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Event:
UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Eklund.
A low kick from Eklund misses
and Kolloo counters with a solid body kick.
Kolloo throws a shot to the body.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolloo throws a lazy body kick
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Eklund throws a head kick but Kolloo moves out of range.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Eklund is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund thinks about countering with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kolloo.
Kolloo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eklund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Kolloo looks to move away, Eklund throws a big counter combo but Kolloo just gets out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Eklund crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolloo - the referee stops the clock and Eklund gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolloo. Eklund manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eklund works the jab nicely.
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!
Eklund misses with an uppercut. Kolloo saw that one coming.#T1#
Kolloo tries to land a front kick but Eklund steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eklund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolloo.
Some bone on bone action there as Kolloo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eklund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolloo.
Kolloo takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Eklund lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Eklund misses with a two punch combination.
Kolloo slips a jab from Eklund.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Kolloo avoids it.
Eklund throws a shot from downtown. Kolloo moves away and avoids it.
Kolloo scores with a nice head shot.
Eklund just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eklund fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolloo on the side of the head.
A jab from Eklund does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolloo lands an overhand right.
Kolloo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eklunds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Eklund connects with a leg kick. Kolloo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Kolloo.
Kolloo avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Kolloo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eklund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kolloo looks to land a body kick but Eklund moved away.
Kolloo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kolloo moves out of range as Eklund strikes.
Eklund looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Kolloo.
#T3#
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Kolloo throws a leg kick that misses.
Eklund tried to counter with a leg kick but Kolloo avoided it.
Kolloo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolloo throws a shot from downtown. Eklund moves away and avoids it.
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Kolloo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eklund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eklund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kolloo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eklund slips a jab from Kolloo.
Kolloo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Eklund throws a right and a left that Kolloo avoids nicely.
Kolloo flicks out a counter leg kick but Eklund steps away.
Kolloo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eklund rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Kolloo takes one to the side of the head.
Eklund misses with a hook. Kolloo ducked under it nicely.
Eklund works over Kolloo's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Kolloo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eklund's sensitive parts.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eklund. Eklund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kolloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Eklund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolloo throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kolloo.
Eklund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Kolloo is looking to land body kicks.
Kolloo scores with a sloppy right hand. Eklund should have avoided that one.
Eklund misses with a looping right.
Kolloo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaakko Kolloo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eklund.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
Kolloo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eklund counters with a nice body shot.
Kolloo looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Stampe Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolloo misses with a two punch combination.
Kolloo misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Kolloo takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Kolloo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund staying out of range there.
Eklund misses with a straight right.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kolloo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolloo.#T1#
Eklund lands with a good body shot.
Kolloo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
Kolloo throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Kolloo thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a nice body shot.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolloo moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund throws an overhand right that lands on Kolloo's shoulder, as Kolloo tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eklund!
Eklund misses with a body kick.
Kolloo lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Eklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kolloo backs away, Eklund returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kolloo takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eklund throwing a counter right hand but Kolloo manages to avoid it.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
Eklund moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Eklund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Kolloo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kolloo punishes Eklund's body with a nice straight punch.
Eklund throws a leg kick
letting Kolloo counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Kolloo
and Eklund counters with a left and a right that stings Kolloo.
Eklund slips a straight right by Kolloo.
Kolloo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Kolloo.#T3#
Kolloo throws out a powerful jab.
Eklund has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolloo.
Eklund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Kolloo's head but Kolloo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eklund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolloo.
Kolloo looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
And Eklund counters with a quick kick to the body but Kolloo blocks it.
Eklund rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kolloo counters with a good low kick that Eklund was not able to check.
Kolloo slips under a jab.
Kolloo throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a thumping low kick.
Kolloo jabs at Eklund's body.
Kolloo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kolloo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eklund.#T4#
Kolloo misses with a hook.
Kolloo throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Kolloo wants to slow Eklund down by chopping away at his legs.
Kolloo connects with a leg kick. Eklund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolloo scores with a shot to the body.
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Kolloo.
Eklund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kolloo takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Eklund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kolloo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eklund checks it well.
Eklund throws out a powerful jab.
Kolloo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kolloo misses with a body punch
and Eklund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaakko Kolloo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Eklund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
Eklund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Eklund does it's job there.
Eklund looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a series of wild punches.
Eklund lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Eklund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolloo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Eklund moves out of range as Kolloo throws a body kick.
Eklund throwing a counter right hand but Kolloo manages to avoid it.
Kolloo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eklund works over Kolloo's head and body with a nice combination.
Eklund throws out a loose jab but Kolloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kolloo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kolloo misses with an uppercut.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eklund misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Kolloo is predictable there
and Eklund counters with a three punch combo that has Kolloo backing up. Kolloo nods at Eklund to acknowledge the strikes.
Eklund cracks Kolloo with a good jab.
Eklund moves away from the strike by Kolloo.
Kolloo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Kolloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eklund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund fails to land with a series of punches.
Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eklund on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab, jab by Kolloo - just one landing.
Kolloo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kolloo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy body kick from Kolloo
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
Eklund fakes the leg kick and cracks Kolloo in the body.
Eklund throws a combination. Kolloo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Kolloo sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Kolloo thuds his shin into the meat of Eklund's side.
Kolloo throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Eklund sees coming a mile off.
Kolloo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eklund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolloo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eklund's hands.
Kolloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eklund motions for Kolloo to come forward. Eklund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Kolloo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eklund throws a good cross that connects.
Kolloo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Eklund blocks the low kick.
Kolloo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eklund manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolloo. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Kolloo responds with a good body kick, but Eklund manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
Jaakko Kolloo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eklund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eklund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kolloo.
Eklund appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kolloo thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolloo motions for Eklund to come forward. Kolloo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kolloo.
Stampe Eklund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eklund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kolloo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Kolloo!
Jaakko Kolloo gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Stampe Eklund spoke after the fight, saying 'Read my lips: I will return stronger and better!'.
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Event:
UPG 28
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Eklund scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Eklund lands a head shot.
Kato throws a jab but it's blocked by Eklund.
A little jabbing left from Eklund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eklund checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eklund! But no joy.
Kato throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Eklund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eklund slips under a jab from Kato.
Kato misses the shot to the body.
Eklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eklund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Kato finds it's way through Eklund's defenses.
Eklund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato throws a right hand that misses
and Eklund counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kato misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Eklund counters with a one-two to the body.
Kato misses with a lunging right hand
and Eklund counters with an inside leg kick.
Kato tried to score with a low kick but Eklund checks it.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.
Kato throws a front kick aimed at Eklund's knee but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund feints a counter leg kick.
Kato darts in trying to clinch
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
Kato misses with a low kick.
Kato walks into a stiff left hand from Eklund.
Nice cross by Kato.#T2#
Kato throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Eklund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kato.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kato misses with a leg kick.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
Eklund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kato on the side of the head.
Kato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kato throws a lazy right hand but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eklund has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Eklund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kato.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eklund! But no joy.
Kato throws a combination that misses
and Eklund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eklund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Eklund's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kato throws a right hand that misses
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Kato throws a lazy right hand but Eklund sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Eklund throws a counter combo.#T3#
Kato looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
Eklund checks a low kick from Kato.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
Kato throws a sloppy body shot
and Eklund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eklund slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kato is looking to slow Eklund down with leg kicks.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eklund counters with a one-two to the body.
Kato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eklund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eklund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick from Kato.
Kato misses with a lunging right hand
and Eklund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Kato misses
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Despite the aggression on Eklund's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kato connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eklund misses with a two punch combination.
Kato is looking to land body kicks.
As Kato backs off Eklund throws a huge counter combo but Kato manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Kato throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kato lands with a shot to the body.
Eklund slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Kato misses.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stampe Eklund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Eklund avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eklund might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eklund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kato lands the left hand.
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Kato misses.
Kato throws a lazy uppercut
and Eklund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kato throws a hook to the side of Eklund's head but Eklund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eklund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato misses with a hook
and Eklund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Eklund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato.
As Eklund backs away, Kato returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eklund moves away from the strike by Kato.
Eklund looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Eklund counters with an outside leg kick.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
Kato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eklund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eklund! But no joy.
Kato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eklund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato checks a low kick from Eklund.
Kato misses with a combination
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato throws a sloppy head kick and Eklund moves out of range easily.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Kato scores with a spinning back kick!
Kato wants to clinch
and Eklund counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Eklund ducks down to avoid it.
Eklund lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Eklund ducks down to avoid it.
Kato wants to land a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
Kato misses with a hook
and Eklund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kato lands a head shot.
Kato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kato thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a series of strikes. Kato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Eklund cracks Kato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eklund doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Eklund ducks down to avoid it.
Eklund throws a counter combo.
Kato throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a one-two to the body.
Eklund moves away from the strike by Kato.
Kato cracks Eklund with a good jab.
Kato misses with a hook
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
Eklund throws a counter combo.
Eklund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kato.
Eklund throws out a counter right but Kato avoids it with no problem.
Kato connects with a nice looking jab.
Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Eklund blocks a jab.
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!
Eklund lands a body shot.
Eklund lands with a hook. Kato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kato swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range.
Kato throws a nice looking combination but Eklund bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stampe Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kato throws a leg kick but Eklund sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Eklund on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kato swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Kato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kato misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Kato throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.
Kato throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Eklund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Kato misses with a left hand
and Eklund counters with a thumping low kick.
Eklund lands a nice shot that snaps Kato's head back.
Stampe Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kato connects with a body shot.
Kato throws a poor cross that misses
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato misses with a lunging right hand
and Kato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kato misses with a hook
and Eklund counters with a three punch combo that has Kato backing up. Kato nods at Eklund to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Eklund slips a jab from Kato.
Kato throws a body punch but Eklund moves out of range.
Kato moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Kato.
Eklund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kato.
Eklund swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eklund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kato misses with a low kick.
Kato wants to slow Eklund down by chopping away at his legs.
Eklund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kato misses with a body shot
letting Eklund counter with a right hand.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Eklund misses with a lunging right hand
and Kato counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kato throws a hook to the side of Eklund's head but Eklund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kato misses with a left hand
and Eklund counters with a nice uppercut.
Eklund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kato misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Eklund counters with an inside leg kick.
Eklund looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range.
Kato throws a hook but Eklund avoids it easily.
Kato misses with a hook
and Eklund counters with a right hand to the body.
Kato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eklund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kato throws a right hand that misses
letting Eklund counter with a right hand. #T3#
Eklund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Eklund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good standup being displayed there by Eklund as he connects with a hook.
Kato throws a lazy uppercut
and Kato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kato coming out on top.
No joy there for Eklund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eklund staying out of range there.
Kato looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Eklund's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eklund momentarily.
Eklund checks a leg kick.
Eklund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kenji Kato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kato misses with a leg kick
enabling Eklund to counter with a crisp jab.
Kato throws a looping overhand right but Eklund ducks down to avoid it.
Kato connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund moves out of range of the strikes.
Eklund with a nice cross.
Eklund checks a leg kick.
Eklund throws a front kick aimed at Kato's knee but Kato avoids it well.
Eklund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kato misses with a body shot
and Eklund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eklund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stampe Eklund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eklund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stampe Eklund!
Stampe Eklund looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Eat my shorts!'.
Kenji Kato was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back to put on a show for all you fans!!! I'll come back stronger with from support!!'.
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Event:
UPG 26
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pahlm is looking to chop away at Eklund's legs.
A slow jab from Eklund misses its intended target.
Pahlm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eklund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pahlm.
Eklund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pahlm throws out the jab.
Pahlm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
Eklund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eklund looks to land a left hand but Pahlm moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund throws a lazy uppercut
and Pahlm counters with an outside leg kick.
Pahlm slips under a jab.
Pahlm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eklund is able to avoid easily.
Pahlm on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Pahlm throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pahlm.
Pahlm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pahlm thumps Eklund with a low kick.
Eklund missing with a left hand there. Pahlm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pahlm connects with a leg kick. Eklund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Eklund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Eklund misses with a double jab
and Pahlm counters with a leg kick.
Eklund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pahlm moves away.
Pahlm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eklund ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pahlm moves away.#T2#
Pahlm throws a leg kick that misses.
Pahlm is looking to score with low kicks.
Eklund half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Pahlm is out of range.
Pahlm blocks a jab.
Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Pahlm is predictable there
and Eklund counters with a good low kick that Pahlm was not able to check.
Stampe Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pahlm throws a leg kick but Eklund checks it.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pahlm connects with a leg kick. Eklund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Eklund works over Pahlm's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Eklund.#T3#
Eklund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pahlm is looking to slow Eklund down with leg kicks.
Pahlm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Eklund is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Eklund on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eklund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eklund backing away here, and Pahlm unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pahlm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eklund throws out the jab.
Eklund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pahlm tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Pahlm misses
and Eklund makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pahlm really felt that one!
Pahlm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eklund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eklund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Pahlm moves out of range of the strikes.
Eklund connects with a solid leg kick.
Eklund throws a body shot but no joy.
Pahlm follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Eklund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pahlm. Pahlm obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Eklund misses.
Eklund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pahlm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eklund moves out of range of the body kick.
Eklund is looking to counter punch.
Pahlm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pahlm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eklund checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eklund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pahlm manages to avoid it.
Pahlm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stampe Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pahlm gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eklund.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund!
Eklund misses with a hook
and Pahlm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pahlm moves out of range of the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pahlm might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Eklund has got the better of the exchanges.
Eklund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pahlm on the side of the head.
Eklund throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pahlm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eklund.
Eklund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pahlm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eklund's knee momentarily.
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Pahlm.
Pahlm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pahlm misses with a jab to the body
and Eklund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pahlm lands a jab.
Eklund lands an overhand right.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Pahlm is out of range.
Eklund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eklund scores with a decent looking hook.
Eklund throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund throws out a loose jab but Pahlm uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Eklund misses the shot to the body.
Eklund is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pahlm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pahlm throws a solid leg kick but Eklund takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pahlm.
An attempted straight right counter from Eklund misses the target.
Pahlm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Eklund throws a right hand that misses
and Pahlm counters with a low kick, right behind Eklund 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund throws a jab but it's blocked by Pahlm.
Pahlm tries a quick counter leg kick but Eklund is wise to it.
Eklund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pahlm.
Pahlm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eklund at a distance.
Pahlm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Eklund avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eklund seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pahlm throws a lazy body kick
and Eklund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eklund checks the leg kick.
Pahlm connects with a solid leg kick.
Eklund lands a lovely overhand right.
Eklund looks to throw the jab but Pahlm is out of range.
A punch combination from Eklund misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pahlm checks a leg kick.
Pahlm feints a counter leg kick.
Pahlm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Eklund - just one landing. #T4#
Eklund misses with a double jab.
Eklund throws the left hand but Pahlm avoids the punch easily.
Eklund misses with a hook.
Pahlm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stampe Eklund is winning the standup battle so far.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pahlm avoids the head kick by Eklund.
Eklund connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund throws a hook but Pahlm blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Eklund.
Pahlm feints and then cracks Eklund's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eklund down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stampe Eklund dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pahlm slips a jab and a cross from Eklund.
Pahlm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A clash of legs there as Pahlm blocks the low kick.
Pahlm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pahlm scores with a head kick.
Pahlm swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Eklund misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund blocks a leg kick.
Eklund misses with an uppercut
and Pahlm counters with a good low kick that Eklund was not able to check.
Pahlm misses with a low kick.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Eklund swinging wildly here.
Eklund throws a poor cross that misses
and Pahlm counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eklund's knee momentarily.
Eklund misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Eklund. That snapped Pahlm's head back.
Pahlm blocks a jab.
Pahlm misses with a low kick.
Pahlm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eklund is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Pahlm tenderised Eklund's leg. Eklund is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eklund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pahlm.
Johan Pahlm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pahlm throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eklund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pahlm ducks under a wild hook from Eklund.
Some wild striking there from Eklund.
Pahlm misses with a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pahlm thows a leg kick but Eklund checks it
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Pahlm is predictable there
and Eklund counters with an outside leg kick.
Pahlm scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pahlm throws out a leg kick but Eklund moves out of range and Pahlm only half commits.
Pahlm throws a leg kick
and Eklund counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pahlm, right into the meat.
Eklund jabs Pahlm right on the nose. Pahlm blinks but takes it well.
Eklund scores with the left hand. Pahlm knows he should have avoided that one.
Pahlm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pahlm moves out of range as Eklund strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Eklund misses the target.
Pahlm feints a counter leg kick.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pahlm can do to turn this around?
Pahlm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eklund.
Pahlm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eklund.
Eklund throws a combination. Pahlm tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Eklund throws a head kick but Pahlm moves out of range.
Pahlm throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund lands a nice shot that snaps Pahlm's head back.
Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Pahlm.
Eklund throwing a counter right hand but Pahlm manages to avoid it.
Eklund blocks a low kick nicely.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pahlm back to the cage. Eklund follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eklund checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Eklund misses.
Stampe Eklund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pahlm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stampe Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eklund 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stampe Eklund!
Stampe Eklund made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Eat my shorts!'.
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