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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Zmrd moves in looking to clinch but Kozich pushes him off.
Kozich is looking to counter punch.
Kozich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Zmrd decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kozich is looking for a sweep. Zmrd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zmrd looks winded!
Kozich is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zmrd in particular looking to stall.
Zmrd prevents Kozich from improving his position.
Zmrd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Zmrd prevents Kozich from improving his position.
Kozich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zmrd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zmrd's back!
Zmrd wants to control his opponent's hands but Kozich gets his hands free.
Kozich lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Zmrd as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kozich!
Zmrd is keeping busy.
#T2#
Kozich somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB#
Kozich looking for the RNC.
Zmrd is in bad spot here.
#ES2#
Zmrd manages to escape to his feet.
Kozich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zmrd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mirek Zmrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zmrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kozich looks to clinch
and Zmrd counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Zmrd to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Kozich pushes Zmrd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozich misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Zmrd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kozich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kozich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
Zmrd leaves Kozich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kozich closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kozich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zmrd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kozich somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kozich clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Kozich jumps guard but Zmrd stands there with Kozich around his waist. Kozich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zmrd blocks a body shot from Kozich.
Zmrd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kozich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kozich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kozich is trying to pull guard but Zmrd turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Zmrd breaks from the clinch.
Kozich fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Zmrd tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kozich shoots in looking for a takedown but Zmrd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kozich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zmrd slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mirek Zmrd will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kozich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zmrd.
Kozich tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kozich.
Zmrd throws a counter combo.
Kozich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zmrd tests Kozich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zmrd avoids it really well and circles away.
Zmrd is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kozich instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Zmrd works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Kozich is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zmrd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zmrd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kozich to keep the fight standing.
Kozich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zmrd just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kozich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zmrd fails with the takedown
and Kozich counters with a series of strikes. Zmrd will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Kozich gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zmrd is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kozich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zmrd tries to escape but Kozich is in control. #SU#
Kozich decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zmrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kozich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kozich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zmrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kozich misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Kozich gets a takedown into half guard.
Kozich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Zmrd is looking for a sweep. Kozich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zmrd wants to control but Kozich is keeping busy.
Kozich tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zmrd controls his leg.
Kozich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Zmrd looking for submissions off his back.
Kozich throwing shots but Zmrd is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozich wants to clinch.
Zmrd blocks a head kick by Kozich.
Kozich goes for a double leg but Zmrd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zmrd continues to drive forward.
Kozich darts in looking for a takedown but Zmrd gets double underhooks and turns Kozich into the cage.
Kozich throws a right and a left that Zmrd avoids nicely.
Zmrd misses with a takedown attempt - Kozich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kozich dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kozich dives in and grabs Zmrd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zmrd pushes down on Kozich's head and hops out.#CL#
Kozich clinches up with Zmrd and pushes him back against the cage.
Kozich keeps control of Zmrd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zmrd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kozich prevents Zmrd from breaking the clinch.
Kozich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zmrd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kozich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zmrd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Zmrd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmrd breaks Kozich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zmrd throws a big right hand that misses.
Zmrd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kozich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zmrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zmrd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zmrd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zmrd throws a strike but Kozich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zmrd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kozich.
Kozich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kozich trying to control but Zmrd is working from the bottom.
Zmrd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozich postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kozich prevents Zmrd from getting back to his feet.
Kozich wants to control from the top but Zmrd keeps moving.
Kozich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kozich throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kozich fails with a takedown attempt.
Zmrd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Zmrd. Those never looked like landing.
Kozich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zmrd is fending him off so far but Kozich persists. Nope, Zmrd circles away and we're back to standing.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Kozich. No joy for Zmrd on that attempt. #T4#
Kozich doesn't manage to clinch there - Zmrd circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zmrd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zmrd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozich.
A combination from Kozich does no damage.
Kozich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zmrd shoots and misses #CL#
and Kozich moves into the clinch.
Zmrd misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kozich wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Zmrd breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Kozich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zmrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Zmrd's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Zmrd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kozich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirek Zmrd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mirek Zmrd!
A victorious Mirek Zmrd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Helsinki Fight Night 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Takiama stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takiama wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Takiama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kozich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kozich can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kozich, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Takiama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kozich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Takiama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takiama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kozich is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kozich prevents Takiama from improving position. #SUB#
Takiama has an Americana. Kozich didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Takiama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Takiama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Seto Takiama!
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Event:
helsinki Fighting League: 14
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Kozich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Kozich scores with a takedown into Gomez's guard.
Kozich is looking to pass into half guard but Gomez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gomez is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kozich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez connects with a couple of short punches.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kozich wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kozich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kozich has wrist control.
Kozich looking to control.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kozich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kozich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich is breathing heavily.
Kozich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gomez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gomez. #T2#
Kozich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gomez.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez blocks an uppercut.
Kozich misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez slows down the pace here.
Our sources have told us that Kozich has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kozich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gomez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Kozich pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kozich working hard to break the clinch.
Kozich tries to pull guard but Gomez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kozich drops back down to his feet.
Kozich can't break the clinch.
Kozich misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kozich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Kozich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kozich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Gomez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kozich is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kozich thows a leg kick but Gomez checks it
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kozich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kozich shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich moves to clinch but Gomez breaks away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez tries to counter with a clinch but Kozich shakes him off and moves away.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a combination
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Kozich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich darts in trying to clinch
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich. #T3#
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Gomez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kozich throws a big shot that misses.
As Kozich backs off Gomez throws a huge counter combo but Kozich manages to avoid it all.
Jan Kozich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Kozich misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romario Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kozich'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#
Kozich closes the distance but Gomez moves to the side
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich lands a jab-cross combination.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kozich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Kozich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich. #T2#
Kozich misses with a takedown attempt
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body.
Kozich with a poor takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kozich misses with a takedown
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a series of strikes. Kozich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kozich fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a two punch combo.
Kozich tries to clinch but Gomez moves away
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
Kozich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Kozich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Kozich has his takedown stuffed
and Gomez counters with a three punch combo that has Kozich backing up. Kozich nods at Gomez to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a left and a right that stings Kozich.
Kozich tries for a takedown but Gomez circles away easily
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan Kozich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romario Gomez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romario Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romario Gomez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gomez 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romario Gomez!
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