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Event:
UIW 11: Road to Champions 5
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Dakat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dakat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saari on the side of the head.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Dakat saw that one coming.
Dakat connects with a looping right hand.
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dakat.
Dakat ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Saari throws a hook but Dakat avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dakat.
Dakat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dakat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dakat tries to clinch but Saari is having none of it.
Saari throws out a counter right but Dakat avoids it with no problem.
Saari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari looks to land a left hand but Dakat moved out of range nicely.
Dakat is looking to counter punch.
Dakat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a hook but Dakat avoids it easily.
Dakat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Dakat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dakat.#T1#
Dakat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dakat darts in looking for a takedown but Saari gets double underhooks and turns Dakat into the cage.
Dakat wants a takedown but no success here.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Dakat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Dakat wants to get back to striking at distance but Saari won't allow it.
Saari gets through Dakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dakat throws a punch but it's blocked by Saari.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dakat blocking some punches.
Saari lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dakat struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Dakat lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dakat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Dakat looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Dakat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saari is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short right from Saari.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
A short uppercut from Dakat.
Saari misses with some punches.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head.
Saari lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Dakat misses with a body punch.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dakat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saari lands a body shot.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Saari lands a right hand.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saari gets through Dakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Saari.
Dakat misses with a body punch.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards. #T4#
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakat.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Saari.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Saari scores with a shoulder strike.
Dakat takes a shot to the head.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Dakat.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head. #T5#
Saari lands an uppercut.
Dakat misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
Dakat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Dakat throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakat is trying to pull guard but Saari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dakat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T6#
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari prevents a body shot from Dakat.
A short right from Saari.
Saari lands a nice uppercut.
Dakat presses Saari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dakat fails to land.
Dakat blocking some punches.
Saari lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dakat fails to land.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Dakat misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dakat blocking some punches.
A short left from Saari.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
A short right from Saari.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.#T7#
Dakat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Saari on the inside.
Dakat misses with some punches.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dakat.
Dakat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dakat is looking to break free of the clinch but Saari has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dakats head.
Saari working aggressively here.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dakat.
Dakat lands a shot to the body.
Dakat blocks an uppercut.
Dakat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Dakat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Saari scores with a shot to the side of Dakat's head. #T8#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakat.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dakat backwards.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Dakat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dakat misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saari.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Dakat manages to break the clinch.
Dakat lands a nice shot to the body.
Dakat defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
Saari blocks a jab.
Dakat moves away from the strike by Saari.
Dakat throws out a powerful jab.
Dakat misses with an uppercut.
Saari pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T9#
Dakat misses with a straight right.
Dakat blocks a jab.
Saari connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Felix Dakat has been cut.
Dakat misses the shot to the body.
Saari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saari looks to throw the jab but Dakat is out of range.
Dakat moves out of range as Saari strikes.
Dakat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saari slips a straight right by Dakat.
Toinen Nopsa Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari throws a jab when Dakat was well out of range.
Dakat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Dakat ducks down to avoid it.
Dakat doesn't manage to clinch there - Saari circles away.
Saari takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari throws an overhand right that lands on Dakat's shoulder, as Dakat tries to avoid the shot.
Saari slips a jab and a cross from Dakat.
Saari throws a big shot that misses.
Dakat looks to land a right hand but Saari moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toinen Nopsa Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Felix Dakat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dakat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Dakat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saari throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakat.
Saari misses with a hook
and Dakat counters with a left and a right that stings Saari.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Dakat moved out of range nicely.
Dakat defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Dakat. Beautiful body shot.
Saari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Dakat as he connects with a hook.
Saari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
The fighters circling - Saari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dakat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dakat lands a right hook to the body.
Saari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Saari is rocked!
Dakat lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Saari up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dakat from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Saari's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Dakat!
Felix Dakat is the new featherweight champion!
Felix Dakat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UIW 7: Road To Champions 2
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Saari cracks Cadwgan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cadwgan to stand back up!#ROC2#Cadwgan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rhys Cadwgan has been cut.
Saari lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Cadwgan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Saari from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Cadwgan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toinen Nopsa Saari!
Toinen Nopsa Saari is the new featherweight champion!
Rhys Cadwgan spoke after the fight, saying 'No bother, I wil be back and even better next time, this was just a part of the process.'. |
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Event:
UIW 4
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Kwon blocks a jab.
As Saari looks to move away, Kwon throws a big counter combo but Saari just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Saari misses the target.
Kwon clobbers Saari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Saari looks to land a right hand but Kwon moved out of range.
Kwon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saari's head.
Toinen Nopsa Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saari finds it's way round the side to connect with Kwon's head. #KD2#
Saari cracks Kwon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kwon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saari finish him?
#ROC2#Kwon is rocked!
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!
Saari looks to throw the jab but Kwon is out of range.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saari in his tracks.
Kwon slips a straight right by Saari.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kwon duly obliges.
Kwon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kwon misses with a head kick.
Kwon seems to have got his legs back now.
Kwon has a takedown stuffed.
Saari cracks Kwon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Saari takes one on the button.
Kwon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kwon moves out of range of the strikes.
Saari throws a hook but Kwon blocks it.
A combination from Kwon does no damage.
Nice shot by Kwon.
Kwon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saari connects with a body shot.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Saari lands a nice shot that snaps Kwon's head back.
Saari thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Saari cracks Kwon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kwon to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Kwon misses the target.
Saari misses with the combination.
Kwon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Saari.
Kwon misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Saari feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kwon sprawling to the canvas! Kwon rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saari finish him?!
Toinen Nopsa Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Kwon saw that one coming.#T2#
Kwon walks straight into a right hand from Saari - that's dropped him! Saari jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kwon from any more punishment! Kwon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toinen Nopsa Saari! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Saari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saari lands a nice shot that snaps Gaster's head back.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Saari.#KD#
Saari cracks Gaster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gaster to stand back up!#ROC#Gaster is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari lands a nice hook to Gaster's body. Gaster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gaster is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Gaster switches off momentarily and Saari cracks him with a monster right hand! Gaster topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Saari dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Saari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toinen Nopsa Saari! |
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