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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GFC4:B.Wood vs Lima
Date: May 25, 2017 |
#R1#
FoFum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
FoFum throws a series of strikes that have Emelianenko backpedaling.
FoFum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but FoFum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
FoFum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
FoFum throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Emelianenko feinted with a counter takedown.
A left and a right from FoFum both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
FoFum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
FoFum tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
FoFum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and FoFum wants it to stay on the feet.#T1##TD#
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
FoFum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Emelianenko manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
FoFum desperately trying to maintain half guard.
FoFum wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
FoFum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
FoFum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelianenko, pushing him back against the cage.
FoFum tries to circle away but Emelianenko has him pinned against the cage.#T2##TD#
Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FoFum tries to kick Emelianenko off in order to stand up. Emelianenko Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
FoFum wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for FoFum!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoFum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
FoFum regains half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.
FoFum is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoFum avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
FoFum trying to get back to full guard but Emelianenko takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if FoFum can do anything to dispel that myth.
You get the feeling that FoFum really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've been informed that FoFum has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FoFum is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
FoFum defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Emelianenko.
FoFum working to try and regain half guard.
#SU#
Emelianenko stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fe FoFum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
FoFum misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - FoFum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
FoFum misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe FoFum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Emelianenko shoots in but FoFum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with FoFum, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes FoFum against the cage but FoFum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FoFum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
FoFum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Emelianenko's head backwards.
FoFum leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoFum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
FoFum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivan Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from FoFum misses.
It looked like Emelianenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
FoFum throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
As Emelianenko backs off FoFum throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots and misses #CL2#
and FoFum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko. #T2#
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
FoFum fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed
letting FoFum counter with a right hand.
FoFum tries to clinch up.
FoFum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emelianenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FoFum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelianenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Emelianenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
FoFum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and FoFum duly obliges. #T3#
FoFum feints a jab promting Emelianenko to slip. FoFum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Emelianenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
FoFum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by FoFum.
Fe FoFum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
As FoFum looks to move away, Emelianenko throws a big counter combo but FoFum just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by FoFum.
#CL2#
FoFum clinches up against the cage.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. FoFum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emelianenko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Emelianenko keeps control of FoFum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Emelianenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. FoFum smiles and moves away.
FoFum lands a really nice looking cross but Emelianenko seems unphased.
#T4#
FoFum looks to land a combination. Emelianenko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
FoFum thuds his shin into the meat of Emelianenko's side.
Emelianenko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
FoFum closes the distance and clinches.
FoFum working hard to break the clinch.
Emelianenko is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but FoFum holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
FoFum tries for a takedown but Emelianenko manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
FoFum has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe FoFum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Emelianenko gets tackled into the cage by FoFum. FoFum maintains the clinch.
FoFum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. FoFum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
FoFum letting Emelianenko take a breather here.#TD#
Emelianenko pulls guard effortlessly.
FoFum wants to stand but Emelianenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
FoFum stands up and waves to Emelianenko to follow him.
FoFum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
FoFum looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance.
FoFum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says FoFum as he avoids it easily.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
FoFum stuns Emelianenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FoFum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
FoFum lands with a nice combination. Emelianenko backs away looking to recover.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FoFum is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, FoFum circles away and we're back to standing.
FoFum connects with a body shot that sends Emelianenko's belly button to the back.
FoFum feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
FoFum works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum is looking to clinch but Emelianenko is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoFum defends well and Emelianenko ends up having to push FoFum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Emelianenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
FoFum lands a two punch combo.
FoFum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from FoFum.
FoFum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Emelianenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. FoFum defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - FoFum scores with a four punch combination!
FoFum moves in looking to clinch but Emelianenko pushes him off.
FoFum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
FoFum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
FoFum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
FoFum lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but FoFum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Emelianenko somewhat.#T4#
Emelianenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Emelianenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by FoFum!
#TD#
Emelianenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for FoFum!#ES2#
FoFum sneaks out the side door and pushes Emelianenko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
FoFum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Emelianenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
FoFum tries to clinch up but Emelianenko circles away and keeps his distance.
FoFum thuds a left hand into Emelianenko's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
FoFum tries to clinch there but Emelianenko circles away.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivan Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fe FoFum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
FoFum stalks Emelianenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Emelianenko's face. Emelianenko staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fe FoFum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got FoFum 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fe FoFum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Corona throws a big shot that misses.
Corona works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Bobby Brown has been cut.
Corona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corona misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corona scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Brown gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Corona is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount. #T1#
Brown wants to take a breather but Corona is having none of it.
Corona is looking to improve his position.
Corona regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Corona has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Corona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corona trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown won't allow Corona to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown defending well as Corona loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Corona shakes him off and moves away.
Corona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
The fighters circling - Corona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but Corona shakes him off and moves away.
Corona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown blocks a jab.
Corona misses with a double jab.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corona throws out the jab.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?#TD2#
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Corona working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona is trying to keep Brown in close.
#T4#
Corona looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Corona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Corona is trying to keep Brown in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Brown'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#
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corona misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Corona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown wants to break free but Corona has control.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Corona keeps him there for the moment.
Corona struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corona fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Corona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corona lands a brutal uppercut that launches Brown off his feet! Brown tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Corona!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Birchack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Po Ni misses with a wild combination.
Po Ni lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Po Ni.
Ti Ni Po Ni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po Ni tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po Ni has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Po Ni is rocked!
Birchack lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Po Ni quite badly. Po Ni pulls Birchack in close trying to recover. Birchack postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Po Ni on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Po Ni doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
FoFum throws a right hand that Phoenix ducks under and follows up with a left that Phoenix also avoids with ease.
Phoenix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fe FoFum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix shoots in for a takedown but FoFum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from FoFum.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
FoFum throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.#CL2#
FoFum clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
FoFum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
FoFum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but FoFum manages to circle out of the way.
FoFum misses with the combination.
#T1#
Phoenix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
FoFum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phoenix.
FoFum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoFum defends well and Phoenix ends up having to push FoFum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
FoFum throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from FoFum.
FoFum lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phoenix.
FoFum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
No joy there for FoFum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
FoFum rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
Phoenix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phoenix prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Phoenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from FoFum is defended easily by Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Phoenix forces FoFum back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
FoFum rushes Phoenix and presses him up against the cage.
FoFum gets underhooks to prevent Phoenix's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Phoenix.
FoFum is trying to push Phoenix away but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
FoFum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow. #BC2#
FoFum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
FoFum wants to break free but Phoenix has control.
FoFum is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
FoFum manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and FoFum counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
FoFum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phoenix is defended easily by FoFum.
FoFum has a takedown stuffed.
FoFum misses with a wild combination.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As FoFum tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but FoFum manages to avoid the attempt.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt.
FoFum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe FoFum dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
FoFum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
FoFum connects with a looping right hand.
FoFum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phoenix is defended easily by FoFum.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoFum.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL2#
FoFum forces Phoenix back against the cage and clinches.
Phoenix is trying to break free.
Phoenix avoiding damage as FoFum throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
FoFum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
FoFum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
FoFum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shaun Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fe FoFum.
FoFum has a takedown stuffed.
FoFum tries to clinch but Phoenix moves away
and Phoenix counters with a left and a right that stings FoFum.
Phoenix throws a head kick but FoFum moves out of range.
FoFum looks to land a combination. Phoenix sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T2#
FoFum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
FoFum throws a nice looking combination but Phoenix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix throws a right hand that FoFum ducks under and follows up with a left that FoFum also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FoFum lands a front kick.
FoFum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phoenix drops down looking for a counter takedown but FoFum sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
FoFum scores with a takedown into Phoenix's guard.
FoFum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
FoFum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phoenix is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Phoenix is working an open guard so FoFum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a series of strikes. Phoenix will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##CL2#
FoFum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
FoFum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix tries to clinch but FoFum moves out of range.
FoFum lands a nice looking body shot.
Phoenix shoots and misses
and FoFum counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
FoFum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
FoFum shoots in for a takedown but Phoenix shows good takedown defense.
Phoenix is looking for a counter combo.
FoFum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
FoFum misses with a double jab.
FoFum scores with a body shot.
A combination from FoFum does no damage.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
FoFum fails with the takedown.
Phoenix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. FoFum tries to avoid it but Phoenix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag FoFum to the ground. FoFum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from FoFum does no damage.
Phoenix half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
FoFum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
FoFum thuds a left hand into Phoenix's body.
FoFum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
FoFum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt - FoFum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe FoFum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
FoFum scores with the left hand. Phoenix knows he should have avoided that one.
FoFum goes for a double leg but Phoenix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phoenix continues to drive forward.
Phoenix is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from FoFum.#CL2#
FoFum gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
FoFum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fe FoFum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FoFum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
FoFum throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Phoenix goes for a takedown attempt but FoFum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FoFum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix shoots and misses
and FoFum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phoenix thinking.
FoFum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Phoenix rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FoFum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phoenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by FoFum.
FoFum throws a series of punches but Phoenix moves out of range.
Phoenix dodges the punch combination from FoFum.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Shaun Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fe FoFum.
Nice sprawl there from FoFum as Phoenix shoots in.
As Phoenix backs off FoFum throws a huge counter combo but Phoenix manages to avoid it all.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaun Phoenix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
FoFum scores with a three punch combo!
FoFum shoots for a double leg takedown but Phoenix sprawls well. He's pushed FoFum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
FoFum misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt
and FoFum counters with a big head kick but Phoenix shrugs it off. #CL2#
FoFum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
FoFum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phoenix prevents it.
#TD2#
FoFum has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Phoenix is trying to keep an underhook but FoFum manages to get the takedown into half guard.
FoFum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoFum not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
FoFum is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
FoFum decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
FoFum closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Phoenix pushes FoFum off looking to stand but FoFum dives back in and keeps control.
FoFum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
FoFum missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
FoFum is pressing down on Phoenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phoenix is holding on for now. #SU2#
FoFum decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
FoFum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phoenix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
FoFum clinches with his opponent.
Fe FoFum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
FoFum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phoenix to keep the fight standing.
FoFum goes for a takedown attempt but Phoenix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FoFum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phoenix circles away.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown.
Phoenix tries to counter by clinching up but FoFum breaks away and moves out of range.
FoFum throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix attempts a counter takedown but FoFum avoids it well and moves away.
Shaun Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fe FoFum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fe FoFum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well FoFum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fe FoFum!
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