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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hearts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Hearts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koreshkov lands a slapping body shot.
Koreshkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koreshkov. Koreshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hearts!
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koreshkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Hearts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koreshkov eats them both and turns towards Hearts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Hearts blocks it.#T1#
Hearts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koreshkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hearts drops an elbow to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Hearts is keen to just control but Koreshkov is a slippery customer.
Koreshkov is looking to control Hearts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koreshkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for subs from the bottom but Hearts mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Hearts controlling the pace for now.
Hearts lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koreshkov tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koreshkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koreshkov taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Koreshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Hearts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hearts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Koreshkov's body to avoid the submission. Koreshkov has instead reached around Hearts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Koreshkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 66
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Morueco rushes Koreshkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koreshkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Morueco is trying to pull guard but Koreshkov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morueco lands an elbow just above Koreshkov 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Morueco.
Koreshkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koreshkov slowing the pace effectively.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov lands a left hand.
Koreshkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Morueco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov lands a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov is trying to break the clinch but Morueco is controlling him.#BC#
Morueco breaks from the clinch.
Koreshkov throws a low kick, looking for Morueco's leg but Morueco calmly moves out of range.
Koreshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov throws a low kick, looking for Morueco's leg but Morueco calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Koreshkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morueco misses with a looping left.
Koreshkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot.
Koreshkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morueco's head backwards.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
And Morueco counters with a quick kick to the body but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov misses with a looping right.
Koreshkov ducks under a wild hook from Morueco.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morueco.
Koreshkov lands with a right hand.
Morueco staying out of range there.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Morueco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koreshkov defends it nicely.#T2#
Koreshkov scores with a jab to the head.
Koreshkov throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Koreshkov.
#BC#
Morueco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morueco throws a looping overhand right but Koreshkov ducks down to avoid it.
Morueco throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Koreshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koreshkov scores with a jab.
Morueco slips a straight right by Koreshkov.
Good work by Koreshkov as he checks the leg kick.
Morueco misses with a low kick.
Koreshkov connects with the punch.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Morueco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Koreshkov throws the left hand but Morueco avoids the punch easily.
Morueco throwing a counter right hand but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov misses with a straight right.
Morueco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good work by Koreshkov as he checks the leg kick.
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Morueco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Morueco has Koreshkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Morueco lands a shoulder strike.
Koreshkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koreshkov tries to circle away but Morueco has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Koreshkov manages to break the clinch.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Morueco blocks it.
Morueco dodges the punch combination from Koreshkov.
#T4#
Koreshkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morueco throws a big counter combination but Koreshkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morueco.
Koreshkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koreshkov throws out a loose jab but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Koreshkov tenderised Morueco's leg. Morueco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koreshkov cracks Morueco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koreshkov sizes up Morueco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morueco throws a nice head kick!
Koreshkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Morueco counters with a low kick, right behind Koreshkov 's knee.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Koreshkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Morueco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koreshkov misses with a double jab.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Koreshkov as he connects with a hook.
Koreshkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morueco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koreshkov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Morueco to counter with a crisp jab.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morueco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morueco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Morueco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morueco tries to close the distance and clinch but Koreshkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morueco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morueco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot.
Koreshkov blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Morueco throws a body shot but no joy.
Morueco takes one on the button.
Koreshkov misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Morueco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morueco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koreshkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morueco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morueco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morueco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morueco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koreshkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morueco lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morueco.
Morueco misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Morueco keeps control of Koreshkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Morueco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koreshkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koreshkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morueco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koreshkov manages to avoid it.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Morueco strikes.
Koreshkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koreshkov moves out of range as Morueco strikes.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morueco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koreshkov momentarily.
Morueco throws a nice head kick!
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Koreshkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morueco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morueco lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Koreshkov throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Koreshkov catches Morueco right on the button with a cross.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koreshkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Morueco moves into the clinch.
Morueco lands an elbow inside that Koreshkov shrugs off.
The referee calls for Koreshkov to work.
Morueco fails to pull guard.
Koreshkov working aggressively here.
Koreshkov trying to control the position but instead, Morueco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Koreshkov into the cage.#BC2#
Koreshkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Koreshkov loads up on a big right hand but Morueco slips the punch.
Koreshkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morueco's sensitive parts.
Morueco throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Morueco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koreshkov.
Morueco slips under a jab from Koreshkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morueco lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Morueco counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Morueco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koreshkov blocks a head kick by Morueco.
Morueco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koreshkov checks it well.
Morueco ducks under a wild hook from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov throws a head kick but Morueco moves out of range.
Morueco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Morueco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Morueco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morueco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Morueco instigates a clinch.
Morueco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koreshkov smiles and moves away.
Koreshkov missing with a left hand there. Morueco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koreshkov lands a leg kick that knocks Morueco off balance momentarily.
Morueco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koreshkov swings widly with a right hand
and Morueco counters with a low kick, right behind Koreshkov 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morueco takes one to the chin there.
Morueco walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the body kick from Morueco.
#T1#
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koreshkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Koreshkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koreshkov misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koreshkov. Morueco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koreshkov, right into the meat.
Morueco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koreshkov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morueco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morueco motions for Koreshkov to come forward. Morueco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koreshkov! But no joy.
Morueco blocks a head kick by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Morueco's head back.
#CL#
Morueco closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koreshkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morueco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koreshkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morueco tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Morueco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morueco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morueco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Morueco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koreshkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morueco throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Morueco on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Morueco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morueco can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Morueco has Koreshkov pressed against the cage.
Morueco fails to pull guard.
Koreshkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morueco is keeping busy.
Morueco works on Koreshkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Morueco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koreshkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moruecos head. #BC#
Morueco manages to break the clinch.
Koreshkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco moves away from the strike by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koreshkov throws an overhand right that lands on Morueco's shoulder, as Morueco tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Koreshkov works the jab nicely.
Koreshkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Morueco counters with a stiff right hand.
Koreshkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morueco. That did some damage!
Koreshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Morueco drives through and clinches with Koreshkov against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Koreshkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koreshkov.
Morueco tries to clinch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Morueco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koreshkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov dips to his left and cracks Morueco with an uppercut!
Morueco connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koreshkov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Koreshkov has managed to clinch.
Koreshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hearts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearts tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Hearts back against the cage.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hearts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Hearts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Hearts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearts.
#TD2#
Koreshkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hearts uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Hearts controls the position.
Koreshkov is trying to improve his position.
Hearts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koreshkov to see if he's OK.
Koreshkov is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
Koreshkov tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hearts is staying tight to Koreshkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov 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.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Hearts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hearts prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Koreshkov prevents Hearts from improving position.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Koreshkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Koreshkov defending well.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Hearts keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hearts.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hearts keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
Hearts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hearts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
Hearts lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Hearts misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Hearts stops a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
#TD2#
Koreshkov pulls guard successfully.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hearts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away. #T3#
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koreshkov has hold of Hearts's hands but Hearts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Hearts there. #SUB2#
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearts lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koreshkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
TJ Hearts has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Koreshkov jumps into guard, dragging Hearts to the mat.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hearts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hearts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Koreshkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
Hearts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up#TD#
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koreshkov's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Hearts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.#SUB2#
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
A victorious TJ Hearts 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:
MMAHelsinki - 51
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones takes a swing at Koreshkov's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bones.
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bones circles away.
Bones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Koreshkov blocks the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bones, right into the meat.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Bones is having none of it. #CL2#
Koreshkov darts in and clinches Bones up against the cage.
Bones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but Koreshkov has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bones walks away with a smile on his face. Koreshkov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koreshkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bones tries to break the clinch but Koreshkov is controlling the position. #T1##BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bones throws a body punch but Koreshkov moves out of range.
Koreshkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koreshkov blocks a jab.#CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Koreshkov lands an uppercut.
Koreshkov prevents Bones from breaking the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon Bones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koreshkov has time to react.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Bones.
Koreshkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koreshkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bones.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Bones has been cut.#CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Bones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov misses with an uppercut.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Bones moves out of range.
Bones throws a body kick that misses.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up
and Bones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bones missing with a left hand there. Koreshkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Koreshkov has Bones up against the cage in a clinch.
Koreshkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bones's efforts to push away.
Bones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koreshkov has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Bones tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov fails to pull guard.
Bones tries to break free but Koreshkov pushes him back against the cage.
Bones just leaning against Koreshkov, taking a breather.
Bones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Bones manages to break the clinch.
Bones lands a head kick!
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Koreshkov drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
#TD2#
Koreshkov decides to pull guard.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koreshkov on the ground.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Bones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for a guillotine here but Bones defends easily.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bones is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Koreshkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bones's head.
Bones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Koreshkov clinches up with Bones and pushes him back against the cage.
Bones tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bones can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bones works Koreshkov's body with a nice hook.#T1##CL2#
Koreshkov moves into range and clinches up with Bones.#TD2#
Koreshkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koreshkov manages to end up in side control.
Bones tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Koreshkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Koreshkov but great work by Bones.
Bones lands some shots froms side control.
Bones scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov is looking for a sweep.
Bones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bones just content to control the position.
Koreshkov is looking to regain half guard here but Bones keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Koreshkov is not content to let Bones control the position.
Koreshkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bones connects with a decent elbow.
Bones controls the position from side control.
Koreshkov sneaks back into half guard.
Koreshkov wants to improve his position but Bones is controlling well.
#T3#
Bones content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jon Bones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Bones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bones lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bones wants to control the pace but Koreshkov is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Bones.
Bones controlling the pace for now.
Koreshkov is looking to improve his position but Bones isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov is squirming around, avoiding Bones's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Bones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Bones's cut.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bones.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones scores with a punch to the head.
Jon Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Koreshkov has closed the distance and engaged Bones in a clinch.
#TD2#
Koreshkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Koreshkov has gone for a leg lock! Bones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koreshkov's guard.#REVR#
Koreshkov controls Bones momentarily but Bones frees himself. #T1#
Koreshkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koreshkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bones. #SUB2#
Bones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bones has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jon Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bones continues to stall.#SUB2#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Bones postures up. #T3#
Bones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koreshkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bones has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Bones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koreshkov keeping moving, preventing Bones from controlling successfully.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bones is one step ahead there.
Bones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Koreshkov.
I think Bones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Bones!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hearts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov fails to land the takedown.
Hearts appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andrey Koreshkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearts swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Koreshkov rushes Hearts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hearts.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Koreshkov effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
#T1#
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearts can't find room to land a body shot as Koreshkov controls the action.
Koreshkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearts after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Hearts loads up on a big right hand but Koreshkov slips the punch.
Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koreshkov scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Koreshkov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearts.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearts.
Hearts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koreshkov's elbow. #T2#
Hearts misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearts as Koreshkov tries to tie him up.
Hearts has Koreshkov pressed against the cage.
Hearts will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koreshkov up against the cage.
Koreshkov has Hearts pressed against the cage.
Hearts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearts tries to work over Koreshkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards. #T3#
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
Koreshkov is struggling to control the position.
Hearts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearts scores with a shoulder strike.
Koreshkov lands with a left to the head.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
#TD2#
Koreshkov jumps guard.
Hearts stays in close to Koreshkov's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking for a triangle but Hearts pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Koreshkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hearts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hearts tries to free his leg and advance position but Koreshkov is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hearts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koreshkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hearts circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koreshkov is defended easily by Hearts.
Hearts throws out a loose jab but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts connects with a right hand. Koreshkov shakes it off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Hearts circles away.
Koreshkov misses with a takedown
and Hearts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koreshkov. Koreshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Hearts throws a right hand that Koreshkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Koreshkov also avoids with ease.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Koreshkov closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Hearts counter with a right hand.
Hearts throws a shot from downtown. Koreshkov moves away and avoids it.
Hearts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hearts cracks Koreshkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koreshkov wants to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koreshkov thinking.
Koreshkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Hearts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koreshkov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position. #T2#
Koreshkov is trying to escape the position but Hearts is controlling the position.
Hearts trying to control the action but Koreshkov is working from the bottom.
Koreshkov gets back to half guard.
Hearts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hearts is keen to just control but Koreshkov is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
Hearts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koreshkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Koreshkov trying to control from the bottom.
Koreshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep here but Hearts controlling him for the moment.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hearts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hearts distracts Koreshkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Koreshkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hearts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Koreshkov advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Hearts is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hearts is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Koreshkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearts.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up but Hearts circles away and keeps his distance.
Hearts scores with a nice right hand.
Hearts tries to work over Koreshkov's front leg with a kick but Koreshkov checks it.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hearts misses the target.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearts.
Koreshkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov wants to clinch.#T1#
Hearts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hearts.
Koreshkov looking for a sweep but Hearts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hearts controlling from mount.
Koreshkov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Hearts avoids the attempt from Koreshkov to control.
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koreshkov gets back to half guard.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
Koreshkov wants to improve his position but Hearts is controlling well.
Koreshkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hearts has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koreshkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearts has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Hearts landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hearts punishing his opponent with strikes.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts is landing with some decent strikes but Koreshkov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hearts looking to control but Koreshkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koreshkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koreshkov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Hearts dominating with strikes here.
Koreshkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hearts controlling the position easily from mount.
Koreshkov is working to get back to half guard.
Hearts with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koreshkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Hearts lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Koreshkov forces Hearts back against the cage and clinches.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Hearts misses with some punches.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hearts breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hearts scores with a jab to the body.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Hearts tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Hearts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koreshkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hearts scores with a shot to the body.
Hearts circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hearts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hearts misses with a double jab.
Koreshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koreshkov is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.
Hearts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koreshkov sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Hearts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Hearts throws a jab when Koreshkov was well out of range.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koreshkov wants to clinch but Hearts slips to the side
and Hearts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hearts throws a poor cross that misses
and Koreshkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearts works Koreshkov's body with a nice hook.
Hearts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Hearts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koreshkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hearts darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Hearts catches Koreshkov right on the button with a cross.
Hearts swats away the attempt to clinch by Koreshkov.#T3#
Hearts misses with the combination.
Koreshkov moves in looking to clinch but Hearts pushes him off.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Hearts moves out of range.
Koreshkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koreshkov is looking to clinch but Hearts is avoiding it.
Hearts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.#TD#
Hearts closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koreshkov to the mat! Koreshkov manages to get full guard.
Hearts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hearts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koreshkov's head.#T4#
Hearts pushes down on Koreshkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
Koreshkov manages to get to full guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Hearts controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts had his way with Andrey Koreshkov in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Koreshkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hearts throws an overhand right that lands on Koreshkov's shoulder, as Koreshkov tries to avoid the shot.
Hearts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hearts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koreshkov fails with the takedown.
Hearts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koreshkov on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
Hearts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koreshkov on the side of the head.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koreshkov moves away.
Hearts checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Koreshkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearts tries to sprawl out of it but Koreshkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Hearts scores with a three punch combo!
Hearts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koreshkov's waist but Koreshkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hearts off to one side.
Koreshkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts misses with an uppercut.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hearts went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.#T2#
Koreshkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koreshkov tries to clinch
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut.
Koreshkov looks to clinch
and Hearts counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearts works over Koreshkov's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Koreshkov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koreshkov trying to stall but Hearts improves his position.
#T3#
Hearts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearts tries to circle away but Koreshkov has him pinned against the cage.
Koreshkov is looking for a takedown.
Hearts throws a head punch that misses.
Koreshkov digs a right hand underneath Hearts's ribcage. Hearts let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koreshkov slows down the pace here.
Hearts scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
TJ Hearts is the new light heavyweight champion!
TJ Hearts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 35
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Koreshkov wants to clinch.
Morueco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koreshkov avoids the head kick by Morueco.
#CL2#
Koreshkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morueco swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morueco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koreshkov's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Andrey Koreshkov has been cut.
Morueco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koreshkov blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Koreshkov pulls guard effortlessly.
Morueco trying to control the position from guard on top but Koreshkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov is trying to keep Morueco in close.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Morueco uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Koreshkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morueco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koreshkov keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morueco trying to control the action but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morueco is working for a kimura but Koreshkov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Morueco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koreshkov defends it well. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Morueco is working for a submission of some sort.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Morueco's head to control him but Morueco postures up.
Koreshkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morueco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morueco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Morueco passes to side control.
Morueco trying to control the position but Koreshkov is working away. #SUB#
Morueco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Morueco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Morueco is trying to get an arm triangle but Koreshkov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Koreshkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morueco trying to control the action but Koreshkov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Morueco swings around for an armbar but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morueco's guard.
Koreshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Morueco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koreshkov passes Morueco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Koreshkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Morueco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morueco has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Morueco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Morueco misses with a kick to the body.
Koreshkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koreshkov motions for Morueco to come forward. Koreshkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koreshkov tries to clinch there but Morueco circles away.
Morueco lands a glancing blow to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Morueco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koreshkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Morueco throws a body shot but no joy.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Koreshkov shoots in for a takedown but Morueco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morueco misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch but Morueco is having none of it.
Morueco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koreshkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morueco is fending him off so far but Koreshkov persists. Nope, Morueco circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorge Morueco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Morueco throws a leg kick
and Koreshkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morueco thows a body kick. Koreshkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morueco connects with a body shot that sends Koreshkov's belly button to the back.#T1#
A lazy left from Morueco finds it's target.#CL2#
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Morueco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koreshkov is defending well for now.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Morueco won't allow it.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Morueco forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morueco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morueco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Morueco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morueco tries to land a leg kick but Koreshkov saw it coming and moves away.
Koreshkov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.
Morueco moves out of range as Koreshkov strikes.
Morueco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koreshkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Morueco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Morueco throws a head kick that Koreshkov semi-blocks.
Morueco scores with a nice strike.
Koreshkov misses with a head kick.
Jorge Morueco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koreshkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morueco to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morueco looks for the body kick but Koreshkov saw that one coming. #CL#
Morueco darts in and clinches Koreshkov up against the cage.
Morueco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morueco landing knees to the head.
Morueco is working Koreshkov over against the cage.
Morueco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Morueco manages to break the clinch.
Morueco scoring well with a low kick there.
Morueco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Morueco keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Koreshkov pushes Morueco up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Morueco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Koreshkov jumps guard and drags Morueco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morueco pushing down on Koreshkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Morueco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Koreshkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morueco wants to work for an arm triangle but Koreshkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koreshkov is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB#
Morueco is looking for a kimura but Koreshkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morueco to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morueco pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Morueco seems to be looking for submissions.
Morueco trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away. #SUB#
Morueco seems to be working for a kimura but Koreshkov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Morueco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koreshkov is pressing down on Morueco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Morueco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Koreshkov darts in and clinches Morueco up against the cage.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov managing to block the knees to the body from Morueco.
Koreshkov is trying to pull guard but Morueco has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Koreshkov successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Morueco drops back looking for a leg! Koreshkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Koreshkov manages to kick Morueco off! Morueco jumps back into Koreshkov's guard.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koreshkov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morueco sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Morueco is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
#T1##SUB#
Morueco actively working from the bottom here.
Morueco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koreshkov is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Morueco is defending against the submission attempts here by Koreshkov.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Koreshkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Morueco moves into full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Morueco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Morueco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koreshkov defends well.#SUB#
Morueco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koreshkov escapes and throws Morueco's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Morueco is trying to control Koreshkov's posture but Koreshkov avoids it.
Andrey Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Koreshkov has hold of Morueco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morueco seems comfortable defending it but Koreshkov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morueco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morueco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Koreshkov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Andrey Koreshkov 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Koreshkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jr sprawls well initially but Koreshkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Koreshkov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Koreshkov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Uchiha gets caught napping as Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown. Uchiha manages to retain guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Uchiha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Koreshkov drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Koreshkov as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Uchiha screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Koreshkov! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Andrey Koreshkov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrey Koreshkov waved his t-shirt featuring Mohito Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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