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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016 |
#R1#
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hearelson.#CL#
Hearelson takes the fight into the clinch.
McCracken has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hearelson after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Hearelson.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
McCracken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Hearelson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
McCracken drives through with a takedown into Hearelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCracken passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCracken fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCracken working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hearelson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCracken.
Hearelson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCracken.
A lull in the action here as McCracken stalls from top position.#T1#
McCracken misses with the ground and pound.
McCracken lands a nice forearm strike.
Hearelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCracken on the ground.
Hearelson can't do much from the bottom here.
McCracken lands a nice forearm strike.
McCracken cracks Hearelson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McCracken scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hearelson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McCracken can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil McCracken!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fowler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Fowler has closed the distance and engaged Hearelson in a clinch.
Fowler is trying to break free.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands with a right to the head.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fowler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fowler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Fowler is trying to break free.
Fowler avoiding damage.
Hearelson keeps control of Fowler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hearelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the side of Fowler's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fowler.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearelson.
Hearelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fowler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fowler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearelson circles away quickly and effectively.
As Fowler tries to get set, Hearelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Fowler manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Fowler moves into the clinch.#T2#
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fowler stalling in the clinch but Hearelson improves position.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Fowler looks winded!
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!
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson pushes Fowler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearelson works on Fowler's body with a couple of short punches.
Fowler misses with an elbow strike.
Hearelson lands a nice uppercut.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fowler backwards. #BC#
Hearelson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hearelson has closed the distance and engaged Fowler in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
#T3#
Hearelson cracks Fowler with a nice body shot.
Hearelson presses Fowler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Fowler's ribcage. Fowler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Fowler takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hearelson.
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearelson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hearelson. #KD#
Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Fowler is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Hearelson drops Fowler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fowler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fowler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hearelson finish him?
Hearelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearelson creates a bit of distance for himself, with Fowler pressed up against the cage and cracks Fowler with a massive uppercut! Fowler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Hearelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Floki Hearelson!
A less than humble Floki Hearelson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearelson misses with a wild body shot.
Hearelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hearelson moves into the clinch.
Villamora is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hearelson tries a body shot but Villamora blocks it.
Villamora takes a shot to the head.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villamora's elbow.
Hearelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearelson misses with a body punch.
Hearelson can't find room to land a body shot as Villamora controls the action.
Villamora is looking for a takedown.
Hearelson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Villamora is looking for a takedown.
Floki Hearelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carrera Villamora.
Hearelson tries to throw a body punch but Villamora avoids it by throwing Hearelson back against the cage.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Hearelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villamora backwards.
Hearelson throws a head punch that misses.
Hearelson gets underhooks to prevent Villamora's takedown attempt.
Hearelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Villamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hearelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hearelson misses with a body punch.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Hearelson tries a body shot but Villamora blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land. #TD2#
Villamora gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Villamora not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Villamora missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearelson is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Villamora connects with a nice short shot to Hearelson's temple.
Villamora has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Villamora missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Villamora throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villamora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Villamora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hearelson defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Villamora lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Hearelson taking some punishment here, with Villamora in his half guard.
Villamora slips a nice elbow through Hearelson's hands, connecting with Hearelson's forehead.
Villamora missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hearelson is breathing heavily.
Villamora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Villamora working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hearelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Villamora.
Villamora throwing shots but Hearelson is blocking nicely.
Villamora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Hearelson is rocked!
Villamora lands a big elbow - Hearelson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Villamora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora very nearly forgot to thank VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Hearelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weston, pushing him back against the cage.
Hearelson misses with the head strike.
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
Weston blocks a body shot from Hearelson.
A hook to the body from Weston.
Weston pushes Hearelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weston lands with a left to the head.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston lands with a right to the head.
Weston lands a body shot.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hearelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Hearelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weston lands a nice uppercut.
Weston presses Hearelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hearelson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weston.
Hearelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weston.
Weston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Weston on the inside.
Weston gets through Hearelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hearelson is rocked!
Weston creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hearelson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hearelson drops to his knees and Weston pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Weston!
Matt Weston tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heleko.#CUT#
It looks like Floki Hearelson has been cut.#CL#
Heleko closes the distance and pushes Hearelson back into the cage.
Heleko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Heleko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson misses with the head strike.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Heleko.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heleko.#ROC#
Hearelson is rocked!#KD#
Heleko lands a big right hand that sends Hearelson to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Hearelson!
Hearelson is still in real trouble! Can Heleko finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Heleko decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Heleko shoots in for a takedown but Hearelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Heleko has Hearelson up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
Hearelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Heleko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson. #T1#
Heleko blocking some punches.
Heleko just leaning against Hearelson, taking a breather.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heleko backwards.
Heleko lands with a light punch inside.
Hearelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heleko blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearelson.
Heleko misses with some punches.
Hearelson misses with a body punch.
Heleko tries to work over Hearelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Heleko.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land. #T2##BC#
Heleko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heleko tries to clinch up but Hearelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Heleko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hearelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hearelson darts in and clinches Heleko up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heleko.
Heleko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hearelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heleko tries to throw a body punch but Hearelson avoids it by throwing Heleko back against the cage.
Heleko tries a body shot but Hearelson blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Hearelson.
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!
Hearelson misses with a punch to the body.
Hearelson tries to throw a body punch but Heleko avoids it by throwing Hearelson back against the cage.
Heleko blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Heleko.
Hearelson looks winded!
Hearelson misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Heleko.
#TD#
Heleko successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
Heleko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heleko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hearelson wants to pass the guard but Heleko is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heleko connects with a body shot.
Heleko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hearelson. #CL2#
Hearelson drives through and clinches with Heleko against the cage.
Heleko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hearelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Heleko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floki Hearelson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Heleko moves into the clinch.
Heleko blocks an uppercut.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heleko is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hearelson to keep the fight standing.
Heleko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hearelson walks away with a smile on his face. Heleko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hearelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hearelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearelson managing to block the knees to the body from Heleko.
Heleko scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Heleko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hearelson uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Heleko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heleko shoots in for a double leg but Hearelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Heleko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hearelson moves into the clinch.
Heleko tries to pull guard but Hearelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Heleko drops back down to his feet.
Heleko prevents a body shot from Hearelson. #T1#
Heleko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hearelson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hearelson moves into range and clinches up with Heleko.
Manny Heleko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heleko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hearelsons head.
Heleko misses with some punches.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Heleko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heleko backwards.
Heleko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've been informed that Hearelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Heleko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heleko blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hearelson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hearelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heleko.
A nice left hand lands by Hearelson.
Heleko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heleko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heleko is trying to pull guard but Hearelson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heleko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearelson misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hearelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heleko.
Heleko looking for a takedown.
Hearelson lands a right hand. #T3#
Good body shot from Hearelson.
Heleko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Heleko.
Hearelson tries to work over Heleko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heleko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heleko working aggressively here.
Hearelson prevents a body shot from Heleko.
Hearelson lands with a light punch inside.
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hearelson - that landed with a thud.
Heleko swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearelson tries a body shot but Heleko blocks it.
Heleko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Heleko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Heleko.
Hearelson is breathing heavily.
Heleko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heleko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hearelson up against the cage.
Heleko tries to pull guard but Hearelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Heleko drops back down to his feet.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Hearelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hearelson misses with a body punch.
Heleko pushes Hearelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Hearelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floki Hearelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heleko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hearelson circles away.
Heleko throws a low kick but Hearelson avoids it.
Hearelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hearelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Hearelson closes the distance and clinches.
Hearelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Heleko.
Hearelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Heleko.
Hearelson takes a shot to the head.
Heleko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hearelson smiles and moves away.
Heleko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hearelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heleko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hearelson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Hearelson instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heleko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Hearelson misses with a punch to the body.
Hearelson avoiding damage as Heleko throws knees to the body.
Hearelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Heleko.
Hearelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heleko.
Hearelson pushes Heleko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heleko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hearelson or not.
Heleko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
Heleko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Heleko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hearelson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hearelson drops to his knees and Heleko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Heleko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Hearelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Hearelson.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
Vipunen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hearelson back to the cage. Vipunen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Vipunen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
Vipunen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vipunen throws a series of punches but Hearelson avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Hearelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Floki Hearelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hearelson clinches up against the cage.
Hearelson lands with a right to the head.
Hearelson lands a body punch.
Vipunen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hearelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1##BC2#
Vipunen breaks from the clinch.
Hearelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vipunen. Hearelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hearelson misses with a left hand
and Vipunen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Hearelson moves into range and clinches up with Vipunen.
Vipunen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
Nice body punch from Hearelson - that landed with a thud.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Vipunen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hearelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hearelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hearelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Hearelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hearelson misses with the head strike.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Vipunen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Vipunen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hearelson is keeping busy.
Vipunen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A short left from Hearelson.
Hearelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
Hearelson is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hearelson.
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Hearelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hearelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vipunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hearelson working aggressively here.
Hearelson lands an uppercut.
Hearelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vipunen's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Hearelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vipunen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hearelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vipunen misses with a body shot.
Hearelson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Hearelson moves into the clinch.
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Vipunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hearelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vipunen can do to turn this around?
Hearelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Hearelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Hearelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hearelson lands a nice uppercut.
Hearelson misses with a punch to the body.
Floki Hearelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Hearelson misses with some punches.
Hearelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen tries to break free but Hearelson pushes him back against the cage.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Hearelson lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Hearelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hearelson fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vipunen.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson cracks Vipunen with a nice body shot.
Hearelson lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hearelson.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
Hearelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hearelson as Vipunen tries to tie him up.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Vipunen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hearelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vipunen is trying to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Hearelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hearelson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Hearelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hearelson lands a shot to the body.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Hearelson is working Vipunen over against the cage.
Vipunen blocking some punches.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Hearelson.
A short body shot lands from Hearelson as the two fighters clinch.
Hearelson lands a body shot.
Hearelson digs a right hand into Vipunen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vipunen's gas tank.
Hearelson is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hearelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vipunens head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearelson. #T4#
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearelson lands a left hand.
Hearelson prevents Vipunen from breaking the clinch.
Hearelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearelson.
Hearelson tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floki Hearelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Vipunen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hearelson darts in and clinches Vipunen up against the cage.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Vipunen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hearelson moves into range and clinches up with Vipunen.
Hearelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearelson has Vipunen pressed against the cage, preventing Vipunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hearelson digs a right hand underneath Vipunen's ribcage. Vipunen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearelson works on Vipunen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearelson tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Hearelson back against the cage.
Vipunen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearelson backwards.
A body shot lands from Hearelson.
Vipunen tries to break the clinch but Hearelson is controlling the position. #T1#
Hearelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearelson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Hearelson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearelson.
Vipunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hearelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Hearelson.
Vipunen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hearelson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Hearelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vipunen misses with a looping left.
Hearelson tries to clinch there but Vipunen circles away.
Hearelson scores with a shot to the body.
Hearelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vipunen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Hearelson connects with a right hand. Vipunen shakes it off.
Vipunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vipunen! But no joy.
Good shot there by Hearelson.#CUT#
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hearelson lands a right hand.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hearelson has Vipunen pressed against the cage, preventing Vipunen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vipunen tries to circle away but Hearelson has him pinned against the cage.
Hearelson digs a right hand into Vipunen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vipunen's gas tank.
A short right from Hearelson on the inside. #T3#
Hearelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vipunen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hearelson.
Hearelson lands with a light punch inside.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearelson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vipunen or not.
Hearelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vipunen backwards.
Floki Hearelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hearelson gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vipunen wants to get back to striking at distance but Hearelson won't allow it.
Antero Vipunen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vipunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hearelson pushes Vipunen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vipunen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hearelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hearelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floki Hearelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hearelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floki Hearelson!
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