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Event:
AD474: Break Boundaries
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1# Grunge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. Hauki now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Grunge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hauki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grunge moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hauki moves out of range as Grunge strikes. Hauki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunge. A punch lands to the side of Grunge 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grunge misses with a leg kick and Hauki counters with a straight right hand. Grunge throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grunge slips a jab from Hauki. Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Grunge moves out of range easily. Hauki throws a hook but Grunge blocks it. Grunge throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Hauki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grunge with a body shot. Hauki jabs at Grunge's body. Hauki connects with a solid leg kick. Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sloppy strikes from Hauki. Those never looked like landing. Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge.#T1# Grunge throws a sloppy head kick and Hauki moves out of range easily. Hauki misses with a wild body shot. A head kick misses from Grunge. Grunge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hauki takes one to the side of the head.
Grunge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight. Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hauki scores with a jab to the head.
Grunge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hauki on the side of the head. Grunge jabs Hauki right on the nose. Hauki blinks but takes it well. Grunge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hauki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grunge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki. A lazy body kick from Grunge and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hauki walks into a straight right hand from Grunge. Hauki lands a jab to the nose.#T2# Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Grunge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hauki throws an overhand right that lands on Grunge's shoulder, as Grunge tries to avoid the shot. Hauki lands with a shot to the body. Grunge throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Grunge looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming. Grunge avoids the head kick by Hauki.
Grunge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hauki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grunge misses with a body kick. Grunge throws a quick inside leg kick. Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grunge. Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hauki slips a jab from Grunge. Hauki misses with a body kick. Hauki misses with a right hand enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss! Grunge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Grunge slips the punch. Grunge throws a jab when Hauki was well out of range. Hauki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grunge. Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Nice defenses there by Hauki. Grunge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hauki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grunge. Grunge is looking to counter with a body kick. Hauki throws a hook but Grunge blocks it. Hauki catches Grunge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hauki. Grunge shrugs it off though. Hauki motions for Grunge to come forward. Hauki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hauki lands a jab to the head.
#T4# Hauki avoids a kick to the body.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grunge throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Grunge misses the target. We've been informed that Hauki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Grunge takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Hauki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grunge. Grunge obviously looking to wear him down.
Hauki misses with a straight right. Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A head kick misses from Grunge. Grunge misses with a looping right. Grunge tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Grunge lands with a nice body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grunge dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut! Grunge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Grunge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Grunge will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Hauki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grunge can pounce on him.
Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Grunge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A clash of legs there as Hauki blocks the low kick. Hauki looks to throw the jab but Grunge is out of range. Grunge throws a half hearted mid kick. Grunge slips under a jab from Hauki. Grunge misses the jab. Hauki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Grunge delivers a nice body kick. A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target. Nice cross by Hauki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grunge if he has to take too many more of those.
Grunge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grunge ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Grunge swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grunge thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Grunge throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1# Hauki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grunge was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. Hauki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Hauki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grunge counters with a three punch combo that has Hauki backing up. Hauki nods at Grunge to acknowledge the strikes. Hauki wants to land a leg kick but Grunge is out of range. Hauki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grunge. Grunge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Grunge. A big left from Hauki misses. A decent looking body kick lands there for Grunge. Hauki looks to land a combination but Grunge avoids it well. Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Grunge lands with a hook. Hauki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Grunge lands a nice looking body kick. Grunge sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A big right from Grunge misses. #T2# Hauki misses with a looping right. Hauki lunges at Grunge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grunge's hand. Grunge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki lands a head kick. Grunge smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Grunge tries a head kick but it misses.
Grunge throws a lazy head kick and Hauki counters with a nice body shot. Hauki throws a body kick that misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
Hauki misses with a body shot.
Hauki misses with the body kick enabling Grunge to counter with a crisp jab. Grunge misses with a body kick. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Grunge avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Grunge throwing a counter right hand but Hauki manages to avoid it. Grunge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Grunge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hauki moves out of range as Grunge strikes. Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Grunge tries to clinch there but Hauki circles away.
Grunge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grunge defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand. Hauki connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Grunge misses its intended target. Donk. Grunge catches Hauki right on the button with a cross. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grunge manages to avoid it. Grunge misses with a left hand and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hauki swings widly with a right hand
and Grunge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grunge throws a combination that misses and Hauki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grunge tried to score with a low kick but Hauki checks it. That kick from Grunge tenderised Hauki's leg. Hauki is trying to keep his angry face on. Grunge thumps Hauki with a low kick. Hauki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4# Hauki lands with a straight right. Grunge didn't see that one coming. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grunge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hauki scoring well with a low kick there.
Grunge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd cheers as Grunge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hauki doesn't seem phased though. Grunge scores with a spinning back kick! Grunge moves out of range as Hauki throws a body kick.
Grunge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC# Hauki is rocked! Grunge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hauki is still on wobbly legs! Can Grunge finish him? Grunge throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hauki clean off his feet! He's out cold! Grunge stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Grunge! Tommy Grunge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD468: Salvos
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1# Asztalos jabbing away but nothing is landing. A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target. Hauki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos. Asztalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hauki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hauki is looking to land body kicks. Hauki throws a body punch but Asztalos moves out of range. Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki. Hauki takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses. Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki. Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Asztalos dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hauki moves out of range as Asztalos throws a body kick.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch. #T1# Asztalos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf. Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Hauki slips the punch. Hauki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hauki misses with a body shot.
Hauki throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab. Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Asztalos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Asztalos staying out of range there. Hauki thuds his shin into the meat of Asztalos's side. Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch. Asztalos lands a nice hook to Hauki's body. Hauki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Asztalos tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away. Asztalos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands. Asztalos throws a poor cross that misses
and Hauki counters with a body kick. Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos. Hauki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asztalos rather than just go for the knockout. Hauki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2# Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily. Asztalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hauki paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos. Hauki misses with a straight left. Asztalos catches Hauki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hauki keeps the fight on the outside. Asztalos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hauki doesn't seem bothered though. Asztalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki. Hauki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Asztalos blocks a head kick by Hauki.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asztalos misses with a low kick. Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Hauki. #CL# Asztalos clinches. Asztalos misses with a hook from the clinch. Hauki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! I was talking to Asztalos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asztalos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. #T3# Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asztalos working some nice short punches in the clinch. Asztalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asztalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Asztalos. Asztalos misses with the head strike.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Asztalos scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a short punch on the inside. Asztalos throws a head punch that misses. Asztalos scores with a shot to the side of Hauki's head. A short right from Asztalos. Asztalos presses Hauki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hauki looks winded! Asztalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki. Asztalos misses with a body punch.
A short right from Asztalos. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Asztalos. #ROC# Hauki is rocked! Asztalos creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hauki's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hauki drops to his knees and Asztalos pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Asztalos! Our winner, Alex Asztalos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#649 Defoe v Verama
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and moves out of range. Dijkstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dijkstra misses with an uppercut. Hauki saw that one coming. Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Dijkstra moves out of range as Hauki throws a body kick.
A jab from Dijkstra does it's job there. Hauki lands with a good body shot. Dijkstra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hauki. Dijkstra throws a leg kick and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dijkstra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hauki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dijkstra momentarily.
Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dijkstra sees it coming and avoids it easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Dijkstra thows a left - swing and a miss! Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crunch! Dijkstra slams his shin into Hauki's torso. Hauki connects with a body shot. Dijkstra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2# Dijkstra gets a double leg takedown into Hauki's guard. Hauki looking for a sweep. Not yet Hauki, not yet. Hauki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Hauki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Hauki!#REVR# Hauki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dijkstra looking to control.
Hauki controlling from the top position. Dijkstra trying to keep a closed guard but Hauki is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Dijkstra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Dijkstra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dijkstra working a defensive guard but Hauki passes into half guard.
Hauki prevents Dijkstra from improving his position.#T3# Still in half guard, Hauki seems content to control. Dijkstra wants to get back to full guard. Still in half guard, Hauki seems content to control. Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Hauki is controlling well.
Dijkstra has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Dijkstra wants to control but Hauki is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range. Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss! Hauki throws a hook but Dijkstra blocks it.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dijkstra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hauki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dijkstra's head backwards. Dijkstra connects with a body shot. Dijkstra ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dijkstra was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. A decent looking cross lands there for Hauki. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dijkstra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hauki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hauki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target. Hauki looks to throw the jab but Dijkstra is out of range. Dijkstra scores with a nice right hand.
Hauki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dijkstra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf. Hauki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dijkstra. Hauki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dijkstra, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. 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# Hauki lands with a kick to the temple. Dijkstra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Dijkstra looks to throw the jab but Hauki is out of range. Dijkstra defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand. Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hauki. Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses. Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Dijkstra slips the punch. Taneli Hauki is winning the standup battle so far. Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hauki throws out a powerful jab. Hauki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Dijkstra. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice shot lands for Hauki. Hauki lands a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dijkstra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hauki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. #T1# Hauki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hauki throws a body kick that misses. Dijkstra tries to move into range but Hauki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hauki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Hauki misses with a low kick as Dijkstra jumps back.#TD2# Hauki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dijkstra to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dijkstra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hauki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dijkstra. Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hauki keeping full guard, as Dijkstra tries to pass. #T2# Dijkstra is looking to pass into half guard but Hauki pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hauki is in guard.#REVR# Dijkstra is trying to keep Hauki in close.
Dijkstra tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dijkstra looking to control.
Hauki won't allow Dijkstra to sweep him here. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dijkstra wants to control but Hauki passes easily into half guard.
Dijkstra is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Dijkstra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Dijkstra is looking to improve his position.
Hauki trying to control the action but Dijkstra is working from the bottom. Hauki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dijkstra wants to improve his position but Hauki is controlling well.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dijkstra wants to slow Hauki down by chopping away at his legs. Dijkstra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Dijkstra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki.#T4# Dijkstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hauki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hauki scores with a punch to the head. Hauki with a jab. Hauki scores with a spinning back kick! Nice body punch from Hauki. Hauki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dijkstra swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hauki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Some bone on bone action there as Hauki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dijkstra throws a leg kick that misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hauki - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hauki works the jab nicely. Hauki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dijkstra fails to land the takedown. Hauki is looking to counter with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hauki misses with a looping right. Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dijkstra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dijkstra is just out of range. Dijkstra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dijkstra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dijkstra. Hauki throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range. Hauki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A big right from Hauki misses. Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hauki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dijkstra can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki misses with a right hand #TD2# and Dijkstra counters with a shoot takedown. Hauki fights it but they end up in guard. Dijkstra trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Hauki keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. Dijkstra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard. Hauki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hauki keeping moving, preventing Dijkstra from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hauki throws a body shot but no joy. Dijkstra feints the counter takedown. Hauki blocks a low kick nicely. Dijkstra avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hauki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dijkstra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hauki misses with a body shot.
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hauki. Hauki throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range. Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Hauki avoids it easily. Taneli Hauki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dijkstra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hauki avoids the body shot from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Dijkstra takes the fight into the clinch. Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Dijkstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dijkstra.
#TD2# Dijkstra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hauki is trying to defend but Dijkstra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dijkstra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hauki's head. Dijkstra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hauki defending well though. Omar Dijkstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Taneli Hauki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dijkstra tries to pass to full mount but Hauki defends it. Hauki is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dijkstra throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hauki to regain full guard. Dijkstra distracts Hauki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4# Dijkstra wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position. Hauki controlling the position. Hauki continues to stall. Dijkstra throws an elbow that misses. Hauki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dijkstra's guard. Nice move by Hauki!#REVR##SUB2# Dijkstra working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hauki has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Omar Dijkstra. I think Hauki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taneli Hauki! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Taneli Hauki made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1# Hauki lands a body shot.
Hauki misses with a straight right. Hauki misses with a looping right. Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hauki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Hauki jumps back. A big left from Hauki misses. Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Blasts. Blasts wants to slow Hauki down by chopping away at his legs. Hauki checks the leg kick. Hauki checks the leg kick. Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hauki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blasts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki lands a nice looking body kick. Blasts is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Blasts throws a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range. Blasts scores with a leg kick.
#T1# Hauki throws the kick towards the body but Blasts avoids it. Blasts throws a leg kick but Hauki moved away. Hauki throws a wild body kick that Blasts sees coming a mile off. Hauki checks a low kick from Blasts.#CL2# Blasts moves into the clinch. Hauki lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Hauki prevents a body shot from Blasts. Hauki blocks a body shot from Blasts. Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts. Blasts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms. Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Blasts misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hauki lands with a short shot to the head. Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hauki.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Blasts connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hauki takes a shot to the head. Blasts scores a nice knee to the body.
Hauki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blasts. Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hauki lands a right hand. Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hauki is defending well for now. Blasts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hauki is working Blasts over against the cage. Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms. Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Hauki avoids the damage to the body. Hauki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki blocks an uppercut.
Blasts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts scores with a nice hook to the head. Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blasts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hauki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blasts can turn it around. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Blasts takes a shot to the head. Hauki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hauki misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Hauki blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4# A short body shot lands from Blasts as the two fighters clinch.
Hauki lands an uppercut. Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow. Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hauki avoids it. Blasts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts misses with a body punch.
Hauki lands a nice shot to the body. Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Hauki pushes Blasts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Blasts looks winded! Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Hauki working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Blasts blocks a head kick by Hauki.
Blasts is looking to chop away at Hauki's legs. Blasts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts moves forwards but Hauki connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts misses the shot to the body. Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hauki connects with a solid leg kick. Blasts tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it. Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blasts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hauki throws a hook but Blasts blocks it. Blasts misses with a low kick. And Hauki counters with a quick kick to the body but Blasts blocks it. Blasts throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki.#T1# A bone on bone clash there as Hauki blocks the leg kick.
Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup. Blasts throws a solid leg kick but Hauki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blasts. Hauki checks a low kick from Blasts. Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Blasts scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target. Hauki tries to work over Blasts's front leg with a kick but Blasts checks it. Blasts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hauki. That did some damage! Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hauki lands with an overhand left. Hauki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Blasts wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. It looked like Hauki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Blasts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2# Blasts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hauki, pushing him back against the cage. Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blasts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blasts throws a head punch that misses. Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hauki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blasts obliges. Nice body punch from Blasts - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike. Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. Hauki scores with an uppercut up the middle. Blasts tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
#T3# Hauki avoiding damage as Blasts throws knees to the body.
Blasts working Hauki over with knees to the body. Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Blasts misses with a body punch.
Rupert Blasts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands a hook to the side of the head. Blasts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts lands a hook that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Blasts misses with some punches.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms. Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. Hauki presses Blasts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Blasts with a knee to the head.
#T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Blasts - that landed with a thud.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Blasts misses with a body punch.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Blasts misses with some punches.
Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Blasts.
Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts 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# Hauki swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away. A low kick from Hauki misses and Blasts counters with a nice leg kick. Blasts is looking to score with low kicks. Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauki. Blasts connects with a solid leg kick. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away. Hauki backing away here, and Blasts unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Blasts connects with a leg kick. Hauki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hauki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blasts connects with an inside leg kick. Blasts misses with a wild body shot. Hauki lands with a shot to the body. Blasts takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. A leg kick checked by Hauki.#T1# Blasts is looking to score with low kicks. Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf. Hauki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hauki, right into the meat.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch. Blasts misses with a leg kick and Hauki counters with a nice uppercut. Hauki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki. Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Blasts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Blasts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blasts thumps Hauki with a low kick. Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Blasts scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Hauki throws a low kick but Blasts moves out of range easily. Hauki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Taneli Hauki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Good leg kick by Blasts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blasts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hauki rather than just go for the knockout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Blasts just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Blasts blocks the leg kick.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hauki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Blasts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hauki misses with a looping left. Hauki checks the leg kick. Hauki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Blasts throws a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Hauki misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back. Good work by Hauki as he checks the leg kick. Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it. Blasts tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it. #T3# Blasts throws a leg kick and Hauki counters with a right hand to the body. Blasts connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blasts momentarily.
That kick from Hauki tenderised Blasts's leg. Blasts is trying to keep his angry face on. Hauki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice uppercut lands for Hauki. That snapped Blasts's head back.
Hauki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily. Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts digs a good body shot into Hauki's ribs. Hauki checks a leg kick. Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blasts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki. Blasts misses with a hook to the body
and Hauki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hauki looks to throw the jab but Blasts is out of range. Blasts tries to counter with a clinch but Hauki shakes him off and moves away. Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki blocks a low kick nicely.#T4# Hauki misses with a body kick. Hauki lands a lovely overhand right. Blasts misses the shot to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blasts checks a leg kick. Blasts doesn't manage to clinch there - Hauki circles away.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Blasts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Blasts thumps Hauki with a low kick. Blasts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hauki is out of range and Blasts settles back down. Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Blasts cracks the inside of Hauki's front leg. Hauki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hauki checks the leg kick. A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Blasts tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Hauki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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 Taneli Hauki. I think Blasts 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts! Rupert Blasts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#640 Origi v Kakoulis
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Hauki's front leg but catches the back leg as Hauki tries to avoid it. Sodergren throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Hauki lands a jab to the nose. Sodergren lands with an overhand left.#CL# Sodergren has Hauki up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren digs a right hand underneath Hauki's ribcage. Hauki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hauki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sodergren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow. Sodergren lands with a left to the head. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hauki. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head. Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren working some nice short punches in the clinch. Sodergren throws a head punch that misses. Sodergren cracks Hauki with a nice body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Sodergren tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki lands a body shot. Sodergren blocks a body shot from Hauki. Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Hauki ducks right into an uppercut from Sodergren. Hauki checks a leg kick nicely. Hauki throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hauki scores with a nice head shot. Sodergren dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut! Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauki throws out the jab. Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range. Hauki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hauki sizes up Sodergren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Sodergren misses with a wild body shot. Sodergren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hauki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Sodergren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hauki is able to avoid easily. Sodergren throws an off balance right hand
and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Hauki misses. A leg kick checked by Hauki. Sodergren lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3# Sodergren cracks a nice hook into Hauki's ribs. Hauki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hauki looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely. Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range. A punch lands to the side of Sodergren 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hauki misses the shot to the body. Hauki takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Sodergren misses the target. Hauki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki moves out of range of the leg kick from Sodergren. Sodergren slips under a jab. Hauki takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses. Hauki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sodergren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut
and Hauki counters with a stiff right hand. Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sodergren blocks the body kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight left. #T4# A lazy left from Hauki finds it's target. This has been an exciting period of action! Hauki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sodergren in his tracks. Sodergren just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren. A decent looking cross lands there for Sodergren. Hauki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A thudding body kick lands there by Hauki!
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Hauki.
Sodergren throws a big counter combination but Hauki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hauki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses. Sodergren connects with a leg kick. Hauki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Hauki sees coming a mile off. Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily. Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod. 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# Hauki with a hook. Good work by Sodergren as he checks the leg kick. Hauki looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range. Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren. Sodergren connects with a jab. A big left from Hauki misses. Hauki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hauki throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hauki. Hauki checks a leg kick. Sodergren drops his hands momentarily and Hauki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sodergren needs to keep his hands up - Hauki had a free shot at his head there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Sodergren misses the target. Hauki looks to land a combination but Sodergren avoids it well. Sodergren misses with a leg kick. Sodergren misses with a straight left. Sodergren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Sodergren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hauki counters with a nice uppercut. Sodergren throws a hook but Hauki blocks it. Hauki throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hauki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sodergren lands an overhand right. A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren. Hauki throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily. Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Hauki throws a half hearted mid kick. Hauki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hauki moves away from the strike by Sodergren. Sodergren is looking to clinch. Hauki misses with a wild body shot. Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Sodergren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2# A jab lands there for Sodergren. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki throws a leg kick but Sodergren sees it coming and checks it nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hauki. Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki lands with a right hand. Sodergren thows a left - swing and a miss! Sodergren misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Sodergren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hauki. A low kick from Sodergren misses and Hauki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL# Sodergren moves into the clinch. Sodergren misses with a short punch on the inside. Hauki pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow. Sodergren stalling the fight.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow. #T3# Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki. Sodergren tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren. Sodergren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haukis head. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards. Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hauki.
The referee calls for Sodergren to work.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren. Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki. Taneli Hauki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Sodergren lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4# Hauki misses with a body punch.
Sodergren misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki scores with a nice hook to the head. Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren lands a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Sodergren lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Sodergren.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki 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! #R3# Sodergren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hauki can pounce on him.
Hauki throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range. Hauki throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Sodergren counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sodergren throws a head punch that misses. Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sodergren. Sodergren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Sodergren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Sodergren tries to clinch there but Hauki circles away.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sodergren throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hauki scores with a body shot.
Nice cross by Sodergren. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hauki throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it. Hauki works the jab nicely.#T1# A jab lands there for Hauki. Hauki looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range. Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren. A thudding body kick lands there by Sodergren!
Sodergren scores with a sloppy right hand. Hauki should have avoided that one. Hauki thuds his right hand into Sodergren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hauki scores with a kick to the midsection. Hauki moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab. The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hauki defending well as Sodergren loads up on a big left hand. A nice side step and Hauki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sodergren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hauki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sodergren wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. #T2# Hauki throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it. Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hauki blocks a leg kick. Sodergren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hauki lands with a nice body punch. Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. As Hauki tries to get set, Sodergren tries to push him back and clinch up but Hauki manages to avoid the attempt. Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Sodergren checks a low kick from Hauki. Sodergren seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to move into range but Hauki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sodergren takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Hauki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sodergren under the eye. Sodergren throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Sodergren tries to counter by clinching up but Hauki breaks away and moves out of range. Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3# Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
#CL# Sodergren moves into the clinch.#BC# Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Hauki throws a jab but it's blocked by Sodergren. Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Hauki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards. Sodergren avoids the body shot from Hauki.
Hauki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Hauki. Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hauki only half commits to the counter leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Sodergren as he connects with a hook. Hauki clobbers Sodergren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4# A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target. Sodergren throws a low kick but Hauki moves out of range easily. Sodergren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Hauki throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily. Hauki connects with a solid leg kick. Sodergren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hauki.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses. Hauki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
#CL# Hauki gets tackled into the cage by Sodergren. Sodergren maintains the clinch. Sodergren prevents a body shot from Hauki. Sodergren working aggressively here.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Sodergren lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Taneli Hauki. I think Hauki 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Taneli Hauki! Taneli Hauki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#636 Belliveau v Hanolla
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1# Good standup being displayed there by Gennero as he connects with a hook. Gennero stalks Hauki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hauki's face. Hauki staggers backwards, shaken. Hauki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gennero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gennero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hauki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gennero misses with a hook. That kick from Hauki tenderised Gennero 's leg. Gennero is trying to keep his angry face on. Gennero connects with a nice looking jab.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gennero takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Gennero moves out of range of the leg kick from Hauki. Gennero half committed to a counter leg kick. Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gennero swings widly with a right hand
and Hauki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gennero manages to avoid it. Hauki throws a body shot but no joy. Hauki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hauki stuns Gennero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Gennero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gennero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hauki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hauki looks to land a left hand but Gennero moved out of range nicely.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Gennero . Gennero dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gennero throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. An inside leg kick from Gennero misses. Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gennero .
Gennero keeps Hauki at a distance using the push kick. Gennero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Hauki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gennero . Gennero circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hauki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gennero . Gennero throws a front kick that sends Hauki stumbling back into the cage. Gennero throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Gennero misses with an uppercut. Hauki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hauki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gennero rather than just go for the knockout. Gennero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. 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! Gennero throws a half hearted mid kick. Hauki misses with a straight left. Gennero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gennero thuds his shin into the meat of Hauki's side. Gennero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2# Gennero misses the jab. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gennero ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki tries to score with a low kick but Gennero moves his leg out of the way. Gennero misses with a body shot.
Gennero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hauki is out of range and Gennero settles back down. Hauki scores with a sloppy right hand. Gennero should have avoided that one. A chopping leg kick lands by Hauki. Gennero takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Hauki misses with a wild body shot. Hauki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gennero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Hauki throws a body shot but no joy. Hauki throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hauki. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet. Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gennero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gennero scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3# Gennero lands a front kick. Hauki dodges the punch combination from Gennero .
Hauki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Gennero lands with an overhand left. Hauki throws a shot from downtown. Gennero moves away and avoids it. Gennero connects with a leg kick. Hauki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Gennero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. Gennero is looking to land body kicks. Gennero looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range. A low kick from Gennero misses letting Hauki counter with a right hand. Gennero throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hauki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gennero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gennero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Good leg kick by Gennero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hauki throws a hook to the side of Gennero 's head but Gennero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Gennero lands with a cross. #T4# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki stuns Gennero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Hauki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gennero finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hauki just misses with a punch to the body.
Gennero lands a nice shot to the body.
Gennero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauki. Gennero swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gennero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hauki in his tracks. Gennero misses with a body shot.
Gennero throws a jab when Hauki was well out of range. Hauki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Gennero . Gennero pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A clash of legs there as Hauki blocks the low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gennero misses with a wild body shot. A clash of legs there as Hauki blocks the low kick. Hauki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gennero 's calf. Gennero lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Gennero dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Gennero throws an off balance right hand
and Hauki counters with a nice uppercut. Gennero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Gennero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hauki can do to turn this around? Hauki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gennero doesn't seem bothered though. Ed Gennero is winning the standup battle so far. Gennero does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A looping hook to the body misses from Hauki. Gennero does a little dance to reset his feet. Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hauki moves out of range as Gennero throws a body kick.
Gennero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. Gennero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hauki throws a body shot but no joy. Gennero avoids the body shot from Hauki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hauki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gennero has got the better of the exchanges. Hauki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gennero lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gennero throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. Hauki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gennero with a body shot. Gennero throws a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Gennero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hauki checks it well. #T1# Hauki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gennero . Hauki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gennero misses with a hook
letting Hauki counter with a right hand. Hauki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gennero checks a leg kick. Hauki swings for the body but Gennero moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. Gennero throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and checks it nicely. Gennero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Hauki. Gennero scores with a leg kick.
Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Gennero is just out of range. Gennero fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gennero was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. Gennero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Gennero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gennero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Gennero lands with a straight right. Hauki didn't see that one coming. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki lands a head shot. Gennero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gennero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gennero s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hauki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Gennero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hauki just manages to avoid it. Gennero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hauki moves out of range of the body kick. Hauki moves away from the strike by Gennero . Hauki now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gennero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauki throws out the jab. Gennero looks to land a right hand but Hauki moved out of range. Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Gennero .
Gennero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gennero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hauki lands a two punch combo.
Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Gennero takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Left hook, right uppercut from Hauki. #T3# Hauki checks a low kick from Gennero . Gennero throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and moves out of range. Hauki throws a leg kick but Gennero sees it coming and moves out of range. Hauki lands a nice shot to the body.
Gennero looks to land a right hand but Hauki moved out of range. Hauki swings for the body but Gennero moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Hauki misses and Gennero counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hauki avoids a kick to the body.
Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Gennero . Hauki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gennero throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Nice jab there from Gennero . Hauki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from Gennero . Hauki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hauki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gennero back to the cage. Hauki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. 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! Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gennero was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. Gennero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hauki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4# Gennero takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hauki scoring well with a low kick there.
Some bone on bone action there as Gennero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hauki misses the shot to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Gennero . Hauki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gennero scores with a jab to the body. Gennero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gennero scores with a jab to the body. Gennero lunges at Hauki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hauki's hand. Gennero slips a jab from Hauki. Gennero throws a right hand that Hauki ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauki also avoids with ease. Gennero throws a leg kick that is checked letting Hauki counter with a right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gennero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hauki checks it well. A swing and a miss from Gennero . Gennero looks to throw the jab but Hauki is out of range. Gennero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hauki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Gennero 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# A nice inside leg kick there by Gennero . That's going to slow Hauki down. Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gennero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gennero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Gennero .
Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gennero manages to avoid it. Hauki with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hauki scores with a leg kick.
Gennero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Gennero misses with a straight right. Decent striking displayed by Hauki there. Hauki throws a body punch but Gennero moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Gennero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki takes a swing at Gennero 's ribcage but misses. Gennero throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hauki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gennero with a body shot. Hauki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gennero . Gennero lunges at Hauki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hauki's hand. Hauki walks into a straight right hand from Gennero . 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! Hauki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1# Hauki misses the shot to the body. Gennero throws a sloppy head kick and Hauki moves out of range easily. Hauki tries to counter with a clinch but Gennero shakes him off and moves away. Gennero moves out of range of the leg kick from Hauki. Gennero throws a head kick that misses. Hauki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Gennero throws a leg kick that is checked and Hauki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gennero swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Gennero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Gennero throws a chopping leg kick but Hauki manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Gennero takes one on the button. Gennero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Gennero moves into range and connects with a jab. Gennero swings widly with a right hand
and Hauki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gennero manages to avoid it. Gennero misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gennero was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. Gennero misses the body punch and Hauki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gennero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gennero misses with a wild combination.
#KD2# Oooooh!!! Hauki has knocked Gennero down with a huge combo! Hauki steps away and waves a wobbly Gennero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Gennero is rocked! Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oh Gennero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gennero takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki cracks Gennero with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gennero tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Hauki pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gennero is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! Taneli Hauki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#630 Belliveau v Rokicki
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Hauki misses with a series of wild punches.
Quin lands with a hook. Hauki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hauki misses with a wild body shot. Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin. Quin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Quin connects with a body shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quin is defended easily by Hauki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quin connects with a body shot. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quin is defended easily by Hauki.#T1# Quin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Quin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Quin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Quin. Hauki misses with a jab to the body
and Quin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hauki misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hauki. Hauki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Hauki misses with a body shot.
Quin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hauki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight. Hauki misses the jab. Quin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hauki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Quin. Hauki takes one on the button. A big left from Quin misses. Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Quin punishes Hauki's body with a nice straight punch. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away. Quin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Quin lands a nice shot to the body.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin with a hook. Hauki misses the body punch #TD2# and Quin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hauki won't be happy with that. Hauki is not content to let Quin control the position. #T3# Quin working away. Quin in side control, throwing shots but Hauki defends. You can see the frustration on Hauki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Quin is trying to ground and pound but Hauki uses the momentary lack of control by Quin to regain half guard. Quin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Quin not landing any meaningful shots this time. Quin wants to pass to mount but Hauki is defending the position. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hauki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Quin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hauki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Quin jumps into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hauki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Hauki stops Quin from passing to mount. Quin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hauki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hauki can't do much from the bottom here. Quin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Quin misses with a hook. Hauki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Matt Quin seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hauki takes a swing at Quin's ribcage but misses. Quin throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Hauki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Quin manages to circle out of the way. Quin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hauki sprawls well. Hauki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quin gets slowly back to his feet. Quin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quin jabs at Hauki's body. Jab, jab by Quin - just one landing. Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Quin scores with the left hand. Hauki knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# A left lands for Quin. Quin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away. Good standup being displayed there by Quin as he connects with a hook. Hauki lands a body shot.
Hauki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin. Quin misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Quin throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Good shot there by Quin. Hauki is looking to wear down Quin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hauki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Quin.#ROC2# Hauki is rocked!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Quin flashes Hauki a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hauki's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hauki crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Quin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Quin! Our winner, Matt Quin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#627 Sito v Barbossa
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1# Kind thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kind loads up on a big right hand but Hauki slips the punch. Hauki avoids the body shot from Kind.
Kind slips under a jab from Hauki. Kind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Kind throws a front kick aimed at Hauki's knee but Hauki avoids it well. Hauki throws a wild body kick that Kind sees coming a mile off. Kind fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hauki just manages to avoid it. Kind scores with a nice head shot. Kind scores with a kick to the midsection. Kind tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kind. Kind needs to keep his hands up - Hauki had a free shot at his head there. Kind slips under a jab from Hauki. Hauki slips under a jab. Hauki checks a low kick from Kind. Hauki swings for the body but Kind moves out of range.
Kind fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hauki just manages to avoid it. Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kind. Kind lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Hauki tries to score with a low kick but Kind moves his leg out of the way. Kind scores with a nice head shot.#T1# Hauki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hauki throws a wild body kick that Kind sees coming a mile off. Kind moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hauki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kind misses the shot to the body. Hauki misses the shot to the body. Kind misses with a few strikes there.
Hauki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kind counters with a nice body kick. Nice defenses there by Hauki. Kind misses the shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kind misses with a low kick.
Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauki throws out a loose jab but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it. Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Hauki moves out of range easily. Hauki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Kind slips a jab and a cross from Hauki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kind checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2# Kind throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Hauki misses. Hauki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A good leg kick by Hauki. Kind throws the left hand but Hauki avoids the punch easily. Hauki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kind has time to react. Kind takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Hauki misses with a looping right. Kind fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. Kind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Kind fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hauki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kind. Kind misses with a hook
and Hauki counters with an inside leg kick. Hauki fails in his attempt to clinch. Kind lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hauki's sensitive parts. Hauki scores with a nice head shot. Kind throws out a leg kick but Hauki moves out of range and Kind only half commits. Kind misses the shot to the body. #T3# Hauki tries to clinch up. Kind throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Kind wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. Kind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauki throws out the jab. Nice uppercut lands for Hauki. That snapped Kind's head back.
Hauki connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2# Hauki darts in and clinches Kind up against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Hauki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kind or not. Kind lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kind lands with a light punch inside. Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind. Kind misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind. A short uppercut from Kind. #T4# Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A hook to the body from Kind.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki. Kind lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kind working aggressively here.
Hauki is looking to control Kind's arms but Kind gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hauki has his back to the cage. Hauki lands a body shot. Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Kind controls the action.
Hauki blocks an uppercut.
Kind misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kind scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Kind. Kind will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hauki up against the cage. Kind is trying to push Hauki away but Hauki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind 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# Hauki misses with a leg kick. Hauki misses with a low kick.
Hauki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kind. Kind with a jab. Kind lands a head shot. Kind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hauki can do to turn this around? Kind throws a front kick aimed at Hauki's knee but Hauki avoids it well. Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hauki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kind scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Kind. Kind scores with a nice right hand.
Hauki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kind. A bone on bone clash there as Kind blocks the leg kick.
Hauki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kind. That did some damage! 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! Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kind. Kind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Kind is predictable there and Hauki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hauki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kind momentarily.
Champ Kind is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Hauki 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.
Kind throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hauki counter with a right hand. Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hauki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kind, right into the meat.
Hauki connects with a crisp jab. Kind throws a body kick that misses. Hauki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kind changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kind throws a series of punches but Hauki moves out of range. A shot to the body from Kind misses and Hauki counters with a good low kick that Kind was not able to check. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hauki swings widly with a right hand
and Kind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kind. The fighters circling - Kind throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hauki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kind is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kind checks a low kick from Hauki. Hauki cracks the inside of Kind's front leg. Hauki throws out a leg kick but Kind moves out of range and Hauki only half commits. Nice uppercut there from Hauki.#T2# Kind moves out of range of the strikes. Kind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kind on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauki. Hauki flicks out a counter leg kick but Kind steps away. Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kind. Hauki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kind doesn't seem bothered though. Kind throws a body shot but no joy. Kind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kind moves away from the strike by Hauki. Kind misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hauki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kind connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hauki scrambles back to his feet. Kind's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hauki under the eye. Kind lands the left hand. Kind slips under a jab. Kind is looking to counter punch. Kind throws a head kick but Hauki moves out of range.
#T3# Hauki slips a straight right by Kind. Kind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kind checks a leg kick. Kind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Kind throws out a leg kick but Hauki moves out of range and Kind only half commits. Kind darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kind slips a straight right by Hauki. Hauki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hauki. Kind slips a straight right by Hauki. Kind circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kind swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kind.
Kind throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kind sees it coming and avoids it easily. A lazy body kick from Kind and Hauki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kind scores with a leg kick.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Kind lands a right hook to the body.
Kind throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The fighters circling - Kind throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A looping hook to the body misses from Kind. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet. Kind takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hauki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hauki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hauki throws a head kick but Kind moves out of range.
Hauki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kind. Kind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kind misses with a low kick. Kind misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Kind is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hauki on the side of the head. Hauki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hauki just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Champ Kind will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kind connects with a body shot. Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hauki feints and then cracks Kind's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kind down. Hauki scores with a jab. Kind misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hauki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hauki motions for Kind to come forward. Hauki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kind misses with a low kick. Hauki takes one on the button. A looping hook to the body misses from Hauki. Kind does a little dance to reset his feet. Good exchange - Kind coming out on top. Jab, jab by Kind - just one landing. Hauki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action! Kind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Kind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. An inside leg kick lands from Hauki. Kind fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Kind scores with a kick to the midsection. Kind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Kind lands a jab to the head.
Hauki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. Kind scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kind throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Kind scores with a shot to the body.
Hauki slips a straight right by Kind. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice defenses there by Hauki. Kind tried to score with a low kick but Hauki checks it. Kind throws a leg kick that misses. A jab from Kind does it's job there. Kind throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauki wants to clinch. Kind half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2# Hauki thumps Kind with a low kick. Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hauki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hauki connects with the punch. An inside leg kick from Kind misses. Hauki checks a low kick from Kind. Kind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hauki takes a step back to recover. Nice cross by Kind. Kind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hauki swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Kind counter with a right hand. Hauki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hauki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kind finds it's way round the side to connect with Hauki's head. #T3# Kind attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kind thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it and Hauki counters with a stiff right hand. Kind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hauki. Kind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Hauki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hauki throws a jab when Kind was well out of range. Kind is looking to slow Hauki down with leg kicks. Kind keeps the fight on the outside. Taneli Hauki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Champ Kind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kind lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauki's head. Hauki misses the jab. Hauki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kind.
Nice defenses there by Kind. Kind swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hauki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kind scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4# Kind ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki lands a head kick!
Hauki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kind misses with a right hand #KD2# and Hauki counters with a nice right hand that sends Kind toppling to the canvas! Kind scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hauki finish him?!#ROC2# Kind is rocked! Kind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hauki. Oh Kind is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kind takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hauki throws a nice outside leg kick. Kind thows a body kick. Hauki tries to catch it but that hurt him. Kind works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Hauki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. And Kind counters with a quick kick to the body but Hauki blocks it. Kind misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Kind scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kind seems to have got his legs back now. Hauki avoids the head kick by Kind.
Kind avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kind looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki 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. That kick from Kind tenderised Hauki's leg. Hauki is trying to keep his angry face on. Kind fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hauki checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Champ Kind showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kind has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Kind! During a confident post fight interview, Champ Kind thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#621 Lamb v Sito 3
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Dias Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hauki misses with a hook
and Dias Jimenez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Hauki just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki. Dias Jimenez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Hauki lands a really nice looking cross but Dias Jimenez seems unphased.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
Hauki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hauki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab. Hauki throws a looping overhand right but Dias Jimenez ducks down to avoid it. Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hauki moves away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dias Jimenez scores with a hook. Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A nice leg kick lands there from Hauki. A swing and a miss from Hauki. Dias Jimenez looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias Jimenez manages to avoid it. Hauki moves out of range as Dias Jimenez throws a body kick.
Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dias Jimenez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hauki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hauki lands the left hand.#T1# Dias Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hauki moves away from the strike by Dias Jimenez. Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance. Dias Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hauki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Hauki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dias Jimenez is looking to slow Hauki down with leg kicks. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Hauki moved out of range. Hauki scores with a shot to the body.
Dias Jimenez throws an overhand right that lands on Hauki's shoulder, as Hauki tries to avoid the shot. Dias Jimenez scores with a nice body kick.
Hauki tries to clinch but Dias Jimenez is having none of it. Hauki lands with a cross. Dias Jimenez looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming. Dias Jimenez misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Dias Jimenez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dias Jimenez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hauki. That did some damage! Dias Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dias Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Hauki scores with a jab to the jaw. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Hauki moves into the clinch. Hauki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Dias Jimenez working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dias Jimenez blocks an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez lands an elbow just above Hauki 's eye. Dias Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Hauki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dias Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dias Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Dias Jimenez pushes Hauki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dias Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauki controls his hands.
Dias Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hauki blocking some punches.
Hauki lands a nice uppercut. Dias Jimenez pushes off an throws an elbow but Hauki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Dias Jimenez scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
#T3# A right hook to the body lands for Hauki.
Hauki gets through Dias Jimenez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Dias Jimenez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias Jimenez lands with a right to the head. Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hauki blocks the elbow strike.
Dias Jimenez throws a head punch that misses. Dias Jimenez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hauki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dias Jimenez misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hauki is trying to stall.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Dias Jimenez avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. Dias Jimenez gets through Hauki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hauki working aggressively here.
Dias Jimenez blocks a body shot from Hauki. A short right from Dias Jimenez on the inside. Hauki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Dias Jimenez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dias Jimenez misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Dias Jimenez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hauki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Dias Jimenez tries to throw a body punch but Hauki avoids it by throwing Dias Jimenez back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Hauki is rocked! Dias Jimenez pushes Hauki against the cage. Dias Jimenez is working some dirty boxing. Dias Jimenez pushes off with a quick right hook! Hauki goes down! Hauki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Dias Jimenez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Dias Jimenez! Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy Dias Jimenez waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
GAMMA#615 Belliveau v Steam
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Howlett moves out of range as Hauki strikes. Nice body kick from Howlett. Hauki digs a good hook to Howlett's body.
Hauki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Hauki manages to avoid it. Good leg kick by Hauki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hauki throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hauki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Howlett is out of range. Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hauki throws a wild body kick that Howlett sees coming a mile off. Hauki blocks a leg kick. Howlett connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Howlett throws a body kick that misses. Howlett misses with a right hand and Hauki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Howlett lunges at Hauki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hauki's hand. We've been informed that Hauki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1# Howlett throws a big shot that misses. Howlett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands. Howlett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hauki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hauki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A leg kick checked by Hauki. Howlett slips a straight right by Hauki. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Howlett crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hauki - the referee stops the clock and Howlett gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hauki. Howlett manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Hauki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hauki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab. Hauki looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range. Howlett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Despite the aggression on Hauki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hauki misses with a low kick.
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Howlett.
#T2# Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Howlett, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hauki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Howlett walks into a left hand. Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Howlett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Howlett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hauki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauki throws a solid leg kick but Howlett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hauki. Hauki stalks Howlett and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Howlett's face. Howlett staggers backwards, shaken. Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett. A chopping leg kick lands by Howlett. Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hauki counter with a right hand. Hauki scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Howlett slips under a jab.#T3##KD2# Hauki drops Howlett with a left right combo! Hauki follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2# Howlett is rocked! Howlett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hauki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Oh Howlett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Howlett gets back to half guard. Howlett seems to have got his legs back now. Howlett is trying to stand up here but Hauki is controlling him well. #ES# Howlett kicks Hauki off and gets back to his feet. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki throws a low kick but Howlett moves out of range easily. Howlett throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hauki avoids it. Howlett avoids the head kick by Hauki.
Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. Hauki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Howlett's head. Hauki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Howlett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hauki scrambles back to his feet. Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hauki throws out a powerful jab. Hauki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howlett scores with a jab. Hauki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4# Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki throws a leg kick that misses. Howlett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hauki is able to avoid easily. Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance. Hauki misses with a right hand and Hauki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A nice inside leg kick there by Howlett. That's going to slow Hauki down. Hauki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Howlett checks a leg kick. Howlett lands a body shot.
Hauki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It appears Howlett was looking to counter with a kick there. Hauki staying out of range there. Hauki misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hauki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Howlett is able to avoid easily. Howlett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hauki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick. Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily. Hauki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target. Howlett throws a hook to the side of Hauki's head but Hauki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Howlett connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hauki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Howlett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hauki lands an overhand right. Howlett misses with a looping left. Howlett scores with a hook. Howlett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hauki scoring well with a low kick there.
Hauki throws a lazy uppercut
and Howlett counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Howlett. Howlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hauki ducks right into an uppercut from Howlett. The fighters circling - Hauki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hauki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Howlett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hauki throws a leg kick and Howlett counters with a nice kick to the body. Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Howlett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hauki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
Howlett misses with a looping left. Howlett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hauki.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hauki lands with a good body shot. Hauki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Howlett tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it. Howlett moves out of range of the leg kick from Hauki.#T2# Hauki avoids the head kick by Howlett.
Hauki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hauki misses with an uppercut. Hauki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hauki tried to score with a low kick but Howlett checks it. Howlett throws a low kick but Hauki moves out of range easily. Howlett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Howlett. Hauki tries to counter by closing the distance. Howlett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A little jabbing left from Hauki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Hauki swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hauki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Howlett counters with a body kick that stops Hauki in his tracks momentarily. A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target. Howlett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3# Howlett is looking to chop away at Hauki's legs. Hauki wants to counter the offense by Howlett and move into the clinch position. Hauki misses with a straight left. Howlett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hauki misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely. Hauki throws a leg kick and Hauki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Howlett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Hauki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Howlett. Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howlett lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Howlett looking to throw knees to the head but Hauki is blocking nicely.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hauki blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head. Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head. Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Howlett will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howlett.
Howlett getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A kick lands to the mid section there for Howlett. Howlett misses with a low kick.
Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howlett. Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hauki throws a leg kick but Howlett checks it. Howlett appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Howlett throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauki counters with a leg kick. Hauki looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range. Howlett scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Howlett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hauki momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki lands a right hook to the body.
Howlett lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauki's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki misses with a hook
and Howlett counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hauki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Howlett counters with a nice leg kick. #T1# Hauki tries to score with a low kick but Howlett moves his leg out of the way. Hauki takes one on the button. Hauki scores with a punch to the head. Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Hauki ducks down to avoid it. Hauki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Howlett half committed to a counter leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki. Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hauki defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand. Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far. Howlett lands with a shot to the body. Hauki throws a big shot that misses. A big left from Howlett misses. Howlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hauki 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Howlett throws a solid leg kick but Hauki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howlett.#T2# Hauki misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hauki on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hauki scores with a nice head shot. Howlett misses with an uppercut. Hauki saw that one coming. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch. Howlett throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Howlett lands with a shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet. Howlett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hauki in his tracks. Howlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it. A jab from Howlett misses. Howlett works the jab nicely. Hauki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3# Hauki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Howlett's sensitive parts. Howlett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howlett throws an overhand right that lands on Hauki's shoulder, as Hauki tries to avoid the shot. Howlett scores with a hook. Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Howlett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hauki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hauki tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it. Howlett wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. Hauki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Howlett gets off balance looking for a body kick and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Howlett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hauki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Howlett takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hauki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hauki. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Howlett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4# Howlett dips to his left and cracks Hauki with an uppercut! Hauki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2# Hauki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hauki tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Hauki lands a shoulder strike. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hauki. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett. Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 James Howlett. I think Howlett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Howlett! During a confident post fight interview, James Howlett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GAMMA#610 Rutten v Fjera
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1# Quin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Quin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Quin fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Quin, as that shot connected.
Quin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hauki missing with a left hand there. Quin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Quin throws the left hand but Hauki avoids the punch easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hauki! But no joy. Hauki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A low kick from Hauki misses #TD# and Quin counters with a single leg into guard. Hauki didn't expect that. Quin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard. Quin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Quin passes into half guard. #T1# Quin wants to free his trapped foot but Hauki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB# Quin seems to be looking for submissions.
Quin stalling away here and it's allowed Hauki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quin slips nicely into half guard. Quin working the head and body with strikes. Hauki pushes Quin off looking to stand but Quin dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Quin working over Hauki with some ground and pound. Hauki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hauki is staying active underneath Quin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Quin controlling the action here. Hauki is refusing to be controlled, as Quin sits in half guard. Quin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Quin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Quin is pressing down on Hauki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hauki is holding on for now. #T3# Quin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Quin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Quin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Hauki has hold of Quin's hands but Quin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Quin is nestled in close to Hauki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Quin is trying to control the action in half guard but Hauki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4# Hauki wants to stand back up but Quin manages to pass into side control.
Hauki wants to get back to his feet but Quin drags him back down. Quin scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB# Quin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Quin takes a little break here. Hauki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Quin trying to control the action but Hauki is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quin.
Quin loads up on a big right hand but Hauki slips the punch. It seemed like Hauki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Quin throws a looping overhand right but Hauki ducks down to avoid it. Quin lands a jab to the nose. Hauki moves away from the strike by Quin. Hauki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Quin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hauki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Quin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Quin throws a series of punches but Hauki avoids them all with ease. Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Quin!
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! Quin shoots in looking for a takedown. Hauki tries to sprawl out of it but Quin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hauki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1# Quin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hauki counters with a good low kick that Quin was not able to check. A punch combination from Quin misses. Quin connects with a looping right hand.
Hauki defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand. Quin takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Quin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Quin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hauki on the side of the head. Quin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hauki's head backwards. Hauki throws a hook to the side of Quin's head but Quin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hauki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Quin on the side of the head. #T2# Quin looks to land a right hand but Hauki moved out of range. Quin punishes Hauki's body with a nice straight punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Hauki defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand. Quin fails with a takedown attempt. Quin slips a jab from Hauki. Quin misses with a looping left. Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Quin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Hauki enables Quin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hauki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3# Hauki wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Quin manages to pass to side control. Quin is taking a breather. Hauki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Quin working over Hauki with some ground and pound. Hauki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hauki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Quin scores with a couple of nice shots. Hauki pushes Quin off looking to stand but Quin dives back in and keeps control.
Quin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Quin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4# Quin trying to control the action but Hauki is working from the bottom. Hauki looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Quin wants to control but Hauki is keeping him busy. Quin trying to mount his opponent but Hauki defends it. Hauki is in trouble now - Quin has advanced to mount! Quin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Matt Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Quin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hauki looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Quin dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Quin scores with a nice head shot. Quin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Quin misses the jab. Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Quin throws a hook but Hauki blocks it. Hauki dodges the punch combination from Quin.
Hauki throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Hauki misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Quin walks into a jab. Quin misses with a double jab.
Quin lands a body shot.
Hauki slips under a jab from Quin. Taneli Hauki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Quin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki scores with a jab. Quin connects with a single shot there. Quin misses with a lunging right hand
and Hauki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Quin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2# Quin 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! Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Oh Quin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2# Quin swinging wildly here.
Quin seems to have got his legs back now. Quin swings for the body but Hauki moves out of range.
Quin staying out of range there. Quin gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hauki gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! Taneli Hauki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
GAMMA#606 Rutten v Torres
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1# The fighters circling - Hauki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hauki takes a shot right to the bread basket. A punch lands to the side of Hauki 's head but he takes it in his stride. A punch combination from Troy misses. Hauki scores with the left hand. Troy knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2# It looks like Hektor Troy has been cut. Hauki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Troy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Troy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it. Troy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki misses with an uppercut. Troy saw that one coming.#CL2# Hauki moves into range and clinches up with Troy.#BC# Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Troy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hauki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Troy.#T1# Hauki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Troy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Troy. Troy is looking to counter punch. Hauki lands with a hook. Troy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hauki wants to clinch up but Troy keeps it at a distance. Troy feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hauki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hauki staying out of range there. Troy backing away here, and Hauki unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Troy ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Troy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hauki misses with a right hand and Troy counters with a three punch combo that has Hauki backing up. Hauki nods at Troy to acknowledge the strikes. Hauki throws a poor cross that misses
and Troy counters with a left to the body. #T2# Nice jab there from Troy. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Troy throws a solid leg kick but Hauki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Troy. Troy lands with a hook. Hauki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hauki tries to clinch but Troy is having none of it. Troy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Hauki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Troy throws a sloppy body shot
and Hauki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Troy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hauki.
Hauki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Troy misses with a low kick. A nice combination there by Troy.
#T3##CL2# Hauki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hauki lands with a short head shot on the inside. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Troy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hauki avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Troy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Troy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Hauki tests Troy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2# Hauki rushes Troy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Troy can't find room to land a body shot as Hauki controls the action.
#T4# Troy misses with a punch on the inside.
Troy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Hauki prevents Troy from breaking the clinch. Hauki looking to slow down the pace here.#BC# Troy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hauki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Troy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. It seemed like Hauki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Troy throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Hauki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hauki! But no joy. Hauki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Troy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hauki. Troy cracks a nice hook into Hauki's ribs. Troy doesn't manage to clinch there - Hauki circles away.
Troy with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hauki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Troy is looking to land body kicks. Hauki throws a right and a left that both miss. Troy tries to bum rush Hauki with a series of wild strikes but Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Troy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Troy scores with a leg kick.
Troy throws a body punch but Hauki moves out of range. Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troy moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Troy throws a hook but Hauki avoids it easily. Troy needs to keep his hands up - Hauki had a free shot at his head there. Troy scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Hauki missing with a left hand there. Troy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hektor Troy is winning the standup battle so far. Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Troy. Troy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauki. A little jabbing left from Hauki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Troy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki. Troy misses with a double jab.
Troy lands an overhand right. Hauki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Troy counters with a left to the body. Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Troy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Hauki throws a chopping leg kick but Troy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2# Hauki swings widly with a right hand
and Troy counters with a straight right hand. Troy scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Troy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hauki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hauki connects with a right hand. Troy shakes it off. Hauki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troy's calf. Troy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hauki misses with an uppercut
and Troy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Troy lands with a nice body punch. Troy is looking to wear down Hauki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Troy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hauki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3# Donk. Hauki catches Troy right on the button with a cross. Troy punishes Hauki's body with a nice straight punch. Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hauki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Troy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target. Troy connects with a right hand. Hauki shakes it off. Hauki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Troy.
Troy stuns Hauki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nice defenses there by Troy. Troy misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Troy pushes Hauki away with a front kick.#T4# Decent striking displayed by Troy there. Hauki misses with a left hand and Troy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Troy checks a low kick from Hauki. Troy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hauki can do to turn this around? Hauki avoids the body shot from Troy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Troy moves out of range of the strikes. Troy misses with a looping left. Hauki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troy.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Troy.
Hauki throws a hook but Troy blocks it. Troy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hauki just manages to avoid it. Hauki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hektor Troy dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hektor Troy's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Donk. Hauki catches Troy right on the button with a cross. Hauki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Troy on the side of the head. #ROC2# Troy is rocked! Hauki defending well as Troy loads up on a big left hand. Oh Troy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Troy misses with a hook. Troy misses the shot to the body. Nice straight punches there by Hauki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hauki. Troy swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hauki counters with a big left hand that crumples Troy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taneli Hauki! In his post fight interview, Taneli Hauki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
GAMMA#600 Torres v Bryant
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Laoka blocks a leg kick. Hauki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hauki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Hauki is looking to score with low kicks. Nice body kick from Laoka. Hauki throws a leg kick but Laoka moved away. A countering left hand to the body from Laoka misses. Laoka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Nice defenses there by Hauki. Laoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Hauki wants to land a leg kick but Laoka is out of range. Laoka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hauki checks a leg kick. Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laoka.
Hauki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hauki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily. Laoka only half commits to the counter leg kick. A head kick misses from Laoka. Jab from Hauki. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1# Laoka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Hauki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight. Hauki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hauki backing away here, and Laoka unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Laoka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laoka delivers a nice body kick. Hauki throws a nice inside leg kick. Laoka thows a body kick. Hauki tries to catch it but that hurt him. Laoka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Nice defenses there by Laoka. Laoka lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily. Hauki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hauki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Laoka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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! Hauki tries to score with a low kick but Laoka moves his leg out of the way. Laoka darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Laoka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Laoka is looking to chop away at Hauki's legs. Hauki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Laoka throws a push kick but Hauki slaps the foot to one side. #T2# Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laoka moves away. A bone on bone clash there as Laoka blocks the leg kick.
Hauki throws a low kick but Laoka moves out of range easily. Laoka throws the left hand but Hauki avoids the punch easily. Laoka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hauki tries to work over Laoka's front leg with a kick but Laoka checks it. Hauki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laoka blocks a leg kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Laoka.
Laoka scores with a leg kick.
Laoka lands with a hook. Hauki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laoka throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice straight punches there by Laoka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laoka. Laoka avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hauki moves away from the strike by Laoka. Hauki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3# Hauki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hauki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Laoka throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. Laoka cracks Hauki with a good jab. Hauki misses with a low kick.
Hauki throws a low kick, looking for Laoka's leg but Laoka calmly moves out of range. Laoka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. The fighters circling - Hauki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hauki misses with a straight left. Hauki keeps the fight on the outside. Hauki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Laoka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki. Laoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range. Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Laoka. Laoka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki. Laoka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4# Laoka misses with a low kick.
Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hauki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Laoka lands. Laoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Laoka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Laoka thows a left - swing and a miss! Hauki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Laoka. Hauki tried to score with a low kick but Laoka checks it. Laoka misses with a hook. Hauki ducked under it nicely. Hauki misses with a low kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hauki throws a chopping leg kick but Laoka manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hauki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Laoka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hauki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Laoka dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hauki dips to his left and cracks Laoka with an uppercut! Laoka throws a body shot but no joy. Laoka throws a right and a left that both miss. Hauki is looking to chop away at Laoka's legs. Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laoka manages to avoid it. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hauki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Laoka misses the jab. Laoka cracks a nice hook into Hauki's ribs. Laoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A clash of legs there as Laoka blocks the low kick. Hauki throws a jab when Laoka was well out of range. Despite the aggression on Laoka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Hauki misses with an uppercut. Hauki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laoka. Laoka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Laoka jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hauki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laoka is out of range. Laoka unleashes a big counter combination but Hauki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Laoka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hauki. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laoka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf. Laoka checks a low kick from Hauki.#T1# Hauki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Laoka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauki. Laoka ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Hauki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Laoka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hauki throws a low kick but Laoka moves out of range easily. Laoka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hauki catches Laoka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Hauki does a little dance to reset his feet. Laoka blocks a low kick nicely. Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss! A nice inside leg kick there by Hauki. That's going to slow Laoka down. Hauki swings away with a leg kick that misses. A punch lands to the side of Laoka 's head but he takes it in his stride. The fighters circle momentarily. Hauki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hauki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laoka. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laoka misses with a straight right. #T2# Hauki checks a leg kick nicely. Laoka throws a good cross that connects.
Hauki throws a low kick but Laoka avoids it. Hauki throws a low kick, looking for Laoka's leg but Laoka calmly moves out of range. Laoka throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hauki motions for Laoka to come forward. Hauki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slapping body kick lands there for Laoka. Hauki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Laoka looks to land a left hand but Hauki moved out of range nicely. Hauki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Hauki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laoka can pounce on him.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Hauki's belly button to the back. Nice defenses there by Laoka. Laoka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hauki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hauki, right into the meat.
Laoka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hauki. #T3# A slow jab from Hauki misses its intended target. Hauki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Laoka looks to land a right hand but Hauki moved out of range. Laoka lands with a straight right. Hauki didn't see that one coming. Hauki throws a nice outside leg kick. Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laoka. Laoka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hauki's hands. Katsu Laoka seems to be getting the better of the standup. Laoka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laoka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2# Hauki is rocked! Laoka lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hauki off his feet! Hauki tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Katsu Laoka! Katsu Laoka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GAMMA#597 Wolek v Bunga
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki thows a left - swing and a miss! Velmu throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Hauki moves into the clinch successfully.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Hauki is blocking nicely.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Hauki blocks with his arms.
Hauki scores with a shoulder strike. Velmu tries a knee to the head but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu. Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hauki.
Hauki is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hauki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hauki slowing the pace effectively. Hauki working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Velmu prevents a body shot from Hauki. #T1# Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki misses with a body punch.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hauki.
Hauki presses Velmu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nice body punch from Hauki - that landed with a thud.
Hauki lands a right hand. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hauki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hauki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Hauki avoids the damage to the body. Hauki lands an uppercut. Hauki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Velmu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hauki avoids it.#T2# Hauki pushes Velmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hauki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head. Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hauki is defending well for now. Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki stalling in the clinch.
Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Hauki blocks with his arms.
Velmu scores with a shot to the side of Hauki's head. Hauki lands a shot to the body. Velmu misses with a knee to the head. Hauki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Velmu is breathing heavily. Hauki misses with a body punch.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hauki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hauki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3# Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hauki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velmu is keeping busy. Velmu missing with knees to the body.
Hauki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. Velmu tries a knee to the head but Hauki blocks it.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hauki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hauki lands a shot to the body. Velmu misses with a knee strike.
#T4# Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Hauki is blocking nicely.
Hauki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hauki has Velmu pushed against the cage. Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hauki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velmu. Hauki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Velmu.
Hauki pressing his opponent against the cage. Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot in the inside from Hauki. Hauki misses with some punches.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Velmu controls his hands.
Hauki lands a hook that snaps the head of Velmu backwards. Velmu scores with an uppercut up the middle. Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Hauki blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Velmu throws a sloppy head kick and Hauki moves out of range easily. Hauki blocks a head kick by Velmu.
Velmu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Velmu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hauki counters with a nice leg kick. Hauki stuns Velmu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Velmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hauki. That's going to slow Velmu down. Hauki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Hauki catches Velmu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Velmu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hauki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Hauki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hauki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hauki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Velmu takes a shot right to the bread basket. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki scores with a jab to the head.
Hauki sizes up Velmu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Hauki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hauki digs a good hook to Velmu's body.
#CL2# Hauki instigates a clinch. Hauki misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Hauki as the two fighters clinch.
Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hauki lands a left hand.
Velmu blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Velmu blocking some punches.
Hauki lands a hook to the side of the head. Hauki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hauki scores with a shoulder strike. Velmu misses with a knee to the head. Velmu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2# Hauki lands with a light punch inside. Hauki taking a breather. A short left from Hauki. Hauki avoiding damage.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hauki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu blocks an uppercut.
Hauki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velmu is keeping busy. Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Hauki. Stalling in the clinch from Hauki.
Hauki has Velmu pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taneli Hauki. Hauki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velmu is out of range. Hauki throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Hauki moves into range and clinches up with Velmu. Taneli Hauki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3# Hauki lands with a right to the head. Hauki scores with a shoulder strike. Hauki lands a body punch in the clinch. Hauki is trying to maintain a safe position but Velmu gets an underhook and turns Hauki into the cage. Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hauki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hauki gets through Velmu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Hauki on the inside. Hauki lands on the inside with an uppercut. Velmu takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Velmu is rocked! Hauki lands a body punch in the clinch. Oh Velmu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hauki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Velmu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Hauki. Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hauki.
#T4# Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Hauki blocks with his arms.
Velmu seems to have got his legs back now. Hauki lands a nice uppercut.#KD2# Hauki drops Velmu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Velmu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Velmu as Hauki tries to tie him up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hauki. Hauki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#KD2# Hauki drops Velmu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Velmu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2# Yrjoe Velmu's cut is getting worse. Hauki leaning against his opponent.
Hauki pushes Velmu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hauki stalling the fight.
Hauki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD2# Hauki drops Velmu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Velmu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hauki creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Velmu's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Velmu drops to his knees and Hauki pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! Taneli Hauki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GAMMA#591 Gunnar v Torres
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki misses with a looping left. Howlett throws a leg kick that misses. Howlett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Howlett slips a jab and a cross from Hauki.
Howlett looks like he wants to counter punch here. A jab from Howlett finds it's way through Hauki's defenses. Hauki throws a chopping leg kick but Howlett manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Howlett looks like he wants to counter punch here. Nice defenses there by Howlett. Howlett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hauki with a body shot. Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Howlett dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hauki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hauki throws a leg kick and Howlett counters with an outside leg kick.
Hauki throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well. A nice side step and Howlett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hauki lands with a right hand. Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Howlett lands a nice looking body kick. Howlett misses with a hook. It looked like Hauki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Howlett cracks the inside of Hauki's front leg. Howlett scores with a jab. Hauki defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Hauki misses with a body punch
and Howlett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hauki's knee momentarily. Howlett throws a leg kick that is checked and Hauki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Howlett checks a leg kick nicely. Hauki backing away here, and Howlett unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Hauki misses with a low kick as Howlett jumps back. Hauki moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off. Howlett throws a lazy right hand but Hauki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Howlett throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hauki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Howlett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hauki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight. Hauki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Howlett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hauki has time to react.#CL2# Hauki tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2# Howlett breaks from the clinch.
Hauki throws a solid leg kick but Howlett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hauki. Howlett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2# A big right from Hauki misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Howlett connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki moves away from the strike by Howlett. Hauki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howlett. That did some damage! Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
#CL# Hauki has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
Howlett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2# Howlett has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hauki is trying to keep an underhook but Howlett manages to get the takedown into half guard. Howlett not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Hauki looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Howlett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hauki keeps working. #T3# Howlett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hauki is holding on to half guard well.#SUB# Hauki actively working from the bottom here. Hauki works his way to full guard. Good work. Howlett scoring with some ground and pound. Hauki is pulling down on Howlett's head to control his posture. #SUB# Hauki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howlett has picked Hauki up and slammed him! Hauki can't keep hold of the triangle and Howlett manages to pass to side control! Howlett controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Howlett lands a nice forearm strike. Hauki is letting Howlett control him for a moment. An elbow from Howlett crashes against the mat.
Howlett gets to mount! Hauki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hauki wants to control but Howlett is having none of it. Howlett lands a big elbow. Howlett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hauki?
Howlett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hauki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Howlett connects with a bit shot that sees Hauki covering up! More strikes from Howlett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Howlett is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Howlett! James Howlett seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#587 Gunnar v Eerkilaa 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki punishes Laoka's body with a nice straight punch. Hauki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hauki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laoka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Laoka has managed to clinch.
Hauki is trying to stall.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow. Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laoka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Laoka tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Hauki.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka can't find room to land a body shot as Hauki controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hauki taking a breather. A short body shot lands from Hauki as the two fighters clinch.
Laoka misses with a body punch.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Laoka scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hauki lands a body punch in the clinch. Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it. Laoka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Laoka lands a shoulder strike. Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land. Stalling in the clinch from Hauki.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges. Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Hauki avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage. Good body shot from Hauki.
Laoka pushes Hauki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Hauki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2# Hauki tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
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! Laoka tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laoka lands a shoulder strike. Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laoka's elbow. Laoka lands a left hand.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hauki takes a knee to the side of the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Laoka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hauki is defending well for now. Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki cracks Laoka with a nice body shot. Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hauki lands a left hand.
Laoka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki lands an uppercut. Laoka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hauki lands a right hand. #T3# Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Laoka lands a nice uppercut. Hauki lands an uppercut. A short right from Laoka on the inside. Laoka stalling.
Laoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Laoka controls the action.
Laoka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hauki blocks a body shot from Laoka. Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow. Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it. Laoka lands a nice uppercut. Hauki takes a shot to the head. Laoka scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Hauki is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laoka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short left from Laoka. Oh Hauki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards. Hauki trying to control the position but instead, Laoka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hauki into the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Laoka.
Stalling in the clinch from Laoka.
Hauki wants to stall.
#T4# Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hauki looking to slow down the pace here. Laoka avoiding damage.
Laoka lands a big right hand that drops Hauki! The killer instinct kicks in and Laoka finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Laoka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsu Laoka! After the fight, Katsu Laoka was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki throws a wild body kick that Brady sees coming a mile off.#CL2# Hauki rushes Brady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hauki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Brady lands a right hand. Brady lands with a left to the head. Hauki looking to slow down the pace here.#TD# Brady jumps guard and drags Hauki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Brady looking for a guillotine here but Hauki defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Brady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hauki passes into side control.
#SU2# Hauki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brady to his feet. #T1# Brady tries a head kick but it misses.
Hauki avoids the body shot from Brady.
Brady slips a straight right by Hauki. Brady scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hauki doesn't seem bothered though. Nice uppercut lands for Brady. That snapped Hauki's head back.
The fighters circling - Hauki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as Hauki blocks the leg kick.
Brady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hauki.
Brady darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Brady looks for the body kick but Hauki saw that one coming. #CL2# Hauki closes the distance and clinches. Hauki stalling in the clinch.
Hauki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hauki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Brady misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Brady lands a body shot. Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hauki lands a right hand. Brady throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki is stalling here.
Brady tries to score a body lock takedown but Hauki shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hauki prevents a body shot from Brady. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. A nice left hand lands by Hauki.
Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Brady on the inside. Hauki scores with a shoulder strike. Brady misses with the head strike.
Hauki lands a hook to the side of the head. Brady tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
#T3# Hauki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hauki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Brady takes a shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brady. Brady lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Brady fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brady tries to pull guard but Hauki holds him up against the cage and eventually Brady drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Brady. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hauki tries a body shot but Brady blocks it.
Brady tries a body shot but Hauki blocks it.
Brady lands a body punch in the clinch. Hauki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Brady controls the action.
Brady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4# Hauki is pushing Brady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Brady tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brady creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. Hauki lands a nice uppercut. Hauki lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki lands an uppercut. Brady swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Brady lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hauki. Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short body shot lands from Hauki as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Brady keeps Hauki at a distance using the push kick. Hauki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hauki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brady. As Brady backs off Hauki throws a huge counter combo but Brady manages to avoid it all.#KD2# Hauki sends Brady crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hauki is motioning to the referee to let Brady up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2# It looks like Bruce Brady has been cut. Brady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it. Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Brady moves out of range easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2# Hauki lands a big right hand that sends Brady crashing to the mat! Hauki stays standing though and waves Brady back to his feet!#ROC2# Brady is rocked! Taneli Hauki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hauki walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brady drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hauki swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brady's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! After the fight, Taneli Hauki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EVO 263: Kakoullis vs Makinwa
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki with a lazy takedown attempt and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hauki tries to clinch but De Medici moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hauki. De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hauki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hauki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hauki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Hauki. De Medici takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hauki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. De Medici connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Hauki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Medici. Hauki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hauki throws a low kick, looking for De Medici's leg but De Medici calmly moves out of range. De Medici was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. De Medici throws a looping overhand right but Hauki ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Hauki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Medici. That did some damage! Hauki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. De Medici is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A low kick from Hauki misses and De Medici counters with a slapping leg kick. Hauki throws a combination. De Medici tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Hauki slips under a jab from De Medici. De Medici takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Medici slips a straight right by Hauki. Hauki closes the distance but De Medici moves to the side and De Medici counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. De Medici with a body punch. A glancing blow. De Medici fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hauki checks it well. De Medici motions for Hauki to come forward. De Medici throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hauki misses with a left hand and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. De Medici circles away from the clinch attempt and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Look low, kick high! De Medici uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hauki tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! De Medici is absolutely delighted - when Hauki wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Illumi De Medici! Illumi De Medici took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank the academy. '.
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Event:
EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1# Hauki misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Hauki clinches up against the cage. Jalovaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haukis head. A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Jalovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki. Jalovaara blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki. Hauki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jalovaara up against the cage. Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jalovaara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses. #T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki. Jalovaara throws a head punch that misses. Hauki controlling the action here for a moment.
Jalovaara lands a body punch. Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalovaara's elbow. A bit of stalling here from Jalovaara.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2# Jalovaara pulls guard effortlessly. Hauki stopping the sweep attempt from Jalovaara.#SUB2# Jalovaara working for a triangle but Hauki defends it easily.
Hauki stays in close to Jalovaara's body and controls the position. #T2# Jalovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalovaara, not yet. Jalovaara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Jalovaara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Jalovaara won't allow Hauki to sweep him here. Jalovaara landing with the ground and pound. Jalovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jalovaara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3# Jalovaara wants to pass the guard but Hauki is keeping the position. Jalovaara is working Hauki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jalovaara working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Jalovaara throws a strike but Hauki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Jalovaara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hauki passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Jalovaara looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hauki passes into side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hauki controlling the position. Jalovaara has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4# Jalovaara tries to improve position but can't. Jalovaara sneaks back into half guard. Jalovaara throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Hauki manages to pass to side control. Jalovaara is looking to regain half guard here but Hauki keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jalovaara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Jalovaara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hauki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jalovaara.
Jalovaara misses with a body shot.
Hauki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalovaara manages to circle out of the way. Jalovaara takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Jalovaara misses with a few strikes there.
Jalovaara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jalovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hauki moves in looking to clinch but Jalovaara pushes him off. Jalovaara tries a quick counter leg kick but Hauki is wise to it. Hauki slips a straight right by Jalovaara. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki avoids the body shot from Jalovaara.
A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hauki misses with a looping left. Jalovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalovaara keeps Hauki at a distance using the push kick. #T1# Hauki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jalovaara finds it's way round the side to connect with Hauki's head. Jalovaara throws a jab when Hauki was well out of range. Hauki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD2# Jalovaara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hauki on his heels. He'll look to pass Hauki's guard now, I'm sure. Jalovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jalovaara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hauki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Jalovaara tries to free his leg and advance position but Hauki is retaining full guard. Hauki seems keen to control Jalovaara's posture. Hauki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jalovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Jalovaara working some strikes from top position. Jalovaara throws a big elbow that misses. Jalovaara throws a strike but Hauki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Jalovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hauki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Jalovaara 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.#SUB2# Jalovaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jalovaara tries to strike from the bottom.
#T3# Jalovaara controls Hauki momentarily but Hauki frees himself. Jalovaara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Jalovaara wants to sweep but no luck. Jalovaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara. Jalovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jalovaara scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara. #T4# Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but Hauki defending well. Jalovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hauki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jalovaara. #SUB2# Jalovaara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Jalovaara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hauki defending well though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Jalovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Hauki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hauki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaska Jalovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jalovaara scores with a hook.#TD2# Jalovaara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hauki to the ground. Jalovaara is now in Hauki's guard. Jalovaara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hauki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jalovaara looking to pass the guard. Jalovaara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Jalovaara throwing strikes from guard but Hauki blocks nicely. Jalovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jalovaara trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hauki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2# Jalovaara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hauki defends well.#T1# Jalovaara tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hauki controlling from the top position. Jalovaara throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jalovaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Jalovaara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hauki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hauki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jalovaara wants to improve his position but instead Hauki has moved into half guard.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Jalovaara looking for subs from the bottom but Hauki mounts him! Jalovaara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hauki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Jalovaara tries to reverse the position but Hauki maintains control.#T3# Jalovaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4# Jalovaara tries to hold on but Hauki postures up. Jalovaara is trying desperately to improve position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jalovaara tries to lock up and control but Hauki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 Taneli Hauki. I think Hauki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Shota connects with a body shot that sends Hauki's belly button to the back. Hauki throws a half hearted mid kick. Shota connects with a nice looking jab.
Hauki misses with an uppercut. Hauki misses the jab. Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hauki lands a lovely overhand right. Shota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauki was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota. Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Hauki off balance momentarily. Hauki connects with an inside leg kick. Hauki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Hauki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shota digs a good body shot into Hauki's ribs. Hauki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Hauki. Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick from Shota misses. #T1# Shota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hauki. Hauki circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hauki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shota manages to avoid it. Shota tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
Shota throws a hook but Hauki blocks it. Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Shota throws a leg kick but Hauki sees it coming and moves out of range. Shota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hauki throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it. Shota misses with a straight left. Hauki wants to counter the offense by Shota and move into the clinch position. Shota lands with a good body shot. Shota wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range. Shota checks a low kick from Hauki. Shota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. A jab lands there for Hauki. Shota thuds a left hand into Hauki's body. Shota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Shota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.#T2# Shota tries to land a leg kick but Hauki saw it coming and moves away.
Hauki now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Hauki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. 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! Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Shota blocks a head kick by Hauki.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target. Hauki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shota with a jab.#ROC# Hauki is rocked! Shota fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hauki square on the jaw! Damn, Hauki is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adrian Shota! A determined Adrian Shota didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Samusiovas checks a leg kick. Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight. Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hauki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf. The fight stays on the outside here - Samusiovas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL# Samusiovas takes the fight into the clinch. Hauki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Hauki.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Hauki - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki takes a shot to the head. Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Samusiovas blocking some punches.
#T1# Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samusiovas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch on the inside from Samusiovas fails to land. Hauki blocking some punches.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch but Hauki keeps him there for the moment. Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Samusiovas takes a shot to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas. Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hauki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hauki lands a hook to the side of the head. Samusiovas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow. Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauki controls his hands.
Hauki tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
#BC# Samusiovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas misses with a straight right. Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Hauki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Samusiovas slips under a jab from Hauki. Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Hauki misses with a straight left. Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauki's head. Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Samusiovas looks to throw the jab but Hauki is out of range. Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand. Hauki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauki. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki. Hauki cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs. Hauki misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely. Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki. Samusiovas throws a hook but Hauki blocks it. Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3# Hauki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch. Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hauki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hauki throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it. Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hauki. Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses. Samusiovas moves in looking to clinch but Hauki pushes him off. A good leg kick by Hauki. Samusiovas with a jab. Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2# It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut. Samusiovas throws a head kick that Hauki semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hauki cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
#T4# Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab. Samusiovas defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand. Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Hauki. Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hauki avoids it. Hauki moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.#CL2# Hauki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC# Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hauki.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Hauki sees coming a mile off. Samusiovas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haukis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hauki throws a leg kick which misses Samusiovas's front leg but catches the back leg as Samusiovas tries to avoid it. Hauki slips under a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Hauki.
Samusiovas throws the left hand but Hauki avoids the punch easily. Hauki works Samusiovas's body with a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2##CL# Samusiovas moves into range and clinches up with Hauki. Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Taneli Hauki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Samusiovas misses with a knee to the head. Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki. Hauki lands a body shot. Hauki scores with a hook to the body. Hauki digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected. Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Hauki. Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch. Hauki lands with a right to the head. Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Samusiovas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hauki is working Samusiovas over against the cage. Hauki lands with a light punch inside. Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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! Hauki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. Hauki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Hauki on the inside. #T1# Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Hauki lands a right hand. Hauki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki is trying to drag Samusiovas to the mat but Samusiovas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Samusiovas working some nice short punches in the clinch. Samusiovas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hauki blocking some punches.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow. Hauki lands a shot to the body. Samusiovas tries to throw a body punch but Hauki avoids it by throwing Samusiovas back against the cage. Samusiovas taking a breather. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hauki. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses. Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Hauki. Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas trying to stall but Hauki improves his position.
Hauki digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Good body shot from Hauki.
Hauki lands a left hand.
Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head. Hauki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki. Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Hauki on the inside. Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3# Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samusiovas gets underhooks to prevent Hauki's takedown attempt.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas. Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Hauki can't get the takedown.
Arunas Samusiovas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Hauki. Good body shot from Hauki.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki lands a left hand.
A short left from Samusiovas. Good body shot from Samusiovas.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. #T4# Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas taking a breather. Hauki lands a shoulder strike. Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hauki as Samusiovas tries to tie him up. Hauki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Hauki pulls guard. Hauki trying to control the position.
Samusiovas trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Hauki lands with a kick to the temple. Samusiovas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2# Hauki clinches. Hauki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. Samusiovas is trying to push Hauki away but Hauki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hauki lands with a light punch inside. Hauki blocking some punches.
#BC# Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Hauki lands a big head kick that sends Samusiovas to the canvas! Hauki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! After winning the bout, Taneli Hauki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD343: Super Luigi
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1# Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Hauki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hauki moves away from the strike by Monkey. An attempted straight right counter from Hauki misses the target. Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Monkey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hauki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quiet Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monkey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hauki scores with a hook. Monkey darts in looking for a takedown but Hauki gets double underhooks and turns Monkey into the cage. Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hauki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Monkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hauki. A nice left hand lands by Hauki.
#T1# Hauki tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Hauki taking a breather. A short uppercut from Hauki. Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. Hauki throws a head punch that misses. Hauki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Monkey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Monkey has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Hauki lands with a shot to the body. #T2# Hauki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Monkey blocks a jab. Hauki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.#CL2# Monkey forces Hauki back against the cage and clinches. Hauki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki is struggling to control the position. Monkey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hauki after a bit of a struggle. Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey. Hauki blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut. Hauki stalls. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Monkey.#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. Hauki misses with the head strike.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Monkey.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey being controlled against the cage. Monkey blocks an uppercut.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey. #T4# Hauki taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land. Hauki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage. Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki misses with the head strike.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki swings wildly with an uppercut but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Monkey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hauki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Hauki moves away and avoids it. Monkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hauki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hauki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monkey. Monkey throws a good cross that connects.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Monkey. No luck with that takedown attempt from Monkey. A jab from Hauki finds it's way through Monkey's defenses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Hauki misses. Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Monkey slips under a jab. Monkey feints the counter takedown. Monkey misses with a looping left.#TD2# Monkey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hauki was covering up waiting for the punch and Monkey finishes the takedown easily into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monkey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hauki is keeping the position for now. #T1# Hauki pulls Monkey in to control the position. Hauki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monkey can do to turn this around? Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. Hauki trying to keep a closed guard but Monkey is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hauki holds on and takes a little breather. Monkey sitting in guard, not really doing much. Hauki is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hauki ducks under a wild hook from Monkey. Monkey closes the distance but Hauki moves to the side and Hauki counters with a straight right hand. Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head. Good standup being displayed there by Monkey as he connects with a hook. Hauki throws a nice head kick!
Hauki misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. Monkey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Monkey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hauki to the ground. Monkey is now in Hauki's guard. Hauki is controlling Monkey's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. Hauki working a defensive guard here.
#T3# Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Monkey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hauki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monkey content to stall in guard here. Hauki keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hauki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hauki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Monkey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Monkey avoids the body shot from Hauki.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Quiet Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Hauki misses with a head kick.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it. Hauki blocks the body kick.
Hauki slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Taneli Hauki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quiet Monkey.#KD# Hauki lands a big head kick that sends Monkey tumbling to the mat! Hauki takes a step backwards and waves Monkey back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT# It looks like Quiet Monkey has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2# Hauki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monkey to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB# Hauki is looking for a triangle but Monkey pushes his legs off easily.
Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Hauki keeping full guard, as Monkey tries to pass. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Quiet Monkey's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Hauki slaps away a takedown attempt from Monkey, before circling back to the center of the mat. Hauki slips a straight right by Monkey. Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hauki counter with a right hand. A nice leg kick lands there from Hauki. Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Monkey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2# Monkey clinches up against the cage. I was talking to Hauki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey. Monkey avoiding damage.
Hauki lands on the inside with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hauki misses with some punches.
Hauki is struggling to control the position. Hauki pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# A shot in the inside from Hauki. Monkey takes a shot to the head. Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside. Hauki avoids the elbow strike from Monkey, against the cage.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. Hauki controlling the action here for a moment.
Hauki lands an uppercut. Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey. Hauki lands a hook that snaps the head of Monkey backwards. Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC# Monkey is rocked! Hauki unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Monkey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hauki is unloading with more strikes now! Monkey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki! A very excited looking Taneli Hauki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Quiet Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did I just poop my pants?'.
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