muchacho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manolo Muchacho has his back to the cage.
Manolo Muchacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prince Muchacho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manolo Muchacho tries a body shot but Prince Muchacho blocks it.
Prince Muchacho works on Manolo Muchacho's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Prince Muchacho - that landed with a thud.
Manolo Muchacho wants to stall.
Prince Muchacho avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prince Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho blocks a body shot from Manolo Muchacho.
A shot in the inside from Prince Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho pushes Manolo Muchacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prince Muchacho digs a right hand into Manolo Muchacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manolo Muchacho's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manolo Muchacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prince Muchacho is defending well.
Prince Muchacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manolo Muchacho looks winded!
Prince Muchacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manolo Muchacho backwards.
Prince Muchacho is stalling here.
Manolo Muchacho looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Prince Muchacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manolo Muchacho backwards.
Prince Muchacho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manolo Muchacho or not.
Prince Muchacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince Muchacho is struggling to control the position.
Prince Muchacho lands a shoulder strike.
Prince Muchacho slowing the pace effectively.
Prince Muchacho misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Prince Muchacho.
A short left from Prince Muchacho.
Nice elbow from Prince Muchacho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince Muchacho lands a left hand.
Prince Muchacho lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince Muchacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prince Muchacho lands a left hand.
Prince Muchacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manolo Muchacho backwards.
Manolo Muchacho is rocked!
Prince Muchacho will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Manolo Muchacho up against the cage.
Prince Muchacho scores with a hook to the body.
Prince Muchacho digs a right hand underneath Manolo Muchacho's ribcage. Manolo Muchacho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prince Muchacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince Muchacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prince Muchacho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manolo Muchacho misses with some punches.
Manolo Muchacho jumps guard but Prince Muchacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Prince Muchacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manolo Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho lands a nice uppercut.
Prince Muchacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Prince Muchacho presses Manolo Muchacho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Prince Muchacho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prince Muchacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Prince Muchacho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Prince Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho lands with a light punch inside.
Prince Muchacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prince Muchacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prince Muchacho.
Manolo Muchacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Prince Muchacho finish him?
Prince Muchacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Prince Muchacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Prince Muchacho.
Prince Muchacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manolo Muchacho backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince Muchacho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Manolo Muchacho to his knees! Prince Muchacho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Muchacho!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiimu Salaani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington comes into the arena with MARC SMASH U! blaring out of the sound system. Tiimu Salaani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiimu Salaani!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salaani.
Salaani misses with an uppercut.
Salaani throws a right hand that misses
enabling Huntington to counter with a crisp jab.
Salaani misses the shot to the body.
Salaani misses with a wild body shot.
Salaani moves out of range as Huntington strikes.
Salaani misses with a hook.
Salaani misses with a looping right.
A jab from Huntington misses.
Huntington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salaani moves away.
Huntington moves out of range as Salaani strikes.
Huntington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salaani stalks Huntington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Huntington's face. Huntington staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salaani misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Huntington misses the target.
Huntington moves out of range as Salaani strikes.
A slow jab from Salaani misses its intended target.
Salaani misses with an uppercut.
Salaani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salaani throws a looping overhand right but Huntington ducks down to avoid it.
Salaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Huntington.
Salaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huntington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salaani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salaani. Huntington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huntington tries to clinch but Salaani moves out of range.
A nice side step and Salaani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huntington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salaani throws a counter combo.
Salaani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salaani cracks Huntington with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huntington digs a good body shot into Salaani's ribs.
Huntington is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salaani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Salaani misses with a wild body shot.
Huntington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salaani.
Salaani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salaani.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salaani throws a jab but it's blocked by Huntington.
Huntington avoids the body shot from Salaani.
It looked like Huntington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huntington forces Salaani back against the cage and clinches.
Huntington keeps control of Salaani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salaani letting Huntington take a breather here.
Salaani working hard to break the clinch.
Huntington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huntington prevents Salaani from breaking the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Huntington.
Huntington stalling in the clinch.
Salaani is looking to break free of the clinch but Huntington has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington scores with a hook to the body.
Salaani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huntington has him pressed against the cage.
Salaani has a couple of punches blocked by Huntington.
Salaani has had enough of the clinch but Huntington keeps him there for the moment.
Huntington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salaani prevents a body shot from Huntington.
Huntington tries to throw a body punch but Salaani avoids it by throwing Huntington back against the cage.
Salaani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salaani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huntington is stalling here.
Salaani is looking to break free of the clinch but Huntington has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Huntington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huntington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salaani tries to stall but Huntington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huntington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salaani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Salaani leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salaani scores with a shoulder strike.
Salaani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiimu Salaani will probably get the nod.
That's time! Huntington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salaani throws a big shot that misses.
Huntington looks to land a right hand but Salaani moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Salaani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Huntington doesn't seem phased though.
Huntington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Salaani.
Salaani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salaani moves away from the strike by Huntington.
Salaani scores with a jab to the head.
Huntington staying out of range there.
Huntington blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington throws a right hand that misses
enabling Salaani to counter with a crisp jab.
Huntington swings for the body but Salaani moves out of range.
Huntington cracks Salaani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salaani misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salaani staying out of range there.
It seemed like Salaani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Huntington slips under a jab from Salaani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaani scores with a shot to the body.
Salaani tests Huntington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salaani swats away the attempt to clinch by Huntington.
Salaani takes a swing at Huntington's ribcage but misses.
Salaani misses with a wild combination.
Huntington throwing a counter right hand but Salaani manages to avoid it.
Huntington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salaani.
Huntington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salaani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salaani throws a hook but Huntington avoids it easily.
Huntington moves out of range of the strikes.
Tiimu Salaani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huntington throws a lazy right hand but Salaani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salaani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Huntington throws a jab when Salaani was well out of range.
Huntington misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salaani lands a lovely overhand right.
Huntington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huntington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huntington lands with a straight right. Salaani didn't see that one coming.
Salaani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salaani drops his hands momentarily and Huntington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huntington catches Salaani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huntington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salaani.
Salaani lands a jab to the head.
Salaani throws a looping overhand right but Huntington ducks down to avoid it.
Salaani looks to land a right hand but Huntington moved out of range.
Salaani scores with a body shot.
Salaani misses with a hook.
Huntington throws a right hand that misses
and Salaani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salaani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huntington slips a jab from Salaani.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington connects with a body shot that sends Salaani's belly button to the back.
Salaani punishes Huntington's body with a nice straight punch.
Huntington throws a big shot that misses.
Huntington dodges the punch combination from Salaani.
Salaani missing with a left hand there. Huntington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huntington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salaani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Huntington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salaani.
Huntington throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salaani counters with a stiff right hand.
Salaani misses with a body shot.
Huntington wants to clinch
and Salaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huntington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salaani 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.
Huntington 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.
Salaani digs a good body shot into Huntington's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salaani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salaani missing with a left hand there. Huntington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huntington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Huntington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salaani tries to bum rush Huntington with a series of wild strikes but Huntington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huntington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Huntington moves into range and clinches up with Salaani.
Salaani is trying to force a seperation but Huntington has the dominant position.
Huntington misses with a punch on the inside.
Salaani prevents a body shot from Huntington.
Huntington misses with some punches.
Huntington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huntington lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiimu Salaani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Salaani misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huntington. Salaani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huntington misses with a body shot.
Salaani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiimu Salaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salaani misses with a few strikes there.
Huntington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Salaani.
Huntington throws a jab when Salaani was well out of range.
Salaani misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Huntington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salaani keeps the fight on the outside.
Salaani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huntington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salaani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huntington walks into a stiff left hand from Salaani.
Salaani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huntington on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Huntington misses the target.
Salaani throws out a counter right but Huntington avoids it with no problem.
Salaani thuds a left hand into Huntington's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salaani connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Salaani misses.
Huntington slips a jab from Salaani.
Huntington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huntington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salaani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huntington scrambles back to his feet.
Salaani throws a jab when Huntington was well out of range.
Salaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huntington.
Salaani swings for the body but Huntington moves out of range.
Huntington slips under a jab.
Huntington blocks a jab.
Salaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Salaani misses with an uppercut
and Salaani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huntington moves out of range of the strikes.
Huntington is looking to counter punch.
Salaani lands a jab to the nose.
Huntington jabs at Salaani's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington scores with a jab to the body.
Salaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huntington throws a looping overhand right but Salaani ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salaani. Huntington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huntington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huntington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Salaani fails to land with a series of punches.
Huntington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Huntington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salaani manages to avoid it.
Huntington throws a jab when Salaani was well out of range.
Salaani misses the shot to the body.
Salaani catches Huntington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Huntington drives through and clinches with Salaani against the cage.
Huntington misses with a body punch.
Huntington has Salaani pressed against the cage.
Huntington misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salaani prevents a body shot from Huntington.
Huntington has Salaani pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Huntington.
Salaani is trying to push Huntington away but Huntington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salaani throws a head punch that misses.
Salaani taking a breather.
Salaani letting Huntington take a breather here.
Salaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tiimu Salaani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huntington throws a head punch that misses.
Huntington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Salaani.
Huntington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Salaani can't break the clinch.
Huntington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Huntington lands a nice uppercut.
Salaani is looking to break free of the clinch but Huntington has double underhooks.
Marc Huntington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huntington misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiimu Salaani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salaani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 for Tiimu Salaani!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tiimu Salaani!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tiimu Salaani!
Tiimu Salaani wins by unanimous decision!
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A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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A | B |
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RATING
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