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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hovi moves out of range of the body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca closes the distance but Hovi moves to the side #TD#
so Hovi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hovi pushes down on Salamanca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hovi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Salamanca can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hovi scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Salamanca kicks off Hovi and gets to his feet.
Hovi walks into a straight right hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
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!
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Hovi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hovi lands in his opponent's guard.
Hovi lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hovi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salamanca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hovi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hovi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hovi with a nice head shot there.
Hovi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Salamanca's head.
Hovi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salamanca is looking to stand up but Hovi isn't so interested in that idea.
Hovi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hovi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salamanca's guard.
Hovi controlling the pace. #T3#
Hovi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Hovi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salamanca is looking to escape.
Hovi uses his free foot to push down on Salamanca's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salamanca.
Hovi looking to finish Salamanca with some ground and pound. This is bad for Salamanca!
Hovi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hovi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hovi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salamanca wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4##SUB#
Hovi is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Salamanca is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarmo Hovi!
Tarmo Hovi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Hovi stuffs the takedown.
Hovi attempts a counter takedown but Sulinskas avoids it well and moves away.
Hovi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sulinskas on the side of the head.
Sulinskas misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Hovi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hovi stalling the fight.
Hovi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sulinskass head.
A short right from Hovi.
Sulinskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sulinskas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hovi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarmo Hovi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matas Sulinskas.#TD#
Hovi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sulinskas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sulinskas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hovi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sulinskas down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sulinskas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sulinskas is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Sulinskas taking a bit of punishment here - Hovi scoring with strikes.
Hovi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sulinskas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hovi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hovi taking a breather here. #SUB#
Hovi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sulinskas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Hovi controlling from side mount.
Hovi working the ground and pound from side control.
Sulinskas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Hovi working the head and body with strikes.
Hovi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A lull in the action here as Hovi stalls from top position.#SUB#
Hovi is working to tighten his grip on Sulinskas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sulinskas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hovi is really squeezing tight and eventually Sulinskas passes out! Hovi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tarmo Hovi!
Tarmo Hovi gave a mention to Perkele! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Matas Sulinskas was interviewed post fight and said 'HE FUCKING CHEATED'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Adams gets caught napping as Hovi dives in and scores a takedown. Adams manages to retain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hovi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hovi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hovi lands a couple of digs.
Hovi chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hovi landing with the ground and pound.
Hovi postures up.
Hovi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams wants to sweep here but Hovi controlling him for the moment.
Hovi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi controlling from the top position.
Adams wants to stand but Hovi is controlling the position. #T1#
Hovi cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Hovi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hovi cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Hovi won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Hovi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hovi won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Hovi stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Hovi lands a couple of elbows.
Hovi works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Hovi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hovi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hovi stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hovi is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Hovi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Hovi finish him?
Adams has momentary wrist control but Hovi slips an elbow through the middle.
Hovi cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Hovi forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hovi stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
Adams looks winded!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Adams has a hand on Hovi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hovi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Hovi landing shots from mount.
Hovi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hovi landing shots from mount. #T3#
Hovi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hovi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hovi dominating with strikes here.
Hovi lands a nice shot to the head.
Hovi avoids the attempt from Adams to control.
Hovi postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Adams out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hovi goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tarmo Hovi!
Tarmo Hovi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hovi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burate misses with a looping left.
Burate throws out a loose jab but Hovi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hovi lands with an overhand left.
Hovi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hovi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hovi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hovi shoots in for a double leg but Burate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hovi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burate counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Hovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi shoots and misses #KD2#
and Burate counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hovi! Burate lets Hovi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hovi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hovi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burate as he avoids it easily.
Hovi is breathing heavily.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burate.
Burate lands a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Hovi is rocked!
Hovi throws a lazy uppercut
and Burate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Hovi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marake Burate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Burate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hovi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tarmo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burate lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hovi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marake Burate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hovi tests Burate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hovi is defended easily by Burate.
Burate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burate tries to avoid it but Hovi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burate to the ground. Burate escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burate. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burate throws a sloppy head kick and Hovi moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hovi misses its target.
Hovi fails with the takedown
enabling Burate to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Hovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hovi closes the distance and clinches up with Burate, looking for a takedown. Hovi pushes Burate against the cage but Burate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hovi shoots and misses
enabling Burate to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Hovi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hovi is in Burate's guard.
Burate has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hovi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hovi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burate 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.#T1#
Burate keeping moving, preventing Hovi from controlling successfully.
Hovi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burate trying to keep a closed guard but Hovi is proving a slippery customer.
Burate wants to sweep but no luck.
Hovi wants to control from the top but Burate keeps moving.
Hovi postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hovi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Hovi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burate! #REVB#
Hovi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hovi looking for a sweep but Burate has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Burate manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hovi to take his back!
Burate keeps control of the position as Hovi tries to break free.
Hovi is working hard here to advance position.
Hovi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Burate.
#T3#
Will Burate go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
We've been hearing good reports from Hovi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burate is riding his opponent, not letting Hovi buck him off.
Burate controlling well, preventing Hovi from escaping the position.
Burate tries to get the hooks in deep but Hovi pushed the leg off.
I would not like to be Hovi right now.
Hovi wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hovi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Burate has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hovi's body.
Hovi tries to escape but Burate has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burate trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hovi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burate's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Burate controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hovi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marake Burate dominated that round.
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#
Hovi moves forwards but Burate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hovi shoots in but no luck this time.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burate.
Hovi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hovi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hovi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burate is fending him off so far but Hovi persists. Nope, Burate circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Hovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi throws a lazy right hand but Burate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hovi has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burate misses with a hook. Hovi ducked under it nicely.
Burate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burate.
Hovi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burate but Burate pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Burate fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burate swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hovi.
Tarmo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovi lands a jab to the nose.
Burate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
Burate throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Marake Burate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hovi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burate swivels and escapes.
Burate throws the left hand but Hovi avoids the punch easily.
Hovi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hovi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burate's hands.
Hovi shoots for a takedown but Burate saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hovi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Burate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hovi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burate counters with a good low kick that Hovi was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi blocks a head kick by Burate.
Burate lands a really nice looking cross but Hovi seems unphased.
Hovi misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Burate counters with a nice right hand that sends Hovi toppling to the canvas! Hovi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burate finish him?!#ROC2#
Hovi is rocked!
Hovi throws a hook but Burate blocks it.
Oh Hovi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hovi is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Burate doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Hovi crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Hovi's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marake Burate!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hovi works Cieslak's body with a nice hook.
Hovi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hovi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Hovi looking to score a takedown here. Cieslak is defending well but Hovi drives through and ends up in Cieslak's guard.
Cieslak is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hovi dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Hovi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cieslak is trying to escape and Hovi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cieslak is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hovi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarmo Hovi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tarmo Hovi made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD341: Building Bridges
Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A low kick from Krynn misses #CL#
and Hovi counters by moving into the clinch.
Hovi blocks an elbow strike.
Hovi misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn takes a shot to the head.
Hovi lands a right hand.
Krynn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hovi scores with a shot to the side of Krynn's head.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krynn misses with the head strike.
Krynn misses with a body punch.
Krynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krynn lands a right hand.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hovi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Krynn misses with an elbow strike.
Krynn's coach down at The Foundry was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krynn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hovi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hovi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Hovi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hovi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hovi stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hovi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krynn.
Hovi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krynn tries to throw a body punch but Hovi avoids it by throwing Krynn back against the cage.
Hovi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarmo Hovi has been cut.
Krynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hovi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hovi has a couple of punches blocked by Krynn.
Hovi is trying to drag Krynn to the mat but Krynn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Hovi in his tracks for a moment.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Krynn lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Hovi lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovi blocking some punches.
Krynn blocks an elbow strike from Hovi.
Krynn digs a right hand underneath Hovi's ribcage. Hovi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krynn lands an elbow that stopped Hovi in his tracks for a moment.
Hovi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hovi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hovi lands a hook that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
Hovi blocks an elbow strike.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn throws an elbow but it misses.
Hovi has Krynn pushed against the cage.
Krynn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hovi digs a right hand underneath Krynn's ribcage. Krynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hovi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krynn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovi controls his hands.
Krynn tries to work over Hovi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Hovi blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn blocks a body shot from Hovi.
Hovi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Krynn throws a head punch that misses.
Hovi lands a body shot.
Krynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovi backwards.
Hovi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hovi as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Hovi working aggressively here.
Hovi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hovi lands with a light punch inside.
Hovi takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Hovi.
Hovi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Hovi pushes Krynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hovi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krynn's elbow.
Hovi misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Hovi blocks an elbow strike.
Krynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hovi throws an elbow but misses.
Hovi lands with a short shot to the head.
Krynn cracks Hovi with a nice body shot.
Krynn digs a right hand into Hovi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hovi's gas tank.
Krynn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hovi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hovi uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krynn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krynn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hovi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krynns head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Huma Krynn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Hovi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Krynn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hovi.
Krynn lands a jab.
Hovi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krynn is fending him off so far but Hovi persists. Nope, Krynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Krynn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hovi connects with an inside leg kick.
Krynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
Despite the aggression on Krynn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tarmo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Hovi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
Despite the aggression on Krynn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hovi throws a right hand that misses
and Krynn counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krynn 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 Hovi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hovi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krynn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Krynn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huma Krynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Krynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Krynn counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Hovi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hovi lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Hovi.
Krynn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovi's elbow.
Hovi misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Krynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hovi's brow.
Hovi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hovi takes an elbow to the temple.
Hovi prevents a body shot from Krynn.
Hovi wants to take the fight to the mat but Krynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Hovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hovi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Huma Krynn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Krynn fails to land.
Hovi dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krynn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krynn pushes off an throws an elbow but Hovi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovi.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Hovi 's eye.
Hovi misses with a body punch.
Krynn misses with a body punch.
Krynn misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Krynn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krynn lands with a short shot to the head.
Hovi gets through Krynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hovi.
Krynn working aggressively here.
Hovi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krynn.
Krynn is working Hovi over against the cage.
Krynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Krynn lands a damaging elbow.
Krynn lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Hovi blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krynn.
Krynn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hovi wants to take the fight to the mat but Krynn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hovi stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovi.
Krynn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krynn misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Krynn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krynn can't find room to land a body shot as Hovi controls the action.
Krynn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krynn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Hovi blocks the elbow strike.
Krynn tries to work over Hovi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
Hovi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Krynn.
A nice left hand lands by Hovi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hovi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krynn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hovi.
Hovi avoids a wild elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hovi avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Hovi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hovi pushes Krynn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hovi dodges an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Krynn throws an elbow but misses.
Hovi swings wildly with an uppercut but Krynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huma Krynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Hovi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hovi goes for a double leg but Krynn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krynn continues to drive forward.
Krynn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hovi.
Hovi swings for the body but Krynn moves out of range.
Hovi moves out of range as Krynn strikes.
Hovi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hovi works the jab nicely.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy.
Krynn tries to counter with a clinch but Hovi shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Krynn tries to keep at a distance but Hovi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krynn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krynn has a couple of punches blocked by Hovi.
Krynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Hovi blocks an elbow strike from Krynn.
Krynn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hovi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krynn backwards.
Hovi throws a punch but it's blocked by Krynn.
Hovi tries to pull guard but Krynn holds him up against the cage and eventually Hovi drops back down to his feet.
Hovi avoids the elbow strike from Krynn, against the cage.
Krynn misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi tries to work over Krynn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krynn lands an elbow just above Hovi 's eye.
Krynn misses with the head strike.
Krynn takes a shot to the head.
Krynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hovi backwards. #TD#
Hovi jumps into guard, dragging Krynn to the mat.
#SU2#
Krynn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hovi cracks a nice hook into Krynn's ribs.#T2#
Hovi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krynn.
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hovi.
Krynn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hovi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krynn throws out the jab.
Krynn throws a hook to the side of Hovi's head but Hovi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hovi dips to his left and cracks Krynn with an uppercut!
Hovi lands with a nice body punch.
Hovi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krynn counters with an inside leg kick.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Krynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Hovi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krynn lands with a nice combination. Hovi backs away looking to recover.
Hovi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krynn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hovi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hovi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tarmo Hovi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hovi stuns Krynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hovi stuns Krynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hovi connects with a body shot.
Hovi is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Krynn ducks under a wild hook from Hovi.
Krynn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Hovi.
Hovi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krynn circles away.
Krynn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Huma Krynn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarmo Hovi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some bone on bone action there as Krynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hovi.
Hovi sets himself, and Krynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Hovi avoids it this time.
Hovi misses with an uppercut
and Krynn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krynn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hovi thows a leg kick but Krynn checks it
and Krynn counters with a low kick, right behind Hovi 's knee.
Hovi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hovi misses with a 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 Tarmo Hovi.
I think Krynn 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Huma Krynn!
Huma Krynn 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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