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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harri Koivu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razvan Sefu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harri Koivu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razvan Sefu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefu throws a series of punches but Koivu moves out of range.
Koivu throws a head kick but Sefu moves out of range.
Koivu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sefu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sefu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sefu misses with the combination.
No luck for Koivu with that takedown attempt.
Sefu scores with a jab.
A combination from Koivu does no damage.
Koivu is looking to clinch but Sefu is avoiding it.
Koivu missing with a left hand there. Sefu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koivu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sefu throws out the jab.
Sefu slaps away a takedown attempt from Koivu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sefu throws a head kick that misses.
Sefu connects with a single shot there.
Koivu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sefu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harri Koivu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivu staying out of range there.
Sefu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Koivu's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sefu is looking to take a break and control but Koivu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sefu working Koivu over with strikes.
Sefu lands strikes from half guard.
Koivu tries to get to full guard but Sefu has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sefu lands a nice short elbow.
Sefu tries to pass to full mount but Koivu defends it.
Koivu manages to get to full guard.
Koivu working a defensive guard here.
Koivu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koivu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koivu is adopting a defensive guard.
Koivu looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sefu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sefu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sefu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sefu trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sefu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sefu content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivu gets full guard.
Koivu working a defensive guard here.
Koivu is striking off his back. Sefu thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Sefu trying to control from half guard but Koivu is working away.
Koivu is trying to maintain the position but Sefu is very close to passing his half guard.
Sefu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koivu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sefu prevents Koivu from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sefu passes to full mount!
Koivu is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Koivu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sefu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sefu landing shots from mount.
Koivu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sefu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koivu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Koivu throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koivu wants to control but Sefu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sefu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sefu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razvan Sefu 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.
Koivu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koivu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koivu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sefu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Koivu.
Koivu throws the left hand but Sefu avoids the punch easily.
Koivu tries for a takedown but Sefu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sefu scores with a body shot.
Koivu misses with a hook. Sefu ducked under it nicely.
Sefu drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sefu!
Sefu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koivu throwing strikes here but Sefu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koivu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sefu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koivu thowing shots but they're missing.
Koivu looking to ground and pound but Sefu is blocking nicely.
Sefu regains half guard.
Sefu is trying is best to control the position here.
Koivu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sefu defending well though.
Koivu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sefu won't allow Koivu to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefu is trying to stand.
Koivu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sefu tries to roll over but Koivu keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sefu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koivu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sefu moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sefu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sefu is adopting a defensive guard.
Sefu can't keep his opponent in guard - Koivu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koivu looks to land a strike but Sefu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sefu is on top in guard.
Koivu is trying to control the position but Sefu postures up.
Koivu 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.
Sefu distracts Koivu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koivu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sefu is one step ahead there.
Sefu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koivu's head.
Sefu trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sefu working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivu working a defensive guard here.
Sefu working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razvan Sefu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sefu checks the leg kick.
Sefu staying out of range there.
Koivu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sefu circles away.
Sefu lands a glancing blow to the side of Koivu's head.
Nice cross by Koivu.
Koivu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koivu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koivu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sefu clobbers Koivu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sefu closes the distance and clinches.
Koivu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sefu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sefu with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivu throws a wild body kick that Sefu sees coming a mile off.
Sefu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koivu to the ground. Sefu is now in Koivu's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koivu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sefu controls the pace.
Koivu 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sefu is pushing down on Koivu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koivu is fighting to maintain full guard but Sefu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Sefu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Koivu wants to get back to full guard.
Sefu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Koivu gets back to full guard.
Koivu wants to sweep here but Sefu controlling him for the moment.
Sefu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sefu trying to control but Koivu is working from the bottom.
Koivu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koivu keeping moving, preventing Sefu from controlling successfully.
Koivu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sefu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sefu working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sefu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koivu controls Sefu momentarily but Sefu frees himself.
Sefu stands and throws Koivu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sefu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sefu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koivu to see if he's OK.
Sefu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Koivu taking a bit of punishment here - Sefu scoring with strikes.
Sefu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Koivu will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sefu scores with punches from side control.
Sefu cracks Koivu with a big right hand but Koivu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koivu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sefu happy to just control the position for now.
Sefu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koivu to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sefu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koivu is trying to control Sefu's posture but Sefu avoids it.
Sefu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Koivu some visible discomfort.
Sefu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koivu can't do much from the bottom here.
Koivu is looking for a sweep.
Razvan Sefu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sefu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sefu cracks Koivu with a big right hand but Koivu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sefu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harri Koivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivu throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razvan Sefu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sefu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razvan Sefu!
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