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Event:
CEC 518
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Szczepaniak tries to clinch up but Germano circles away and keeps his distance. Germano scores with a hook to the body. Szczepaniak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Germano misses with an uppercut. Szczepaniak saw that one coming. Germano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak. Germano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Szczepaniak's waist but Szczepaniak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Germano off to one side. Germano throws a jab when Szczepaniak was well out of range. Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it. Szczepaniak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Szczepaniak lands with an overhand left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Szczepaniak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Szczepaniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germano sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Szczepaniak scores with a hook to the body. Germano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A swing and a miss from Germano. Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Szczepaniak is quick to defend against it. Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Szczepaniak finds it's target. Szczepaniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Germano. Germano misses with a straight left. Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano blocks it. Szczepaniak scores with a decent looking hook. Szczepaniak throws the left hand but Germano avoids the punch easily. Germano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Szczepaniak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Some wild striking there from Germano.
#T2# Szczepaniak wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance. Szczepaniak scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Germano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Szczepaniak misses with a few strikes there.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss! Szczepaniak throws out a powerful jab. Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice cross by Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it. We've been told by Germano's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Szczepaniak avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Szczepaniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range. Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Donk. Szczepaniak catches Germano right on the button with a cross.#T3# Germano throws a looping overhand right but Szczepaniak ducks down to avoid it. A big left from Szczepaniak misses. Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Szczepaniak sprawls and moves away. Szczepaniak lands with a good body shot. A punch combination from Germano misses. Germano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Szczepaniak slips under a jab. Szczepaniak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Germano. That did some damage! Germano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczepaniak manages to avoid it. Szczepaniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Germano on the side of the head. Germano moves out of range of the strikes. Germano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Szczepaniak lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Germano.#T4# Germano misses with a body shot.
Szczepaniak lands a lovely overhand right. A jab from Szczepaniak misses. Szczepaniak tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano tries to move into range but Szczepaniak moves to the side and lands with a nice 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! Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range. Szczepaniak lands with a straight right. Germano didn't see that one coming.#CUT2# It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut. Germano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Germano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szczepaniak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczepaniak's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Germano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut. That's time! Germano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Szczepaniak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano misses with a takedown and Szczepaniak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Szczepaniak staying out of range there. Szczepaniak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Szczepaniak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Szczepaniak takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses. Szczepaniak throws a body shot but no joy. Szczepaniak has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Germano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily. Germano attempts a counter takedown but Szczepaniak avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczepaniak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Szczepaniak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Germano stalling.
#T1##TD# Germano jumps guard.
Germano controls Szczepaniak momentarily but Szczepaniak frees himself. Szczepaniak looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Szczepaniak wants to stand but Germano is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB# Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Germano has his foot on Szczepaniak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Szczepaniak works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Szczepaniak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Szczepaniak forces his way into half guard. Szczepaniak wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well. #T3# Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Germano keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Szczepaniak is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A combination from Germano does no damage. Germano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good work by Germano as he checks the leg kick. Germano feinted with a counter takedown.#T4# Szczepaniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Szczepaniak sprawls and moves away. A jab from Germano finds it's way through Szczepaniak's defenses. Germano throws a nice looking combination but Szczepaniak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Szczepaniak cracks Germano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepaniak is just out of range. Szczepaniak loads up on a big right hand but Germano slips the punch. Szczepaniak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Germano. Germano moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSzczepaniak. Szczepaniak misses with a straight right. Krzysztof Szczepaniak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Szczepaniak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Germano tries for a takedown but Szczepaniak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Germano looks to land a left hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Szczepaniak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Germano misses with an uppercut. Szczepaniak saw that one coming. Szczepaniak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germano. Szczepaniak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Germano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Germano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Germano with a body shot. Szczepaniak moves out of range as Germano strikes. Szczepaniak scores with a sloppy right hand. Germano should have avoided that one. Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepaniak is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano throws a hook to the side of Szczepaniak's head but Szczepaniak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Germano throws a hook but Szczepaniak avoids it easily. Szczepaniak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczepaniak.#T1# The crowd cheers as Szczepaniak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though. Szczepaniak thuds a left hand into Germano's body. Szczepaniak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Szczepaniak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Szczepaniak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range. Germano looks to land a right hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range. Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be getting the better of the standup. Szczepaniak just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Szczepaniak. The crowd cheers as Szczepaniak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Germano doesn't seem phased though. Germano walks into a straight right hand from Szczepaniak. Rui Rodrigo Germano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczepaniak looks to land a left hand but Germano moved out of range nicely. Szczepaniak lunges at Germano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Germano's hand. Szczepaniak throws a lazy right hand but Germano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Szczepaniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Germano on the side of the head. Szczepaniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range. Germano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Germano. Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczepaniak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano. Szczepaniak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Szczepaniak lands a head shot.#T3# Germano lands with a shot to the body. Germano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Germano misses with a body shot.
Szczepaniak throws a hook but Germano avoids it easily. Germano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szczepaniak counters with a nice body shot. Krzysztof Szczepaniak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Germano does a little dance to reset his feet. Germano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Germano throws out a loose jab but Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid it. Germano throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczepaniak counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Germano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Szczepaniak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Szczepaniak wants it to stay on the feet. Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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! Germano ducks under a wild hook from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Szczepaniak there as he acknowledges the shot. Szczepaniak slips under a jab. Szczepaniak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Germano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Germano swings for the body but Szczepaniak moves out of range.
Szczepaniak leaves Germano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2# Szczepaniak has Germano up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Krzysztof Szczepaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Szczepaniak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczepaniak! A less than humble Krzysztof Szczepaniak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1# Flores lands a jab. Szczepaniak misses with an uppercut. Szczepaniak jabs at Flores's body. Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczepaniak throws out the jab. Szczepaniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores. Szczepaniak moves away from the strike by Flores. Szczepaniak scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Flores staying out of range there. Szczepaniak misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Flores looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Szczepaniak with a body punch. A glancing blow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szczepaniak misses with a body shot.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Jab from Szczepaniak. Flores misses with a wild body shot. Szczepaniak ducks under a wild hook from Flores. Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Flores throws a lazy right hand but Szczepaniak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczepaniak, right into the meat.
Szczepaniak slips under a jab from Flores. Flores moves out of range as Szczepaniak strikes. Flores is looking to counter punch. Szczepaniak with a hook. Szczepaniak connects with the punch. Szczepaniak punishes Flores's body with a nice straight punch. Szczepaniak looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range. Szczepaniak misses with an uppercut
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Flores lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szczepaniak lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczepaniak. #CL2# Szczepaniak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.#T2# Flores tries a body shot but Szczepaniak blocks it.
Flores makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Szczepaniak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flores's defenses. Flores blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Szczepaniak 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. Flores avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Szczepaniak breaks from the clinch.
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczepaniak.
Flores scores with a head kick.
Szczepaniak is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A head kick misses from Szczepaniak. Flores is looking to counter with a body kick. Szczepaniak avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores stuns Szczepaniak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Flores scores with a nice head shot.#T3# Szczepaniak connects with an inside leg kick. Flores misses with a looping left. Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak. Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczepaniak. #CL2# Flores tries to keep at a distance but Szczepaniak has taken the fight into the clinch. Szczepaniak prevents a body shot from Flores. Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Szczepaniak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Flores works Szczepaniak's body with a nice hook. Flores avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Flores blocks a jab. Jab, jab by Szczepaniak - just one landing. Szczepaniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4# Szczepaniak lands a right hook to the body.
Flores slips under a jab from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak misses with a looping left. Flores jabs Szczepaniak to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Szczepaniak jabs Flores to the body, keeping him at a distance. Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak. Flores walks into a jab. Flores throws a head kick that misses and Szczepaniak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Flores swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores misses with a wild body shot. Flores throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szczepaniak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak 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# Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flores. Good standup being displayed there by Szczepaniak as he connects with a hook. Szczepaniak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Flores scores with a three punch combo!
Flores 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.
Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet. Szczepaniak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Szczepaniak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Flores misses with a body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczepaniak sees it coming and avoids it easily. Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Szczepaniak moves out of range easily. #T1# Flores thows a left - swing and a miss! Szczepaniak lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczepaniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczepaniak stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be getting the better of the standup. No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flores with a body punch. A glancing blow. Szczepaniak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Szczepaniak digs a good hook to Flores's body.
Szczepaniak thuds a left hand into Flores's body. Szczepaniak staying out of range there. Flores slips a jab from Szczepaniak. A lazy left from Flores finds it's target.#T2# 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! Szczepaniak dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczepaniak counters with a straight right hand. Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak. Nice shot lands for Flores. Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Flores slips under a jab. Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing. A little jabbing left from Szczepaniak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Flores feints a jab promting Szczepaniak to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szczepaniak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Szczepaniak looks to clinch #KD# and Flores counters with a crisp right hand that drops Szczepaniak! Flores lets Szczepaniak back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Szczepaniak moves out of range of the strikes.#KD# Flores lands a big right hand that sends Szczepaniak crashing to the mat! Flores stays standing though and waves Szczepaniak back to his feet!#ROC# Szczepaniak is rocked!#T3# Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Szczepaniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him? Szczepaniak misses with a right hand and Flores counters with a big right hand! Oh Szczepaniak is in trouble here! Flores follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Flores! After winning the bout, Rafael Flores 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:
CEC 510
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1# Thrym misses with a body kick. Szczepaniak misses with a looping left. Thrym throws a head kick that Szczepaniak semi-blocks.
Szczepaniak thuds his right hand into Thrym's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice shot by Szczepaniak. Thrym lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thrym tests Szczepaniak's chin there with a solid looking shot. Thrym throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Decent striking displayed by Szczepaniak there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Szczepaniak down. Szczepaniak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Nice shot by Thrym. Thrym misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Thrym blocks an elbow strike from Szczepaniak.
#T1# Thrym is leaning against Szczepaniak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Thrym lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Szczepaniak backwards. Szczepaniak lands a damaging elbow. Thrym is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Szczepaniak digs a right hand into Thrym's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrym's gas tank. A right handed body shot lands from Thrym.
Thrym tries to break the clinch but Szczepaniak is controlling the position. Thrym takes an elbow to the forehead. Szczepaniak misses with a body punch.
Thrym blocks an elbow strike. Szczepaniak tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Szczepaniak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thrym's brow. Szczepaniak misses with an elbow over the top. Szczepaniak struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Szczepaniak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Szczepaniak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Szczepaniak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow. #T2# Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Thrym lands with a short shot to the head. Thrym doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczepaniak misses with a hook from the clinch. Thrym stalling in the clinch but Szczepaniak improves position. Szczepaniak misses with some punches.
Szczepaniak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow. Szczepaniak pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrym 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! A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak lands an uppercut. Thrym lands an uppercut. Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym dips to his left and cracks Szczepaniak with an uppercut!#CL# Szczepaniak gets tackled into the cage by Thrym. Thrym maintains the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Szczepaniak throws an elbow but misses. Szczepaniak tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Szczepaniak keeps him there for the moment. Szczepaniak lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC# Thrym manages to break the clinch.
Szczepaniak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thrym throws the left hand but Szczepaniak avoids the punch easily. Szczepaniak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym. Szczepaniak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Thrym staying out of range there. Szczepaniak throws a right hand that misses
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand. Szczepaniak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well. Thrym seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jab from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Szczepaniak misses the shot to the body. Thrym misses with a double jab.
Thrym misses with a left hand and Szczepaniak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Szczepaniak lands with a hook. Thrym tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4# 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! Thrym misses with a hook
and Szczepaniak counters with a stiff right hand. Thrym cracks Szczepaniak with a good jab. Thrym lands with a right hand. Szczepaniak is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thrym had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Thrym doesn't manage to clinch there - Szczepaniak circles away.
Szczepaniak 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. Thrym goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Thrym lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Thrym pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Szczepaniak scores with a jab. Thrym acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Szczepaniak lands a slapping body shot.
Thrym throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Szczepaniak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczepaniak is just out of range. Thrym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thrym misses with a wild combination.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krzysztof Szczepaniak will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Nice straight punches there by Szczepaniak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczepaniak. Thrym throws a leg kick but Szczepaniak checks it. Thrym fails in his attempt to clinch. Thrym bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szczepaniak's head. Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak misses with a looping left. Thrym tries to clinch but Szczepaniak is having none of it. It seemed like Szczepaniak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Thrym misses with a head kick.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thrym takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Thrym rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Szczepaniak moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A big right from Szczepaniak misses. Szczepaniak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Szczepaniak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1# Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Szczepaniak's shoulder, as Szczepaniak tries to avoid the shot. Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Thrym. That snapped Szczepaniak's head back.
Szczepaniak scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Szczepaniak tries to keep at a distance but Thrym has taken the fight into the clinch. Thrym lands a nice uppercut. Thrym takes a shot to the head. Szczepaniak misses with the head strike.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szczepaniak pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrym leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Nice body punch from Szczepaniak - that landed with a thud.
Thrym taking a breather. A hook to the body from Thrym.
Thrym lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Szczepaniak. #T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid it. Szczepaniak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thryms head. A frustrated look appears on Thrym's face as he tries to break the clinch. Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Szczepaniak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrym blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak is working Thrym over against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Szczepaniak pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrym leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Thrym trying to control the position but instead, Szczepaniak has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thrym into the cage. Nice body punch from Szczepaniak - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczepaniak. Thrym is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Szczepaniak lands with a right to the head. Thrym is trying to push Szczepaniak away but Szczepaniak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3# A shot in the inside from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Szczepaniak tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Thrym breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A slow jab from Thrym misses its intended target. The crowd cheers as Szczepaniak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrym doesn't seem phased though. Szczepaniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrym. Szczepaniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range. Thrym looks to land a left hand but Szczepaniak moved out of range nicely. Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szczepaniak looks to throw the jab but Thrym is out of range. Thrym is looking to slow Szczepaniak down with leg kicks. Szczepaniak tries to clinch there but Thrym circles away.
Szczepaniak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Szczepaniak there as he acknowledges the shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Szczepaniak. That's going to slow Thrym down. Szczepaniak throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrym counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szczepaniak's knee momentarily.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thrym moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Szczepaniak avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Szczepaniak is trying to counter with his kicks. A lazy body kick from Thrym letting Szczepaniak counter with a right hand. Szczepaniak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Szczepaniak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Szczepaniak throws a body punch but Thrym moves out of range. A cross from Szczepaniak lands. Thrym lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrym. Szczepaniak does a little dance to reset his feet. Szczepaniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away. Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Szczepaniak takes one to the side of the head.
Szczepaniak misses with a lunging right hand
and Thrym counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Szczepaniak avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrym, as that shot connected.
Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thrym.
Thrym walks into a straight right hand from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak blocks a head kick by Thrym.
Szczepaniak cracks Thrym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Szczepaniak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Thrym throws a hook but Szczepaniak blocks it. Jab, jab by Szczepaniak - just one landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Szczepaniak defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand. Szczepaniak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Szczepaniak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Szczepaniak avoids the head kick by Thrym.
#T1# Szczepaniak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Thrym misses with the combination.
Szczepaniak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thrym with a body shot. A low kick from Szczepaniak misses and Thrym counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thrym keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczepaniak. Thrym looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Thrym throws a leg kick but Szczepaniak checks it. #CL# Thrym closes the distance and pushes Szczepaniak back into the cage. Thrym manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Szczepaniak misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym working hard to break the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Thrym is struggling to control the position. Rung Thrym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Szczepaniak lands an elbow that stopped Thrym in his tracks for a moment. Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Szczepaniak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards. Szczepaniak stalls. Thrym works on Szczepaniak's body with a couple of short punches. Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Szczepaniak keeps him there for the moment. Thrym wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczepaniak won't allow it.
Thrym wants to break free but Szczepaniak has control.
Szczepaniak digs a right hand into Thrym's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thrym's gas tank. Thrym prevents a body shot from Szczepaniak. Szczepaniak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrym.
Szczepaniak throws a punch but it's blocked by Thrym. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short uppercut from Szczepaniak. Thrym holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thrym displaying some good clinch control by pressing Szczepaniak up against the cage.#T3# Szczepaniak lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Szczepaniak lands an elbow inside. Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thrym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szczepaniaks head. Szczepaniak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow. Szczepaniak lands a shot to the body. Szczepaniak pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrym leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Krzysztof Szczepaniak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Szczepaniak is looking to break free of the clinch but Thrym has double underhooks. Thrym misses with a body punch.
Szczepaniak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym takes an elbow to the temple. Szczepaniak lands an elbow just above Thrym 's eye. Szczepaniak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczepaniak swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Thrym breaks the clinch.
#T4# Szczepaniak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut. Thrym throws a big shot that misses. Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczepaniak checks a leg kick. Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Thrym needs to keep his hands up - Szczepaniak had a free shot at his head there. Szczepaniak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Thrym moves out of range of the strikes. Thrym is looking to counter punch. Jab from Thrym. Thrym throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight! Krzysztof Szczepaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Szczepaniak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczepaniak! Krzysztof Szczepaniak bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1# Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot. Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Fitzsimmons pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch. Our sources have told us that Hallava has been working on his elbows in the gym. Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow. Hallava misses with some punches.
Hallava has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hallava tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Fitzsimmons scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2# Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket. Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava. Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Hallava's torso. 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! Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Hallava.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Hallava's ribcage but misses. Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallava throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch. Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1# Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD# Hallava pulls guard. Fitzsimmons stands and throws Hallava's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hallava is looking for a sweep. Hallava being controlled for a moment. Hallava tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2# Fitzsimmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hallava to his feet. #T2# Hallava fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzsimmons in the body. Fitzsimmons 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. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava. Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallava steps away. Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Hallava sees coming a mile off. A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target. Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it. Fitzsimmons motions for Hallava to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Hallava's leg. Hallava is trying to keep his angry face on. Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hallava keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
#T3# Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Hallava had a free shot at his head there. Hallava moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Hallava misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely. Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Hallava looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hallava tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2# Fitzsimmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hallava jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons. Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but misses. Fitzsimmons tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Fitzsimmons works on Hallava's body with a couple of short punches. Fitzsimmons gets through Hallava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallava uses good head movement to avoid it. Hallava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallava. A short right from Fitzsimmons. #BC2# Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Hallava. Hallava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallava bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet. Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hallava on the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons 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# Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Hallava. Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Hallava tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallava counters with a left to the body. Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away. Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch. Hallava connects with a single shot there. Hallava moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallava's head. Hallava throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Hallava swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab. Fitzsimmons motions for Hallava to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Hallava tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it. Hallava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hallava doesn't seem phased though. A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons. And Hallava counters with a quick kick to the body but Fitzsimmons blocks it. Fitzsimmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fitzsimmons blocks a jab. Hallava pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hallava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hallava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallava. That did some damage! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt. Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Hallava's body.
#CL# Hallava clinches. A short left from Fitzsimmons. Hallava working aggressively here.
#T2# Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava. Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hallava tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons won't allow it.
#BC2# Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Hallava blocks it. Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallava rather than just go for the knockout. Nice defenses there by Hallava. Fitzsimmons jabs at Hallava's body. Hallava swings away with a leg kick that misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Hallava moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook. Hallava takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallava is looking to counter with a body kick. Fitzsimmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hallava misses with a looping left. Hallava looks to land a combination. Fitzsimmons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A combination from Hallava does no damage. Hallava moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range. Fitzsimmons works Hallava's body with a nice hook. Hallava misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hallava blocks it well. Hallava walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzsimmons.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Hallava throws a body shot but no joy. A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzsimmons. Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. Hallava misses with a hook. Hallava is looking to score with low kicks. Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Hallava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hallava looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely. Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fitzsimmons misses the jab. Hallava cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hallava scores with a punch to the head. A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons. Hallava is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Hallava connects with a crisp jab. Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fitzsimmons is trying to counter with his kicks. Hallava tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Hallava gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch. Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. #BC2# Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Hallava connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hallava is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hallava throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. Hallava throws a nice outside leg kick. Hallava connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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! Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hallava lands the left hand.#T1# Fitzsimmons lands a front kick. Hallava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Hallava's legs. Hallava misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Hallava down. Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hallava throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it. Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hallava misses the shot to the body. Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. Hallava takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot. Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallava will feel that in the morning. 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! Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the midsection. Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
#T2# Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses. Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hallava ducks down to avoid it. Hallava misses with a looping left. Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Hallava avoids it well. Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
Julle Hallava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava. Hallava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hallava tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hallava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hallava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons 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. Hallava tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.#T3# Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Hallava.#CL2# Fitzsimmons clinches. Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Hallava will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallava.
Hallava pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch. Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Hallava. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hallava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Hallava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Hallava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Hallava throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand. Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallava swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
#T4# Hallava takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket. Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Hallava misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely. Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top. Hallava throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons cracks Hallava with an open hand slap. A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Hallava pushes him off. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hallava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. A jab from Hallava misses. Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Fitzsimmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons! Jim Fitzsimmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Event:
CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1# Hallava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gravity. A jab lands there for Hallava. Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gravity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallava to score with a decent uppercut. Gravity avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Gravity on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gravity misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravity misses the target. Gravity misses with a straight left. Gravity lands a slapping body shot.
Hallava blocks a low kick nicely. Hallava has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2# Hallava clinches with his opponent.
Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gravity.
Hallava misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gravity tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gravity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Gravity tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gravity drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallava pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1# Hallava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gravity looks to throw the jab but Hallava is out of range. Gravity throws a body punch but Hallava moves out of range. We've been hearing reports that Gravity has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Gravity looks to throw the jab but Hallava is out of range. Hallava throws out a loose jab but Gravity uses good head movement to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Gravity.
Hallava checks a leg kick nicely. Hallava misses with a low kick. Gravity chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravity misses with a low kick. #TD# Hallava tries to sprawl but Gravity drives through with a takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Hallava is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravity pulls his head out easily. Hallava has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gravity is working away from the top position though. Hallava makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hallava.#T2# Gravity is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hallava is trying to keep Gravity in close.
#SUB2# Gravity is sitting in close to Hallava's body. Hallava has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gravity is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gravity is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hallava.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julle Hallava! In his post fight interview, Julle Hallava started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 494
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1# Burns Jr slips a jab from Hallava. Hallava just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Burns Jr's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hallava.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses. Burns Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Hallava checks the leg kick. Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallava's sensitive parts. Hallava looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range. Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick. Burns Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab. Hallava missing with a left hand there. Burns Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Burns Jr is looking to counter punch. Burns Jr moves away from the strike by Hallava. As Hallava backs away, Burns Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Burns Jr 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. Burns Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket. Burns Jr scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava wants to clinch up but Burns Jr keeps it at a distance. Burns Jr throws a low kick but Hallava avoids it. Burns Jr slips a straight right by Hallava. Nice defenses there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it. Burns Jr misses with a leg kick. #T1# Burns Jr slips under a jab. Hallava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab. Burns Jr blocks a jab. Burns Jr thinks about countering with a body kick. Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch. Hallava misses with a looping left. Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Good work by Hallava as he checks the leg kick. Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hallava saw it coming and moves away.
Hallava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava. Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hallava misses with a straight right. Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hallava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and moves out of range. Hallava now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Burns Jr is looking to land body kicks. Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Burns Jr throws a big counter combination but Hallava scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hallava has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Burns Jr moves out of range as Hallava strikes.#T2# Hallava misses with a double jab
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick. Hallava is looking to clinch but Burns Jr is avoiding it.
Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it. Burns Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hallava manages to avoid it. Burns Jr throws a jab when Hallava was well out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Hallava misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it. Burns Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallava will feel that in the morning. A big left from Burns Jr misses. Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava. Hallava takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hallava saw it coming and moves away.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallava. That did some damage! Burns Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns Jr, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from Burns Jr. Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava. Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Hallava blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick. Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses. Burns Jr connects with an inside leg kick. Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallava's calf. Hallava looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well. Burns Jr is looking to slow Hallava down with leg kicks. A big right from Hallava misses. Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burns Jr throws a leg kick and Hallava counters with a lovely straight right hand! Burns Jr slips under a jab. Hallava tries to clinch there but Burns Jr circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Hallava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hallava misses with a hook. Hallava scores with a jab. Burns Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallava lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns Jr off the cage and back into range.#T4# Burns Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Hallava. Hallava tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr. Burns Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it. Hallava tests Burns Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2# Hallava rushes Burns Jr and presses him up against the cage. Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burns Jrs head. #BC# Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Burns Jr tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Some wild striking there from Hallava.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hallava with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julle Hallava will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hallava lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily. Hallava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hallava looks to land a combination but Burns Jr avoids it well. Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Hallava looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Hallava moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits. Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr. Burns Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hallava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burns Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallava's head. Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down. No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Hallava strikes. Simba Burns Jr is winning the standup battle so far. Burns Jr misses with a body kick. Burns Jr is looking to score with low kicks. Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallava moves away from the strike by Burns Jr. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Hallava moved away. Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava lands with a shot to the body. #T1# Nice defenses there by Hallava. Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Decent striking displayed by Burns Jr there. Burns Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr 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 Hallava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hallava connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet. A jab from Hallava does it's job there. Hallava throws a jab when Burns Jr was well out of range. Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns Jr moves away. Hallava tries to bum rush Burns Jr with a series of wild strikes but Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Burns Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hallava throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hallava misses with a body punch
and Burns Jr counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallava staying out of range there. Burns Jr throws a big shot that misses. A low kick from Burns Jr misses enabling Hallava to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Burns Jr throws a leg kick and Hallava counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hallava looks to land a left hand but Burns Jr moved out of range nicely. Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it. Burns Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Some bone on bone action there as Hallava checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it. Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hallava swings for the body but Burns Jr moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Burns Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride. Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr avoids it easily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Hallava moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits. A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target. Hallava misses with a body shot.
Burns Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallava.
Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. Burns Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hallava blocks a low kick nicely. Hallava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3# Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hallava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns Jr. A clash of legs there as Hallava blocks the low kick. Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Hallava moved out of range nicely. Burns Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Burns Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Burns Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hallava blocks a leg kick. Burns Jr tries to work over Hallava's front leg with a kick but Hallava checks it. Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava. Hallava misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Hallava closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hallava is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns Jr to keep the fight standing. Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC# Burns Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hallava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4# Hallava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns Jr misses the shot to the body. Hallava moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallava. Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Burns Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. Hallava blocks a leg kick. A clash of legs there as Hallava blocks the low kick. Hallava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns Jr can pounce on him.
Burns Jr misses with a hook. Hallava ducked under it nicely. Burns Jr slips under a jab. Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns Jr.
Hallava is looking for the big counter here. Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it. Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down. Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it. Hallava throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. Hallava misses with a shot to the body enabling Burns Jr to counter with a crisp jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julle Hallava will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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# Hallava throws a nice looking combination but Burns Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hallava displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns Jr throws out the jab. Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr. Hallava checks a leg kick. Hallava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Burns Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallava misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming. Hallava lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hallava moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab. Hallava moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
A countering left hand to the body from Hallava misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava misses the jab. Hallava misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hallava misses. Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallava's calf. Burns Jr misses with an uppercut. Hallava saw that one coming.#T1# Hallava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns Jr. Hallava works over Burns Jr's head and body with a nice combination. Burns Jr slips a jab from Hallava. Burns Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Burns Jr misses with a kick to the body and Hallava counters with a left to the body. Burns Jr tried to score with a low kick but Hallava checks it. Burns Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallava. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Burns Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Burns Jr throws a half hearted mid kick. Burns Jr moves forwards but Hallava connects with a nice, crisp jab. Burns Jr throws a nice inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Hallava throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Good standup being displayed there by Burns Jr as he connects with a hook. Hallava misses with a hook
and Burns Jr counters with a right hand to the body. 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! Hallava pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hallava throws a right hand that Burns Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns Jr also avoids with ease.#T2# Hallava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Burns Jr with a hook. Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Hallava's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallava tries to avoid it. Hallava misses with a wild body shot. Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sloppy strikes from Hallava. Those never looked like landing. Burns Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Hallava walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A swing and a miss from Burns Jr. Hallava appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hallava checks the leg kick. Burns Jr lunges at Hallava with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hallava's hand. Hallava tries to clinch but Burns Jr moves out of range. Burns Jr misses with a low kick. Hallava looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hallava throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it. Burns Jr tries to score with a low kick but Hallava moves his leg out of the way. Burns Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hallava back to the cage. Burns Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3# Hallava thuds a left hand into Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava. Hallava works the jab nicely. Hallava scores with a nice head shot. Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Simba Burns Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Burns Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns Jr. Hallava throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it. Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava. Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily. Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hallava throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Burns Jr throws a body kick that misses. A swing and a miss from Hallava. Hallava scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava lunges at Burns Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns Jr's 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! Burns Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hallava lands a nice hook to Burns Jr's body. Burns Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it. Hallava misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hallava misses the body punch and Burns Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. Burns Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hallava's hands. Hallava blocks a leg kick. Burns Jr scores with a jab. Hallava takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses. Burns Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hallava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Julle Hallava. Well Hallava has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CEC 490
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1# Hallava throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karimov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Karimov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallava avoided it. Hallava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hallava digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karimov.
Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Karimov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallava avoids it. Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hallava misses with a hook. Karimov ducked under it nicely. Karimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it. Hallava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Hallava's body. Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it. Hallava throws a body shot but no joy. Hallava misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Karimov keeps the fight on the outside. Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch. No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hallava misses with a wild body shot. Hallava throws a good cross that connects.
Karimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hallava doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Karimov throws a hook but Hallava avoids it easily. A nice leg kick lands there from Karimov. Hallava is looking to clinch. Hallava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallava was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov. Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava misses the shot to the body. Hallava misses with a looping right. Karimov is looking for a counter combo.#T2# Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hallava takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karimov manages to avoid it. A jab from Hallava misses. Hallava throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range. Karimov lands with a straight right. Hallava didn't see that one coming. Karimov walks into a stiff left hand from Hallava. Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Hallava instigates a clinch. Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Hallava avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov lands a body shot. Nice body punch from Karimov - that landed with a thud.
Hallava looks winded! Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges. Hallava managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
#T3# Karimov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov. Karimov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body. Karimov tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
A body shot lands from Karimov.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body. Hallava dodges an elbow strike from Karimov.
Hallava misses with a hook from the clinch. Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallava is defending well for now. Karimov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hallava managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage 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! Karimov tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Karimov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4# Karimov cracks the inside of Hallava's front leg. Hallava throws a looping overhand right but Karimov ducks down to avoid it. Karimov needs to keep his hands up - Hallava had a free shot at his head there. Hallava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Karimov misses with a body kick. Hallava throws a hook but Karimov blocks it. Hallava misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karimov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karimov is looking to wear down Hallava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Karimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a straight right. Hallava looks to land a left hand but Karimov moved out of range nicely. Karimov throws a body shot but no joy. Karimov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hallava swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasha Karimov dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Hallava lands with a nice body punch. Hallava misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Karimov misses the target. Karimov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karimov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hallava closes the distance looking to clinch and Karimov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hallava shrugs it off. Karimov throws a hook but Hallava blocks it. Karimov throws a looping overhand right but Hallava ducks down to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Hallava gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hallava jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karimov walks away with a smile on his face. Hallava gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hallava swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karimov slips a straight right by Hallava. Karimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallava can do to turn this around? Karimov ducks under a wild hook from Hallava. Karimov tried to counter with a leg kick but Hallava avoided it.#T1# Hallava misses with an uppercut. Karimov saw that one coming. Karimov connects with the punch. Hallava has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov. Karimov takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hallava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hallava checks the leg kick. Karimov moves out of range as Hallava strikes. Karimov lands a lovely overhand right. A head kick misses from Hallava. Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab. A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target. Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and Karimov moves out of range easily. #T2# Karimov throws a sloppy head kick and Hallava moves out of range easily. Karimov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Karimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karimov throws a body kick that misses. Karimov scoring well with a low kick there.
Karimov lands a lovely overhand right. Hallava listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Karimov scores with a nice right hand.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot. It looks like Karimov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hallava 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. Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hallava takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hallava throws a head kick that misses. Good standup being displayed there by Karimov as he connects with a hook. Karimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Hallava down. Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Hallava slips the punch. Hallava showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karimov.
Hallava throws a big shot that misses. Hallava misses with an uppercut. Karimov slips under a jab from Hallava. Karimov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Hallava. Hallava ducks under a wild hook from Karimov. Karimov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# Karimov swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava. Dasha Karimov is winning the standup battle so far. Karimov thuds his right hand into Hallava's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Hallava pushes Karimov up against the cage in a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hallava is defending well for now. Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Karimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses. Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch. Karimov throws a body shot but no joy. Karimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallava. Hallava takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Karimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasha Karimov dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Karimov looks for the body kick but Hallava saw that one coming. Karimov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Karimov throws a head kick that misses. Hallava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot. Karimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava. Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Karimov slips the punch. Hallava takes a swing at Karimov's ribcage but misses. Karimov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karimov misses with a low kick. Hallava throws a head kick but Karimov moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Karimov. Karimov misses with a body shot.
#T1# Karimov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallava is just out of range. Hallava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov. Karimov keeps Hallava at a distance using the push kick. Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava. Karimov misses the shot to the body. Karimov lands a leg kick that knocks Hallava off balance momentarily. Nice defenses there by Karimov. Decent striking displayed by Karimov there. Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karimov moves away. Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava. Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karimov.
Karimov misses the shot to the body. Hallava is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hallava just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava misses with a left hand and Karimov counters with a good, hard body kick but Hallava shrugs it off. Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Hallava ducks right into an uppercut from Karimov. Karimov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Karimov blocks a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Hallava down. This has been an exciting period of action! A big right from Hallava misses. Karimov throws a wild body kick that Hallava sees coming a mile off. Julle Hallava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hallava misses the shot to the body. Karimov avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Karimov slips a jab from Hallava. Karimov scores with a jab. Hallava acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Karimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Karimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava.#T3# A big left from Karimov misses. Hallava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hallava misses the jab. Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Karimov connects with the punch. Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Karimov's shoulder, as Karimov tries to avoid the shot. Karimov circles away from the clinch attempt and Karimov counters with a body kick that stops Hallava in his tracks momentarily. A shot to the body from Hallava misses and Karimov counters with a nice uppercut. Nice shot by Karimov. Hallava throws an off balance right hand
and Karimov counters with a straight right hand. Karimov tries a head kick but it misses.
Hallava wants to counter the offense by Karimov and move into the clinch position. Hallava throws a body punch but Karimov moves out of range. #T4##CL2# Hallava drives through and clinches with Karimov against the cage.
Hallava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallava lands an elbow inside that Karimov shrugs off. This has been an exciting period of action! Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body. Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body. Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body. Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Karimov tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Dasha Karimov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Karimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov! Dasha Karimov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
CEC 486
Date: Dec 02, 2016 |
#R1# Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Hallava seems unphased.
Hallava throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thrym's head. Thrym scores with a kick to the midsection. Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hallava lands a right hook to the body.
Hallava takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym jabs Hallava to the body, keeping him at a distance. Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thrym. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Thrym is looking to chop away at Hallava's legs. Hallava missing with a left hand there. Thrym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Hallava backs away, Thrym returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Nice defenses there by Hallava. A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet. Decent striking displayed by Thrym there. Hallava throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrym swats him away and circles back towards the center. Thrym fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hallava just manages to avoid it. Hallava shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Thrym pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Hallava.
Hallava fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hallava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.#CL2# Hallava clinches up with Thrym and pushes him back against the cage. Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch. Thrym'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. Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage. Hallava lands on the inside with an uppercut. Thrym blocks a body shot from Hallava. #BC# Thrym breaks from the clinch.
Thrym scores with a leg kick.
Hallava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hallava staying out of range there. Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava. Hallava moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
#T2# Hallava lands a jab to the nose. Hallava scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava blocks a jab. Thrym fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallava throws a leg kick and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand. Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallava sees it coming and avoids it easily. Thrym goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it. Hallava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Hallava.
Thrym scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Hallava ducks under a wild hook from Thrym. Thrym looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thrym connects with a right hand. Hallava shakes it off. Hallava is looking to chop away at Thrym's legs. Thrym tries to clinch but Hallava is having none of it. Hallava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Thrym looks to land a left hand but Hallava moved out of range nicely.#T3# Hallava just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym checks a leg kick. Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A bone on bone clash there as Thrym blocks the leg kick.
Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Thrym walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hallava shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Thrym on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Thrym throws a hook but Hallava blocks it. Thrym is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallava. Hallava takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hallava is looking to clinch. Hallava checks the leg kick. Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Hallava saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2# Hallava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. Hallava lands with a right to the head. Hallava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Thrym lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thrym trying to stall but Hallava improves his position.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow. Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym just leaning against Hallava, taking a breather. Hallava misses with a hook from the clinch. Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thrym seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hallava can turn it around. Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallava lands a shot to the body. Hallava lands with a left to the head. Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage. Thrym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hallava has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Still in the clinch, Hallava scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hallava jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thrym walks away with a smile on his face. Hallava gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrym crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hallava - the referee stops the clock and Thrym gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hallava. Thrym manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. 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 Rung Thrym will probably get the nod. That's time! Thrym's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Thrym swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallava. Thrym thinks about countering with a body kick. Thrym misses with a two punch combination.
Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2# Hallava moves into range and clinches up with Thrym. Thrym lands a shoulder strike. Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hallava keeps control of Thrym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Thrym blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava lands a body punch in the clinch. Thrym blocks a body shot from Hallava. Thrym tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Thrym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A slow jab from Hallava misses its intended target. Hallava scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallava.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava scores with a jab.#T1# Thrym cracks Hallava with a good jab. Hallava misses with a body shot.
Hallava is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thrym rather than just go for the knockout. Thrym ducks under a wild hook from Hallava. Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A low kick from Hallava is predictable there and Thrym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hallava takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hallava avoids the body shot from Thrym.
Hallava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Hallava is looking to clinch. Thrym was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far. Thrym moves away from the strike by Hallava. Hallava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hallava fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it. Thrym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallava.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice straight punches there by Hallava. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hallava.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Hallava lands with a cross. Thrym scores with a jab. Hallava closes the distance looking to clinch and Thrym counters with an inside leg kick. Hallava with a nice cross. Hallava swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym checks a low kick from Hallava. Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hallava takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Thrym takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Thrym fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thrym throws a series of punches but Hallava avoids them all with ease. A nice side step and Hallava releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hallava misses with a low kick.
Hallava takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thrym tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it.#T3# Hallava throws a body kick that misses. Thrym slips under a jab from Hallava. Hallava misses the shot to the body. Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hallava lunges at Thrym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrym's hand. A head kick misses from Hallava. An inside leg kick from Thrym misses. A big right from Thrym misses. Thrym wants to clinch up but Hallava keeps it at a distance. Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thrym. Thrym throws out a loose jab but Hallava uses good head movement to avoid it. Thrym moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hallava throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and moves out of range. Hallava throws a big shot that misses. Thrym looks to land a combination but Hallava avoids it well. Hallava jabs at Thrym's body. Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Thrym on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Hallava uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrym. Hallava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thrym looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hallava avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Hallava blocks a low kick nicely. Hallava lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thrym walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hallava. Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallava. Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym misses with a straight left. Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallava looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range. Hallava moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
Hallava takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss! Hallava wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Thrym misses the jab. Thrym looks for the body kick but Hallava saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julle Hallava will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallava, as that shot connected.
Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily. Thrym misses with a hook. Hallava looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Hallava swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Thrym. Thrym scores with a hook. Hallava thuds his right hand into Thrym's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Thrym looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away. Hallava throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well. Hallava staying out of range there. Hallava thows a leg kick but Thrym checks it and Thrym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Thrym with a hook. Hallava misses with a wild body shot. Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallava is just out of range. Hallava wants to counter the offense by Thrym and move into the clinch position. Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallava throws a front kick aimed at Thrym's knee but Thrym avoids it well. A jab from Hallava misses. #T1# Thrym lands a head shot. Thrym throws a low kick, looking for Hallava's leg but Hallava calmly moves out of range. Thrym scores with a hook to the body. Hallava takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallava was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym. Thrym throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hallava. Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Thrym moves in looking to clinch but Hallava pushes him off. Hallava throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick. Hallava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym. Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallava sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hallava throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hallava tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thrym looks to land a right hand but Hallava moved out of range. Thrym walks into a straight right hand from Hallava.#T2# Thrym tests Hallava's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hallava throws a front kick that sends Thrym stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hallava swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
Hallava slips under a jab from Thrym. Hallava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thrym checks it well. Thrym throws a body kick that misses. Thrym throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallava counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Hallava. Hallava delivers a nice body kick. Hallava jabs at Thrym's body.#CL# Thrym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallava, pushing him back against the cage. Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallava tries to pull guard but Thrym won't allow it.
Hallava lands a nice elbow. Thrym taking a breather.#T3# Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallava looks to throw an elbow but misses. Thrym avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thrym's brow. Thrym wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallava has him pressed against the cage. Thrym is trying to break the clinch but Hallava is controlling him. Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallava tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Thrym. Thrym dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Thrym leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Julle Hallava seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hallava pushes Thrym back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4# Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike. A frustrated look appears on Thrym's face as he tries to break the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thrym. A short right from Hallava. #BC# Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym blocks a jab. Hallava takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava. Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallava is just out of range. Hallava only half commits to the counter leg kick. Thrym tries to land a front kick but Hallava steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Thrym blocks a jab.#CL2# Hallava gets a clinch. Thrym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Thrym to work.
Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Julle Hallava. I think Hallava 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava! Julle Hallava 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:
TUF Finale!
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Danga de danga de dang - Hallava scores with a four punch combination! Hallava on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hallava has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. De Roncevaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hallava is looking to clinch. De Roncevaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. De Roncevaux 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. Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and De Roncevaux counters with a lovely shot to the body. De Roncevaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. De Roncevaux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hallava's calf. De Roncevaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. De Roncevaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallava momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Roncevaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. De Roncevaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Roncevaux throws the left hand but Hallava avoids the punch easily. De Roncevaux misses with a looping right. Hallava thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Roncevaux if he has to take too many more of those.
Hallava tries to clinch but De Roncevaux moves away and De Roncevaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hallava looks for the body kick but De Roncevaux saw that one coming. Hallava thumps De Roncevaux with a low kick. De Roncevaux ducks under a wild hook from Hallava.#T1# Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Roncevaux .
Hallava throws a jab but it's blocked by De Roncevaux . Hallava thuds his right hand into De Roncevaux 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. De Roncevaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hallava lands with a shot to the body. Hallava scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Roncevaux in his tracks. Hallava is looking to slow De Roncevaux down with leg kicks. De Roncevaux throws a half hearted mid kick. Hallava throws a fast counter high kick but De Roncevaux manages to duck under it in time. De Roncevaux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hallava connects with a single shot there. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallava 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 De Roncevaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Roncevaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hallava lands a nice shot that snaps De Roncevaux 's head back.
De Roncevaux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Roncevaux lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallava's sensitive parts. De Roncevaux moves out of range as Hallava strikes. De Roncevaux fakes the leg kick and cracks Hallava in the body. De Roncevaux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2##CL2# Hallava closes the distance and clinches. Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. De Roncevaux lands a shot to the body. Hallava takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT# It looks like Julle Hallava has been cut. Nice body punch from De Roncevaux - that landed with a thud.
Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
De Roncevaux scores with a shot to the side of Hallava's head. De Roncevaux unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hallava looks winded! De Roncevaux scores with a nice hook to the head. De Roncevaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Roncevaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# De Roncevaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. De Roncevaux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Roncevaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hallava misses with a body kick. Crunch! De Roncevaux slams his shin into Hallava's torso. De Roncevaux lands a jab to the nose.#CL# De Roncevaux moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3# Hallava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Roncevaux avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.#BC# De Roncevaux breaks the clinch.
Hallava throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Roncevaux . Hallava looks to throw the jab but De Roncevaux is out of range. Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by De Roncevaux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Roncevaux moves out of range of the strikes. Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Roncevaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava. De Roncevaux cracks Hallava with a right hand to the side of the head. A slapping leg kick lands for De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux staying out of range there. Hallava throws a push kick but De Roncevaux slaps the foot to one side. Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux jabs Hallava right on the nose. Hallava blinks but takes it well. De Roncevaux misses with a straight right. De Roncevaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# A nice inside leg kick there by Hallava. That's going to slow De Roncevaux down. Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and De Roncevaux moves out of range easily. De Roncevaux blocks a jab. Hallava doesn't manage to clinch there - De Roncevaux circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallava throws a quick inside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Roncevaux 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 Hallava has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallava and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hallava throws the kick towards the body but De Roncevaux avoids it. Hallava throws a body kick that misses. Hallava misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. De Roncevaux looks to land a right hand but Hallava moved out of range. Hallava throws a lazy right hand but De Roncevaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Hallava closes the distance and clinches. De Roncevaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Hallava avoids the damage to the body. De Roncevaux connects with a knee to the head.
De Roncevaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Roncevaux dominated that round. The cut man is working on Julle Hallava's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Hallava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hallava lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Hallava moves out of range of the leg kick from De Roncevaux . Roland De Roncevaux is winning the standup battle so far. De Roncevaux cracks Hallava with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Hallava throws a sloppy head kick and De Roncevaux moves out of range easily. De Roncevaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Roncevaux . Hallava shrugs it off though. De Roncevaux moves away from the strike by Hallava. De Roncevaux scores with a spinning back kick! De Roncevaux tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it. De Roncevaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. De Roncevaux moves out of range as Hallava strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava misses the jab.#CL# De Roncevaux pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Roncevaux 's brow. Hallava misses with some punches.
De Roncevaux lands a knee to the body.
Hallava is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body punch from De Roncevaux - that landed with a thud.
De Roncevaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallava can do to turn this around?#T1# De Roncevaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
De Roncevaux lands a body shot. De Roncevaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# De Roncevaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. De Roncevaux tries to land a front kick but Hallava steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. De Roncevaux scores with a jab. De Roncevaux dips to his left and cracks Hallava with an uppercut! Hallava is looking to clinch. Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. De Roncevaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket. De Roncevaux scores with a nice head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A chopping leg kick lands by De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux scores with a jab to the head.
Hallava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Roncevaux checks it well. De Roncevaux scores with a push kick. De Roncevaux connects with the punch.#T2# Hallava takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Roncevaux lands a head kick!
De Roncevaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Hallava's head. That kick from De Roncevaux tenderised Hallava's leg. Hallava is trying to keep his angry face on. Hallava cracks De Roncevaux with a good jab. Hallava's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. De Roncevaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. De Roncevaux blocks a jab. De Roncevaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. De Roncevaux tests Hallava's chin there with a solid looking shot. De Roncevaux connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# De Roncevaux moves into the clinch. Hallava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. De Roncevaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hallava looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for De Roncevaux .
De Roncevaux using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC# De Roncevaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Roncevaux lands a nice looking body shot.
De Roncevaux thumps Hallava with a low kick. De Roncevaux feints and then cracks Hallava's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallava down. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Roncevaux , as that shot connected.
De Roncevaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Hallava tries to keep at a distance but De Roncevaux has taken the fight into the clinch. Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. De Roncevaux avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
De Roncevaux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Roncevaux digs a right hand underneath Hallava's ribcage. Hallava let out a lung full of air as it connected. Roland De Roncevaux has scored more points in the clinch so far. De Roncevaux lands with a short shot to the head. #T4# De Roncevaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Hallava misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hallava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Roncevaux scores with a nice hook to the head. De Roncevaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hallava has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava. De Roncevaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallava controls his hands.
De Roncevaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. De Roncevaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. De Roncevaux lands a nice elbow. De Roncevaux can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
De Roncevaux looking to throw knees to the head but Hallava is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. De Roncevaux lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short right from De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hallava.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Roncevaux dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Julle Hallava's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# De Roncevaux keeps the fight on the outside. De Roncevaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Hallava tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hallava misses with an uppercut
and De Roncevaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. De Roncevaux scores with a nice strike. De Roncevaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava. Hallava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux lands an overhand right.#CL# Hallava tries to keep at a distance but De Roncevaux has taken the fight into the clinch. Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Roncevaux lands with a right to the head. Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but De Roncevaux uses good head movement to avoid it. De Roncevaux scores with a shot to the side of Hallava's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Roncevaux lands with a light punch inside. #ROC# Hallava is rocked!#BC# De Roncevaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# A slow jab from Hallava misses its intended target. De Roncevaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab. A clash of legs there as Hallava blocks the low kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Roncevaux , right into the meat.
Hallava has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hallava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice defenses there by De Roncevaux . De Roncevaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. De Roncevaux moves into range and connects with a jab. Hallava moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. De Roncevaux ducks under a wild hook from Hallava. A big left from Hallava misses. Hallava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Roncevaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL# De Roncevaux darts in and clinches Hallava up against the cage. De Roncevaux dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava is trying to pull guard but De Roncevaux has him pressed against the cage. Hallava takes a shot to the head. Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De Roncevaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hallava throws a head punch that misses. Hallava tries a body shot but De Roncevaux blocks it.
Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De Roncevaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# De Roncevaux breaks from the clinch.
Hallava swings for the body but De Roncevaux moves out of range.
Julle Hallava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! De Roncevaux moves out of range of the body kick. A little feinted left hand from De Roncevaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. De Roncevaux scores with a punch to the head. De Roncevaux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. De Roncevaux throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Hallava takes a kick to the side of the head. Hallava gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. De Roncevaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Roncevaux . Hallava shrugs it off though. #T3# Hallava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from De Roncevaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallava's head. Hallava takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hallava jabbing away but nothing is landing. De Roncevaux connects with an inside leg kick. De Roncevaux blocks the body kick.
De Roncevaux sizes up Hallava with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. De Roncevaux connects with a right hand. Hallava shakes it off. Hallava throws a body shot but no joy. A counter left hand to the body from De Roncevaux misses its target.#KD# De Roncevaux drops Hallava with a left and a right! Oh, Hallava is hurt - De Roncevaux dives into side control looking to finish!
Hallava is still in real trouble! Can De Roncevaux finish him? Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Roncevaux taking a breather here. Hallava seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# De Roncevaux works to advance to full mount. Hallava defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. De Roncevaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hallava is looking to escape. Hallava regains half guard. Roland De Roncevaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# Hallava looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. De Roncevaux is taking a breather. Hallava 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.
And that's the end of the fight! Roland De Roncevaux showed his dominance in that final round. Well De Roncevaux 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland De Roncevaux ! A less than humble Roland De Roncevaux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Hallava misses the shot to the body. Lo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Lo throws a hook but Hallava avoids it easily. Lo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hallava on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lo. Lo obviously looking to wear him down.
Lo misses with a double jab.
Lo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallava is able to avoid easily. Hallava uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo. Hallava looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallava is just out of range. Hallava lands a front kick. Lo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hallava. Lo thows a left - swing and a miss! Lo throws a lazy right hand but Hallava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hallava wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hallava tries to clinch but Lo is having none of it. Lo ducks right into an uppercut from Hallava. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Hallava gets tackled into the cage by Lo. Lo maintains the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. I was talking to Hallava's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
Hallava lands a damaging elbow. Lo lands a left hand.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Lo misses with the head strike.
Lo scores with a nice hook to the head. Hallava makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lo tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Lo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hallava is trying to pull guard but Lo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hallava lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lo's elbow. Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. The referee is keeping an eye on Lo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Lo dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hallava's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallava. Hallava blocks an elbow strike. Hallava tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hallava. Lo prevents a body shot from Hallava. Lo avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava. Hallava lands an uppercut. Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. Hallava being controlled against the cage. Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head. Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3# Lo tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage. Hallava scores with a hook to the body. Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards. Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallava.
Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lo's defenses. Lo digs a right hand underneath Hallava's ribcage. Hallava let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hallava blocking some punches.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike. Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lo pushes Hallava back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lo is looking to control Hallava's arms but Hallava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lo has his back to the cage. #T4# Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lo effectively controlling the action here. Hallava misses with a punch to the body.
Lo dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Lo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hallava lands an elbow just above Lo 's eye. Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Lo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hallava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallava lands a nice elbow. Lo blocks the elbow strike.
Lo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch. Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
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 Julle Hallava will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hallava lands a nice looking body kick. Hallava scores with a leg kick.
Hallava lands a head shot. Hallava connects with a solid leg kick. Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
Hallava is looking to slow Lo down with leg kicks. #CL2# Lo clinches up against the cage. Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo stalling in the clinch.
Lo is looking to control Hallava's arms but Hallava gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lo has his back to the cage. Hallava tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lo smiles and moves away.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hallava connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Lo tries to clinch but Hallava is having none of it. #T1# Lo tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallava swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lo throws a body shot but no joy. Hallava throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Hallava ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nice body kick there by Hallava. Hallava lands a jab-cross combination. Lo throws a big shot that misses.#CL# Hallava instigates a clinch. Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava lands a hook to the side of the head. Hallava lands a damaging elbow. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hallava lands a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# A nice left hand lands by Lo.
Hallava scores with a hook to the body. Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. Hallava misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallava. Lo misses with an elbow over the top. Lo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Lo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Hallava tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hallava tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Lo avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
Hallava is trying to pull guard but Lo has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julle Hallava. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lo lands a nice shot to the body. A nice glancing elbow lands by Hallava. Julle Hallava has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo. Lo slows down the pace here.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Lo.
Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. Lo lands a left hand.
Lo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Lo throws a head punch that misses. Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Hallava jumps guard but Lo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Hallava throws a head punch that misses. Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Lo breaks the clinch.
Hallava misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4##CL2# Lo rushes Hallava and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo. Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Lo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as Lo controls his hands.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava avoiding damage as Lo throws knees to the body.
Hallava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lo avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Lo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Lo blocks an elbow strike. Lo wants to stall.
Hallava lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lo tries to stall but Hallava uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Lo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Lo wants to clinch and Hallava counters with a head kick. That will keep Lo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hallava doesn't manage to clinch there - Lo circles away.
Hallava fakes the leg kick and cracks Lo in the body. Hallava staying out of range there. Lo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away. Lo tries to clinch but Hallava is having none of it. #CL2# Lo has managed to clinch.
Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lo pushes Hallava back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Hallava lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Hallava.
Lo takes an elbow to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Hallava lands an elbow just above Lo 's eye. #T1# Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lo. Come on Lo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2# Lo breaks the clinch.
Hallava scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Hallava fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lo, pushing him back against the cage. Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lo's defenses. Hallava letting Lo take a breather here.#TD# Hallava gets control of Lo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hallava will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Hallava looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hallava keeping moving, preventing Lo from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hallava looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lo passes into side control.
Wi Tu Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hallava is trying to improve his position. Hallava manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Hallava sits in half guard. Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Hallava seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Hallava wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position. Hallava working over Lo with some ground and pound. Lo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hallava wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. Lo is looking to improve his position.
Hallava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lo defending well though. Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lo controlling the position for now.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hallava working the head and body with strikes. Hallava takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hallava is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer. Hallava sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hallava will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hallava misses with a head shot. Lo uses the momentum to regain guard. Hallava is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Julle Hallava showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hallava 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava! Julle Hallava 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:
CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1# Hallava is looking to land body kicks. BK fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallava manages to avoid it. Hallava is looking to clinch. Donk. Hallava catches BK right on the button with a cross. Hallava defending well as BK loads up on a big left hand. Hallava scores with a nice head shot. BK scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. BK tries to clinch up but Hallava circles away and keeps his distance. Hallava with a body punch. A glancing blow. BK takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. BK just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BK can pounce on him.
Hallava misses with a wild body shot. A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target. Nice defenses there by BK. This has been an exciting period of action! Hallava lands a leg kick that knocks BK off balance momentarily. Hallava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BK.#T1# Nice defenses there by BK. Hallava throws a leg kick but BK moved away. BK gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. BK chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallava can pounce on him.
BK throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it. Hallava is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BK. Hallava fails in his attempt to clinch. BK tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. BK has his takedown stuffed and Hallava counters with a thumping low kick. Hallava connects with an inside leg kick. Hallava throws a head kick but BK moves out of range.
BK swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallava. BK works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2# BK has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava gets through BK's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. BK throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallavas head. Hallava struggles to land a body shot inside as BK controls his hands.
Hallava lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. BK lands with a short head shot on the inside. BK digs a right hand into Hallava's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallava's gas tank. Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Hallava breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallava bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Hallava clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Hallava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hallava misses the jab. Hallava tries a low kick but BK avoids it. BK closes the distance and clinches up with Hallava, looking for a takedown. BK pushes Hallava against the cage but Hallava circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hallava throws a quick counter kick to the body but BK avoids it.#T3# Hallava is looking to score with low kicks. BK drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallava defends it well. BK tries to clinch but Hallava is having none of it. A slow jab from BK misses its intended target. Julle Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. BK scores with a jab to the jaw. BK throws a hook but Hallava avoids it easily. Hallava checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. BK throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. BK has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hallava finds it's way round the side to connect with BK's head. Hallava dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hallava works over BK's head and body with a nice combination. BK throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallava. Hallava scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hallava misses with a straight right. #T4# Hallava connects with a solid leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. BK does a little dance to reset his feet. BK feints the counter takedown. Hallava ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away. A low kick from Hallava misses #TD2# and BK counters with a shoot takedown. Hallava fights it but they end up in guard. Hallava is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# BK blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hallava. Hallava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. BK defending well though. Hallava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. BK is looking for a sweep. Hallava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hallava looks to land a strike but BK avoids it nicely and regains full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hallava stopping the sweep attempt from BK. Hallava throws a big right hand that misses. Hallava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of BK's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Hallava on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hallava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hallava throws out a loose jab but BK uses good head movement to avoid it. BK feints the counter takedown. Hallava throws a front kick aimed at BK's knee but BK avoids it well. BK with the counter takedown but Hallava avoids it easily. BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and checks it nicely. A good leg kick by Hallava. BK fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hallava misses with a double jab
#TD2# and BK counters with a single leg into guard. Hallava didn't expect that. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hallava trying to control the position.
Hallava looking to hit a scissor sweep but BK is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB# Hallava working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BK doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BK manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw BK working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. BK is in close to Hallava's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Hallava working for a triangle but BK defends it easily.
Hallava bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in BK's guard. #REVR# We've been hearing that Hallava has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. BK is trying to control the position but Hallava postures up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hallava's corner. There ya go! There ya go! BK is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2# Hallava preventing the sweep. BK is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallava with a flurry of punches that miss. Hallava throws a big elbow that misses. Hallava is fighting to break BK's control of his arms but BK is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Hallava 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. Hallava trying to control but BK is working from the bottom. Hallava keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of BK's head.#T3# Hallava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. BK controls Hallava momentarily but Hallava frees himself. BK keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BK checks a leg kick. Julle Hallava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hallava connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. BK steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hallava. That one must have hurt. Hallava throws a low kick but BK moves out of range easily. Hallava checks a leg kick. Hallava lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL# Hallava gets in close and instigates a clinch. BK blocking some punches.
Hallava can't find room to land a body shot as BK controls the action.
BK misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Hallava digs a right hand into BK's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on BK's gas tank. BK tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. Hallava is trying to break the clinch but BK is controlling him. Hallava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BK can do to turn this around? BK wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards BK's brow. Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow. Hallava working aggressively here.
BK avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava.#TD# Hallava jumps into guard, dragging BK to the mat.
Hallava lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# 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! Hallava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. BK keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully. BK is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that second round. That's time! Hallava's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Hallava throws a head kick that misses. BK throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hallava seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. BK throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL# and Hallava counters into the clinch. Nicely done. With the fighters up against the cage, Hallava throws an elbow but misses. #BC2# BK breaks the clinch.
BK swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallava. Hallava misses with a low kick. Julle Hallava is winning the standup battle so far. Hallava misses with a head kick.
#TD2# BK drives through with a takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Hallava is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BK defends well. BK working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hallava wants to sweep but no luck. #T1# BK looking to pass the guard. BK is in close to Hallava's body, working some short punches and elbows. BK connects with a couple of short punches. Hallava keeping moving, preventing BK from controlling successfully. BK postures up and lands a big shot to Hallava's brow. BK stopping the sweep attempt from Hallava. BK pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallava is keeping the position for now. Hallava looking to control.
Hallava tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Hallava isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. BK stacks Hallava on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by BK! Benjamin BK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Hallava is trying to improve his position. BK is putting a hurting on Hallava here, landing some big shots from side control. Hallava wants to control but BK postures up. BK creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. BK lands a decent elbow from side control. BK lands a nice forearm strike. Hallava tries to improve position but can't. Hallava taking a bit of punishment here - BK scoring with strikes. #T3# BK scoring with punches from side control. Hallava is positioning himself to get back to half guard. BK landing a few strikes. Hallava is trying to improve his position. Hallava is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on BK's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Hallava gets back to full guard.
Benjamin BK has got the better of the ground game so far. BK missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hallava has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but BK has passed into side control.
#T4# Hallava takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. BK lands an elbow. Hallava tries to buck BK off but BK is having none of it. BK lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hallava down.
BK lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. BK landing strikes. BK scores with a couple of short elbows. BK grinds an elbow into Hallava's temple. Hallava tries to buck BK off but BK is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. BK working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hallava is looking for a sweep. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! BK lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight! Benjamin BK comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hallava 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 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julle Hallava! In his post fight interview, Julle Hallava started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
CEC 458
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1# Hallava takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hallava looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Zivic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zivic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight. Zivic with a jab. Zivic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zivic throws a hook to the side of Hallava's head but Hallava sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hallava steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zivic. Zivic throws the left hand but Hallava avoids the punch easily. Hallava throws out a loose jab but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it. Zivic is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Zivic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zivic sets himself, and Hallava steps forward looking for the clinch! Zivic avoids it this time. Hallava cracks Zivic with a right hand to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Hallava staying out of range there. Zivic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Zivic misses the shot to the body. Zivic throws a big shot that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zivic was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.#CL# Zivic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Hallava throws an elbow but misses. Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallava told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Zivic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Hallava gets through Zivic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1# Hallava misses with a hook from the clinch. Hallava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zivic blocks an uppercut.
Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Hallava lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zivic dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Zivic misses with some punches.
Zivic misses with a body punch.
Hallava scores with a nice hook to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Zivic. Hallava lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zivic. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zivic. Hallava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Hallava misses with the head strike.
Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. Hallava scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zivic lands with a left to the head. Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hallava. #T2# Hallava scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hallava misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hallava lands an elbow inside that Zivic shrugs off. Hallava swings wildly with an uppercut but Zivic uses good head movement to avoid it. Zivic blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Zivic 's eye. Zivic is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Hallava.
Hallava lands an elbow that stopped Zivic in his tracks for a moment. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hallava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short body shot lands from Zivic as the two fighters clinch.
Zivic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Zivic blocking some punches.
Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Zivic pushes Hallava back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Hallava looks winded! Zivic lands a shot to the body. With the fighters up against the cage, Hallava throws an elbow but misses. Zivic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. #T3# Zivic lands a nice uppercut. Zivic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Zivic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Zivic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Zivic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Zivic cracks Hallava with a nice body shot. Zivic is working Hallava over against the cage. Zivic pushes off an throws an elbow but Hallava leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Zivic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Zivic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Still in the clinch, Zivic scores with a nice short uppercut. Zivic scores with a nice hook to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Zivic digs a right hand underneath Hallava's ribcage. Hallava let out a lung full of air as it connected. Zivic works on Hallava's body with a couple of short punches. Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallavas head. Zivic gets through Hallava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zivic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zivic dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zivic lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Zivic.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land. Zivic throws a head punch that misses. Zivic tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Zivic back against the cage. Zivic lands a left hand.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zivic's elbow. Zivic blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava blocks an uppercut.
Zivic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Zivic.
Zivic lands a hook to the side of the head. Zivic scores with a shoulder strike. Zivic tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Zivic has Hallava pushed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hallava lands an elbow that stopped Zivic in his tracks for a moment. Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallava or not. Zivic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallava controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fritzie Zivic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Hallava looks for the body kick but Zivic saw that one coming. Zivic looks to land a right hand but Hallava moved out of range. Hallava avoids the body shot from Zivic.
Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zivic throws out a powerful jab. Hallava shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zivic eats them both and turns towards Hallava to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Zivic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallava on the side of the head. Zivic throws a nice inside leg kick. That kick from Hallava tenderised Zivic's leg. Zivic is trying to keep his angry face on. Zivic lands a jab. Zivic thows a left - swing and a miss! Zivic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava throws a push kick but Zivic slaps the foot to one side. Hallava scores with a nice body kick.
Hallava scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hallava. Beautiful body shot.#CL# Zivic rushes Hallava and presses him up against the cage. Hallava comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Zivic lands an uppercut. Zivic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hallava can do to turn this around?#T1# Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallava blocking some punches.
Hallava lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not. Zivic misses with a punch on the inside.
Zivic misses with a punch to the body.
Zivic tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hallava lands an elbow inside. Zivic lands a hook to the side of the head. Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallava takes a shot to the head. Zivic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zivic tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zivics head. Zivic blocks an elbow strike. Hallava works on Zivic's body with a couple of short punches. Hallava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zivic backwards. Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zivic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Zivic lands a nice shot to the body. Hallava is breathing heavily. Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
Zivic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Zivic lands a body punch. Fritzie Zivic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zivic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallava tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Zivic lands a left hand.
Zivic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zivic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallava or not. Zivic blocks an elbow strike. Zivic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Zivic dodges an elbow strike from Hallava.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zivic. Zivic lands a hook to the side of the head. Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zivic. Zivic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC# Hallava is rocked!#T3# Zivic'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. Hallava is still on wobbly legs! Can Zivic finish him? Zivic blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava seems to have recovered his senses. Zivic prevents a body shot from Hallava. With the fighters up against the cage, Hallava throws an elbow but misses. Zivic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallava or not. Zivic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallavas head. Zivic lands a body shot. Hallava takes a shot to the head. Zivic digs a right hand into Hallava's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallava's gas tank. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zivic. Stalling in the clinch from Zivic.
Zivic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zivic avoiding damage.
Zivic lands with a short shot to the head. Zivic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4# Zivic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zivic. Zivic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zivic creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hallava with a big uppercut! Hallava tries to clinch up but Zivic pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hallava to the mat! Hallava covers up and Zivic unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fritzie Zivic! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fritzie Zivic made sure he mentioned Invictus, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CEC 446
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1# Jṏhanssṏn shoots in but no luck this time. Jṏhanssṏn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Hallava clinches. Hallava lands a nice elbow. Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallava gets through Jṏhanssṏn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jṏhanssṏn blocks an elbow strike from Hallava.
Hallava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jṏhanssṏn backwards. Jṏhanssṏn blocking some punches.
Hallava takes a knee to the side of the body. A right handed body shot lands from Hallava.
Jṏhanssṏn prevents a body shot from Hallava. Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
Hallava tries to throw a body punch but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it by throwing Hallava back against the cage. Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jṏhanssṏn missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jṏhanssṏn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hallava.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallava just stands there and leans against the cage. Jṏhanssṏn jumps guard but Hallava stands there with Jṏhanssṏn around his waist. Jṏhanssṏn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Julle Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn.#T1# Hallava blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jṏhanssṏn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hallava lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jṏhanssṏn blocks an elbow strike. A short left from Hallava. A nice right hand lands inside from Hallava. Our sources have told us that Hallava has been working on his elbows in the gym. Hallava fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hallava throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava. Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Jṏhanssṏn.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallava just stands there and leans against the cage. Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jṏhanssṏn blocks a body shot from Hallava. Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Jṏhanssṏn. #T2# A hook to the body from Hallava.
Hallava scores with a shoulder strike. Jṏhanssṏn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hallava walks away with a smile on his face. Jṏhanssṏn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jṏhanssṏn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hallava is fending him off so far but Jṏhanssṏn persists. Nope, Hallava circles away and we're back to standing. Hallava jabs Jṏhanssṏn to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL# Hallava gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Jṏhanssṏn. Jṏhanssṏn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Jṏhanssṏn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Hallava lands with a light punch inside. Jṏhanssṏn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hallava seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jṏhanssṏn can turn it around. Jṏhanssṏn blocks an elbow strike. Hallava throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jṏhanssṏn's elbow. Hallava softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jṏhanssṏn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Jṏhanssṏn is trying to break free. Jṏhanssṏn can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Jṏhanssṏn lands a nice shot to the body. Hallava misses with an elbow over the top. Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jṏhanssṏn's defenses. Jṏhanssṏn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jṏhanssṏn's defenses. #CUT# It looks like Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn has been cut. Jṏhanssṏn tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Jṏhanssṏn back against the cage. Jṏhanssṏn scores with an uppercut up the middle. Jṏhanssṏn avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
Hallava takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jṏhanssṏn blocks an uppercut.
#TD2# Jṏhanssṏn decides to pull guard. Hallava wants to control from the top but Jṏhanssṏn keeps moving. Hallava is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Hallava postures up in Jṏhanssṏn's guard and throws a big left but Jṏhanssṏn blocks it. Jṏhanssṏn keeping moving, preventing Hallava from controlling successfully. #T4# Hallava is in close to Jṏhanssṏn's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# Jṏhanssṏn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hallava defends well. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hallava is looking to work some ground and pound but Jṏhanssṏn has wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hallava stands up over Jṏhanssṏn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Jṏhanssṏn looking to control.
Jṏhanssṏn keeping full guard, as Hallava tries to pass. Jṏhanssṏn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hallava has passed into side control.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking for a sweep. Hallava grinds an elbow into Jṏhanssṏn's temple. Hallava in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn's cut. That's time! Hallava's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Hallava swings for the body but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn has a takedown stuffed. Hallava moves out of range of the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Hallava misses the target. Hallava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jṏhanssṏn. Jṏhanssṏn circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hallava lands a hook that stumbles Jṏhanssṏn back into the cage. Hallava follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jṏhanssṏn to the canvas! Hallava pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jṏhanssṏn has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julle Hallava! After the fight, Julle Hallava 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. Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn was interviewed post fight and said 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.
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CEC 440
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1# Punani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Punani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hallava. Punani looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away. Hallava checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hallava tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Punani saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Hallava. Punani fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hallava just manages to avoid it. Hallava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Punani digs a good hook to Hallava's body.
Hallava throws a leg kick and Punani counters with a solid body kick. Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet. Punani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hallava checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hallava misses with a straight right. Punani throws a leg kick which misses Hallava's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallava tries to avoid 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! Punani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hallava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Punani tried to score with a low kick but Hallava checks it. Hallava is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1# Punani throws a push kick but Hallava slaps the foot to one side. Hallava throws a counter combo. Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallava blocks a jab. Punani definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Punani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hallava. Hallava takes a kick to the side of the head. Hallava avoids the head kick by Punani.
Hallava throws a body kick that misses. Punani misses with a kick to the body and Hallava counters with a stiff right hand. Hallava motions for Punani to come forward. Hallava throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Punani slips under a jab. Punani misses with a wild body shot. Hallava looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely. Punani avoids a kick to the body.
Punani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Punani staying out of range there. Punani misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Punani misses letting Hallava counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Punani connects with a nice looking jab.
#T2# Nice shot lands for Hallava. Hallava tries to clinch up but Punani circles away and keeps his distance. Punani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Hallava avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Punani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Hallava misses with a hook. Punani ducked under it nicely. Hallava tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hallava takes a body punch but keeps moving. Punani tries a low kick but Hallava avoids it.#CL# Punani gets in close and instigates a clinch. Punani scores with a nice hook to the head. Hallava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Punani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punani can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye. Punani stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallava controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Punani. Hallava looks to throw an elbow but misses. Punani lands a shoulder strike. Hallava throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punanis head. Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani blocks a body shot from Hallava. Punani misses with a body punch.
Hallava scores with a hook to the body. Punani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallava backwards. Punani scores with a shoulder strike. Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye. Punani swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallava uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Punani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Punani throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4# 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! Punani throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and checks it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallava! But no joy. Hallava darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Hallava tries to move into range but Punani moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hallava. Hallava misses with a hook. Hallava connects with a solid leg kick. Punani takes one to the chin there. Punani is looking to wear down Hallava with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A jab from Hallava misses. A head kick misses from Punani. Punani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hallava. Hallava connects with a good right hand that stumbles Punani. Punani circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Hallava blocks a head kick by Punani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Punani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punani throws a big shot that misses. Punani throws a head kick that misses. Hallava checks a leg kick. No joy there for Hallava, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Punani 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# Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Punani's shoulder, as Punani tries to avoid the shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for Hallava. Hallava lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hallava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hallava is looking to land body kicks. Punani blocks a head kick by Hallava.
Harry Punani is winning the standup battle so far. Hallava is looking to land body kicks. Hallava misses with a straight left. Punani seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hallava misses with a wild combination.
Punani throws a body punch but Hallava moves out of range. Punani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Punani misses with a low kick as Hallava jumps back. Punani throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it. Punani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallava is out of range and Punani settles back down. Hallava wants to counter with a clinch but Punani pushes him away. Punani throws a leg kick that is checked and Hallava counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hallava moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1# Hallava scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punani doesn't seem bothered though. Hallava takes a kick to the side of the head. Punani throws a head kick but Hallava moves out of range.
Hallava digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Punani checks a leg kick. Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away. Punani looks to land a body kick but Hallava moved away.#CL# Punani moves into the clinch successfully.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallava creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punani's defenses. #BC# Punani breaks the clinch.
Punani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Punani moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Punani throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it. Punani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hallava. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hallava goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hallava throws a low kick but it's checked well by Punani.#T2# Hallava throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side. Hallava throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Punani catches Hallava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot. Hallava throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punani. Nice defenses there by Punani.#CL# Punani pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land. Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short body shot lands from Punani as the two fighters clinch.
Punani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hallava or not. Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani. Hallava lands a nice uppercut. Punani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hallava tries a body shot but Punani blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Hallava blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harry Punani has scored more points in the clinch so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani. Punani tries to throw a body punch but Hallava avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage. Punani blocks a body shot from Hallava. Hallava lands a right hand. Punani is working Hallava over against the cage. Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani. Punani avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallava. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hallava. Hallava blocking some punches.
Hallava blocks an uppercut.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
Punani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallavas head. Punani avoids the elbow strike from Hallava, against the cage.
Punani misses with a short punch on the inside. Hallava trying to land knees to the body.
#T4# Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye. Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Punani lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Punani blocks the elbow strike.
Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani throws a head punch that misses. Punani tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava lands with a left to the head. Hallava blocking some punches.
Punani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani misses with a hook from the clinch. Hallava takes a shot to the head. Punani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punani can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punani backwards. Punani works on Hallava's body with a couple of short punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Hallava showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R3# Hallava on the wrong end of a nice jab. A slapping body kick lands there for Hallava. Hallava misses with a body shot.
Punani tries a head kick but it misses.
Punani lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Punani takes a swing at Hallava's ribcage but misses. Punani pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punani. Hallava walks into a left hand. Punani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hallava. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hallava paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Punani throws a body kick that misses. Hallava blocks a head kick by Punani.
Hallava steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Punani. Hallava checks a low kick from Punani. A head kick misses from Punani. Punani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1# Punani missing with a left hand there. Hallava was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hallava defending well as Punani loads up on a big left hand. Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallava slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Hallava gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Hallava throws an elbow that misses.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow. Hallava pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani. Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Punani working aggressively here.
Punani lands an uppercut. Hallava working some nice short punches in the clinch. Hallava misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Hallava has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage. Hallava lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punani backwards. Punani tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hallava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow. Hallava lands an elbow just above Punani 's eye. Punani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Punani tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hallava throws an elbow but it misses.
Punani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Punani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Hallava.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Hallava fails to land. Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani. A short right from Hallava on the inside. Punani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Punani fails to land. A nice left hand lands by Punani.
Hallava tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow. Hallava blocks an uppercut.
Hallava prevents a body shot from Punani. Punani scores with a hook to the body. Hallava scores with a nice hook to the head. Hallava blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallava lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Punani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Hallava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punani backwards. Hallava blocking some punches.
Punani tries to circle away but Hallava has him pinned against the cage. Hallava comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Punani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punani avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Punani does a little dance to reset his feet. Punani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hallava takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Punani throws a leg kick but Hallava sees it coming and moves out of range. Hallava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A big right from Hallava misses. Punani scores with a nice head shot. Hallava misses with a straight right. Punani avoids the head kick by Hallava.
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Julle Hallava. I think Hallava 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Punani! A relieved looking Harry Punani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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