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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Ki takes the fight into the clinch.
Ki prevents a body shot from Savonheimo.
Savonheimo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Savonheimo misses with the head strike.
Savonheimo is trying to drag Ki to the mat but Ki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savonheimo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Ki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ki throws a push kick but Savonheimo slaps the foot to one side.
Savonheimo attempts a counter takedown but Ki avoids it well and moves away.
Ki throws a head kick that misses.
Savonheimo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ki throws a body kick that misses.
Ki scoring well with a low kick there.
Savonheimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Savonheimo misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Ki counters by clinching up.
Savonheimo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antti Savonheimo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savonheimo throws a head punch that misses.
Ki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Savonheimo tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
#T2#
Ki blocking some punches.
Savonheimo misses with the head strike.
Savonheimo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ki.
Ki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savonheimo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savonheimo shoots in looking for a takedown but Ki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savonheimo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savonheimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savonheimo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Savonheimo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ki is keeping the position for now.
Savonheimo stays in close to Ki's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savonheimo trying to control but Ki is working from the bottom.
Savonheimo content to stall in guard here.
Savonheimo trying to control but Ki is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Savonheimo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Savonheimo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savonheimo has Ki in his guard.#REVB#
Ki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Ki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Savonheimo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ki has Savonheimo in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savonheimo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ao Ki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Savonheimo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Savonheimo just misses with a punch to the body.
Savonheimo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ki throws a head kick but Savonheimo moves out of range.
Savonheimo throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savonheimo checks a leg kick.
Savonheimo misses with a wild body shot.
Ki slips a jab from Savonheimo.
Savonheimo walks into a left hand.
Ki moves away from the strike by Savonheimo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki staying out of range there.
Ki misses with a head kick.
Savonheimo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ki sprawls and moves away.
Savonheimo avoids the head kick by Ki.
Savonheimo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ki pinned against the cage. Ki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Ki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savonheimo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ki sprawls and moves away.
Savonheimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki manages to avoid it.
Ki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ki scores with a spinning back kick!
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Ki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Savonheimo, pushing him back against the cage.
Savonheimo misses with the head strike.
Savonheimo working aggressively here.
Come on Ki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Ki stalling against the cage.
Savonheimo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savonheimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Savonheimo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savonheimo.
Ki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Savonheimo misses with a punch on the inside.
Savonheimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savonheimo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savonheimo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Savonheimo working aggressively here.
Savonheimo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savonheimo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Savonheimo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ki prevents it.
Savonheimo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savonheimo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savonheimo.
Savonheimo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Savonheimo stalling in the clinch but Ki improves position. #BC2#
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savonheimo swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
#T4#
Savonheimo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Ki rushes Savonheimo and presses him up against the cage.
Savonheimo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savonheimo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Ki turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savonheimo keeping his opponent close.
You can see the frustration on Savonheimo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savonheimo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ki off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ao Ki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ki throws a leg kick that misses.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Ki clinches up with Savonheimo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Savonheimo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Antti Savonheimo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Ki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savonheimo takes a swing at Ki's ribcage but misses.
Ki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ki tries to counter with a clinch but Savonheimo shakes him off and moves away.
Savonheimo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ki.
Savonheimo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savonheimo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ki moves away from the strike by Savonheimo.
Ki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savonheimo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Ki moves out of range as Savonheimo strikes.
Savonheimo throws a hook to the side of Ki's head but Ki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ki tries to counter with a clinch but Savonheimo shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Ki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki.
Ki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savonheimo tries to throw a body punch but Ki avoids it by throwing Savonheimo back against the cage.
Savonheimo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savonheimo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Ki. #CUT2#
It looks like Antti Savonheimo has been cut.
Ki is pressed up against the cage. Savonheimo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ki down to the mat. Ki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savonheimo misses with a hook. Ki ducked under it nicely.
Ki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Savonheimo just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Ki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savonheimo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ki sprawls and moves away.
Ki staying out of range there.#CL2#
Ki has closed the distance and engaged Savonheimo in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savonheimo fails to land.
Savonheimo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Savonheimo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ki won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Ki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savonheimo misses with a wild body shot.
Ao Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ki feints and then cracks Savonheimo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savonheimo down. #T3#
Savonheimo throws a hook but Ki avoids it easily.
Savonheimo sets himself, and Ki steps forward looking for the clinch! Savonheimo avoids it this time.
Savonheimo throws a lazy right hand but Ki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ki wants to counter the offense by Savonheimo and move into the clinch position.
Ki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savonheimo is out of range and Ki settles back down. #CL2#
Savonheimo tries to keep at a distance but Ki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ki blocking some punches.
Ki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Savonheimo's face.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Savonheimo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savonheimo letting Ki take a breather here.
Savonheimo has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
#T4#
Savonheimo misses with the head strike.
Savonheimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ki has Savonheimo pressed against the cage.
Savonheimo misses with a punch on the inside.
Savonheimo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Ki wants the takedown. Savonheimo is fighting it off but Ki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savonheimo's guard against the cage.
Savonheimo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ki's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Savonheimo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Savonheimo has Ki in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Savonheimo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ao Ki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ki 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ao Ki!
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