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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ozolinsh thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hovimaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hovimaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hovimaki! But no joy.
Ozolinsh thows a leg kick but Hovimaki checks it
and Hovimaki counters with a nice body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Hovimaki down.
Ozolinsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Hovimaki should have avoided that one.
Hovimaki connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Hovimaki jabs Ozolinsh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Ozolinsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Hovimaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Hovimaki's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozolinsh motions for Hovimaki to come forward. Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
A head kick from Ozolinsh lands but Hovimaki takes it in his stride.
Ozolinsh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovimaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hovimaki's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Hovimaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hovimaki wants to break free but Ozolinsh has control.
Hovimaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh works on Hovimaki's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh. #T3#
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Still in the clinch, Ozolinsh scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Hovimaki.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Hovimaki blocks it.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hovimaki.
A short right from Ozolinsh. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh prevents Hovimaki from breaking the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Hovimaki breaks the clinch.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but Ozolinsh avoids it with no problem.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice head shot.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hovimaki checks it well.
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Hovimaki moved out of range nicely.
Ozolinsh punishes Hovimaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Ozolinsh takes the fight into the clinch.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands with a right to the head.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch but Ozolinsh keeps him there for the moment.
Hovimaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hovimaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh keeps control of Hovimaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hovimakis head.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Hovimaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Hovimaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hovimaki can do to turn this around?
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
A short left from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Hovimaki controls his hands.
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Hovimaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozolinsh won't allow it.
Ozolinsh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Hovimaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Hovimaki tries to circle away but Ozolinsh has him pinned against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hovimaki can't break the clinch.
Hovimaki blocking some punches.
Hovimaki blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh is working Hovimaki over against the cage.#T2#
Ozolinsh cracks Hovimaki with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Hovimaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hovimaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh pushes Hovimaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Hovimaki manages to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh thuds a left hand into Hovimaki's body.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to Hovimaki's midsection.#T3##KD#
Ozolinsh lands a big head kick that sends Hovimaki tumbling to the mat! Ozolinsh takes a step backwards and waves Hovimaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Hovimaki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Hovimaki has been cut.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. Hovimaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovimaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that drops Hovimaki like a sack of potatoes! Ozolinsh dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
McSmokesalot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a double leg but Hovimaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McSmokesalot is defended easily by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hovimaki sprawls well. Hovimaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McSmokesalot gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab.
Hovimaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
#T1#
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
McSmokesalot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot moves out of range as Hovimaki strikes.
McSmokesalot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hovimaki moves away.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McSmokesalot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hovimaki's waist but Hovimaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McSmokesalot off to one side.
McSmokesalot works Hovimaki's body with a nice hook.
Hovimaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McSmokesalot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Hovimaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hovimaki avoids the body shot from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown but Hovimaki shows good takedown defense.
McSmokesalot moves away from the strike by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hovimaki as he avoids it easily.
McSmokesalot shoots in and drives through. Hovimaki sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Hovimaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from McSmokesalot.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hovimaki misses with a hook.#T3#
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki with a nice cross.
McSmokesalot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hovimaki scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Hovimaki misses the target.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
Hovimaki looks to throw the jab but McSmokesalot is out of range.
McSmokesalot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hovimaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McSmokesalot to score with a decent uppercut.
Mikko Hovimaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
McSmokesalot throws the left hand but Hovimaki avoids the punch easily.
Hovimaki throws out a counter right but McSmokesalot avoids it with no problem.
McSmokesalot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hovimaki swivels and escapes.
McSmokesalot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hovimaki.
Hovimaki looks to land a right hand but McSmokesalot moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot slips under a jab from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot tries to counter with a takedown but Hovimaki is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt - Hovimaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Hovimaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McSmokesalot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown. Hovimaki tries to sprawl out of it but McSmokesalot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McSmokesalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot misses the shot to the body.
Smokey McSmokesalot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hovimaki is trying to defend but McSmokesalot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Hovimaki has one foot on McSmokesalot's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
McSmokesalot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McSmokesalot lands an overhand right.
McSmokesalot looks for a takedown but Hovimaki sprawls well.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot throws a shot from downtown. Hovimaki moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot scores with a jab to the body.
Hovimaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McSmokesalot.
Hovimaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
McSmokesalot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hovimaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Hovimaki's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSmokesalot looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McSmokesalot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McSmokesalot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McSmokesalot works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McSmokesalot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hovimaki sees it coming and defends easily.
McSmokesalot is trying to control the action in half guard but Hovimaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McSmokesalot is really struggling to control Hovimaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
McSmokesalot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hovimaki defends it well.
McSmokesalot tries to pass to full mount but Hovimaki defends it.
Hovimaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McSmokesalot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McSmokesalot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McSmokesalot wants to pass the guard but Hovimaki is defending well.
Smokey McSmokesalot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McSmokesalot is looking to take a break and control but Hovimaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McSmokesalot shoots and misses
and Hovimaki counters with a straight right hand.
Hovimaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McSmokesalot.
McSmokesalot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McSmokesalot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hovimaki as he jumps to the side.
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 Smokey McSmokesalot will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McSmokesalot shoots in looking for a takedown but Hovimaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McSmokesalot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown
and Hovimaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from McSmokesalot misses the target.
Hovimaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovimaki 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.
McSmokesalot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hovimaki.
Hovimaki throws a shot from downtown. McSmokesalot moves away and avoids it.
McSmokesalot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hovimaki sprawls and moves away.
McSmokesalot tests Hovimaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSmokesalot misses with a takedown attempt
and Hovimaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smokey McSmokesalot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McSmokesalot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
McSmokesalot gets a takedown into half guard.
McSmokesalot trying to control the action but Hovimaki is working from the bottom.
McSmokesalot trying to control from Hovimaki's half guard. Hovimaki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McSmokesalot forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Hovimaki is refusing to be controlled, as McSmokesalot sits in half guard.
Hovimaki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hovimaki won't allow McSmokesalot to pass to mount. #ES2#
Hovimaki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hovimaki tests McSmokesalot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McSmokesalot throws a head kick but Hovimaki moves out of range.
It seemed like Hovimaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McSmokesalot fails with the takedown.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McSmokesalot dives in and grabs Hovimaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hovimaki pushes down on McSmokesalot's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Hovimaki. No joy for McSmokesalot on that attempt.
Hovimaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McSmokesalot walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Hovimaki.
McSmokesalot throws a hook but Hovimaki avoids it easily.
A big left from McSmokesalot misses. #T4#
McSmokesalot digs a good hook to Hovimaki's body.
Mikko Hovimaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
McSmokesalot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hovimaki was covering up waiting for the punch and McSmokesalot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McSmokesalot stands and throws Hovimaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovimaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McSmokesalot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hovimaki can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
McSmokesalot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hovimaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McSmokesalot tries to score with some ground and pound. Hovimaki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikko Hovimaki.
I think Hovimaki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikko Hovimaki!
Mikko Hovimaki 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:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mikko Hovimaki and Paez Paez. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mikko Hovimaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paez Paez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hovimaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Paez is working for takedown but Hovimaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paez wants to take the fight to the mat but Hovimaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hovimaki walks away with a smile on his face. Paez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mikko Hovimaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paez Paez.
Hovimaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Paez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hovimaki is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paez to the mat. Paez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hovimaki (2) vs (0) Paez
Paez has an active guard here but Hovimaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Hovimaki is thwarting Paez's attempts to control the position.
Paez has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hovimaki. Oh but Paez has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hovimaki goes limp - he's gone! Paez jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez! |
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