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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Niemi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trainer misses with a wild body shot.
Trainer misses with a hook
and Niemi counters with a series of strikes. Trainer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trainer throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Niemi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trainer!
Trainer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Niemi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Niemi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trainer!
Niemi content just to control the position here.
Niemi'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Niemi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Niemi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Trainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niemi wants to clinch
and Trainer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niemi avoids the body shot from Trainer.
#TD#
Trainer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trainer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Niemi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trainer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trainer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niemi's efforts to push away.#T2#
Trainer struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemi controls his hands.
Trainer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer wants to break free but Niemi has control.
Niemi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trainer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aro Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trainer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trainer.
Trainer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Niemi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trainer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Niemi goes for a double leg but Trainer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trainer continues to drive forward.
Trainer is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trainer is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trainer tries to throw a body punch but Niemi avoids it by throwing Trainer back against the cage.
Trainer tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niemi is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Trainer.
Trainer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trainer has had enough of the clinch but Niemi keeps him there for the moment.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Trainer.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trainer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niemi or not.
Niemi blocks a body shot from Trainer. #T4#
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niemi prevents Trainer from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Trainer.
Trainer can't find room to land a body shot as Niemi controls the action.
Trainer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Trainer can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Trainer.
Trainer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow.
Trainer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niemi's efforts to push away.
Trainer misses with a punch to the body.
Trainer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Trainer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trainer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boxer Trainer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Trainer lands a big uppercut and Niemi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Niemi looks OK. Trainer waves Niemi back to his feet!#ROC2#Niemi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Aro Niemi has been cut.
Niemi leaves his chin hanging out and Trainer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Niemi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxer Trainer! |
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Event:
TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Niemi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.#CL2#
Raikkonen darts in and clinches Niemi up against the cage.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi wants to get back to striking at distance but Raikkonen won't allow it.
#BC2#
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raikkonen rushes Niemi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Niemi wants to take the fight to the mat but Raikkonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aro Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi looking for a takedown.
Raikkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Niemi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raikkonen has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raikkonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Raikkonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raikkonen can't get the takedown.
Raikkonen works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Niemi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Niemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemi avoids the head kick by Raikkonen.
Niemi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raikkonen circles away.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Niemi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Raikkonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raikkonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Niemi's waist but Niemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Raikkonen off to one side.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niemi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Niemi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Niemi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Raikkonen.#CL2#
Raikkonen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Raikkonen jumps guard and drags Niemi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Raikkonen looks winded!#T3#
Niemi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Raikkonen's guard.
Raikkonen managing to control the position.
Raikkonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raikkonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niemi wants to stand but Raikkonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Raikkonen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Niemi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been informed that Raikkonen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Niemi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niemi dives in and grabs Raikkonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes down on Niemi's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen dominated that 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.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niemi tries to circle away but Raikkonen has him pinned against the cage.
Raikkonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niemi walks away with a smile on his face. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Raikkonen tries to get set, Niemi tries to push him back and clinch up but Raikkonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Aro Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Raikkonen.
Raikkonen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Niemi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Niemi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raikkonen will feel that in the morning.
Raikkonen blocks a head kick by Niemi.
#CL2#
Raikkonen pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Niemi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Raikkonen gets through Niemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niemi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Raikkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raikkonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niemi jumps guard but Raikkonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niemi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niemi smiles and moves away.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raikkonen is defended easily by Niemi.
Raikkonen is breathing heavily.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Niemi shoots in but Raikkonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niemi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Raikkonen gets a clinch.
Niemi goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL2#
Raikkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Raikkonen tries to throw a body punch but Niemi avoids it by throwing Raikkonen back against the cage.
Raikkonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Niemi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikkonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niemi circles away.
Niemi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Niemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raikkonen swivels and escapes.
Niemi stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Niemi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aro Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.#T4##CL2#
Raikkonen rushes Niemi and presses him up against the cage.
Raikkonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niemi is looking to break free of the clinch but Raikkonen has double underhooks.
Niemi goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Niemi tries to clinch
enabling Raikkonen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Raikkonen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raikkonen but Raikkonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen shoots in for a double leg but Niemi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Niemi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niemi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Niemi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Raikkonen clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niemi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Raikkonen is defending well for now.#BC2#
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi has a takedown stuffed.
Raikkonen wants to counter with a clinch but Niemi pushes him away.#TD2#
Raikkonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niemi to the mat! Niemi manages to get full guard.
Niemi pushes Raikkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Niemi wants to clinch up but Raikkonen keeps it at a distance.
Niemi is looking to clinch but Raikkonen is avoiding it.
Raikkonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raikkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Niemi gets tackled into the cage by Raikkonen. Raikkonen maintains the clinch.
Niemi wants to stall.
#BC2#
Raikkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Raikkonen clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Raikkonen is looking for a takedown.
Aro Niemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Raikkonen.
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raikkonen tries to land a knee to the head but Niemi blocks with his arms.
Niemi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Niemi fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Raikkonen drags the fight down to the ground.
Niemi chips away with some ground and pound.
Niemi with a nice head shot there.
Raikkonen is striking from the bottom but Niemi uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Niemi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Niemi prevents Raikkonen from improving his position.
Niemi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niemi controlling the pace for now.
Niemi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Raikkonen wants to control but Niemi is having none of it.
Niemi controlling from the full mount.
Raikkonen wants to control but Niemi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niemi looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Aro Niemi.
I think Raikkonen 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Raikkonen! |
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Event:
TO1
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Holgerson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Niemi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holgerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niemi checks it well.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi works over Holgerson's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Holgerson drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Holgerson can't break the clinch.
Holgerson tries to break the clinch but Niemi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
Niemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holgerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Niemi wants to get up but he can't break Holgerson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holgerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holgerson tries to get out of the position.
Holgerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemi is one step ahead there.
Holgerson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson seems keen to control Niemi's posture.
Holgerson'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.
Niemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgerson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Niemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson has control of Niemi's left arm, preventing Niemi from doing any damage.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holgerson advances position into side control!
Holgerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Holgerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holgerson fails with the takedown
and Niemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad. #CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Niemi is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niemi down to the mat. Niemi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Holgerson with that takedown attempt.
Niemi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.#CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Holgerson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niemi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemi wants to pass the guard but Holgerson is keeping the position.
Holgerson wants to stand but Niemi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Holgerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holgerson has his hands on Niemi's head, controlling the position.
Atturi Holgerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Niemi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holgerson dives into side control.
#T3#
Holgerson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Holgerson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Niemi to his feet.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi moves in looking to clinch but Holgerson pushes him off.
Niemi closes the distance and clinches up with Holgerson, looking for a takedown. Niemi pushes Holgerson against the cage but Holgerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niemi wants to counter the offense by Holgerson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgerson. #T4##CL#
Holgerson forces Niemi back against the cage and clinches.
Holgerson misses with an elbow over the top.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holgerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson works to advance to full mount. Niemi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson 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##CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson misses with a knee strike.
Holgerson wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holgerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niemi after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Holgerson.
A frustrated look appears on Holgerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holgerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Holgerson pulls guard successfully.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Holgerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Holgerson stands and steps away. Niemi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niemi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Holgerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Holgerson has managed to clinch.
Holgerson tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Niemi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holgerson smiles and moves away.
Niemi 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.
Niemi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holgerson throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi feints the counter takedown.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Niemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Niemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holgerson pinned against the cage. Holgerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aro Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Niemi. No joy for Holgerson on that attempt. #CL#
Holgerson clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holgerson looking for a takedown.
Holgerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niemi throws a series of strikes that have Holgerson backpedaling.
#T4#
Niemi moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgerson.
Niemi cracks a nice hook into Holgerson's ribs.
Niemi tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Holgerson closes the distance and clinches.
Niemi has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holgerson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atturi Holgerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgerson, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson! |
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