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Event:
Angry Birds War 64
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Randy throws an overhand right that lands on Korhonen's shoulder, as Korhonen tries to avoid the shot.
Korhonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Korhonen ducks under a wild hook from Randy.
Korhonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Randy circles away and keeps his distance.
Randy misses with a straight right.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Travis Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy tests Korhonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randy swinging wildly here.
Korhonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randy. Korhonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korhonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korhonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Randy keeps it at a distance.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
We've been told by Randy's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
A big left from Randy misses.
Randy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Korhonen tries to keep at a distance but Randy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korhonen trying to stall but Randy improves his position.
Korhonen tries to break the clinch but Randy is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Randy fails to land.
Randy leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Randy - that landed with a thud.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
Randy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Randy.
Randy lands a hook that snaps the head of Korhonen backwards.
Randy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korhonen tries to stall but Randy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korhonen missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korhonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Korhonen is rocked!
Randy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Randy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Korhonen clinches.
Randy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Korhonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Randy - that landed with a thud.
Korhonen looks winded!
Randy dips a shoulder and cracks Korhonen with a mighty uppercut! Korhonen falls back against the cage and Randy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Korhonen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Randy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Randy!
Travis Randy made sure to mention his sponsor, Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Bin Zayed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korhonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Korhonen's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Bin Zayed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bin Zayed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed drops back looking for a leg! Korhonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korhonen manages to kick Bin Zayed off! Bin Zayed jumps back into Korhonen's guard.
Bin Zayed tries to free his leg and advance position but Korhonen is retaining full guard.
Korhonen is looking to stand back up but Bin Zayed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korhonen. #SUB2#
Bin Zayed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korhonen defends it well.
Korhonen is trying to stand.
Korhonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin Zayed on the ground.#T1#
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Bin Zayed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Bin Zayed maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Korhonen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bin Zayed has cracked it and Korhonen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Event:
ABW36 Shingen - The Burninator
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen tries to clinch but Barney is having none of it.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Barney circles away.
Barney throws out a counter right but Korhonen avoids it with no problem.
Barney misses with a hook. Korhonen ducked under it nicely.
Barney throws a shot from downtown. Korhonen moves away and avoids it.
Barney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barney! But no joy.
Barney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Barney is avoiding it.
Korhonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Korhonen darts in trying to clinch
and Barney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Barney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen wants to clinch but Barney slips to the side
and Barney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barney thuds a left hand into Korhonen's body.#T1#
Barney lands a nice shot to the body.
Korhonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Korhonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barney throws a right hand that misses
and Korhonen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Barney has been cut.
Barney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Barney breaks the clinch.
Barney throws an overhand right that lands on Korhonen's shoulder, as Korhonen tries to avoid the shot.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Barney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barney counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Korhonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barney.
Barney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Korhonen darts in and clinches Barney up against the cage.
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barney uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barney breaks from the clinch.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korhonen wants to clinch but Barney slips to the side
and Barney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Barney circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Barney lands with a hook. Korhonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korhonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barney.
Barney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Barney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korhonen.
Korhonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
Barney misses the shot to the body.
Korhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barney.
Korhonen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barney counters with a right hand to the body.
Korhonen darts in trying to clinch
and Barney counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Olavi Korhonen has been cut.
Barney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korhonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen tries to clinch
and Barney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barney throws a body shot but no joy.
Korhonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen tries to clinch but Barney moves away
and Barney counters with a big right hand! Oh Korhonen is in trouble here! Barney follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Barney!
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Event:
ABW Title Tournament SF 1
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen tries to clinch but Wrestlefuck moves out of range.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestlefuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Wrestlefuck breaks away #TD2#
and Wrestlefuck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wrestlefuck wants to control but Korhonen is keeping him busy.
Wrestlefuck throws a strike but Korhonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wrestlefuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrestlefuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestlefuck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Wrestlefuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrestlefuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korhonen is keeping the position for now.
Wrestlefuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Korhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Wrestlefuck throwing strikes from guard but Korhonen blocks nicely.
Wrestlefuck with a nice head shot there.
Korhonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korhonen tries to get out of the position.
Wrestlefuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korhonen's head.
Korhonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wrestlefuck on the ground.
Wrestlefuck working some strikes from top position.
Wrestlefuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestlefuck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Korhonen wants to stand up but Wrestlefuck is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestlefuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wrestlefuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrestlefuck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korhonen's guard.
Korhonen won't allow Wrestlefuck to pass to mount.
Korhonen is trying to stand up here but Wrestlefuck is controlling him well.
Wrestlefuck working Korhonen over with strikes.
Korhonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Wrestlefuck lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Korhonen is rocked!
Wrestlefuck passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Korhonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrestlefuck lands a big elbow - Korhonen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korhonen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Captain Wrestlefuck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korhonen as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Ragnarson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Korhonen moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarson.
A bit of stalling here from Korhonen.
Korhonen trying to land knees to the body.
Ragnarson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korhonen is defending well.
Korhonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Korhonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Korhonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarson backwards. #BC2#
Ragnarson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Korhonen clinches up with Ragnarson and pushes him back against the cage.
Korhonen lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Korhonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragnarson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Korhonen darts in and clinches Ragnarson up against the cage.#TD2#
Ragnarson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Korhonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ragnarson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Korhonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ragnarson pulls down on the head and he's put Korhonen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjorn Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Korhonen misses.
Korhonen falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Carneiro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carneiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Carneiro wants to control from the top but Korhonen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carneiro forces his way into half guard.
Carneiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Korhonen is refusing to be controlled, as Carneiro sits in half guard.
Carneiro controlling the action here.
Carneiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Korhonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korhonen tries to get out of the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Carneiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korhonen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Carneiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Korhonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Carneiro seems to be working for a kimura but Korhonen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Korhonen is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carneiro not doing much here.
#T3#
Carneiro trying to control from half guard but Korhonen is working away.
Carneiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carneiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Carneiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Carneiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Korhonen defend it? Carneiro steps over the head and cranks it - Korhonen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Carneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antero Jose Carneiro!
Antero Jose Carneiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Richards throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korhonen was covering up waiting for the punch and Richards finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Korhonen trying to keep a closed guard but Richards is proving a slippery customer.
Richards slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards cracks Korhonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Korhonen taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Olavi Korhonen has been cut.#T1#
Richards is working Korhonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Richards throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Richards lands a strong strike to the head of Korhonen. That's dazed him! Richards looking to finish here. Korhonen is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richards lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Richards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Carneiro has been cut.
Korhonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carneiro.
Some wild striking there from Carneiro.
Carneiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Korhonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carneiro backs up against the cage.
Daniel Carneiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carneiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Korhonen moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korhonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Korhonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carneiro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korhonen misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Carneiro.
#BC#
Carneiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Korhonen moves into the clinch.
Carneiro tries to circle away but Korhonen has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Carneiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korhonen throws a series of punches but Carneiro moves out of range. #CL2#
Korhonen clinches up with Carneiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Carneiro slowing the pace effectively.
Korhonen tries to land knees in the clinch but Carneiro avoids the damage to the body.
Carneiro has Korhonen pressed against the cage, preventing Korhonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carneiro is looking to control Korhonen's arms but Korhonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carneiro has his back to the cage. #BC#
Carneiro manages to break the clinch.
Carneiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carneiro.#T2#
Carneiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Carneiro.
Korhonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korhonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carneiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korhonen moves away.
A little jabbing left from Korhonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carneiro moves forwards but Korhonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korhonen moves in looking to clinch but Carneiro pushes him off.
Korhonen throws a series of strikes that have Carneiro backpedaling.
Korhonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Carneiro lands an overhand right.#TD#
Carneiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korhonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Korhonen's guard now, I'm sure.
Carneiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Korhonen is looking to stand up but Carneiro isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB#
Carneiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carneiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carneiro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carneiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Carneiro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Korhonen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Carneiro!
A relieved looking Daniel Carneiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Veljanovski throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Veljanovski looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Veljanovski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Korhonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Veljanovski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Korhonen. Those never looked like landing.
Veljanovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
Veljanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korhonen's efforts to push away.
Korhonen lands a right hand.
Korhonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veljanovski tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korhonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veljanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Veljanovski breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Korhonen gets a clinch. #T1#
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen.
#TD2#
Korhonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maro Veljanovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Veljanovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korhonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veljanovski throws a head kick but Korhonen moves out of range.
Veljanovski tries to clinch
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a leg kick
and Veljanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Korhonen throws a series of punches but Veljanovski moves out of range.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Korhonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veljanovski.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Veljanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Korhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVeljanovski.
Veljanovski tries to clinch up.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
It seemed like Korhonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses.
Korhonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korhonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veljanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Korhonen looks winded!
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Korhonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski misses with a right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski. #CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veljanovski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3#
Korhonen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veljanovski's face.
Korhonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Veljanovski has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Veljanovski managing to block the knees to the body from Korhonen.
A nice left hand lands by Korhonen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korhonen landing knees to the body.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Korhonen avoiding damage as Veljanovski throws knees to the body.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms.
#T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veljanovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korhonen gets underhooks to prevent Veljanovski's takedown attempt.
Veljanovski working hard to break the clinch.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but Veljanovski blocks with his arms.
Korhonen connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veljanovski as Korhonen tries to tie him up.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Veljanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Korhonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Veljanovski.#TD2#
Korhonen feints and as Veljanovski raises his hands in defense, Korhonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Korhonen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Veljanovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Veljanovski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korhonen lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Korhonen has clasped his hands together around Veljanovski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Veljanovski bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T1#
Veljanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Korhonen moves out of range easily.
Korhonen misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.
Korhonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Korhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korhonen blocks the body kick.
Korhonen defending well as Veljanovski loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Veljanovski.
Korhonen avoids the head kick by Veljanovski.
The crowd cheers as Korhonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veljanovski doesn't seem phased though.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veljanovski has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Veljanovski throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Korhonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Korhonen taking a breather.
Veljanovski looking for a takedown.
Korhonen stalling in the clinch but Veljanovski improves position. #T2#
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veljanovski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen.
Veljanovski avoiding damage as Korhonen throws knees to the body.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Korhonen tightens his grip and picks Veljanovski up, before dumping him to the ground. Veljanovski manages to land in guard. #ES#
Veljanovski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maro Veljanovski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen throws a body kick that misses.
Korhonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Veljanovski has Korhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korhonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##BC#
Veljanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that Veljanovski avoids nicely.
Veljanovski throws a body kick that misses
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korhonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Veljanovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Veljanovski.
Veljanovski throws a looping overhand right but Korhonen ducks down to avoid it.
As Veljanovski backs off Korhonen throws a huge counter combo but Veljanovski manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Veljanovski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korhonen! But no joy.
Veljanovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Veljanovski wants to clinch.
Veljanovski keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Korhonen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski has one foot on Korhonen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen slips a jab from Veljanovski.
Veljanovski swinging wildly here.
Veljanovski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veljanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Veljanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Veljanovski misses the target.
Veljanovski tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Korhonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veljanovski is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Veljanovski.
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 Maro Veljanovski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Olavi Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veljanovski throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Veljanovski motions for Korhonen to come forward. Veljanovski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korhonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Veljanovski's head.
Veljanovski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veljanovski swings widly with a right hand
letting Korhonen counter with a right hand.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski throws a quick counter head kick but Korhonen was just out of range.
Korhonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Veljanovski circles away.
Veljanovski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Korhonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
A jab from Veljanovski misses.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veljanovski misses the shot to the body.
Korhonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Veljanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Veljanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veljanovski scrambles back to his feet.
Veljanovski misses with a kick to the body
and Korhonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veljanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Veljanovski rushes Korhonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veljanovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Korhonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korhonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korhonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Veljanovski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Korhonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Korhonen misses with a knee to the head.
Veljanovski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korhonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korhonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Veljanovski takes a shot to the head.
Korhonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Veljanovski won't allow it.
Korhonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veljanovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maro Veljanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veljanovski can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veljanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Veljanovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Veljanovski tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veljanovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the side of Korhonen's head but Korhonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veljanovski.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Veljanovski.
Korhonen connects with a looping right hand.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veljanovski throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Korhonen clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Veljanovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.
Veljanovski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Korhonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veljanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Korhonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veljanovski misses with an uppercut.
Veljanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korhonen.
Veljanovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veljanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
#TD2#
Korhonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Veljanovski manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Korhonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Korhonen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olavi Korhonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korhonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korhonen!
A very excited looking Olavi Korhonen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Korhonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Korhonen from controlling successfully. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Magomedov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Korhonen crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korhonen.
Korhonen stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korhonen. #TD2#
Magomedov pulls Korhonen into guard.
#SUB#
Korhonen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Korhonen, into his guard. #REVB#
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!
Korhonen wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov passes into half guard.
#T1#
Korhonen is trying to stand.
Korhonen pushes Magomedov off but Magomedov dives into side control.
#SU2#
Magomedov decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Korhonen clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korhonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Korhonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korhonen to keep the fight standing.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Korhonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Korhonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Korhonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Korhonen is having none of it. #TD#
Korhonen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Korhonen trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.#ES2#
Magomedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Korhonen gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Magomedov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T4#
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Korhonen keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Korhonen counter with a right hand.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Korhonen against the cage.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Korhonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.
Korhonen has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olavi Korhonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Korhonen has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Korhonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch.
Korhonen lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Magomedov gets tackled into the cage by Korhonen. Korhonen maintains the clinch.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Korhonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Korhonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to control Korhonen's arms but Korhonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Korhonen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov letting Korhonen take a breather here.
Korhonen throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Magomedov tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position.
Magomedov taking a breather.
Magomedov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Korhonen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Korhonen has picked Magomedov up - he's going for a ride! Korhonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Korhonen is looking to counter punch.
Korhonen cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Korhonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Korhonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Olavi Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Korhonen pushes him off.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Korhonen as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Korhonen keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Korhonen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2#
Magomedov kicks Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korhonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Korhonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.#CL#
Korhonen darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov prevents Korhonen from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Korhonen prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Olavi Korhonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Magomedov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Korhonen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Korhonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Olavi Korhonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Korhonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korhonen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Korhonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korhonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korhonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korhonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korhonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Korhonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magomedov tries to stall but Korhonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korhonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen tries to circle away but Magomedov has him pinned against the cage.
Magomedov tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magomedov trying to control the position but instead, Korhonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magomedov into the cage.#T1#
Magomedov looking for a takedown. #BC#
Korhonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Korhonen gets a clinch.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Olavi Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Magomedov.
Korhonen pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korhonen lands with a right to the head.
Korhonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Korhonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magomedov's efforts to push away.
Magomedov jumps guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Korhonen missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korhonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korhonen's efforts to push away.#TD#
Korhonen lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov tries to clinch there but Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Magomedov moves to clinch but Korhonen breaks away
and Korhonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramazan Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Korhonen steps away.
Magomedov tries to clinch up
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combo that has Magomedov backing up. Magomedov nods at Korhonen to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Korhonen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korhonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Korhonen has Magomedov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Korhonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magomedov tumbling to the mat - Korhonen dives into Magomedov's guard.#ES2#
Magomedov wriggles free and stands up.
Korhonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Magomedov is avoiding it.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korhonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korhonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Korhonen duly obliges.
Korhonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Magomedov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Korhonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korhonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Ramazan Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Korhonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Korhonen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Magomedov pushes Korhonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Korhonen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olavi Korhonen!
After the fight, Olavi Korhonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Korhonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torbar!
Torbar looks winded!#SUB#
Korhonen is working to tighten his grip on Torbar's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Torbar has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Korhonen is really squeezing tight and eventually Torbar passes out! Korhonen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Olavi Korhonen!
Olavi Korhonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torbar looks winded!
Korhonen lands with a hook. Torbar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Maro Torbar has been cut.
Torbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen swinging wildly here.
Korhonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Korhonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Korhonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Korhonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Korhonen slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Korhonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Torbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Korhonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Korhonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Korhonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Korhonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Korhonen trying to mount his opponent but Torbar defends it. #T2##SUB#
Korhonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Korhonen is looking to advance position but Torbar won't allow it. #SUB#
Korhonen is trying to work for a kimura but Torbar is defending well.
Korhonen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Korhonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Korhonen works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korhonen dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olavi Korhonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Torbar'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.
#R2##TD#
Korhonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olavi Korhonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Korhonen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Torbar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Korhonen has cracked it and Torbar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Korhonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Olavi Korhonen!
A less than humble Olavi Korhonen 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: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kabanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Korhonen misses with a hook
letting Kabanov counter with a right hand.
Korhonen misses with a hook
#CL#
and Kabanov counters by clinching up.
Korhonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kabanov has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kabanov tries to pull guard but Korhonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Korhonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kabanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Korhonen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Kabanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kabanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korhonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Korhonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Korhonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Ruslan Kabanov has been cut.
Korhonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kabanov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korhonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kabanov counter with a right hand.
Korhonen misses with an uppercut
and Kabanov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korhonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korhonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korhonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kabanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kabanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Kabanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Korhonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Kabanov is trying to pull guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Korhonen stops a takedown attempt from Kabanov.
#BC2#
Korhonen breaks from the clinch.
Korhonen swings widly with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korhonen misses with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a straight right hand.
Kabanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Korhonen misses with an uppercut
letting Kabanov counter with a right hand.
Korhonen misses with a hook
and Kabanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korhonen thinking.
Korhonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korhonen misses with a left hand
and Kabanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korhonen looks winded!
Korhonen misses with a right hand
and Kabanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korhonen misses with a looping left.
Kabanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korhonen misses with a hook
and Kabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kabanov counter with a right hand.
Korhonen misses with a left hand
and Kabanov counters with a two punch combo.
Korhonen misses with a hook
and Kabanov counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Korhonen is rocked!
Korhonen misses with a left hand
and Kabanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Korhonen is in trouble here! Kabanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Kabanov!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 2
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Korhonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veljanovski slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veljanovski misses the target.
Korhonen throws a hook but Veljanovski blocks it.
Korhonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veljanovski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Korhonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veljanovski scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Maro Veljanovski has been cut.
Korhonen scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Veljanovski feints and as Korhonen raises his hands in defense, Veljanovski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Korhonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Korhonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Veljanovski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Korhonen taking some punishment here, with Veljanovski in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Korhonen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Veljanovski'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.
Korhonen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Veljanovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veljanovski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Korhonen for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Korhonen trying to control from the bottom.
Veljanovski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Korhonen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Veljanovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Veljanovski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Veljanovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Veljanovski prevents Korhonen from improving his position.#T3#
Veljanovski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Korhonen is looking for a sweep. Veljanovski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Veljanovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korhonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Korhonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Veljanovski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Korhonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Veljanovski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Korhonen wants to get back to full guard but Veljanovski has mounted him!
Veljanovski controlling the pace for now.
Veljanovski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Korhonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Veljanovski working Korhonen over with strikes here.
Veljanovski lands a big shot there that rocks Korhonen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Veljanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maro Veljanovski'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#
Korhonen lands a head shot.
Veljanovski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veljanovski slips a straight right by Korhonen.
Korhonen misses with a hook. Veljanovski ducked under it nicely.
Veljanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korhonen can do to turn this around?
Veljanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Korhonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korhonen lands with a cross.
Veljanovski ducks under a wild hook from Korhonen.
Olavi Korhonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Veljanovski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Korhonen!
Korhonen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veljanovski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT#
It looks like Olavi Korhonen has been cut.
Veljanovski lands a big elbow - Korhonen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korhonen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maro Veljanovski!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 725 Round 1
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Denysuk wants to clinch.
Korhonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korhonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Denysuk tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Denysuk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korhonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen connects with the punch.
Denysuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Korhonen circles away.
Korhonen scores with the left hand. Denysuk knows he should have avoided that one.
Korhonen scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Korhonen lands a big uppercut and Denysuk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Denysuk looks OK. Korhonen waves Denysuk back to his feet!#ROC2#
Denysuk is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denysuk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korhonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oh Denysuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Korhonen engages and cracks Denysuk with a massive lead left hook - Denysuk tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Korhonen is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olavi Korhonen!
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