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Event:
RBB 18: Steve vs Dodd
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Montgomery lands a slapping body shot.
Montgomery looks to land a combination but Koski avoids it well.
And Koski tries to counter it with a takedown but Montgomery pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koski dodges the punch combination from Montgomery.
Montgomery uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery lands with a nice body punch.
Jason Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Montgomery misses its intended target.
Koski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Montgomery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montgomery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Montgomery misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Koski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Montgomery scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Koski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Montgomery swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Koski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Montgomery seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Montgomery bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koski's guard. #REVR#
Montgomery controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koski pulls Montgomery in close to his closed guard and prevents Montgomery from doing any damage or advancing position.
Montgomery controlling from the top position.
Montgomery has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Montgomery stands and throws Koski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koski seems a little lost for a moment, as Montgomery dominates the positioning.
Montgomery creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Koski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Montgomery is staying tight to Koski's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jason Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koski misses with a straight right.
Montgomery lands a right hook to the body.
Montgomery swings for the body but Koski moves out of range.
Koski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koski defending well as Montgomery loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Montgomery dominated that round.
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#
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jason Montgomery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Montgomery as Koski shoots in.
A punch combination from Montgomery misses.
Koski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Montgomery throws a nice looking combination but Koski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koski slips a jab from Montgomery.
Koski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Montgomery defends it well.#CL2#
Koski forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski wants a takedown.
Montgomery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Koski stalling against the cage.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
Montgomery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery misses with the head strike.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Montgomery. #T2#
Montgomery misses with the head strike.
Koski blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery wants to get back to striking at distance but Koski won't allow it.
The referee calls for Koski to work.
Montgomery leaning against his opponent.
Montgomery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montgomery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
Montgomery leaning against his opponent.
Montgomery has a couple of punches blocked by Koski.
#T3#
Montgomery tries to break free but Koski pushes him back against the cage.
Montgomery looking to stall.
#BC#
Montgomery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Koski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koski is in Montgomery's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koski throws an elbow that misses. Montgomery uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koski's guard. Nice move by Montgomery!#REVR#
Montgomery prevents Koski from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Montgomery stays in close to Koski's body and controls the position.
Koski wants to improve his position but instead Montgomery has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Montgomery dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montgomery.
Montgomery appears to be looking for a big counter.
Montgomery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montgomery cracks Koski with a good jab.
Montgomery swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jason Montgomery is winning the standup battle so far.
Montgomery missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski with the counter takedown but Montgomery avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski throws a lazy right hand but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Koski has closed the distance and engaged Montgomery in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koski. #T1#
Montgomery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koski lands a right hand.
Montgomery can't find room to land a body shot as Koski controls the action.
Koski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Montgomery.
Montgomery managing to block the knees to the body from Koski.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Montgomery. #T2#
Montgomery wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koski has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Montgomery.
Koski prevents Montgomery from breaking the clinch.
Koski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Montgomery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Montgomery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koski effectively controlling the action here.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koski backwards.
Koski gets through Montgomery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koski has Montgomery pressed against the cage, preventing Montgomery from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Onni Koski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Montgomery up against the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Montgomery.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montgomery, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Montgomery!
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Event:
RBB Fresh Blood
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Mendes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Onni Koski has been cut.
Mendes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mendes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendes tries to bum rush Koski with a series of wild strikes but Koski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendes throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Koski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mendes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Koski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koski is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Koski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mendes down.
Mendes parries the strikes from Koski easily there. Koski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendes to escape.
Koski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Koski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mendes is not content to let Koski control the position.
Mendes wants to control but Koski postures up.
Mendes dodges the ground and pound from Koski.
Koski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Koski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendes is avoiding damage well.
Koski working the ground and pound but Mendes is defending the strikes.
Koski in side control, throwing shots but Mendes defends.
Koski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Koski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mendes to see if he's OK.
Koski is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koski in side control, throwing shots but Mendes defends.
Koski lands a nice forearm strike.
Koski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mendes is avoiding damage well.
Mendes taking a bit of punishment here - Koski scoring with strikes. #T3#
Mendes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Koski working the body and head with strikes.
Koski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koski wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koski trying to control the action but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Koski.
Mendes tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Koski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Koski throwing sloppy strikes.
Koski scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Mendes is looking for a way out.
Koski scores with strikes from the back.
Mendes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koski punches the canvas rather than the man.
Koski somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Koski. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
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!
Koski misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onni Koski'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.
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Mendes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mendes.#TD#
Koski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendes did well to prevent Koski getting side control.
Koski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendes defending well though.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koski slips a nice elbow through Mendes's hands, connecting with Mendes's forehead.
Mendes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koski winds up and cracks Mendes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mendes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koski is on him like a limpet, forcing Mendes back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Koski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koski.
Koski stalling.
Koski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mendes up against the cage.
Koski is trying to drag Mendes to the mat but Mendes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
Koski scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Koski wants the takedown. Mendes is fighting it off but Koski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mendes's guard against the cage.#T3#
Koski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koski throws a big right hand that misses.
Koski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski throws a big right hand that misses.
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendes can do to turn this around?
Mendes has momentary wrist control but Koski slips an elbow through the middle.
Koski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Koski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koski working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mendes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koski passes Mendes's left leg - he's now in half 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. Koski connects with a nice short shot to Mendes's temple.
Koski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendes keeps working.
Mendes is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koski wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Onni Koski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mendes throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Koski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koski.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koski is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mendes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koski controls the pace.
Mendes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koski.
Koski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Koski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koski connects with a couple of short punches.
Koski stands up over Mendes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Koski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koski is controlling him.
Koski throwing strikes but missing.
Koski connects with a couple of short punches.
Koski lands a couple of digs.
Koski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Koski trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Koski connects with a couple of short punches.
Koski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendes has momentary wrist control but Koski slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Mendes is rocked!
Koski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koski scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendes is still in real trouble! Can Koski finish him?
Koski chips away with some ground and pound.
Koski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Koski wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Keith Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendes has momentary wrist control but Koski slips an elbow through the middle.
Koski cracks Mendes with a solid left hand.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mendes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koski is controlling him.
Mendes seems to have recovered his senses.
Koski throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendes wants to get back to his feet but Koski passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koski, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Koski!
Onni Koski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KOC - 10
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Russell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koski's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Koski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Darren Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Russell shoots in for a double leg but Koski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Russell somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Russell. 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.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Russell misses with a body shot.
And Koski tries to counter it with a takedown but Russell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Russell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Russell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russell is breathing heavily.
Russell misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Koski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Darren Russell has been cut.#SUB#
Russell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Russell is looking to control Koski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Russell avoid being mounted?#T2#
Koski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koski lands strikes from half guard.
Koski working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#
Darren Russell's cut is getting worse.
Russell has hold of Koski's hands but Koski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koski working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#
Russell is rocked!
Russell has hold of Koski's hands but Koski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koski lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Russell quite badly. Russell pulls Koski in close trying to recover. Koski postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Russell on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Russell doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Koski!
Onni Koski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, King of Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
KOC - 9
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Apple gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Apple looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Koski!
Koski is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Apple is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Koski can't escape the position.
Apple trying to control but Koski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Koski tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Apple has hold of Koski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koski can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Koski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Apple locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Koski is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Apple!
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Event:
KOC - 8
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Highchurch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Highchurch.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Koski dives in and scores a takedown into Highchurch's guard.#ES#
Highchurch pushes Koski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Koski slaps away a takedown attempt from Highchurch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highchurch. Highchurch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt
and Koski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Highchurch or perhaps it was just good defense by Koski, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Koski moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Koski.
Highchurch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koski works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Koski.
Highchurch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koski pinned against the cage. Koski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.
Koski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Highchurch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch throws a lazy head kick
and Koski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch closes the distance and clinches up with Koski, looking for a takedown. Highchurch pushes Koski against the cage but Koski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Koski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koski throws a right and a left that Highchurch avoids nicely. #T4#
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koski sprawls well. Koski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Highchurch gets slowly back to his feet.
Highchurch has his takedown stuffed
and Koski counters with a series of strikes. Highchurch will be more careful next time no doubt.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Highchurch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Highchurch is breathing heavily.
Highchurch tries for a takedown but Koski circles away easily
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski dominated that round.
That's time! Highchurch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good shot there by Koski.
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Highchurch off the cage and back into range.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Koski lands a really nice looking cross but Highchurch seems unphased.
Koski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koski defends well and Highchurch ends up having to push Koski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highchurch fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Koski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Highchurch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koski avoids it really well and circles away.
Highchurch walks into a stiff left hand from Koski.
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Highchurch has a takedown stuffed.
Highchurch misses with a left hand
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab.
Onni Koski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Koski.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown but Koski shows good takedown defense.
Koski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Highchurch misses its target.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Koski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highchurch thinking. #T3#
Koski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koski as he jumps to the side.
Koski tries to bum rush Highchurch with a series of wild strikes but Highchurch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Highchurch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koski's waist but Koski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Highchurch off to one side.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highchurch shoots for a double leg takedown but Koski sprawls well. He's pushed Highchurch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Koski connects with a crisp jab.
Highchurch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koski as he avoids it easily.
Highchurch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Highchurch does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Koski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Highchurch misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
Highchurch misses with a takedown
and Koski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highchurch fails with the takedown
and Highchurch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koski digs a good hook to Highchurch's body.
Koski lands a nice shot that snaps Highchurch's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Koski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Koski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koski cracks Highchurch with a good jab.
Highchurch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Highchurch darts in looking for a takedown but Koski gets double underhooks and turns Highchurch into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Highchurch slips under a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Highchurch. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Koski misses the shot to the body.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Highchurch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merle Highchurch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Highchurch ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski lands a jab to Highchurch's midsection.
Highchurch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Highchurch's head.
Highchurch with a poor takedown
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Highchurch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Highchurch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highchurch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Highchurch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koski scores with the left hand. Highchurch knows he should have avoided that one.
Highchurch shoots in but Koski avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Highchurch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left and a right from Koski both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koski scores with a decent looking hook.
Highchurch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski lands a jab.
Koski swinging wildly here.
Highchurch is looking to counter the offense by Koski and move into the clinch.
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Highchurch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski misses with a body shot.
Highchurch misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Highchurch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koski defends it nicely.#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.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Highchurch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highchurch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Koski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Highchurch moves away.
Highchurch shoots for a takedown but Koski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Highchurch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Highchurch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koski.
Highchurch throws a push kick but Koski slaps the foot to one side.
Koski throws out a counter right but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
Merle Highchurch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onni Koski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koski dips to his left and cracks Highchurch with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Koski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Koski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Koski throws a counter combo.#KD#
King lands a left and a right that send Koski crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Onni Koski has been cut.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Koski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
King lands with a big right hook that stumbles Koski - he's out on his feet here! King follows up with another monster hook that separates Koski from consciousness! Koski falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! King stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph King!
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