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Event:
SYN 1016 Danger vs Choke II
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Tepes lV bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes lV works the jab nicely.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Serronen 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.
Tepes lV throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen shoots in and drives through. Tepes lV sprawls well.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Tepes lV. #T1#
Tepes lV is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes lV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Tepes lV takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tepes lV lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick that Tepes lV semi-blocks.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Tepes lV flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes lV stuffs the takedown.
Serronen misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes lV makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes lV throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Tepes lV's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Serronen moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Serronen slips under a jab from Tepes lV.
Tepes lV tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen moved away.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen connects with a high kick.
Tepes lV connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Tepes lV strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serronen's knee momentarily.
Tepes lV with a nice calf kick.
Tepes lV lands with a good body shot.
Tepes lV 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.
Tepes lV tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Tepes lV with the inside leg kick.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy body shot
letting Serronen counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Tepes lV decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Serronen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serronen.
Tepes lV cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Serronen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tepes lV stays in close to Serronen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle here but Tepes lV uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes lV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Serronen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tepes lV is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Serronen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Serronen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tepes lV is just riding it out for now. Serronen eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Tepes lV is out of range.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tepes lV looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Tepes lV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serronen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes lV's head.
Serronen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes lV has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Tepes lV throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Serronen.
Tepes lV misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes lV connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Tepes lV keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen wants to slow Tepes lV down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tepes lV tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Tepes lV.
Serronen misses with a hook. Tepes lV ducked under it nicely.
Tepes lV feints and then cracks Serronen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serronen down.
Tepes lV scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes lV takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Serronen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Tepes lV slips the punch.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Serronen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serronen throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Tepes lV listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV lands a jab.#TD#
Serronen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tepes lV sprawls well initially but Serronen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV is trying to control but can't.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from improving his position.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Serronen seems to be working for a kimura but Tepes lV defends the submission attempt.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping him busy.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Tepes lV is refusing to be controlled, as Serronen sits in half guard.
Tepes lV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen is fighting to break Tepes lV's control of his arms but Tepes lV is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tepes lV keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Tepes lV keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Tepes lV, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes lV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick lands for Tepes lV.
Good leg kick by Tepes lV.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serronen enables Tepes lV to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serronen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tepes lV trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tepes lV is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tepes lV defends well.#SUB#
Serronen looking for subs off his back but Tepes lV has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Serronen trying to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Tepes lV is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serronen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Tepes lV defends easily.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes lV is one step ahead there.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tepes lV trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Tepes lV controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tepes lV defends it easily.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes lV landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Serronen has his foot on Tepes lV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tepes lV works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Tepes lV controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Tepes lV pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tepes lV gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV lands with a nice body kick.
Tepes lV lands with a kick to the temple. Serronen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Tepes lV gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV is chipping away with strikes.
Serronen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Serronen stops Tepes lV from passing to mount.
Tepes lV working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Serronen tries to buck Tepes lV off but Tepes lV is having none of it.
Tepes lV is putting a hurting on Serronen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tepes lV works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Serronen wants to control but Tepes lV postures up.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serronen taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes lV wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen trying to remain calm as Tepes lV controls from the top position.
Serronen prevents Tepes lV from moving into mount.
Serronen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tepes lV 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV 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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Event:
SYN 1008 Maluga vs Haggar
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Pizziconi gets a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen 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.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen trying to control here.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Serronen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pizziconi defends well.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi works over Serronen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Serronen has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Pizziconi pushes his legs off easily.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizziconi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizziconi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pizziconi distracts Serronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Serronen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pizziconi is aware though and is defending well.
Serronen controlling the position.
Pizziconi postures up.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pizziconi connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pizziconi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Pizziconi keeps moving and retains side control.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serronen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pizziconi landing strikes. #T4#
Serronen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Pizziconi tries for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Pizziconi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pizziconi looks up at the clock and then as Serronen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pizziconi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pizziconi trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Serronen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a big right hand but Serronen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Pizziconi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serronen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pizziconi is in Serronen's guard.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Pizziconi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control the position here.
Pizziconi cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serronen trying to control the position.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Osmany Pizziconi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pizziconi scoring with some ground and pound.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serronen catches Pizziconi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pizziconi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serronen is trying to control Pizziconi's posture but Pizziconi avoids it.
Pizziconi scoring with punches and elbows.
Pizziconi scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Serronen regains half guard.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Pizziconi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pizziconi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Pizziconi content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Pizziconi is continuing to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pizziconi lands a nice short elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Serronen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Pizziconi pushes past his half guard into mount!
Pizziconi lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osmany Pizziconi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Serronen's hands, connecting with Serronen's forehead.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Pizziconi. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serronen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pizziconi.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pizziconi connects with a nice short shot to Serronen's temple.
Serronen trying to hold on to Pizziconi's head to control him but Pizziconi postures up.
#T1#
Pizziconi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen trying to control but Pizziconi postures up.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Serronen has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Serronen is looking to control Pizziconi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Pizziconi wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pizziconi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pizziconi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Pizziconi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Osmany Pizziconi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pizziconi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serronen can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Serronen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Pizziconi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pizziconi in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
Pizziconi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serronen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pizziconi 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1#
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Ii lands the left hand.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
MacArthur Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen thuds his right hand into MacArthur Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen lands an overhand right.#T1#
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on MacArthur Ii's shoulder, as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Serronen with a nice cross.
MacArthur Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from MacArthur Ii finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacArthur Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp one two that drops Serronen! MacArthur Ii thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Serronen to his feet! Serronen is in big trouble!#ROC#Serronen is rocked!#T2#
Serronen misses with a body punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Serronen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angus MacArthur Ii!
Angus MacArthur Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 375
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 43 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ottke shoots in for a takedown but Serronen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serronen is trying to keep Ottke in close.
Ottke is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ottke has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ottke wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Ottke is trying to work for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Ottke is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke not doing much here.
#T3#
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Serronen is defending the position.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke trying to control the pace.
Ottke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Ottke controlling the pace.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (0) vs (5) Ottke
Ottke wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Ottke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Serronen tries to hold on but Ottke pushes him away.
Ottke looking to take Serronen's back but Serronen rolls and after a scramble, Serronen ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Serronen to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Ottke#T6#
Ottke managing to control the position.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB2#
Ottke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serronen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ottke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there. #T8#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Serronen trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ottke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (7) Ottke#T9#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Ottke content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Ottke might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Serronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Serronen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ottke defends it easily.#T13#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Ottke passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serronen is looking to get back to full guard here but Ottke has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (10) Ottke
Serronen tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.#T14#
Ottke taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Rolf Ottke 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:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dukat fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dukat.
Serronen tries to counter with a clinch but Dukat shakes him off and moves away.
Dukat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serronen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukat somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gul Dukat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dukat or perhaps it was just good defense by Serronen, which made it look bad.
Dukat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serronen sprawls well. Serronen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dukat gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Serronen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dukat shoots and misses #CL2#
and Serronen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Serronen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Serronen manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dukat (0) vs (4) Serronen
Dukat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Serronen tries to pass to full mount but Dukat defends it. #SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukat defends it well. #SUB2#
Dukat is defending against the submission attempts here by Serronen.
Dukat controlling the position for now.#T2#
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dukat avoid being mounted?
Serronen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dukat! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (0) vs (7) Serronen
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dukat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Serronen fails to move to back control.
Dukat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (7) Serronen
Dukat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dukat won't allow Serronen to sweep him here. #T4#
Dukat is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Serronen controlling Dukat's posture.
Dukat slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (7) Serronen#T5#
Serronen tries to bench press Dukat off him but Dukat keeps the position.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Serronen wants to control but Dukat postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Serronen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dukat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (7) Serronen
Dukat controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Dukat avoids the attempt from Serronen to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
Serronen is desperately trying to improve his position but Dukat has a good base and remains in mount.
Serronen tries to hold on but Dukat postures up.#T7#
Dukat pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.
Serronen keeps trying to improve his position.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Serronen gets back to half guard.#T8#
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Dukat is very close to passing his half guard.
Serronen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (7) vs (9) Serronen
Serronen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (7) vs (12) Serronen#T9#
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Serronen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dukat looks to move to half guard but instead Serronen has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (14) Serronen#T10##SUB2#
Serronen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dukat has worked his arm free - good work by Dukat!
Dukat tries to bench press Serronen off him but Serronen keeps the position.
Serronen working away.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Dukat looking for a sweep but Serronen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (16) Serronen#T11##SUB2#
Serronen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dukat is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dukat and Serronen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dukat manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dukat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Dukat is keeping the position.
Dukat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (9) vs (16) Serronen#T12#
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serronen moves into full guard.
Serronen wants to improve his position but instead Dukat has moved into half guard.
#T13#
Serronen wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dukat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serronen! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (12) vs (16) Serronen
Serronen is trying to escape the mount.
Dukat is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Serronen is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Dukat (15) vs (16) Serronen#T14#
Dukat wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dukat is looking for a rear naked choke here but Serronen reverses the position brilliantly into Dukat's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (15) vs (18) Serronen#SUB#
Dukat working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serronen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serronen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 18 to 15.
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 61 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Serronen moves into the clinch.
Serronen prevents the takedown attempt.
Serronen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pancake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Serronen after a bit of a struggle.
Pancake jumps guard but Serronen stands there with Pancake around his waist. Pancake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Pancake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serronen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pancake is looking for a takedown.
Pancake stops a takedown attempt from Serronen.
#TD2#
Serronen gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Serronen
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Pancake wants to hit a sweep here but Serronen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pancake there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Serronen
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Pancake tries to control the position but Serronen now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (0) vs (8) Serronen
Pancake tries to escape the position.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake is holding onto Serronen's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Serronen won't let him. #SUB2#
Serronen looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB2#
Serronen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pancake has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pancake trying to control but not successfully.
Pancake is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Serronen working for the choke.
Serronen is trying to stick to Pancake's back but Pancake is turning into Serronen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Serronen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pancake. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Serronen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pancake advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (8) Serronen
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pancake trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Serronen actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is looking to stall here but Serronen recovers full guard.
Serronen has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture. #T6##SUB2#
Serronen working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
Pancake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Serronen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pancake has picked Serronen up and slammed him! Serronen can't keep hold of the triangle and Pancake manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (8) Serronen
Serronen is trying to escape the position but Pancake is controlling the position.
Serronen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pancake wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake trying to control the position but Serronen is working away.
Serronen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pancake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (8) vs (12) Serronen#T8#
Pancake trying to control the hands but Serronen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Serronen looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Pancake is controlling Serronen 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (12) Serronen
Serronen is pulling down on Pancake's head. It's preventing any offense from Pancake, at least for the moment.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Pancake is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Serronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (10) vs (14) Serronen#SUB#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
Serronen advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (10) vs (17) Serronen
Pancake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Serronen off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (14) vs (17) Serronen
Serronen trying to control the hands but Pancake won't let him. #T10##SUB#
Serronen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pancake.
You can see the frustration on Serronen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Pancake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Pancake working for a choke but Serronen is defending well.
Serronen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pancake's guard. Nice work there by Serronen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (14) vs (19) Serronen#T11#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Serronen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serronen has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pancake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serronen defends it easily.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass. #T12#
Pancake has control of Serronen's left arm, preventing Serronen from doing any damage.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Serronen looking to pass the guard.
Serronen pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Pancake is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancake avoid being mounted?
Pancake is trying to control but Serronen passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (14) vs (22) Serronen
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Serronen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake regains half guard.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.#T14##SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Serronen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (14) vs (25) Serronen
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Serronen is trying to get an arm triangle but Pancake is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 25 to 14.
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 366
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Walters looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walters (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walters passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Walters controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Serronen wants to sweep but Walters has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (5) vs (0) Serronen
Walters slows the pace down.
Serronen struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Walters looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Walters is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Serronen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Serronen is not content to let Walters control the position.
Serronen wants to control but Walters postures up.
Serronen tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Serronen is defending well.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen trying to hold on to Walters's head to control him but Walters postures up.
Walters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walters works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (8) vs (0) Serronen#T4#
Walters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen can't do much from the bottom here.
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walters is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Walters is trying to work for a kimura but Serronen is defending well.
Walters prevents Serronen from improving his position.#T5#
Walters performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serronen is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it. #T6#
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walters defends well.
Walters trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Walters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Walters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Serronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Walters passes into half guard.
Serronen is staying active underneath Walters, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Serronen is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Walters not doing much here.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Walters is controlling well.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Walters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (0) Serronen
A lull in the action here.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Further stalling from Walters.#T11#
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walters's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walters is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Walters is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Walters trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it. #T12#
Serronen is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serronen avoid being mounted?
Walters slows the pace down in half guard.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Walters is looking to stall here but Serronen recovers full guard.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walters (11) vs (2) Serronen
Walters wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Walters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Walters working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Walters has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture.
Walters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Walters has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serronen has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (11) vs (5) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters tries to bench press Serronen off him but Serronen keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
After the big win, Kevin Walters made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 20 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Serronen tries to sprawl but Tidd drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tidd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tidd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Serronen seems keen to control Tidd's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tidd controlling from the top position.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Tidd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Serronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen pulls Tidd in to control the position.
Tidd controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serronen is trying to keep Tidd in close.
Serronen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Serronen
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Serronen is thwarting Tidd's attempts to control the position.
Tidd wants to control the action here but instead Serronen manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (2) vs (5) Serronen
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tidd tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serronen tries to take Tidd's back but instead Tidd uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg. #T4#
Tidd is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Tidd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen is fighting to break Tidd's control of his arms but Tidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Tidd is trying to keep Serronen in close.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tidd seems keen to control Serronen's posture.
Serronen slips nicely into half guard.
Tidd wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
Serronen is looking to advance position but Tidd won't allow it.
Tidd is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Tidd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tidd trying to control here.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard but Serronen has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (2) vs (8) Serronen
Serronen tries to advance to mount but Tidd instead regains half guard. #T7#
Tidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tidd.
Tidd trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Tidd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
Tidd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Tidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd has his hands on Serronen's head, controlling the position.
Tidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Tidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (4) vs (8) Serronen
Serronen wants to sweep here but Tidd controlling him for the moment.
Serronen can't keep his opponent in guard - Tidd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tidd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Serronen is pressing down on Tidd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serronen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tidd postures up.
#SUB2#
Tidd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tidd has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Serronen looking to control.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd looking to pass the guard.
Serronen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tidd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (4) vs (10) Serronen
Tidd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (6) vs (10) Serronen#T11#
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tidd slips nicely into half guard.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tidd has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tidd prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Tidd trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away. #T12#
Tidd trying to control from Serronen's half guard. Serronen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tidd content to stall in guard here.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (6) vs (12) Serronen#T13#
Serronen won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Tidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (8) vs (12) Serronen
Serronen keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Serronen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (8) vs (14) Serronen
Tidd trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Serronen seems to be working for a kimura but Tidd defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Tidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tidd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tidd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (10) vs (14) Serronen
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Serronen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serronen.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Serronen fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjj Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Serronen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn but Steel Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Serronen is quick to defend against it.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Serronen avoids it well and moves away.
Serronen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Serronen ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Serronen shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Serronen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serronen.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Serronen avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Serronen with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Serronen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Serronen is now in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serronen is aware though and is defending well.
Serronen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Serronen pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Steel Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serronen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Serronen prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen moves into full mount! Steel Penn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Serronen
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Serronen
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Serronen controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Serronen has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn passes Serronen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (5) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Serronen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Serronen and Steel Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Serronen can't do much from the bottom here.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Serronen stops Steel Penn from passing to mount. #SUB#
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serronen struggling a bit here.#T5#
Serronen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (5) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Serronen frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Steel Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Serronen has worked his arm free - good work by Serronen!
Serronen stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Serronen is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it. #T6#
Serronen prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
Serronen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Serronen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Steel Penn pushing down on Serronen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn prevents Serronen from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serronen is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Serronen's thigh. Serronen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Serronen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (7) Serronen
Steel Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Serronen wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn has his foot on Serronen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serronen works his way back into a safe position though.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Serronen has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but Serronen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (10) Serronen
Steel Penn looking for a sweep but Serronen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (12) Serronen
Serronen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Serronen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (7) vs (15) Serronen
Serronen trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Steel Penn tries to roll but Serronen sticks to his back.
Good control from Serronen.
Serronen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Serronen is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Serronen sticks to his back.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Serronen's guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (15) Serronen#SUB2#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.#T14#
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (17) Serronen
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (17) Serronen
Serronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Serronen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (19) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen passes Steel Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 19 to 11.
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches.
Bremner gets underhooks to prevent Serronen's takedown attempt.
Serronen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serronen is pressed up against the cage. Bremner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serronen down to the mat. Serronen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bremner has closed the distance and engaged Serronen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bremner is trying to trip Serronen. He has hold of a leg but Serronen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bremner persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Bremner
Serronen keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (2) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serronen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Serronen pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Serronen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen forces his way into half guard.
Bremner trying to hold on to Serronen's head to control him but Serronen postures up.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serronen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Serronen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serronen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serronen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Serronen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is trying to keep Serronen in close.
Bremner controlling Serronen's posture.
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Serronen is looking to advance position but Bremner won't allow it.
Serronen controlling the action here.#T5#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Serronen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Serronen passes into half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Serronen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner keeps trying to improve his position.
Serronen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Bremner moves into full guard.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Serronen is proving a slippery customer.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Serronen defends easily.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Bremner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (4) Bremner
Serronen pulls Bremner in close to prevent any damage.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Bremner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Serronen is controlling Bremner's posture.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Bremner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Bremner advances to half guard.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Serronen is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Bremner is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Serronen's thigh. Serronen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Well,Serronen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Serronen has control of Bremner's left arm, preventing Bremner from doing any damage.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving. #T13#
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen is pulling down on Bremner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bremner, at least for the moment.#T14#
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Serronen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (4) vs (4) Bremner
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bremner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bremner wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jaxon Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dan Macker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Macker gets a clinch.
Serronen wants to take the fight to the mat but Macker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Serronen has Macker pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Macker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macker wants to take the fight to the mat but Serronen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Macker wants the takedown. Serronen is fighting it off but Macker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Serronen's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Macker
Macker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen 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.
Serronen trying to control the position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Macker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Serronen is adopting a defensive guard.
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Macker preventing the sweep.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard. #T3#
Macker controlling from the top position.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Serronen tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#T4#
Macker is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Macker has control of the leg.
Macker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Macker wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Serronen has his hands clasped together around Macker's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Macker prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Macker moves into full mount! Serronen won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (0) vs (5) Macker
Serronen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Macker
Macker is trying to hold Serronen in close to prevent damage but Serronen has managed to pass into half guard.
Macker wants to improve his position but Serronen is controlling well.
#T8#
Macker is trying to control but Serronen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (5) vs (5) Macker
Macker tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Serronen avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker can't escape the position.
Serronen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Macker is trying desperately to improve position.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Serronen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serronen wants to control the pace but Macker is squirming around nicely.
Macker tries to lock up and control but Serronen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Macker working to try and regain half guard.
Macker tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Macker is working to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Serronen tries to control but Macker wriggling away. #T11#
Macker is looking to improve his position but Serronen isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (8) vs (5) Macker
Serronen is trying to stick to Macker's back but Macker is turning into Serronen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Serronen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Macker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (8) vs (7) Macker
Macker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Macker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Serronen.
Macker looking to pass the guard.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Serronen trying to control the position.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen trying to control the position.
#T14#
Macker wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Macker being controlled here momentarily.
Macker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Macker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serronen. #CL#
Macker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serronen prevents the takedown attempt.
Macker wants a takedown but no success here.
Serronen wants a takedown.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Serronen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Macker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serronen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Macker wants a takedown.
Serronen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macker tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Macker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Serronen trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Macker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Serronen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Serronen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serronen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serronen controlling Macker's posture.
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macker passes Serronen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Serronen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Macker is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Macker tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Macker prevents Serronen from improving his position.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Macker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is looking to improve his position but Macker isn't that keen on the idea.
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T7#
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker looking to control but Serronen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serronen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serronen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Macker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Serronen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.#SUB#
Macker is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Serronen as he works his way to full guard.
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Macker trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Macker is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (8) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen trying to remain calm as Macker controls from the top position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him. #T10#
Macker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Serronen is not content to let Macker control the position.
Macker tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him. #T11#
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Serronen tries to buck Macker off but Macker is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Serronen manages to get back to half guard.#T12#
Macker wants to pass the guard but Serronen is defending well.
Macker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (11) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serronen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Macker is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Serronen is controlling Macker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Serronen trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
#T14#
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Serronen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serronen tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Macker seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Dan Macker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWCFN 12
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serronen as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Serronen takes the fight into the clinch.
Marden wants a takedown but no success here.
Marden tries for a takedown but Serronen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bulla Marden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marden tries to score a body lock takedown but Serronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marden is trying to drag Serronen to the mat but Serronen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Serronen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (0) vs (2) Serronen
Marden is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Marden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Marden has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serronen has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (0) vs (5) Serronen
Marden looking for a sweep but Serronen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (0) vs (7) Serronen
Marden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen controlling the pace for now.
Marden is looking to get to half guard.
Serronen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.#T2#
Serronen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen controlling from mount.
Serronen prevents Marden from getting the reversal.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Marden keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Marden wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
Marden is pulling down on Serronen's head to control his posture.
Marden keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass. #T5#
Marden controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Marden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (7) Serronen
Marden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.
Marden is looking to advance position but Serronen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (2) vs (11) Serronen
Marden is trying desperately to improve position.
Marden is controlling an arm, preventing Serronen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serronen controlling the position easily from mount.
Marden tries to control Serronen's body but Serronen pushes him off. Marden squirms to his side and now Serronen has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (2) vs (14) Serronen
Serronen avoiding Marden 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Marden tries to escape but Serronen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Marden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (14) Serronen
Marden tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Serronen pulls Marden in close to his closed guard and prevents Marden from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Marden is proving a slippery customer.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.#T8##SUB#
Marden has gone for a leg lock! Serronen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (16) Serronen
Serronen is fighting to break Marden's control of his arms but Marden is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Serronen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marden looking to control.
Marden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serronen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9#
Serronen not doing much here.
#SUB#
Serronen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marden. Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (19) Serronen
Serronen taking a breather here.
Serronen working away.#T10#
Marden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serronen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Marden will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Marden manages to get back to half guard.
Marden wants to improve his position but Serronen is controlling well.
Marden moves into full guard.
Marden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen pushing down on Marden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marden trying to hold on to Serronen's head to control him but Serronen postures up.
#T11#
Marden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marden trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (22) Serronen
Marden tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serronen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Marden tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Marden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Serronen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Marden (4) vs (25) Serronen
Marden is trying to break free.
#T13#
Marden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Serronen controlling the action here.
Marden wants to sweep but Serronen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (4) vs (28) Serronen
Serronen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T14#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marden keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Marden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Serronen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 28 to 4.
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Gage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Serronen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gage was covering up waiting for the punch and Serronen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gage (0) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gage's guard.
Gage wants to get back to full guard.
Gage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but Gage defending well.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gage.#T1#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Serronen looking to pass the guard.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Gage has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (2) Serronen
Gage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Serronen has his hands on Gage's head, controlling the position.
Gage is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gage (2) vs (4) Serronen
Gage pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage is looking to sweep but instead, Serronen has passed into half guard.
Gage won't allow Serronen to pass to mount.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Gage tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen is controlling the pace.
Gage tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.#T5#
Serronen is pressing down on Gage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gage is holding on for now. #SUB#
Gage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.#T6#
Gage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Gage wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Gage controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to control from half guard but Gage is working away.
Gage is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serronen controlling the action here. #T9#
Gage controlling the position for now.
Gage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gage keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Gage is trying to keep Serronen in close.
#T10#
Serronen trying to control but Gage is working from the bottom.
Gage pulls Serronen in close to his closed guard and prevents Serronen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Serronen stopping the sweep attempt from Gage.
Gage has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture.
Serronen is stalling in the full guard.
Gage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Gage wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment.
Gage trying to control the position here.
Serronen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gage pulls Serronen in to control the position. #T13#
Serronen is pushing down on Gage's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gage is fighting to maintain full guard but Serronen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serronen prevents Gage from improving his position.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Gage is defending well. #T14#
Gage is looking to improve his position.
Serronen is looking to take a break and control but Gage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Gage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dukat scores with a takedown into Serronen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat is looking to advance position but Serronen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dukat (2) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen controlling the position easily from mount.
I've been told that Serronen has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Dukat working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Serronen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Dukat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dukat manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Dukat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dukat is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dukat trying to control here.
Serronen controlling the action here.
Dukat is looking to get back to full guard here but Serronen has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (2) vs (7) Serronen#T3#
Dukat is looking to reverse the position.
Dukat is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serronen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dukat is staying active underneath Serronen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serronen content to control rather than advance.
Dukat gets back to full guard.
Dukat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Dukat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Serronen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Dukat working for a triangle but Serronen defends it easily.
Dukat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (7) Serronen
Serronen is controlling Dukat's posture.#T5#
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Dukat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dukat sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Serronen trying to control here.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dukat seems to be working for a kimura but Serronen defends the submission attempt.#T7#
Serronen is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Dukat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serronen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serronen looking to control but Dukat passes into half guard.
Dukat wants to pass to mount but Serronen is defending the position. #T8#
Dukat looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Dukat content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Serronen wants to control but Dukat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dukat perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Serronen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Serronen wants to control the position but Dukat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T10#
Serronen trying to hold on to Dukat's head to control him but Dukat postures up.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Dukat has control of the leg.
Serronen is still trying to improve position.
Serronen moves into full guard.
Dukat looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (4) vs (9) Serronen#T11#
Dukat looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukat, not yet.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dukat looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukat, not yet.
Dukat controlling the position.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Dukat keeps moving.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Dukat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dukat (6) vs (9) Serronen
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard. #T12#
Dukat pushing down on Serronen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dukat wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Serronen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serronen.
Serronen can't keep his opponent in guard - Dukat advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dukat wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Dukat seems content to control.
Dukat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Dukat is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Dukat is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
Dukat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serronen! Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (9) vs (9) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dukat gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dukat takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
After the fight, Gul Dukat 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. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Erwin drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Serronen
Erwin advances to half guard.
Erwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Serronen tries to roll over but Erwin keeps him under control.
Serronen wants to control but Erwin is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin content to control rather than advance.
Serronen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erwin has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Serronen#T1#
Erwin content just to control the position here.
Serronen prevents Erwin from taking his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Erwin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serronen is looking to escape. #T2#
Erwin controlling the position easily from mount.
Serronen holds on, trying desperately to control.
Erwin controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Serronen is just holding on here. Erwin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (8) vs (0) Serronen
A bit of a pause in the action here. Erwin controlling the positon.
Erwin gets his hands free as Serronen looks to control.
Serronen tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Erwin avoiding Serronen 's attempts to control his hands.
Serronen turns into Erwin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (8) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erwin is keeping the position for now.
Serronen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erwin is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Erwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Erwin being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Erwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (10) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen is pulling down on Erwin's head. It's preventing any offense from Erwin, at least for the moment.
Erwin postures up.
Erwin pushing down on Serronen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Erwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Serronen has control of Erwin's left arm, preventing Erwin from doing any damage.
Erwin stays in close to Serronen's body and controls the position. #T10#
Erwin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Erwin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Erwin is proving a slippery customer.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Erwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Erwin looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (10) vs (4) Serronen
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erwin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (12) vs (4) Serronen#SUB2#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.#T12##SUB2#
Serronen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Erwin escapes and throws Serronen's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (15) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen is trying to control Erwin's posture but Erwin avoids it.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Erwin keeps moving and retains side control.
Serronen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Erwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Serronen tries to buck Erwin off but Erwin is having none of it.#T14#
Serronen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Derek Erwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Serronen
Sanchez trying to control the position but Serronen is working away. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sanchez tries to advance to mount but Serronen denies him.
Sanchez wants to control but Serronen is keeping him busy.
Serronen tries to buck Sanchez off but Sanchez is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez staying calm.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working. #T1#
Serronen regains half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez won't allow Serronen to sweep him here. #T2#
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen prevents Sanchez from improving position. #SUB#
Sanchez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serronen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanchez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Serronen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (0) Serronen#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Serronen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Serronen! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Serronen
Serronen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanchez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (11) vs (2) Serronen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Serronen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sanchez trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Sanchez stands and throws Serronen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (2) Serronen
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working. #T4#
Sanchez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serronen's legs.
Sanchez has knee on belly momentarily but Serronen bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Serronen won't allow it.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sanchez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sanchez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanchez is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Sanchez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Serronen gets full guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Serronen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Serronen is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (14) vs (4) Serronen#T6#
Serronen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Sanchez managing to control the position.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (16) vs (4) Serronen
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (16) vs (6) Serronen
Sanchez looking to control.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
Serronen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Serronen is stalling in the full guard.
Serronen passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.
Serronen trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez working a defensive guard but Serronen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (16) vs (9) Serronen#T9#
Sanchez tries to buck Serronen off but Serronen is having none of it.
Sanchez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.
Sanchez is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanchez avoid being mounted?
Serronen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Serronen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg.
Serronen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Serronen has control of the leg. #T11#
Sanchez wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Sanchez is trying to control but Serronen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (16) vs (12) Serronen
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Serronen trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it. #T12#
Serronen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serronen fails to advance to Sanchez's back.
Serronen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Serronen content just to control the position here. #T13#
It looks like Serronen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Serronen avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sanchez (16) vs (15) Serronen
Serronen controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Serronen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Serronen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Serronen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Sanchez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Serronen gets his hands free as Sanchez looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 16 to 15.
A less than humble Jesus Sanchez 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:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Serronen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mondragon defends well and Serronen ends up having to push Mondragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Serronen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mondragon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mondragon dives in and scores a takedown into Serronen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Serronen
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Mondragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Serronen tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Serronen is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Serronen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Mondragon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mondragon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Serronen can't escape the position.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon is really struggling to control Serronen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Serronen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Serronen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Well, if Mondragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is stalling here. Serronen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mondragon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Serronen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Mondragon regains half guard.#T7#
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Serronen seems content to control.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T8#
Mondragon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Serronen is now in half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Mondragon has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Serronen being controlled here momentarily.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Mondragon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Serronen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the pace. #T11##SUB2#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back.
Serronen wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Mondragon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Serronen
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Serronen is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon staying calm.
Mondragon gets to mount! Serronen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (14) vs (4) Serronen#T14#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Serronen is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (4) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Owen Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Serronen or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
As Serronen tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Serronen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Serronen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Alvarez wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Serronen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Serronen tightens his grip and picks Alvarez up, before dumping him to the ground. Alvarez manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Serronen
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (2) Serronen
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head to control his posture. #T2#
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez controlling Serronen's posture. #T3#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Serronen passes into half guard.
Serronen trying to control the pace.
Serronen is looking to stall here but Alvarez recovers full guard. #T4#
Alvarez pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Alvarez is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.#T5#
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen postures up.
#T6#
Serronen is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Serronen
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez controlling the action here. #T7#
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (8) Serronen
Will Serronen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
What can Alvarez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Alvarez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alvarez rolls, trying to escape but Serronen keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Serronen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Alvarez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (8) Serronen#T9#
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (10) Serronen#SUB#
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Serronen to get to half guard.
Serronen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Serronen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (6) vs (13) Serronen#T10#
Serronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alvarez is looking to escape.
Serronen wants to control but Alvarez has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Serronen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Serronen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Serronen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alvarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Serronen is looking to pass Alvarez's guard but actually Alvarez recovers to full guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Serronen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez is controlling Serronen's posture.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen trying to move into half guard but instead Alvarez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (13) Serronen
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
Alvarez prevents Serronen from improving his position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (11) vs (13) Serronen
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 13 to 11.
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
CWC 323 - Prelims
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Serronen shoots in and bounces Diaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (0) Diaz
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (2) Diaz#SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serronen wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Serronen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (5) Diaz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Serronen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Serronen wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Serronen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (2) vs (8) Diaz#T3#
Serronen is trying to get back to half guard.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (4) vs (8) Diaz#SUB#
Serronen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Serronen advancing to mount. #T4#
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz is controlling Serronen's trapped leg to prevent Serronen from advancing to side control.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Serronen moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (7) vs (8) Diaz
Serronen tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Serronen is staying active.
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is having none of it. #T6#
Diaz is trying to escape the mount.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Serronen looking to control but Diaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Serronen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Diaz tries to hold on but Serronen pushes him away.
Serronen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (10) vs (8) Diaz
Serronen tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (10) vs (10) Diaz
Diaz controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (12) vs (10) Diaz
Serronen trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Serronen is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Serronen postures up.
Diaz is pulling down on Serronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Serronen, at least for the moment.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (12) vs (12) Diaz
Diaz postures up.
#T11#
Serronen is looking to sweep but instead, Diaz has passed into half guard.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Diaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serronen! Score +3 for passing guard: Serronen (12) vs (15) Diaz
Serronen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Serronen is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Serronen doesn't allow it.
Serronen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serronen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Serronen (12) vs (18) Diaz
Serronen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serronen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serronen gets full guard.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Diaz is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Diaz has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 18 to 12.
A less than humble Dick Diaz 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:
SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Peterson dives in for a single leg takedown but Serronen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards. #BC#
Peterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serronen on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peterson!
Serronen 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.
Serronen slips a jab from Peterson.
Serronen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#TD#
Serronen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Peterson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Serronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peterson's guard.
Serronen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Peterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen preventing the sweep.
Serronen advances to half guard.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serronen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peterson!
Serronen fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson wants to control but Serronen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Serronen is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Peterson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Peterson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Serronen anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Peterson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Serronen slips an arm under Peterson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Serronen has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Serronen is squeezing on Peterson like an anaconda would it's prey. Peterson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen scores with a head kick. Ko Nachi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it.
Ko Nachi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ko Nachi defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Serronen throws a body punch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Ko Nachi lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen 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.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ko Nachi connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Ko Nachi clobbers Serronen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a shot 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!
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well. #T2#
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Ko Nachi cracks Serronen with a good jab.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen lands with a shot to the body.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.#T3#
Serronen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
As Serronen backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.#T4#
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Ko Nachi shakes it off.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the head.
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Serronen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Serronen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ko Nachi - that landed with a thud.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Serronen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ko Nachi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Ko Nachi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ko Nachi.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Serronen throws a body kick that misses.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.#KD2#
Serronen connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Ko Nachi to the floor! Serronen dives in looking for the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Rigel Ko Nachi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ko Nachi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Serronen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ko Nachi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Serronen is working for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending it quite comfortably.
Ko Nachi is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Serronen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ko Nachi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ko Nachi controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Ko Nachi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ko Nachi is one step ahead there.
Serronen controls Ko Nachi momentarily but Ko Nachi frees himself.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a triangle but Ko Nachi pushes his legs off easily.
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ko Nachi preventing the sweep.
Serronen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ko Nachi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ko Nachi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ko Nachi throwing shots but Serronen is blocking nicely.
Serronen is looking to get back to full guard here but Ko Nachi has managed to pass to side control instead.
Serronen seems a little lost for a moment, as Ko Nachi dominates the positioning.#T3#
Serronen manages to get back to half guard.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ko Nachi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ko Nachi is pressing down on Serronen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Serronen is holding on for now.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Ko Nachi is taking a breather. Serronen 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Ko Nachi is controlling well.
Serronen is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ko Nachi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ko Nachi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rigel Ko Nachi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Ko Nachi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ko Nachi is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen counters with a low kick, right behind Ko Nachi 's knee.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.#T1##CL2#
Serronen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Ko Nachi works on Serronen's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ko Nachi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Ko Nachi controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2##BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Serronen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Serronen lands a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Ko Nachi manages to break the clinch.
Serronen tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Ko Nachi jabs at Serronen's body.#CL2#
Serronen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Serronen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Ko Nachi on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko Nachi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Serronen.
#T3#
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen lands a body punch.
Ko Nachi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Ko Nachi prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Serronen. #T4#
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko Nachi's elbow.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rigel Ko Nachi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ko Nachi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!
Our winner, Rigel Ko Nachi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ko Nachi sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ko Nachi cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ko Nachi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Ko Nachi throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Ko Nachi tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ko Nachi finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ko Nachi sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko Nachi with a nice cross.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serronen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ko Nachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ko Nachi lands the left hand.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ko Nachi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming. #T3#
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ko Nachi thinking.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi's corner calls for a 1-2. Ko Nachi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping right.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ko Nachi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Serronen blocks a jab.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Ko Nachi throws a big shot that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen slips a jab from Ko Nachi.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ko Nachi misses with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Serronen's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Serronen misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
Ko Nachi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Serronen checks it.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Serronen misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Ko Nachi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook.
Ko Nachi throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Ko Nachi swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ko Nachi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ko Nachi scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
#T2#
Ko Nachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Ko Nachi moves into the clinch.
Ko Nachi throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Ko Nachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Serronen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serronen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Serronen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Serronen lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen working aggressively here.
#T3#
Serronen misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
Serronen digs a right hand underneath Ko Nachi's ribcage. Ko Nachi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi lands with a right to the head.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Serronen.
Ko Nachi tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ko Nachi as the two fighters clinch.
Serronen blocking some punches.
#T4#
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Ko Nachi controls the action.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands a right hand.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen pushes Ko Nachi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Ko Nachi.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ko Nachi lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Ko Nachi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Ko Nachi's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko Nachi blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Serronen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko Nachi. #TD2#
Serronen successfully pulls guard.
Ko Nachi trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Serronen advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Serronen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Serronen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB2#
Serronen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Serronen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ko Nachi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Serronen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ko Nachi stops Serronen from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Serronen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Serronen working the strikes but Ko Nachi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Serronen is trying to work for a kimura but Ko Nachi is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Serronen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ko Nachi pushes Serronen off looking to stand but Serronen dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Ko Nachi makes his way to full guard, as Serronen worked for a kimura.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Serronen advances position into side control!
Serronen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ko Nachi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ko Nachi wants to get back to his feet but Serronen drags him back down.
Serronen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB2#
Serronen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Serronen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 909 Pawlik vs. Duvernay
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nurmagomedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Nurmagomedov's leg but Nurmagomedov calmly moves out of range. #KD#
Serronen lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Serronen waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Serronen
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen 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.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Nurmagomedov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Despite the aggression on Nurmagomedov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping body kick lands there for Serronen.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
It looked like Serronen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Serronen ducks under and follows up with a left that Serronen also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serronen throws a chopping leg kick but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Serronen lands a jab.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Serronen.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#KD#
Serronen lands a big uppercut and Nurmagomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nurmagomedov looks OK. Serronen waves Nurmagomedov back to his feet!
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
A big right from Serronen misses. #T3##KD#
Serronen sends Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Serronen is motioning to the referee to let Nurmagomedov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov is trying to ground and pound but Serronen uses the momentary lack of control by Nurmagomedov to regain half guard.
Serronen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Serronen trying to hold on to Nurmagomedov's head to control him but Nurmagomedov postures up.
#T4#
Nurmagomedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Serronen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Serronen blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov is fighting to break Serronen's control of his arms but Serronen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
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#
Nurmagomedov jabs at Serronen's body.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Serronen 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.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov swinging wildly here.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nurmagomedov.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Nurmagomedov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Serronen thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
As Serronen backs off Nurmagomedov throws a huge counter combo but Serronen manages to avoid it all.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Serronen ducks under and follows up with a left that Serronen also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Nurmagomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nurmagomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Serronen's head, controlling the position.
Serronen trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Serronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Serronen there.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown but Serronen sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nurmagomedov.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Serronen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Serronen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov feints the counter takedown.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
Serronen is working Nurmagomedov over against the cage.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Nurmagomedov controls the action.
Serronen prevents Nurmagomedov from breaking the clinch.
Nurmagomedov blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Serronen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov wants to break free but Serronen has control.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov trying to stall but Serronen improves his position.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serronen walks away with a smile on his face. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serronen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen tries to clinch up.
Serronen backing away here, and Izmaylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A big left from Izmaylov misses.
Serronen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Izmaylov moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Izmaylov.
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Serronen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Izmaylov moved out of range.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Izmaylov.
Serronen stuns Izmaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov scores with a leg kick.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Izmaylov off the cage and back into range.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen 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.
Serronen throws a head kick that Izmaylov semi-blocks.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Izmaylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Izmaylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Izmaylov lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izmaylov counters with a leg kick.
Izmaylov lands the left hand.
Serronen lands a nice hook to Izmaylov's body. Izmaylov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Izmaylov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izmaylov throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Serronen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Izmaylov is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Izmaylov's shoulder, as Izmaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izmaylov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Serronen. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Izmaylov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov throws a right and a left that Serronen avoids nicely.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Izmaylov under the eye.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Izmaylov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Izmaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen lands with a good body shot.
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Izmaylov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Izmaylov.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Izmaylov slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Izmaylov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Izmaylov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen with a jab.
Izmaylov throws the kick towards the body but Serronen avoids it.
Nice jab there from Izmaylov.
Serronen lands a really nice looking cross but Izmaylov seems unphased.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Izmaylov counters with a straight right hand.
Izmaylov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Izmaylov throws a leg kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen lands a head kick!
#T4#
Izmaylov digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Izmaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Izmaylov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen digs a good hook to Izmaylov's body.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a hook. Izmaylov ducked under it nicely.
Serronen backing away here, and Izmaylov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Serronen clinches.
A short uppercut from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to break free but Serronen pushes him back against the cage.
Izmaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serronen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a nice uppercut.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izmaylov blocking some punches.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Izmaylov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Izmaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Serronen jabs Izmaylov right on the nose. Izmaylov blinks but takes it well.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Izmaylov avoids them all with ease.
Izmaylov misses with a body kick.
Izmaylov blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Serronen throws a lazy head kick
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Izmaylov misses with a body shot.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izmaylov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Izmaylov tries to bum rush Serronen with a series of wild strikes but Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Izmaylov defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Izmaylov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov slips under a jab from Serronen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serronen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Izmaylov misses.#T1#
Serronen slips under a jab from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serronen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Izmaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Izmaylov takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Izmaylov is rocked!
Serronen lands a glancing blow to the side of Izmaylov's head.
Izmaylov is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
Izmaylov misses with a low kick.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Izmaylov seems to have recovered his senses.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izmaylov throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with an open hand slap.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Serronen tries to clinch there but Izmaylov circles away.
Izmaylov moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Serronen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov slips under a jab.
Serronen defending well as Izmaylov loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Izmaylov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Izmaylov lands with a good body shot.
Izmaylov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Izmaylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Serronen tries to clinch up.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Izmaylov thinks about the counter body kick.
Izmaylov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Izmaylov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Izmaylov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Izmaylov lands a head shot.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Izmaylov. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izmaylov lands with an overhand left.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Izmaylov is just out of range.
Izmaylov lands a right hook to the body.
Izmaylov scores with a jab.
Izmaylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serronen if he has to take too many more of those.
Izmaylov throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Serronen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Izmaylov throws a body kick that misses.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Izmaylov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Izmaylov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Serronen.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Izmaylov works Serronen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Crunch! Izmaylov slams his shin into Serronen's torso.
Izmaylov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izmaylov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izmaylov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Serronen will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands an overhand right.
Izmaylov throws out a leg kick but Serronen moves out of range and Izmaylov only half commits.
Izmaylov scores with a push kick.
Izmaylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Izmaylov thumps Serronen with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen moves out of range as Izmaylov strikes.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen cracks Izmaylov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Potemkin Izmaylov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Izmaylov coming out on top.#CL#
Serronen moves into the clinch successfully.
Izmaylov tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Izmaylov back against the cage.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
A short left from Izmaylov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izmaylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen blocking some punches.
Izmaylov lands a body punch.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Izmaylov tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izmaylov lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Izmaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head. #T1#
Izmaylov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izmaylov.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov presses Serronen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Izmaylov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izmaylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izmaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Izmaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
A hook to the body from Izmaylov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen.
Izmaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izmaylov pushes Serronen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Izmaylov lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Izmaylov lands a body punch.
Izmaylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Izmaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izmaylov lands with a light punch inside.
Izmaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Izmaylov fails to land.
Izmaylov misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izmaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head.
Izmaylov blocks an uppercut.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Izmaylov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izmaylov's elbow.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Izmaylov avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Izmaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Izmaylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen is trying to drag Izmaylov to the mat but Izmaylov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with a nice body shot.#T4#
Serronen lands a right hand.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izmaylov prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Izmaylov has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Izmaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Izmaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izmaylov throws a head punch that misses.
Izmaylov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Izmaylov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aku Serronen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Izmaylov drops Serronen with a beautiful combination! Serronen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Izmaylov is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Serronen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Izmaylov defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Serronen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Serronen misses
and Izmaylov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Izmaylov dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Izmaylov cracks Serronen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Serronen falls to his knees and Izmaylov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
Potemkin Izmaylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 898 Heavy Hitters
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Serronen takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha avoids the head kick by Serronen.
#CL#
Zaadha instigates a clinch.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Zaadha digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Zaadha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serronen doesn't seem phased though.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zaadha throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Good work by Serronen as he checks the leg kick.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Serronen moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaadha misses its target.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3##CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
Serronen gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Serronen jumps back.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen thuds a left hand into Zaadha's body.
Serronen blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaadha tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Zaadha.
Zaadha tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha thumps Serronen with a low kick.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zaadha has managed to clinch.
Serronen gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen. #BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Zaadha has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
A body shot lands from Serronen.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
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!
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards. #BC#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serronen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Serronen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Zaadha has Serronen pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serronen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Zaadha moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSerronen.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Zaadha's defenses.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Serronen thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaadha with a jab.
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Serronen misses the jab.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Serronen lands a big right hand that sends Zaadha crashing to the mat! Serronen stays standing though and waves Zaadha back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Zaadha's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Serronen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
Our winner, Aku Serronen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SYN 892 Bitter Rivals
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A head kick by Serronen misses
and Woods counters with a leg kick.
Serronen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods works the jab nicely.#CL#
Serronen moves into the clinch successfully.
Woods lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
A short right from Woods.
Serronen tries to work over Woods's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serronen.
Serronen has Woods pressed against the cage, preventing Woods from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woods working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Woods doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen digs a right hand into Woods's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woods's gas tank.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen tries a body shot but Woods blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Woods swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Serronen.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Serronen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Woods softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
A short uppercut from Serronen.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen lands a nice uppercut.
Woods misses with some punches.
Woods gets through Serronen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Woods. #T2#
Serronen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Woods walks away with a smile on his face. Serronen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Woods lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Woods tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Woods thuds his right hand into Serronen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Woods moves into range and connects with a jab.
Woods throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen lands a front kick.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A jab from Woods finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Woods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Woods lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woods - that will leave a mark!
Woods misses with a hook.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods cracks Serronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Woods moved out of range.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
As Woods backs away, Serronen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws the left hand but Woods avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a hook but Woods avoids it easily.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Woods.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Woods moves his leg out of the way.
Woods follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Woods jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods slips a jab from Serronen.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Woods has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Woods there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Woods has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woods bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Woods scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woods looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods looks to throw a body kick
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Woods connects with a leg kick.
Woods walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Woods connects with the punch.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Woods instigates a clinch.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Woods digs a right hand underneath Serronen's ribcage. Serronen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A short right from Woods.
Serronen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Serronen works on Woods's body with a couple of short punches.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Serronen.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Serronen prevents Woods from breaking the clinch.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Woods.
Serronen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Woods fails to land.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Woods digs a right hand underneath Serronen's ribcage. Serronen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Serronen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaquan Woods seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A short right from Woods on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woods.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Woods breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Woods throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Serronen's side.
Serronen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woods scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Woods throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Serronen throws a combination that misses
and Woods connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Serronen misses
and Woods counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Serronen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Woods connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Woods lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serronen doesn't seem phased though.
Woods lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Woods throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Woods motions for Serronen to come forward. Woods throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Serronen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woods lands a front kick.
Woods looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Woods cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods pushes Serronen away with a front kick.
Serronen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woods turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Serronen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woods doesn't seem phased though.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Woods throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Serronen counters with a quick kick to the body but Woods blocks it.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Woods lands a jab.
Woods works Serronen's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woods scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Woods misses with a body kick.
Woods jabs Serronen right on the nose. Serronen blinks but takes it well.
Woods connects with a jab.
Woods throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Woods staying out of range there.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woods works Serronen's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Woods walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serronen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Woods is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Woods tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Woods.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
A big left from Woods misses.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Woods throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Woods throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Woods listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaquan Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaquan Woods!
Shaquan Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler throws a fast counter high kick but Serronen manages to duck under it in time.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Cressbeckler throws a series of punches but Serronen moves out of range.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Joad Cressbeckler has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Cressbeckler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cressbeckler.#T1#
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cressbeckler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen 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.
Serronen misses with a hook. Cressbeckler ducked under it nicely.
Cressbeckler appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cressbeckler 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.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Serronen pushes Cressbeckler up against the cage in a clinch.
Cressbeckler lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Cressbeckler sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cressbeckler counters with a solid body kick.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cressbeckler scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Cressbeckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cressbeckler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Serronen with a body shot.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cressbeckler.
Nice jab there from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Cressbeckler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Cressbeckler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Cressbeckler's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen lands a jab to the nose.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen connects with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
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#
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the head.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler walks into a jab.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body shot.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cressbeckler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range. #T1#
Cressbeckler connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Cressbeckler didn't see that one coming.
Cressbeckler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Cressbeckler scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
The fighters circling - Cressbeckler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cressbeckler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cressbeckler avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen looks to clinch
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen tries to clinch there but Cressbeckler circles away.
#T3#
Cressbeckler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Cressbeckler drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serronen with the inside leg kick. #KD2#
Cressbeckler lands a big head kick that sends Serronen tumbling to the mat! Cressbeckler takes a step backwards and waves Serronen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Serronen is rocked!
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Serronen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oh Serronen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Serronen seems to have got his legs back now.
Good standup being displayed there by Cressbeckler as he connects with a hook.
Serronen blocks a leg kick.
Serronen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##KD2#
Cressbeckler lands a big uppercut and Serronen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Serronen looks OK. Cressbeckler waves Serronen back to his feet!
Serronen lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Joad Cressbeckler's cut even more.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a right and a left that Serronen avoids nicely.
Serronen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joad Cressbeckler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cressbeckler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen slips a straight right by Cressbeckler.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Serronen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands a body shot. #BC2#
Cressbeckler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.#T1#
Cressbeckler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cressbeckler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cressbeckler sprawls well. Cressbeckler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serronen gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Serronen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cressbeckler did well to prevent Serronen getting side control.#T2#
Serronen wants to pass to mount but Cressbeckler is defending the position.
Serronen prevents Cressbeckler from standing back up.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Cressbeckler is defending well. #SUB#
Serronen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cressbeckler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serronen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Cressbeckler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cressbeckler trying to control from the bottom.
Serronen trying to mount his opponent but Cressbeckler defends it.
Cressbeckler wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler controlling the position for now.
Serronen works his way into full mount!
Cressbeckler is trying desperately to improve position.
Cressbeckler is still trying to improve position.
Joad Cressbeckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Serronen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Serronen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cressbeckler to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cressbeckler shrugs it off. #SUB#
Serronen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Serronen is working for a guillotine from mount but Cressbeckler frees his head quite easily.
Cressbeckler is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cressbeckler 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
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Event:
SYN 880 JCM vs. Shipilov
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serronen's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Serronen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Serronen misses the jab.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Serronen is predictable there
and Dong counters with a solid body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen scores with the left hand. Dong knows he should have avoided that one.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily. #T1#
Serronen throws a nice head kick!
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Dong.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong connects with a crisp jab.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Serronen scores with a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen feints and then cracks Dong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dong down.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Serronen in the body.
Serronen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
Serronen 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.
Dong avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Serronen misses with a hook
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Serronen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Serronen defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Dong blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Serronen staying out of range there.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Dong.
Serronen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Serronen misses the jab.
Serronen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong lands a jab to the head.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dong tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong counters with a body kick.
Dong jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Dong 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.
Serronen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
It appears Serronen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Serronen.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Serronen thumps Dong with a low kick.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Serronen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Dong.
Dong defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Dong's defenses.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Serronen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Serronen punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serronen is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Serronen looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Serronen with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dong!
A head kick misses from Serronen.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Dong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dong. That did some damage!
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Dong blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Dong scores with a nice right hand.
Dong tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Serronen throws a push kick but Dong slaps the foot to one side.
Dong throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dong thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Serronen.
Serronen tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Dong misses with a looping left.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Serronen throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serronen throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Serronen defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Serronen has got the better of the exchanges.
Dong slips under a jab.
Dong throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
An inside leg kick from Dong misses.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong misses with a few strikes there.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Serronen takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Dong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen staying out of range there.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Dong avoided it.#T4#
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Dong moved away.
Dong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
Dong is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen slips a jab from Dong.
Serronen scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong unleashes a big counter combination but Serronen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Dong defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Dong throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen 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.
#T1#
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Dong's defenses.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Nice shot by Serronen.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Dong.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen tries to land a body kick
and Dong counters with a good low kick that Serronen was not able to check.
Dong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Serronen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Serronen throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Dong moves out of range easily.
Dong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong checks the leg kick.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong keeps Serronen at a distance using the push kick.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Dong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong's corner calls for a 1-2. Dong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.#T3#
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Dong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong slips under a jab from Serronen.
Dong throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Dong moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Dong slips a straight right by Serronen.
Dong tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Serronen throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong lands a jab.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong needs to keep his hands up - Serronen had a free shot at his head there.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
A solid body kick from Dong.
Serronen throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aku Serronen.
Well Serronen 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe jabs at Serronen's body.
Bissainthe lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serronen has time to react.
Serronen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Serronen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Serronen throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
It seemed like Bissainthe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the head.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe throws a lazy head kick
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Bissainthe
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Bissainthe with a nice calf kick.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Bissainthe misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bissainthe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bissainthe connects with a body shot that sends Serronen's belly button to the back.
Bissainthe throws a front kick aimed at Serronen's knee but Serronen avoids it well.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bissainthe avoided it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Serronen. Bissainthe shrugs it off though.
Serronen 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.
Serronen ducks right into an uppercut from Bissainthe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks into a left hand.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bissainthe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bissainthe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bissainthe is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bissainthe. That one must have hurt.
Bissainthe connects with a body shot.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen motions for Bissainthe to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bissainthe wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Bissainthe throws a nice head kick!
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Bissainthe lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Bissainthe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
Serronen blocks a head kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Bissainthe tries to land a body kick
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.#T4#
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Bissainthe misses
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the head.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Serronen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that round.
That's time! Serronen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Serronen tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bissainthe throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bissainthe, as that shot connected.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a good cross that connects.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bissainthe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe lands with a shot to the body.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bissainthe misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Bissainthe takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen slips a straight right by Bissainthe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bissainthe, as that shot connected.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bissainthe tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Bissainthe misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Bissainthe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Bissainthe lands a head kick. Serronen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe misses with a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bissainthe throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily. #T3#
Bissainthe throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Serronen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Bissainthe misses.
Serronen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bissainthe avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Bissainthe as he connects with a hook.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bissainthe digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
#T4#
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Serronen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bissainthe dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Serronen tries to land a body kick
and Bissainthe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bissainthe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bissainthe misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bissainthe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bissainthe wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bissainthe looks to land a combination but Serronen avoids it well.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Serronen throws a front kick that sends Bissainthe stumbling back into the cage.
Serronen tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Serronen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bissainthe misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen slips under a jab from Bissainthe.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Bissainthe dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!#T1#
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bissainthe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Bissainthe backs away, Serronen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bissainthe looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick.
Bissainthe looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.#T2#
Bissainthe lands a body shot.
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bissainthe scores with a nice strike.
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Serronen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Serronen checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Good leg kick by Bissainthe.
Serronen misses with a looping right.#T3#
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bissainthe misses.
Serronen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen throws a head kick that Bissainthe semi-blocks.
Bissainthe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bissainthe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bissainthe throws the kick towards the body but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Bissainthe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bissainthe throws a head kick that Serronen semi-blocks.
#T4#
Bissainthe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bissainthe scores with a jab.
Bissainthe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bissainthe tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bissainthe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
An out of breath Toussaint Bissainthe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SYN 868 Deja Vu
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sector.
Sector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Sector.
Serronen feints and then cracks Sector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sector down.
Sector lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen connects with a jab.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sector misses.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
Serronen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Sector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sector looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been informed that Sector 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.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Sector moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Sector throws a counter combo.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sector off the cage and back into range.
Sector defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.
Serronen checks a low kick from Sector.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sector.
Serronen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.
Sector feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Sector moved away.#T2#
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Sector looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sector fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sector.
It seemed like Sector was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Sector counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sector punishes Serronen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sector tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Sector throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Sector avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sector counters with a thumping low kick.
Sector throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big left from Serronen misses. #T3#
Sector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Sector throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Sector throws a big shot that misses.
Sector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sector counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Sector uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
Serronen ducks right into an uppercut from Sector. #T4#
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Sector is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen swings for the body but Sector moves out of range.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sector throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sector throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sector. That did some damage!
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sector blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sector cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen throws a lazy body kick
and Sector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Serronen.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sector counters with a stiff right hand.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sector tries to clinch up.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sector looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Sector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sector slips a jab from Serronen.
Sector doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Sector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sector fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Sector blocks the low kick.
Sector staying out of range there.
Serronen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sector's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen pushes Sector away with a front kick.
Sector moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
#T2#
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sector counter with a right hand.
Sector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A cross from Serronen lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector misses with a hook.
Sector throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Sector throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen cracks Sector with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sector was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Serronen throws a leg kick
letting Sector counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sector moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Sector.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Serronen.
Serronen throws out a leg kick but Sector moves out of range and Serronen only half commits.
Serronen misses with a hook. Sector ducked under it nicely.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen counters with a thumping low kick.
Sector gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serronen swings for the body but Sector moves out of range.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sector throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Serronen throws a body kick that misses.
Sector only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sector counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sector.
Sector takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Serronen takes the fight into the clinch.
Sector lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sector.
Sector lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sector uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Serronen.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Sector counters with a crisp one two that drops Serronen! Sector thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Serronen to his feet! Serronen is in big trouble!
Summa Sector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Serronen is rocked!
Sector throws a monster overhand right that drops Serronen! Sector follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
A very excited looking Summa Sector made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 864 NYE Tokyo
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
It looked like Crosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crosby misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a big head kick but Crosby shrugs it off.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Crosby is out of range.
Crosby 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.
Crosby throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Crosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crosby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick there by Crosby.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
A shot to the body from Serronen misses
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Crosby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serronen lands a jab to the nose.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Crosby slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Crosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Crosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crosby lands with a cross.
Dany Crosby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crosby dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crosby fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Crosby avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Crosby.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it. #T4#
Crosby misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crosby lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crosby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby connects with a looping right hand.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Crosby moved out of range nicely.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Crosby takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dany Crosby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Serronen misses. #CUT2#It looks like Dany Crosby has been cut.
Crosby closes the distance but Serronen moves to the side
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Crosby misses its target.
Crosby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crosby misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dany Crosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crosby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Crosby looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Crosby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Crosby's knee but Crosby avoids it well.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Crosby.#T2#
Serronen scores with a head kick.
Crosby misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crosby cracks Serronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Serronen connects with the punch.#KD2#
Serronen cracks Crosby with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Serronen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Crosby to stand back up!#ROC2#Crosby is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Oh Crosby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby wants to clinch but Serronen slips to the side
and Serronen counters with a body kick.
Serronen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Crosby! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Aku Serronen!
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen 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.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD2#
Serronen drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Serronen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a nice head shot.
Serronen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Serronen slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Zaadha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha misses with a jab to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a good jab.#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Zaadha scores with a punch to the head.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Serronen down.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaadha thinking.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serronen on the side of the head.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Zaadha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
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#
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaadha lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Zaadha looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Serronen throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Serronen eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zaadha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha thows a leg kick but Serronen checks it #KD2#
and Serronen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Serronen finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Serronen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
#KD2#
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Serronen finish him?
Zaadha lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaadha falls to his knees and Serronen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Von Mises. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a body kick.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Mises takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Mises moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Von Mises is rocked!
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Von Mises is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serronen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Mises seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Mises throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Mises lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Mises looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Von Mises connects with a leg kick.
Von Mises is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
Von Mises tries to land a body kick
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Mises tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.#KD2#
Serronen sends Von Mises crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Serronen is motioning to the referee to let Von Mises up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Serronen avoids the head kick by Von Mises.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen throws a leg kick but Von Mises sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen steps in with a hook that catches Von Mises right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Serronen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Von Mises looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SYN 846 Halloween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A cross from Serronen lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Serronen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Bissainthe.
Serronen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bissainthe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bissainthe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bissainthe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Serronen will feel that in the morning.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Serronen cracks Bissainthe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bissainthe loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Serronen misses. #T1#
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bissainthe there.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bissainthe. That one must have hurt.
Bissainthe cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Bissainthe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serronen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Nice straight punches there by Bissainthe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bissainthe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe lands with a nice body punch.
Serronen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen moves forwards but Bissainthe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serronen 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.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Bissainthe lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick.
Bissainthe blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Bissainthe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bissainthe's head backwards.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bissainthe does it's job there.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick.#T4#
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe thuds his right hand into Serronen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Bissainthe as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bissainthe walks into a jab.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Serronen misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe 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#
Bissainthe slips under a jab.
Serronen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bissainthe.
Both fighters circling a little - Bissainthe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a jab when Bissainthe was well out of range.
Bissainthe connects with a single shot there.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe connects with the punch.
Nice body kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen wants to slow Bissainthe down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Bissainthe motions for Serronen to come forward. Bissainthe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Bissainthe throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe checks a low kick from Serronen.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Bissainthe walks into a jab.
A low kick from Serronen is predictable there
and Bissainthe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen misses the jab.
Bissainthe lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Bissainthe is predictable there
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Bissainthe's head but Bissainthe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen throws a head kick but Bissainthe moves out of range.
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
Bissainthe misses the jab.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bissainthe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the body.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen takes one to the chin there.
Serronen misses with a body punch
and Bissainthe counters with a low kick, right behind Serronen 's knee.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen jabs Bissainthe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Serronen slips a jab from Bissainthe.
Serronen throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.#T4#
A big left from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Serronen slips under a jab from Bissainthe.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bissainthe in his tracks.
Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bissainthe scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe slips under a jab.
Serronen walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a body kick that stops Serronen in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe throws a front kick that sends Serronen stumbling back into the cage.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bissainthe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bissainthe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bissainthe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Serronen swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
#T1#
Serronen with a hook.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bissainthe.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen blocks a leg kick.
Bissainthe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bissainthe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Serronen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bissainthe has got the better of the exchanges.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Bissainthe's knee but Bissainthe avoids it well.
Bissainthe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bissainthe 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!
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe thumps Serronen with a low kick.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bissainthe. Bissainthe obviously looking to wear him down.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Bissainthe checks a low kick from Serronen.
Bissainthe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Serronen misses with a leg kick
and Bissainthe counters with a good low kick that Serronen was not able to check. #T3#
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Bissainthe checks it.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bissainthe digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Serronen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bissainthe to score with a decent uppercut.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Bissainthe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bissainthe tries to avoid it.
Bissainthe lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Bissainthe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Serronen walks into a jab.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Bissainthe throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a hook but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Serronen misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bissainthe 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
During a confident post fight interview, Toussaint Bissainthe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Bartoli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Bartoli catches Serronen right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartoli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Bartoli's knee but Bartoli avoids it well.
Serronen throws a right hand that Bartoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartoli also avoids with ease.
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartoli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Nice body punch from Bartoli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Serronen takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Bartoli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen throws a hook but Bartoli avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Bartoli throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Bartoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartoli 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 Serronen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Serronen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen 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.
Jab from Bartoli.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen tries to work over Bartoli's front leg with a kick but Bartoli checks it.
Bartoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bartoli scores with a shot to the body.
Bartoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Bartoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartoli checks it well.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Bartoli avoids it with no problem.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Bartoli moves out of range easily.
As Serronen looks to move away, Bartoli throws a big counter combo but Serronen just gets out of the way.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen slips a straight right by Bartoli.
Bartoli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Bartoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bartoli is out of range.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Bartoli's ribcage but misses.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bartoli to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bartoli lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen lands a high kick!
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bartoli throws out a powerful jab.
Bartoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serronen checks a low kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bartoli lands a jab.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Bartoli scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartoli with a nice calf kick.
Serronen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bartoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bartoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serronen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bartoli circles away.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Bartoli's knee but Bartoli avoids it well.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Bartoli moved away.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serronen wants to slow Bartoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Serronen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Serronen blocks the leg kick.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen motions for Bartoli to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Bartoli.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serronen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bartoli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Bartoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Serronen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bartoli doesn't seem phased though.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Bartoli saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Bartoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bartoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Serronen.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Serronen gets a clinch.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Bartoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bartoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bartoli duly obliges.
Bartoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Bartoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bartoli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serronen.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bartoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen wants to slow Bartoli down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bartoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen lands a shot to the body.
Bartoli tries to break the clinch but Serronen is controlling the position.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bartoli.
Bartoli can't break the clinch.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bartoli controls his hands.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartolis head. #T2##BC#
Bartoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Bartoli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen slips a jab from Bartoli.
Serronen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Serronen.
Jab from Bartoli.
Bartoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Bartoli.#CL2#
Serronen rushes Bartoli and presses him up against the cage.
Serronen tries to work over Bartoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartoli takes a shot to the head.
Bartoli working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Bartoli walks into a left hand.
Bartoli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartoli sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartoli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartoli checks it well.
Bartoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bartoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by Bartoli.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Serronen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartoli with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen tries to clinch there but Bartoli circles away.
A big left from Bartoli misses.
A big left from Bartoli misses.
Bartoli ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Serronen misses. #T4#
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Bartoli connects with a leg kick.
Bartoli checks the leg kick.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Serronen. Bartoli shrugs it off though.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Bartoli misses with a hook.
Bartoli scores with a jab.
Bartoli connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Serronen feints and then cracks Bartoli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bartoli down.
Bartoli moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartoli.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Bartoli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Bartoli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Serronen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bartoli's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Bartoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bartoli is looking to counter with head kicks.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Bartoli misses with a low kick as Serronen jumps back.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Bartoli lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Serronen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2#
Serronen has closed the distance and engaged Bartoli in a clinch.
Serronen scores with a shot to the side of Bartoli's head.
A frustrated look appears on Bartoli's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Serronen has the dominant position.#BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
Bartoli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Serronen 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.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bartoli's hands.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bartoli is out of range.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Serronen tries to clinch but Bartoli moves out of range.
As Serronen looks to move away, Bartoli throws a big counter combo but Serronen just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Serronen closes the distance and clinches.
Serronen lands a body punch.
Bartoli tries to break free but Serronen pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Bartoli moves away and avoids it.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bartoli scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
Serronen cracks Bartoli with an open hand slap.
Bartoli is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Bartoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartoli.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bartoli cracks Serronen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartoli digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bartoli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Serronen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bartoli ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
Bartoli jabs Serronen right on the nose. Serronen blinks but takes it well.
Serronen walks into a jab.#T3#
Bartoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Bartoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Serronen blocks the leg kick.
Bartoli lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen slips under a jab from Bartoli.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serronen with a jab.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bartoli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartoli.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Bartoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartoli cracks Serronen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartoli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serronen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Serronen tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of 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!
Serronen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Bartoli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bartoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Bartoli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bartoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartoli can pounce on him.
Serronen tries to clinch up.
Serronen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartoli's sensitive parts.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen with a nice cross.
Bartoli lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Bartoli moved out of range.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Serronen cracks Bartoli with an open hand slap.
Serronen tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valerio Bartoli.
I think Bartoli 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Valerio Bartoli!
A relieved looking Valerio Bartoli 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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Event:
SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Serronen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serronen 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.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
Nice body kick from Warror.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
A head kick misses from Warror.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warror fakes the leg kick and cracks Serronen in the body.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serronen finds it's way round the side to connect with Warror's head.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Serronen checks a low kick from Warror.
Warror misses with a low kick. #T1#
Warror takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serronen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serronen swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Serronen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Warror throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Serronen counters with a nice right hand that sends Warror toppling to the canvas! Warror scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Serronen finish him?!#ROC2#Warror is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror takes one on the button.
Oh Warror is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serronen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Warror takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror seems to have got his legs back now.
Warror lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Serronen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warror counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crunch! Serronen slams his shin into Warror's torso.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Warror bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
Serronen throws a low kick but Warror avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen cracks Warror with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Warror misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Warror.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror slips a straight right by Serronen.
Warror digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Warror looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Warror takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Serronen tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror throws a poor cross that misses
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Serronen throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Serronen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen throws a hook but Warror blocks it.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Warror misses
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
Warror walks into a left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Warror.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Serronen lands a big uppercut and Warror crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Warror looks OK. Serronen waves Warror back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror slips under a jab.
Warror connects with a leg kick.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab from Serronen misses. #T1#
Serronen misses with a kick to the body
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror jabs at Serronen's body.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Serronen cracks Warror with an open hand slap.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Serronen down.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Warror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Warror misses with a hook.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Warror moved away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Serronen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warror did well to prevent Serronen getting side control.
Warror kicks off Serronen and gets to his feet.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Warror blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.#T3#
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warror throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Serronen throws a fast counter high kick but Warror manages to duck under it in time.
Warror checks the leg kick.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Warror's legs.
Warror finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serronen is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warror blocks a head kick by Serronen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror connects with the punch.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Warror counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Warror half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Warror throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serronen counters with an inside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Warror is predictable there
and Warror takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warror scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Serronen moves his leg out of the way.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Warror tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serronen is out of range and Warror settles back down. #T1#
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Warror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Warror. That snapped Serronen's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warror throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a nice body kick.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Serronen backs away, Warror returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warror momentarily.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Warror saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen moves out of range as Warror strikes.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Serronen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warror.
A lazy left from Serronen finds it's target.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a push kick but Warror slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Serronen thows a leg kick but Warror checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warror pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serronen doesn't seem phased though.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warror.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##KD2#
Serronen sends Warror crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Serronen is motioning to the referee to let Warror up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warror throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Warror misses with a straight right.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warror lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Warror swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Warror throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serronen.
Serronen thinks about the counter body kick.
Serronen walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul Warror.
Well Warror 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 280 Bapp vs Po
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Serronen.
Serronen slips a straight right by Graves.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen misses with a body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.#T1#
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Serronen can't break the clinch.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Serronen misses with a body punch
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves is looking to counter punch.
Graves misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Graves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Serronen misses with a body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves feints a jab promting Serronen to slip. Graves then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serronen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD#
Graves cracks Serronen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serronen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
#ROC#Serronen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily. Graves doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Serronen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Serronen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Graves!
A relieved looking Nick Graves 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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Event:
PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serronen on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Jones Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Jones Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen slips under a jab from Jones Jr.#TD#
Jones Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones Jr is in close to Serronen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones Jr throws an elbow that misses. Serronen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones Jr's guard. Nice move by Serronen!#REVB#
Serronen passes Jones Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen not doing much here.
Serronen wants to take a breather but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Serronen is looking to advance position but Jones Jr won't allow it.
Jones Jr wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Jones Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Jones Jr has a hand on Serronen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Serronen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen tries to control but Jones Jr wriggling away.
Serronen controlling his opponent.
Jones Jr tries to hold on but Serronen postures up.#T3#
Serronen trying to control but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Jones Jr tries to reverse the position but Serronen maintains control.
Serronen controlling from mount.
Serronen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Serronen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones Jr throwing strikes from guard but Serronen blocks nicely.
Jones Jr postures up in Serronen's guard and throws a big left but Serronen blocks it.
Jones Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen wants to get back to his feet but Jones Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones Jr staying out of range there.
Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Jones Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serronen doesn't seem phased though.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Jones Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Serronen's half guard.#T1#
Jones Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serronen defending well though.
Jones Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Serronen reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones Jr's guard. #SUB#
Jones Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Jones Jr postures up.
Serronen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
Jones Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Jones Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones Jr throwing strikes from guard but Serronen blocks nicely.
Jim Jones Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr 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.
Jones Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Serronen controlling Jones Jr's posture.
Jones Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones Jr won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
Jones Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Serronen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Serronen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jones Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Jones Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Jones Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen checks a low kick from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Jones Jr thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Jim Jones Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr 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.
Serronen takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr cracks Serronen with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Jones Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones Jr cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Serronen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Serronen scrambles back to his feet.
Jim Jones Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen tests Jones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Serronen blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jones Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good work by Jones Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Jones Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones Jr. That's going to slow Serronen down.
Serronen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Jones Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Serronen only half commits to the counter leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones Jr. #BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
Jones Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones Jr digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Jones Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones Jr jabs at Serronen's body.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones Jr scores with a nice strike.
Jones Jr works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Jim Jones Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Serronen moves in looking to clinch but Jones Jr pushes him off.
Jones Jr lands with a right hand.
Jones Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Jones Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones Jr.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Serronen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones Jr, as that shot connected.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Serronen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jones Jr steps away.
Jones Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Serronen clinches up with Jones Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Jones Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Serronen to the ground. Jones Jr is now in Serronen's guard.
Serronen scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Jones Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jones Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jones Jr!
A very excited looking Jim Jones Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Serronen thuds his shin into the meat of Noir's side.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Noir misses.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noir. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noir.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Noir is out of range.
Noir dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Noir checks a leg kick. #CL#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Serronen 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.
Noir blocking some punches.
Noir lands an uppercut.
Serronen lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Serronen prevents it.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Noir is working for takedown but Serronen is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Noir ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Noir no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Noir trying to control the position.
Noir pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Noir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Serronen forces his way into half guard.
Noir wants to get back to full guard.
Noir is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noir gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Noir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen stands and throws Noir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noir regains half guard.
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Noir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serronen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Noir has given up his back here. Will Serronen look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serronen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Serronen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Noir is defending well though. Serronen let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Serronen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Noir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Noir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
That's time! Serronen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noir feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick by Serronen misses #TD2#
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Serronen won't be happy with that.
Noir controlling the position.
Serronen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noir off and has taken his back!
Serronen doesn't have the hooks in and Noir manages to turn into his guard.
James Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Noir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Noir is keeping the position.
Noir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Serronen managing to control the position.
Noir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Noir manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Noir is trying to keep Serronen in close.
Serronen stopping the sweep attempt from Noir.
Noir controls Serronen momentarily but Serronen frees himself.
Noir pulls Serronen in to control the position.
Serronen is pushing down on Noir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noir is fighting to maintain full guard but Serronen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir trying to control here.
#T3#
Serronen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Noir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serronen tries to pass to full mount but Noir defends it.
Noir is trying to get back to full guard.
Noir is in trouble now - Serronen has advanced to mount!
Serronen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
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.
Noir is desperately trying to improve his position but Serronen has a good base and remains in mount.
Serronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noir is looking to escape.
Serronen is really struggling to control Noir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Noir wants to hold on but Serronen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Noir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws a hook but Noir blocks it.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
A telegraphed right hand from Noir misses the target.
Serronen tries a low kick but Noir avoids it.
Noir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen tries to clinch up
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Noir misses.
Serronen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir misses with a straight right.
Serronen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Noir paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Noir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Noir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen tries to work over Noir's front leg with a kick but Noir checks it.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Noir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen walks into a jab.
James Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen slips under a jab from Noir.
And Serronen counters with a quick kick to the body but Noir blocks it.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Serronen rushes Noir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Serronen tries a body shot but Noir blocks it.
#BC2#
Noir breaks the clinch.
Serronen slips under a jab from Noir.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noir misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Noir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Noir avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Noir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Serronen gets a clinch.
Noir is looking for a takedown.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Noir controls the action.
#TD2#
Noir works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Noir won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serronen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Serronen wants to control from the top but Noir keeps moving.
Serronen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Noir is trying to keep Serronen in close.
#SUB2#
Noir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Noir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Noir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Noir lands a couple of elbows.
Noir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Noir trying to control the position but Serronen is working away.
Serronen trying to remain calm as Noir controls from the top position.
Serronen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aku Serronen!
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
PFC 266 Poli vs Graves
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A cross from Krison lands.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick there by Krison.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krison blocks a jab.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Krison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen slips under a jab from Krison.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krison scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Serronen throws a lazy body kick
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison misses with a kick to the body.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Krison blocks a head kick by Serronen.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Serronen tries to work over Krison's front leg with a kick but Krison checks it.
Krison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Serronen blocks it well.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krison in his tracks.
Serronen scores with a push kick.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison checks the leg kick.
Serronen backing away here, and Krison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Serronen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Krison moved away.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Krison moves in looking to clinch but Serronen pushes him off.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
We've been informed that Krison 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen avoids the head kick by Krison.
Krison lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.#T2#
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen checks a leg kick nicely.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krison slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a kick to the temple. Krison shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Krison blocks a leg kick.
Serronen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Krison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
A bone on bone clash there as Serronen blocks the leg kick.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen tried to score with a low kick but Krison checks it.
Krison thumps Serronen with a low kick.#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Krison.
Serronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison blocks a low kick nicely.
Krison flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick.
Krison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Krison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Krison sees coming a mile off.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krison can pounce on him.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Krison avoids a kick to the body.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krison misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krison cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Serronen.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Serronen swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Krison.
Serronen throws a sloppy body shot
and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krison lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Krison lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Krison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krison scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
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#
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Krison lands a nice looking body kick.
Krison throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison slips a jab from Serronen.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krison thumps Serronen with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Krison moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Krison lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen throws a head kick but Krison moves out of range.
Krison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krison to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Krison lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
That kick from Krison tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a good low kick that Serronen was not able to check.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen throws a chopping leg kick but Krison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krison lands the left hand.#CL2#
Krison clinches up with Serronen and pushes him back against the cage.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Krison misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison lands a nice uppercut.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Krison.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Krison scores with a shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Krison.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Serronen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen blocking some punches.
Krison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krison.
Krison lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krison tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Herb Krison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Serronen digs a right hand underneath Krison's ribcage. Krison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krison blocking some punches.
Serronen digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
Serronen lands a left hand.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison taking a breather.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison digs a right hand into Serronen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Serronen's gas tank.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
A short left from Krison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
A lazy body kick from Krison
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serronen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Krison saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Krison forces Serronen back against the cage and clinches.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
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!
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krison can pounce on him.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krison jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krison is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Krison counters with a slapping leg kick.
Krison lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Krison scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serronen thuds a left hand into Krison's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Krison tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison punishes Serronen's body with a nice straight punch.
Serronen avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serronen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Nice uppercut lands for Krison. That snapped Serronen's head back.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Krison.
Krison scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Serronen clinches up against the cage.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Krison lands with a left to the head.
Krison cracks Serronen with a nice body shot.
Krison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands.
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Krison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Krison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Serronen is defending well for now.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Krison works on Serronen's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A short right from Krison.
Krison misses with a body punch.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Krison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krison cracks Serronen with a nice body shot.
Krison blocking some punches.
Herb Krison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Krison lands a shoulder strike.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Krison on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krison 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!
A very excited looking Herb Krison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poli with a body shot.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen slips under a jab from Poli.
Serronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen thuds his shin into the meat of Poli's side.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serronen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli lands with a cross.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a solid body kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Poli misses.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Poli works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serronen.
A cross from Poli lands.#T3#
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Serronen lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Serronen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serronen.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli motions for Serronen to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Poli staying out of range there.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.#T2#
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli lands the left hand.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Poli lands a body shot.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Jab by Serronen.
Poli connects with the punch.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli lands a jab.
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!
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Serronen needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli slips a jab from Serronen.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serronen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws out a powerful jab.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Poli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Serronen connects with a leg kick.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.#T1#
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Serronen.
Serronen throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
A big right from Poli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T2#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Serronen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen with a jab.
Poli scores with a leg kick.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Serronen.
Serronen slips a jab from Poli.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli works the jab nicely.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
A left lands for Poli.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Serronen blocks a jab.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serronen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen misses with a double jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with an outside leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen. #T1#
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen motions for Poli to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Poli lands a front kick.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli slips a straight right by Serronen.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen connects with the punch.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli lands a head shot.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Serronen misses with an uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Poli lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Serronen scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.#T2#
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Poli throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Poli avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen dodges the punch combination from Poli.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli tries to move into range but Serronen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Poli swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Roli Poli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
PFC 252 Arundel vs McDonald
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Duranto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Serronen's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Duranto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Duranto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duranto connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen blocks a head kick by Duranto.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Duranto avoided it.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Serronen.
That kick from Duranto tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Duranto throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duranto moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto misses with a straight left.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Duranto 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.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Duranto lands with a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
Duranto scores with a hook.
Duranto slips under a jab.
Serronen works Duranto's body with a nice hook.
Serronen takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto blocks the body kick.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Serronen finds it's target.
A left lands for Duranto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Duranto.
Serronen slips under a jab from Duranto.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Duranto drives through and clinches with Serronen against the cage.
Serronen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto with a nice calf kick.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Serronen moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Duranto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and Duranto counters with a left to the body.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Duranto closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Serronen.
Serronen is trying to pull guard but Duranto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Serronen lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards. #T3#
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Serronen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Serronen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duranto trying to stall but Serronen improves his position.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Duranto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Duranto is trying to break the clinch but Serronen is controlling him.#T4#
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen digs a right hand into Duranto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duranto's gas tank.
Duranto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Duranto.
#BC2#
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Duranto throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Duranto lands a nice looking body shot.
Duranto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duranto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duranto just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duranto throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Duranto takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Serronen.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen slips a jab from Duranto.
Duranto takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Serronen gets a clinch.
Serronen digs a right hand underneath Duranto's ribcage. Duranto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
A short left from Duranto.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage. #BC2#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Serronen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Duranto is looking to clinch.
Serronen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Duranto saw that one coming.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duranto misses with a body kick. #T1#
Duranto misses with a leg kick.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Duranto misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serronen lands an overhand right.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Duranto slips a straight right by Serronen.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Duranto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Serronen connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Duranto.#T2#
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen lands with a cross.
Duranto throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Serronen as he checks the leg kick.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Duranto lands with a good body shot.
Duranto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Serronen moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
Nice body kick there by Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duranto has time to react.
Duranto avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen scores with the left hand. Duranto knows he should have avoided that one.
Duranto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duranto.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there.#T3#
Serronen is looking to clinch but Duranto is avoiding it.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Duranto cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto thows a body kick. Serronen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Serronen clobbers Duranto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serronen on the side of the head.
Duranto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serronen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duranto connects with a body shot.#CL#
Serronen moves into range and clinches up with Duranto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto. #BC2#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Duranto moved away.
A nice side step and Duranto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
A left lands for Serronen.
Duranto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duranto throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Duranto misses the target.
Duranto slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen lunges at Duranto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duranto's hand.
Serronen lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Duranto wants to clinch.
Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Duranto misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duranto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Duranto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Serronen misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen punishes Duranto's body with a nice straight punch.
Duranto tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Duranto.
The fighters circling - Duranto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duranto looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duranto is able to avoid easily.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto slips under a jab.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duranto loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duranto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.#T1#
Serronen thumps Duranto with a low kick.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duranto checks a leg kick.
Serronen lands with a nice body kick.
Serronen jabs Duranto right on the nose. Duranto blinks but takes it well.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Duranto flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Serronen throws out a powerful jab.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen moves forwards but Duranto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranto.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Duranto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duranto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Serronen scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Duranto blocks the low kick.
Duranto connects with a leg kick.
Duranto avoids a kick to the body.
Duranto misses with a body kick.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Serronen moved away.
Serronen motions for Duranto to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Duranto tries a quick counter leg kick but Serronen is wise to it.
Duranto misses the jab.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Serronen.
Serronen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duranto with a nice cross.
Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duranto.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Duranto misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duranto is looking to land body kicks.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Serronen swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Duranto throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto connects with a solid leg kick.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Serronen lands a nice looking body shot.
Duranto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serronen cracks Duranto with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Duranto clinches up against the cage.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aku Serronen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Serronen slams his shin into Duranto's torso.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen tries to work over Duranto's front leg with a kick but Duranto checks it.
Serronen lands a glancing blow to the side of Duranto's head.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Duranto sees coming a mile off.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serronen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
PFC 245 Golovkin vs Pesonen
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Serronen throws a body kick that misses.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen lands with a good body shot.
Bissainthe looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Bissainthe blocks a leg kick.
Bissainthe thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Bissainthe moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe 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.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Serronen.
Bissainthe walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
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!
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bissainthe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##CL2#
Serronen clinches with his opponent.
Bissainthe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bissainthe digs a right hand underneath Serronen's ribcage. Serronen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
A nice left hand lands by Serronen.
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Bissainthe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bissainthe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serronen jumps guard but Bissainthe stands there with Serronen around his waist. Serronen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bissainthe digs a right hand into Serronen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Serronen's gas tank.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen tries to work over Bissainthe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bissainthe works on Serronen's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bissainthe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Bissainthe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bissainthe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Serronen.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bissainthe misses with the head strike.
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Bissainthe controls the action.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bissainthe blocking some punches.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bissainthes head.
Serronen presses Bissainthe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bissainthe swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bissainthe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Bissainthe blocking some punches.
Serronen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Bissainthe lands a left hand.
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bissainthe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bissainthe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Serronen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Serronen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Bissainthe.
Serronen blocking some punches.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bissainthe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe working aggressively here.
Bissainthe throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bissainthe to keep the fight standing.
Bissainthe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bissainthe as the two fighters clinch.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Bissainthe tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Bissainthe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Serronen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bissainthe lands a couple of elbows.
Serronen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Bissainthe from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bissainthe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bissainthe moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Serronen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Bissainthe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot.
Serronen takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Bissainthe moves his leg out of the way.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen walks into a left hand.
Serronen scores with a decent looking hook.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Bissainthe throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bissainthe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Serronen misses.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Bissainthe moves his leg out of the way.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Bissainthe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bissainthe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Serronen scores with a jab. Bissainthe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bissainthe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Bissainthe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bissainthe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bissainthe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bissainthe defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Serronen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bissainthe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bissainthe throws a lazy uppercut
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Bissainthe throws a wild body kick that Serronen sees coming a mile off.
Serronen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Bissainthe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Serronen throws a chopping leg kick but Bissainthe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Serronen backs away, Bissainthe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Bissainthe slips the punch.
It appears Bissainthe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bissainthe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
A jab from Serronen misses.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Bissainthe saw that one coming.
Bissainthe clobbers Serronen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen throws a push kick but Bissainthe slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serronen takes a step back to recover.
Bissainthe walks into a stiff left hand from Serronen.
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Serronen tries to clinch but Bissainthe is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bissainthe staying out of range there.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen throws a shot to the body.
Bissainthe takes one on the button.
Serronen wants to clinch up but Bissainthe keeps it at a distance.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Bissainthe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen lands with a cross.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bissainthe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Bissainthe works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Bissainthe cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe lands a jab to the nose.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bissainthe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bissainthe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Serronen.
Bissainthe lands a jab to the head.
Serronen tries to clinch but Bissainthe is having none of it.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.#T3#
Bissainthe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bissainthe defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Bissainthe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bissainthe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Good shot there by Serronen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bissainthe.#T4#
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bissainthe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe is looking to counter punch.
Bissainthe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bissainthe.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Bissainthe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Serronen lands a jab.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aku Serronen.
I think Serronen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
An out of breath Aku Serronen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Trudeau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Serronen - that landed with a thud.
Serronen lands a hook that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
Serronen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Trudeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trudeau lands a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen pushes Trudeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Trudeau.
#TD2#
Trudeau pulls guard effortlessly.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but Serronen is proving a slippery customer.
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trudeau is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Serronen 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.
Trudeau has his hands on Serronen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Trudeau is looking for a triangle but Serronen pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trudeau pulls Serronen in close to prevent any damage.
Serronen trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Serronen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back.
Trudeau is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Serronen seems to be working for a kimura but Trudeau defends the submission attempt.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is defending well.
Trudeau is in trouble now - Serronen has advanced to mount!
Serronen avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.#T4#
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.
Trudeau keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trudeau wants to control but Serronen is having none of it.
Trudeau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Serronen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Serronen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trudeau to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trudeau shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau wants to control but Serronen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Serronen throwing a counter right hand but Trudeau manages to avoid it.
Serronen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Trudeau blocks the low kick.
Trudeau is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trudeau swinging wildly here.
Trudeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serronen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trudeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serronen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen lands with a hook. Trudeau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen jabs Trudeau right on the nose. Trudeau blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trudeau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Trudeau cracks Serronen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trudeau has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Serronen to stand back up!
Trudeau looks to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Trudeau.
Serronen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trudeau avoids 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!
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Trudeau. Those never looked like landing.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Trudeau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serronen circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Serronen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen lands with an overhand left.
Trudeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trudeau.#CL#
Serronen gets a clinch.
Trudeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Serronen.
Serronen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Serronen as the two fighters clinch.
Trudeau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Serronen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trudeau can turn it around.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Serronen has the dominant position.
Trudeau digs a right hand underneath Serronen's ribcage. Serronen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Trudeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trudeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen moves out of range as Trudeau strikes.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Serronen moves into range and clinches up with Trudeau.
Aku Serronen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
Trudeau tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Trudeau blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Trudeau pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Trudeau keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trudeau is trying to control the position but Serronen postures up.
Trudeau keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Trudeau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Serronen is now in half guard.
Serronen tries to pass to full mount but Trudeau defends it.
Trudeau trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Trudeau misses the jab.
Trudeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Trudeau clinches up with Serronen and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Trudeau pulls guard successfully.
Serronen trying to control but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Trudeau looking to control.
Serronen passes Trudeau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trudeau wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serronen trying to control from Trudeau's half guard. Trudeau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Serronen wants to control from the top but Trudeau keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trudeau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Serronen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trudeau.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A control attempt from Trudeau but he's now mounted!
Serronen fails to advance to Trudeau's back.
Trudeau wants to control but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen wants to control the pace but Trudeau is squirming around nicely.
Trudeau sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Trudeau is looking to control Serronen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trudeau avoid being mounted?
Trudeau trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Trudeau wants to hold on but Serronen pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trudeau can't escape the position.
Serronen controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Serronen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trudeau is on top in guard.
#T4#
Trudeau controlling from the top position.
Trudeau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen seems keen to control Trudeau's posture.
Trudeau landing some decent shots from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trudeau stopping the sweep attempt from Serronen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yves Trudeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
PFC 231 Tuala vs Kagonbo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Serronen avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Serronen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen 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.
Krison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krison ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
Serronen 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.
Nice straight punches there by Krison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison blocks the body kick.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Krison motions for Serronen to come forward. Krison throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Krison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Serronen will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Krison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Serronen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krison dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Serronen punishes Krison's body with a nice straight punch.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Krison.
Krison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serronen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serronen swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen blocks a jab.#CL#
Krison clinches up with Serronen and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Serronen pushes Krison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison is leaning against Serronen and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Krison.
Good body shot from Serronen.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Serronen lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen works on Krison's body with a couple of short punches.
Krison is breathing heavily.
Krison tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison takes a shot to the head.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Krison lands with a left to the head.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
A short right from Serronen.
A right hand to the body from Serronen.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Krison tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen blocking some punches.
Krison is working Serronen over against the cage.
Serronen cracks Krison with a nice body shot.
Serronen lands with a right to the head.
Krison tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Krison misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Serronen's ribcage. Serronen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
#BC#
Krison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.#T4#
Krison swats away the attempt to clinch by Serronen.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Serronen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krison.
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!
Krison throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Krison avoids it with no problem.
Krison works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Krison misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Serronen does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Krison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison scores with a head kick. Serronen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Krison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serronen on the side of the head.
Krison slips under a jab.
Krison digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Krison missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.#CL2#
Serronen closes the distance and pushes Krison back into the cage.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen working aggressively here.
#T1#
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Krison.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Krison.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Serronen.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Still in the clinch, Serronen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Krison misses with some punches.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Krison - that landed with a thud.
Krison blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Krison is working Serronen over against the cage.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
Serronen lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
A short body shot lands from Krison as the two fighters clinch.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Krison throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Krison.
Krison lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Serronen.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Krison working aggressively here.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Serronen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
A right handed body shot lands from Krison.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Serronen.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Krison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison. #T4#
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen blocking some punches.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen pushes Krison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krison prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Still in the clinch, Serronen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison lands an elbow just above Serronen 's eye.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Krison gets through Serronen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krison tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen tries a body shot but Krison blocks it.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
Krison working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
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#
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen tries a quick counter leg kick but Krison is wise to it.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Nice body kick from Krison.
Krison checks a low kick from Serronen.
Krison checks the leg kick.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Serronen tries to move into range but Krison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krison staying out of range there.#T1#
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Krison misses the target.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.#CL#
Krison gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison pushes Serronen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land. #BC#
Krison manages to break the clinch.
Krison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serronen on the side of the head.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Krison throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Krison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Serronen wants to clinch
and Krison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Krison misses with a hook to the body
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
Serronen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krison blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Serronen pushes Krison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Krison landing knees to the body.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Serronen.
A right hand to the body from Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen lands a body punch.
Serronen pushes Krison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen misses with some punches.
#T4#
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison stalling in the clinch but Serronen improves position.
A shot in the inside from Krison.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krisons head.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Krison.
Krison blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krison.
Krison tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Serronen.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krison misses with a body punch.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Serronen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herb Krison.
I think Krison 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Herb Krison!
Our winner, Herb Krison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
PFC 225 Tuala vs Kemp
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Serronen takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Jones Jr 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.
Jones Jr slips a jab from Serronen.
Serronen cracks Jones Jr with an open hand slap.
Serronen scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen 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.
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a hook but Jones Jr avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Jones Jr scores with a body shot.
Serronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones Jr.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serronen, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Jones Jr's ribs.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serronen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Serronen.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Jones Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Serronen sprawls and moves away.
Serronen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Serronen sprawls and moves away.
Serronen with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Jones Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones Jr defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones Jr clobbers Serronen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Jones Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Jones Jr.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a series of wild punches.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Good work by Jones Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Serronen lands a slapping body shot.
Serronen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen clobbers Jones Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Jones Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Jones Jr down. #T4#
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen throws a shot to the body.
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Serronen.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Jones Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
Jones Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen 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#
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Jones Jr throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Jones Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones Jr misses with a body punch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Serronen didn't expect that.
Serronen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones Jr's guard. #REVB#
Jones Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen stays in close to Jones Jr's body and controls the position.
Jones Jr keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Serronen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jones Jr keeping full guard, as Serronen tries to pass.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Serronen from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr wants to improve his position but instead Serronen has moved into half guard.
Jones Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serronen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serronen's back!
Serronen is taking damage to the body and head.
Serronen tries to escape the position.
Jones Jr scores with punches to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T2#
Jones Jr has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Serronen.
Will Jones Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Serronen trying to control the position but Jones Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
Serronen staying busy and making it hard for Jones Jr to control.
Jones Jr scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Serronen is looking for a way out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen trying to control the hands but Jones Jr won't let him.
Jones Jr is trying to stick to Serronen's back but Serronen is turning into Jones Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Serronen.#SU2#
Serronen gets to his feet. Jones Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Jones Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Serronen.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Jones Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Jones Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Serronen seems unphased.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jones Jr moves into the clinch.
Jones Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen is trying to push Jones Jr away but Jones Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Jones Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards. #T4#
Jones Jr lands with a right to the head.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serronen.
Jones Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Serronen.
Serronen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones Jr.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones Jr controls his hands.
Serronen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones Jr backwards.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Jr blocks an uppercut.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Jones Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws the left hand but Jones Jr avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Jones Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Serronen controlling Jones Jr's posture.
Jones Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Serronen is pulling down on Jones Jr's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Serronen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Jr defends well.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving. #T1#
Jones Jr looking to pass the guard.
Jones Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Jones Jr is fighting to break Serronen's control of his arms but Serronen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Jones Jr throws a strike but Serronen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serronen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serronen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jones Jr is trying to hold Serronen in close to prevent damage but Serronen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Jones Jr is looking for a triangle here but Serronen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones Jr is not content to let Serronen control the position. #T3##SU2#
Serronen stands up.
Serronen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones Jr in the body.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Serronen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serronen fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones Jr in the body.
Jones Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones Jr misses the target.#T4#
Jones Jr moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Serronen is quick to defend against it.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Serronen is quick to defend against it.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Jones Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen motions for Jones Jr to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PFC 217 Arendse vs Song
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been told by Serronen's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Serronen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Serronen tests Whyte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whyte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Whyte misses.
We've been informed that Whyte 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.
Jab from Serronen.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whyte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whyte feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Whyte throws a body kick.
Serronen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Whyte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Whyte defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
Whyte throws a fast counter high kick but Serronen manages to duck under it in time.
Whyte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Serronen stuns Whyte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
Serronen scores with a kick to the body.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Whyte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whytes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
Serronen scores with a shot to the body.
Whyte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte needs to keep his hands up - Serronen had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Serronen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Whyte scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
A bone on bone clash there as Whyte blocks the leg kick.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Serronen defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen connects with the punch.
Serronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.#T4#
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen throws a head kick that Whyte semi-blocks.
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 telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Whyte moved away.
Serronen lands with a hook. Whyte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whyte walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Whyte down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whyte.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Whyte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serronen jabs Whyte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Whyte didn't see that one coming.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Whyte takes one to the chin there.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whyte moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen lands a front kick.
Whyte needs to keep his hands up - Serronen had a free shot at his head there.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Whyte defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whyte can do to turn this around?
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Serronen!
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Donk. Serronen catches Whyte right on the button with a cross.
Serronen lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Serronen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Whyte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Serronen.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whyte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Serronen tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.#T3#
Whyte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
Serronen lands with an overhand left.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Whyte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Whyte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whyte moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Whyte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen clobbers Whyte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Whyte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whyte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.#T4#
Whyte connects with a leg kick.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte blocks a head kick by Serronen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Serronen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whyte on the side of the head.
Whyte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Whyte.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Whyte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whyte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whyte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Whyte scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
Benson Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Whyte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Whyte scores with a jab to the head.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Whyte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
Whyte follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Serronen. #T1#
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Whyte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whyte's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen misses the jab.
Serronen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whyte back to the cage. Serronen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Whyte throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whyte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Whyte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Serronen with a hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen lands with an overhand left.
Serronen cracks Whyte with a good jab.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Whyte saw that one coming.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whyte defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Whyte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Serronen throws a lazy body kick
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen connects with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Whyte blocks the low kick.
Serronen backing away here, and Whyte unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Serronen closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
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!
Serronen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serronen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Benson Whyte had this to say: 'Man got tired of all the bullshit decisions and close fights so I went out there to kill or be killed'. |
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Event:
PFC 211 Pekka vs Wild
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Aokison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aokison working away.
Aokison working the ground and pound from side control.
Aokison tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serronen keeps working.
Aokison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Serronen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aokison wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aokison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison has control of Serronen's left arm, preventing Serronen from doing any damage. #T1#
Aokison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Serronen wants to stand but Aokison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aokison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Serronen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aokison holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Aokison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serronen defends it easily.
Serronen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Serronen drops back looking for a leg! Aokison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aokison manages to kick Serronen off! Serronen jumps back into Aokison's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Aokison tries to score with a low kick but Serronen moves his leg out of the way.
Aokison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aokison.
Aokison staying out of range there.
Serronen lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Aokison misses.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Serronen.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Aokison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serronen but Serronen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aokison swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Aokison scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aokison thows a leg kick but Serronen checks it
and Serronen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aokison's knee momentarily.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Aokison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aokison misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws a push kick but Aokison slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Aokison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Serronen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aokison on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Aokison moved away.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Aokison's head but Aokison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aokison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aokison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Aokison's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Aokison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Aokison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen connects with a body shot that sends Aokison's belly button to the back.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aokison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aokison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Serronen circles away.#TD#
Aokison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aokison showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Aokison is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Aokison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Aokison looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Serronen controlling well, preventing Aokison from escaping the position.
#T3#
Serronen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aokison's body.
Aokison tries to break free.
Will Serronen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Serronen is controlling the position but Aokison somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Serronen wants to free his trapped foot but Aokison is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Serronen is trying to control the action in half guard but Aokison is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serronen is trying to control. Aokison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aokison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen content to control rather than advance.
Serronen wants to control but Aokison is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Aokison scores with a takedown into Serronen's guard.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Aokison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aokison is one step ahead there.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Serronen trying to control the position here.
Aokison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serronen has Aokison pulled in close to control his posture.
Aokison forces his way into half guard.
Aokison wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen has hold of Aokison's hands but Aokison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aokison drops an elbow to the side of Serronen's head.
Aokison 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.
Aokison controlling the action here. #T2#
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
Serronen gets back to full guard.
Aokison content to stall in guard here.
Serronen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Serronen trying to control the position.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Aokison missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aokison, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aokison is defended easily by Serronen.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aokison blocks a jab.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aokison manages to avoid it.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aokison misses with a left hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aokison closes the distance and clinches up with Serronen, looking for a takedown. Aokison pushes Serronen against the cage but Serronen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aokison finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Serronen throws a hook but Aokison blocks it.
Aokison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aokison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen cracks Aokison with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aokison tries to work over Serronen's front leg with a kick but Serronen checks it.
Aokison throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryu Aokison.
I think Serronen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
During a confident post fight interview, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'. |
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JAG Sunmer Madness 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Netti cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Netti throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Netti throws out a powerful jab.
Netti throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Netti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Serronen is predictable there
and Netti counters with a left and a right that stings Serronen.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serronen 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.
Netti throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Netti moves out of range easily.
Netti sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Netti.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Netti 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario Netti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Netti throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Netti throws a solid leg kick but Serronen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Netti.
Netti connects with a leg kick.
Netti is looking to score with low kicks.
Netti 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.
Netti throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Netti misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Netti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Netti throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti doesn't manage to clinch there - Serronen circles away.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen avoids a kick to the body.
Netti backing away here, and Serronen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab from Netti.
Netti throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it. #T2#
Netti misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Netti moves out of range of the strikes.
Netti swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a right hand to the body.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Serronen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Netti throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Mario Netti's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Netti misses the target.
Serronen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Netti blocks it well.
Netti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Netti is rocked!
Netti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Oh Netti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Netti takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Netti seems to have got his legs back now.
Netti tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Netti avoids it with no problem.
Netti misses with a left hand
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Netti.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Netti throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
A left lands for Netti.#T3#
A punch combination from Netti misses.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and Netti counters with a stiff right hand.
Serronen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Netti moves into the clinch.
Serronen lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Serronen.
Netti blocks an uppercut.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serronen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Netti is breathing heavily.
Netti lands an elbow just above Serronen 's eye.
A short uppercut from Serronen.
Netti throws a head punch that misses.
Netti tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Netti.
Netti blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti pushes Serronen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Netti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serronen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Serronen lands a body shot. #BC2#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Netti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Netti catches Serronen right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Netti.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Netti looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Netti misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Serronen.
Netti throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Netti ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Netti darts in trying to clinch
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Netti slips a straight right by Serronen.
Netti throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses
and Netti counters with a stiff right hand.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti staying out of range there.
Netti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Netti misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Netti misses with a two punch combination.
Mario Netti is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.#CL#
Netti has closed the distance and engaged Serronen in a clinch.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netti scores with a shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Netti lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Netti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Netti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Netti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards. #T1#
Serronen pushes Netti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen blocks an elbow strike.
Serronen avoids a wild elbow strike from Netti.
Serronen prevents a body shot from Netti.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Netti.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Netti.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Netti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Netti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Netti misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Netti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Netti misses with a double jab
and Serronen counters with a nice kick 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!
Netti throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Netti.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Netti is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Netti fakes the leg kick and cracks Serronen in the body.
Serronen with a jab.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Netti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen lunges at Netti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Netti's hand. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Netti, as that shot connected.
Netti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Netti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Netti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Netti under the eye.
Netti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Netti lands a right hook to the body.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Netti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Netti misses.
Netti misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Netti has time to react.
Netti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Netti misses its intended target.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Netti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serronen has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Serronen.
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Netti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Netti misses with an uppercut.
Netti misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serronen throws a push kick but Netti slaps the foot to one side.
Netti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Netti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Netti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Netti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Netti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Mario Netti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Netti.
Netti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Netti misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Netti on the side of the head.
Netti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a right hand to the body.
Netti throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Netti scores with a leg kick.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Netti.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Netti looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Netti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Serronen lands a big head kick that sends Netti tumbling to the mat! Serronen takes a step backwards and waves Netti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Netti lands a right hook to the body.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Netti.
Netti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Netti at a distance.
#T1#
Netti moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Netti is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Serronen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Netti.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serronen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Netti slips the punch.
Netti tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netti scores with a nice strike.
Netti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Serronen misses the jab.
Netti throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen swings for the body but Netti moves out of range.
#T2#
Serronen throws a jab when Netti was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Netti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Netti throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Netti misses with a looping left.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Netti sees coming a mile off.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Netti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Netti's front leg but catches the back leg as Netti tries to avoid it.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Netti is able to avoid easily.
Netti misses the shot to the body.
Netti misses the jab.
Netti jabs at Serronen's body.
Netti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Netti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Serronen takes a swing at Netti's ribcage but misses.
Serronen takes a swing at Netti's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Netti clinches up with Serronen and pushes him back against the cage.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Netti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Netti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Serronen blocks the elbow strike.
Netti blocking some punches.
Netti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Netti working aggressively here.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Netti.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Netti uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen pushes Netti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Netti lands an elbow that stopped Serronen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Aku Serronen has been cut.
Netti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Netti.
Serronen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Netti lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from Netti misses.
Serronen moves out of range of the leg kick from Netti.
Serronen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Netti blocks it well.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Netti.
Netti connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Netti misses.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Netti is just out of range.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Netti misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aku Serronen.
Well Serronen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
JAG Noctem de Propugnatores
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chaos's head backwards.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Chaos backing away here, and Serronen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Chaos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Serronen cracks Chaos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Chaos blocks the low kick.
Serronen connects with a body shot.
Serronen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Serronen defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Chaos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chaos misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Chaos takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Chaos shoots in but no luck this time.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos shoots in looking for a takedown. Serronen tries to sprawl out of it but Chaos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serronen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chaos throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Chaos misses with a right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Chaos punishes Serronen's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Serronen lands with a nice body punch.
Chaos connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Chaos.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Chaos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serronen is trying to defend but Chaos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chaos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serronen defending well though.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Serronen defending well.
Serronen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chaos is working away from the top position though.
Chaos wants to take a breather but Serronen is having none of it. #T2#
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Chaos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaos controlling the pace.
Chaos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is looking for a sweep. Chaos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chaos misses with a head shot. Serronen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chaos stands up over Serronen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Chaos from controlling successfully.
Chaos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serronen's guard.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.
Chaos content to control rather than advance.
Chaos works his way into full mount!
Chaos looking to finish with strikes here!
Chaos prevents Serronen from getting the reversal.#T4#
Serronen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Serronen makes his way to full guard, as Chaos worked for a kimura.
Chaos won't allow Serronen to get back to his feet.
Chaos throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Chaos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chaos throwing shots but Serronen is blocking nicely.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Serronen tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Chaos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chaos has a takedown stuffed.
Chaos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Chaos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chaos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen throws a push kick but Chaos slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Chaos counters with a takedown into side control.
Serronen is looking for a sweep.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen tries to buck Chaos off but Chaos is having none of it.
Chaos 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.
Chaos trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Serronen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Max Chaos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chaos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chaos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Serronen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Chaos maintains control.
Chaos with the ground and pound from mount.
Chaos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chaos lands a big shot there that rocks Serronen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#Serronen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos lands a couple of good shots and Serronen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Serronen is still in real trouble! Can Chaos finish him?#SUB#
Serronen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Chaos's arms.
Serronen seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Chaos connects with a big shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen prevents Chaos from getting a body triangle.
Serronen tries to escape the position.
Serronen prevents Chaos from getting a body triangle.
Chaos not allowing Serronen to control his hands.
Serronen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Chaos keeps control of the position easily here as Serronen tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Chaos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chaos is controlling the position but Serronen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Serronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chaos.
Serronen pushes Chaos off looking to stand but Chaos dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Serronen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chaos.
Chaos wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen is not content to let Chaos control the position.
Serronen gets full guard.
Chaos won't allow Serronen to get back to his feet.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Chaos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Chaos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen throws a low kick but Chaos avoids it.
Serronen throws a hook but Chaos avoids it easily.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Chaos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Serronen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaos.
Serronen sizes up Chaos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Chaos blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Serronen scores with a hook.
Jab from Chaos.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaos connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Serronen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Serronen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Chaos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaos.
Serronen is trying to control the position but Chaos postures up.
Serronen managing to control the position.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Chaos wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos landing with the ground and pound.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Chaos tries to pass.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Chaos content to stall in guard here.
Chaos stands and throws Serronen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chaos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Serronen!
Serronen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chaos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Serronen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Serronen is trying to control but can't.
Chaos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chaos trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chaos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaos trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaos manages to pass to side control.
Chaos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Serronen trying to control but Chaos postures up.
Chaos not doing much here.
Chaos trying to pass the guard but Serronen defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaos controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serronen counters with a good, hard body kick but Chaos shrugs it off.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Chaos ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Max Chaos.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chaos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
JAG Respect My Grind
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Presley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Presley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serronen circles away quickly and effectively.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen 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.
Serronen wants to slow Presley down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Presley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Presley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Presley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Presley tries to move into range but Serronen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Presley moved away.
Presley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen tries a quick counter leg kick but Presley is wise to it.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Presley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range. #T1#
Presley misses with a body kick.
Presley misses with a straight right.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Presley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Presley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Presley looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Presley lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Presley keeps Serronen at a distance using the push kick.
Presley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Presley takes one to the chin there.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Serronen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Presley is out of range.
A low kick lands for Presley.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley slips a jab from Serronen.
Presley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!#T2#
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Presley connects with an inside leg kick.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Presley saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Presley's head.
Presley tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Presley as he connects with a hook.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Presley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
Presley tries to land a front kick but Serronen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Presley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen throws a push kick but Presley slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen wants to slow Presley down by chopping away at his legs.
Presley throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Presley checks a leg kick.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Presley moves out of range as Serronen strikes.#T3#
Presley throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen throws a big counter head kick but Presley avoids it with no problem.
Presley blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Presley avoids a kick to the body.
Presley misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Presley wants to clinch
and Presley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Presley misses.
Presley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
A low kick lands for Presley.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Presley throws a leg kick which misses Serronen's front leg but catches the back leg as Serronen tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Presley misses with a double jab.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Presley moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Presley's ribcage but misses.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Serronen. Presley shrugs it off though.
Presley lands with a right hand.
Serronen cracks Presley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Presley 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Presley down.
Serronen throws out a leg kick but Presley moves out of range and Serronen only half commits.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Presley.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Presley misses the shot to the body.
Presley scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen 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.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley throws a good cross that connects.
Presley is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen is looking for the big counter here.
Presley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen 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#
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Presley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Presley blocks a jab.
Presley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Presley thuds his shin into the meat of Serronen's side.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Presley scores with a leg kick.
Presley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Presley. Presley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Serronen moves out of range as Presley throws a body kick.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen misses with a body punch
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Presley is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Presley is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen keeps Presley at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Presley throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen scores with a nice head shot.
Presley blocks a low kick nicely.
Serronen thuds a left hand into Presley's body.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Presley misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen counters with a body kick.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Presley.
Presley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Presley with a hook.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Serronen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Serronen throws a low kick but Presley moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Presley motions for Serronen to come forward. Presley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Presley ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen. #T2#
Serronen throws a low kick but Presley moves out of range easily.
Presley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serronen misses the jab.
Presley misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Presley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Presley is looking to score with low kicks.
Presley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
Presley misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Presley.
Presley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Presley.
Serronen delivers a nice body kick.
Presley moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Presley throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Presley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
Presley blocks a jab.
Presley connects with the punch.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Presley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Presley blocks a leg kick.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Presley's sensitive parts.
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!
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.#T4##CL#
Presley drives through and clinches with Serronen against the cage.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serronens head.
Serronen presses Presley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen staying out of range there.
Presley looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Presley throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen throws a hook but Presley blocks it.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
It looked like Presley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Presley's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Presley.
Presley connects with a single shot there.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Presley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen throws out a leg kick but Presley moves out of range and Serronen only half commits.
Presley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen lands a nice hook to Presley's body. Presley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serronen is looking to slow Presley down with leg kicks.
Presley throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a hook but Presley avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Presley.
Presley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Serronen.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Presley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Presley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Presley loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Presley scores with a leg kick.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Presley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serronen scores with a jab. Presley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Presley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Presley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
Presley moves out of range of the strikes.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Presley lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Presley is out of range.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Presley misses with a low kick.
Serronen lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Presley slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Presley. Presley obviously looking to wear him down.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Presley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A solid body kick from Serronen.
Presley is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Presley moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Presley moves out of range easily.
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Presley misses the shot to the body.
Presley is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Presley slips a jab from Serronen.#T3#
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Presley blocks a leg kick.
Presley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serronen is out of range and Presley settles back down.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Serronen.
Presley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Presley motions for Serronen to come forward. Presley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen takes a swing at Presley's ribcage but misses.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Presley.
Serronen throws a jab when Presley was well out of range.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serronen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen throws a shot to the body.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Presley's sensitive parts.
Presley throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Presley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Presley throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Presley.
Nice shot lands for Serronen.
Presley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Presley.
Elvis Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen tried to score with a low kick but Presley checks it.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen feints and then cracks Presley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Presley down.
Presley throws the kick towards the body but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aku Serronen.
I've got Serronen 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
Our winner, Aku Serronen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 94: Pandemic
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lacplesis's sensitive parts.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen lands with a kick to the temple. Lacplesis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Serronen cracks Lacplesis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body punch.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacplesis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lacplesis moves to clinch but Serronen breaks away
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Lacplesis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Serronen. Serronen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis with a hook.
Lacplesis dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Serronen tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Serronen pushes Lacplesis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serronen backwards. #TD2#
Serronen jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Serronen clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen. #BC2#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
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!
Lacplesis connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen tries a quick counter leg kick but Lacplesis is wise to it.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Nice cross by Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacplesis as he jumps to the side.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serronen fails with a takedown attempt.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serronen has time to react.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacplesis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacplesis misses with a head kick.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Lacplesis jumps back.#T3#
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Serronen.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen connects with a jab.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Serronen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Good leg kick by Serronen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
#CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacplesis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Serronen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Lacplesis gets tackled into the cage by Serronen. Serronen maintains the clinch.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Serronen drags the fight down to the ground.
Lacplesis tries to stand but Serronen is controlling from the bottom.
Serronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Lacplesis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lacplesis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacplesis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Serronen.
Serronen slips a straight right by Lacplesis.
Serronen swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Lacplesis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen lands with a hook. Lacplesis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Lacplesis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Lacplesis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacplesis.
Serronen lands a really nice looking cross but Lacplesis seems unphased.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Lacplesis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Serronen circles away.
Lacplesis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Serronen dips to his left and cracks Lacplesis with an uppercut!
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Serronen avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen throws a body kick that misses.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serronen tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Lacplesis jumps back.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lacplesis moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Serronen cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacplesis with a body shot.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Lacplesis clinches.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen lands an uppercut.#T4#
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Serronen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lacplesis or not.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Serronen. #BC2#
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Serronen gets tackled into the cage by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Serronen.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis is leaning against Serronen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Serronen.
I was talking to Lacplesis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Serronen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Serronen circles away.
Lacplesis cracks the inside of Serronen's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Serronen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacplesis - the referee stops the clock and Serronen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacplesis. Serronen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Serronen manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lacplesis will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen lunges at Lacplesis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacplesis's hand.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lacplesis!
#CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and presses his opponent up 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!
Serronen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Lacplesis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serronen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Lacplesis throws a counter high kick but Serronen was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lacplesis's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Lacplesis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lacplesis looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Lacplesis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen misses the body punch
and Lacplesis counters with a low kick, right behind Serronen 's knee.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Lacplesis slams his shin into Serronen's torso.
Lacplesis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacplesis throws a combination. Serronen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serronen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
It looked like Lacplesis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Lacplesis clinches up with Serronen and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to work over Serronen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4##CL#
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Serronen in a clinch.
Serronen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Serronen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Lacplesis gets through Serronen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Serronen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacplesis 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
A very excited looking Humors Lacplesis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FARTMMA 90
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Lombardo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
We've been told by Lombardo's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
Lombardo takes one on the button.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick.
Serronen 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.
Serronen connects with a looping right hand.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Lombardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo slips under a jab.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a low kick, right behind Serronen 's knee.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Lombardo. That snapped Serronen's head back.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a nice body kick.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo's corner calls for a 1-2. Lombardo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lombardo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lombardo is able to avoid easily.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with an outside leg kick.
Lombardo takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Serronen looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
Serronen tries a low kick but Lombardo avoids it.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo tries to work over Serronen's front leg with a kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Lombardo is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Serronen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lombardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serronen's knee momentarily.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lombardo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lombardo tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lombardo to score with a decent uppercut.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Lombardo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Lombardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serronen's head.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot.
Lombardo jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serronen tries to work over Lombardo's front leg with a kick but Lombardo checks it.
Serronen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen walks into a left hand.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lombardo checks it well.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. Serronen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Serronen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombardo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen cracks Lombardo with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
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 Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Lombardo throws out a powerful jab.
Lombardo connects with a high kick.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Lombardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lombardo tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Lombardo.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Serronen.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lombardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lombardo.#T1#
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Serronen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Serronen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Serronen tries to work over Lombardo's front leg with a kick but Lombardo checks it.
Serronen misses the jab.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from Serronen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Serronen. Lombardo shrugs it off though. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombardo throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombardo. That's going to slow Serronen down.
Serronen checks a low kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Serronen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lombardo.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Lombardo shakes it off.
Serronen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombardo's head.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Lombardo was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Lombardo checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Lombardo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Serronen slips a jab from Lombardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is looking for the big counter here.
Lombardo 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.
Serronen cracks Lombardo with a good jab.
Lombardo throws a front kick that sends Serronen stumbling back into the cage.
Lombardo connects with a crisp jab.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lombardo avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Lombardo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombardo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serronen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lombardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Lombardo avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a jab.
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!
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Lombardo's knee but Lombardo avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Lombardo misses the target.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Serronen catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Lombardo tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Serronen throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Santino Lombardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Lombardo. Beautiful body shot.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lombardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Lombardo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Serronen
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Serronen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
#T1#
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Lombardo throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Lombardo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen motions for Lombardo to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Donk. Serronen catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Serronen is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
Lombardo avoids a kick to the body.
Lombardo thuds his right hand into Serronen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Serronen lands with a good body shot.
Serronen throws a head kick but Lombardo moves out of range.
Lombardo throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lombardo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serronen's head.
Lombardo thumps Serronen with a low kick.
Lombardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Serronen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Serronen takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Serronen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Lombardo lands.
Lombardo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Lombardo - just one landing.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo avoids a kick to the body.
Lombardo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lombardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
A solid body kick from Lombardo.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Lombardo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Serronen thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lombardo jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lombardo lands a slapping body shot.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Lombardo counters with a quick kick to the body but Serronen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Serronen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lombardo has got the better of the exchanges.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Lombardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lombardo 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
A victorious Santino Lombardo 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:
FARTMMA 86
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Serronen thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Serronen thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith 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.
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Serronen slips a jab from Smith.
Serronen misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Serronen 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.#T1#
Serronen is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith 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.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Serronen fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Serronen is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith is fighting to break Serronen's control of his arms but Serronen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Serronen.
Serronen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Serronen is quick to defend against it.
Serronen cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Serronen punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Serronen - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
A jab from Serronen misses.
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen 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.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.#KD2#
Serronen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Serronen finish him?!
#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Serronen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Smith to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Smith looks to clinch but Serronen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Smith taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Austin Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck him and the horse he rode here on'.
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FARTMMA 81: Awakenings
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lombardo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Serronen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Serronen is predictable there
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serronen motions for Lombardo to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombardo!
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
A counter left hand to the body from Lombardo misses its target.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Serronen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Serronen digs a good hook to Lombardo's body.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombardo scores with a shot to the body.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Lombardo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Serronen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Serronen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lombardo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
It looks like Lombardo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to work over Serronen's front leg with a kick but Serronen checks it.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Lombardo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Lombardo throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Lombardo is looking to clinch.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Lombardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Serronen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lombardo.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
Serronen lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Lombardo throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Serronen wants to slow Lombardo down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lombardo lands the left hand.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombardo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Serronen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lombardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lombardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo takes one on the button.
Serronen lands a front kick.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Lombardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lombardo lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Lombardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Serronen.
Lombardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lombardo 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 Serronen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Serronen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Serronen finds it's target.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen looks to throw a body kick
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Lombardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo needs to keep his hands up - Serronen had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Serronen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Serronen thinks about the counter body kick.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Serronen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Lombardo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombardo. That one must have hurt.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen thinks about the counter body kick.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Lombardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lombardo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Serronen lands a really nice looking cross but Lombardo seems unphased.
Lombardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Serronen throws a lazy body kick
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serronen scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen scores with a jab to the head.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lombardo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lombardo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombardo tries to clinch up.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Serronen walks into a left hand.
Lombardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Serronen.
Lombardo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Serronen misses with a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with an inside leg kick.
Lombardo tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
It looked like Lombardo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lombardo misses with a straight right.
Serronen throws a fast counter high kick but Lombardo manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Serronen's calf.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lombardo. Lombardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Serronen scores with a nice head shot.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Lombardo moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Serronen lands a really nice looking cross but Lombardo seems unphased.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Serronen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Lombardo there.#CL#
Lombardo moves into the clinch successfully.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Serronen.
Lombardo lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Serronen checks a low kick from Lombardo.#T3#
Lombardo blocks the body kick.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
Lombardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombardo moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Serronen.
Serronen looks to throw a body kick
and Lombardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lombardo lands with a cross.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lombardo takes a step back to recover.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Serronen thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Lombardo's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Serronen.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombardo. Serronen shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Santino Lombardo.
I think Serronen 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
Serronen swinging wildly here.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Serronen misses with a low kick.#T1#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Poli blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Serronen.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Poli slips a jab from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Poli takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards. #BC2#
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli with a nice cross.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Poli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Poli blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli with a nice cross.#CL#
Poli moves into range and clinches up with Serronen.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands a shot to the body.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Serronen.
#BC2#
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serronen misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli 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#
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a three punch combo that has Serronen backing up. Serronen nods at Poli to acknowledge the strikes.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serronen in his tracks.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Serronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serronen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Poli.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Serronen takes one to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target. #T4#
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli misses with a hook.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli 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.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Serronen's head back.
#T1#
Poli throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Serronen takes one to the side of the head.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poli tries to clinch up
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Poli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serronen or not.
Poli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.#T3#
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serronen lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Poli.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli is leaning against Serronen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Serronen tries to break free but Poli pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen. #T4#
Serronen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poli blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Roli Poli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Serronen tries to circle away but Poli has him pinned against the cage.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Serronen is leaning against Poli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Serronen is trying to force a seperation but Poli has the dominant position.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Dadaeff throws a right hand that Serronen ducks under and follows up with a left that Serronen also avoids with ease.
Dadaeff throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Dadaeff misses with a jab to the body
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dadaeff is just out of range.
Dadaeff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen tries a low kick but Dadaeff avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Dadaeff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dadaeff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen feints and then cracks Dadaeff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dadaeff down.
Serronen 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.
Serronen misses the jab.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serronen, as that shot connected.
Dadaeff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dadaeff went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dadaeff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen throws a hook but Dadaeff blocks it.
Serronen dips to his left and cracks Dadaeff with an uppercut!
Serronen lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Dadaeff is rocked!#T1#
Serronen finds Dadaeff's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dadaeff flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Serronen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dadaeff will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 92
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Weight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weight, as that shot connected.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weight.
Serronen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weight wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weight throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Weight misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weight tries to counter with a clinch but Serronen shakes him off and moves away.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Weight instigates a clinch.
Serronen tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Serronen back against the ropes.
Weight lands a right hand.
A short left from Weight.
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!
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land. #T1#
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
#BC#
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weight cracks Serronen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Weight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Welter Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Weight instigates a clinch.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Weight.
Serronen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Serronen presses Weight against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Serronen tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Weight.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serronen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Weight misses with the head strike.
Weight tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
#T2#
Serronen tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Weight 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.
Weight moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Weight clinches.
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen. #TD#
Serronen decides to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Serronen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Weight tries to stand but Serronen is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weight is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Weight won't allow Serronen to sweep him here.
Weight wants to stand but Serronen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
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.#SUB#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weight wants to get up but he can't break Serronen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Serronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weight defends it easily.#SUB#
Serronen looking for a guillotine here but Weight defends easily.
#SUB#
Serronen working for a triangle but Weight defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Weight looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weight.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Serronen rushes Weight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Weight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Serronen.
Weight blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen is trying to pull guard but Weight has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Weight.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Serronen working aggressively here.
A short right from Weight on the inside.
Serronen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Weight just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serronen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aku Serronen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Serronen ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serronen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Weight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Serronen, up you get!
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Weight cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weight throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Weight closes the distance but Serronen moves to the side
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weight blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Weight's ribs.#T2#
Serronen throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Serronen shoots in but no luck this time.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weight wants to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Weight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Weight lands a really nice looking cross but Serronen seems unphased.
Serronen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weight.
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Weight blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Weight moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weight takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen slips under a jab from Weight.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a jab when Weight was well out of range.#T3#
Serronen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Weight forces Serronen back against the ropes and clinches.
Serronen lands with a right to the head.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike.
Serronen lands a right hand.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Weight keeps control of Serronen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weight throws a head punch that misses.
Weight working aggressively here.
Serronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Serronen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Welter Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen throws a punch but it's blocked by Weight.
Weight working aggressively here.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Weight back against the ropes.
Serronen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weights head.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Serronen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Serronen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Serronen works on Weight's body with a couple of short punches.
Serronen lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with some punches.
Serronen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serronen presses Weight against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weight.
Weight blocks a body shot from Serronen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Welter Weight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Welter Weight's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Weight jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen cracks Weight with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Weight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weight tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Weight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#
Weight is rocked!
Weight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Serronen rushes Weight and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serronen backwards.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Serronen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land. #T1##TD#
Serronen pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Serronen is working an open guard so Weight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weight checks the leg kick.
Weight scores with a jab to the body.
Weight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weight defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Weight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the ropes and back into range.
Weight looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Weight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Weight's head back.
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!
Weight scores with a nice head shot.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weight throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight connects with a body shot.
Weight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Weight forces Serronen back against the ropes and clinches.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
Weight has Serronen pressed against the ropes, preventing Serronen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Weight back against the ropes.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Weight lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Weight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Weight. Beautiful body shot.
Weight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weight swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Serronen feints and then cracks Weight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weight down.
Weight tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Weight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Weight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weight moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
#T4#
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight connects with a crisp jab.
Weight works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Welter Weight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Serronen tries to pull guard but Weight forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Serronen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Weight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Serronen jumps guard but Weight stands there with Serronen around his waist. Serronen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Welter Weight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weight 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Welter Weight!
Welter Weight wins by unanimous decision!
Welter Weight really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 85
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Serronen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Askren doesn't seem bothered though.
Askren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
Askren wants to clinch.
Serronen throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Askren rushes Serronen and presses him up against the ropes.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
I was talking to Serronen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Askren trying to stall but Serronen improves his position.
#BC#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Askren goes for a double leg but Serronen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Serronen continues to drive forward.#T1#
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Askren.
A shot to the body from Askren misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Askren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serronen finds it's way round the side to connect with Askren's head.
Askren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Serronen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Serronen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Askren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Serronen's guard.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Serronen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serronen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serronen working a defensive guard but Askren passes into half guard.
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Serronen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Askren manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Askren avoids the attempt from Serronen to control.
Askren lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Askren throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Serronen tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Serronen can't escape the position.
#T4#
Askren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serronen hang on?
Serronen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Serronen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askren landing shots from mount.
Serronen is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
Askren landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Askren misses with a low kick.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Askren.
Askren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Serronen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Askren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Askren finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Askren with the counter takedown but Serronen avoids it easily.#CL2#
Askren has Serronen up against the ropes in a clinch.
#T1##BC#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serronen defends it well.#CL2#
Askren rushes Serronen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Askren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Serronen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Askren is nestled in close to Serronen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Askren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Serronen trying to control here.
Serronen taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Askren is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Serronen wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Askren throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Askren content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Serronen is not content to let Askren control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Serronen throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Askren looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Serronen!
Askren working the head with strikes.
Serronen regains half guard.
Serronen has his hands clasped together around Askren's back. He's all about the action.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Serronen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Askren is looking to advance position but Serronen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A big left from Serronen misses.
Askren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
A jab from Serronen does it's job there.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen connects with the punch.#TD2#
Askren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Serronen tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen is bucking up trying to escape but Askren cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren lands a heavy elbow. #T1#
Askren working the ground and pound effectively.
Serronen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Serronen tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Askren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Serronen tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Askren lands with some strikes.
Askren lands a couple of good shots and Serronen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Serronen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Askren scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren is not going to allow Serronen to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Serronen covering up well under a series of strikes from Askren.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Askren.
Askren doesn't have the hooks in and Serronen manages to turn into his guard.
#T3##SU#
Serronen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Askren, up you get!
Jab by Askren.
Askren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Askren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Serronen.
Askren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Askren avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren misses the shot to the body.
Serronen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Askren darts in trying to clinch
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren really dominated that round.
That's time! Serronen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Askren off the ropes and back into range.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serronen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Askren has Serronen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Askren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren has Serronen pressed against the ropes, preventing Serronen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askren with the counter takedown but Serronen avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren avoids the body shot from Serronen.
#T1#
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serronen wants to slow Askren down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
A big left from Serronen misses.
And Askren tries to counter it with a takedown but Serronen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Serronen with a hook.
Askren tries to move into range but Serronen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Serronen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Serronen throws a hook but Askren blocks it.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Askren throws a shot to the body.
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serronen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Serronen defends it nicely.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Askren ducks down to avoid it.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Askren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Serronen throws a body punch but Askren moves out of range.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Askren's shoulder, as Askren tries to avoid the shot.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serronen defends it well.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Askren feints the counter takedown.
Serronen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askren's head.
Serronen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serronen pushes Askren off looking to stand but Askren dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Serronen wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serronen taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Serronen taking some punishment here, with Askren in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren trying to control the action but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Serronen wants to control but Askren is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serronen has hold of Askren's hands but Askren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen had his way with Matt Askren in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Serronen throws a head kick but Askren moves out of range.
Askren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Askren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Askren blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren avoids the body shot from Serronen.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Askren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serronen defends it well.
Askren avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Good exchange - Askren coming out on top.
Askren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serronen rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serronen.
Askren walks into a stiff left hand from Serronen.
Askren misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Serronen gets caught flat footed, as Askren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Serronen working a defensive guard here.
Serronen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Askren.
Askren works over Serronen with some ground and pound from guard.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Askren passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Askren moves into full mount! Serronen won't be happy about that!
Serronen wants to control but Askren is having none of it.
Askren looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Askren looking to control but Serronen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Askren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serronen is trying desperately to improve position.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.#T4#
Serronen tries to lock up and control but Askren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serronen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Serronen is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Serronen wants to hold on but Askren pushes him away.
Serronen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serronen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askren 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Matt Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 80
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Regueiro dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Jab by Regueiro.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Serronen lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Julio Regueiro has been cut.
Regueiro with a hook.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Regueiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Regueiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Regueiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Regueiro.
Serronen lands the left hand.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Regueiro throws a nice looking combination but Serronen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Regueiro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serronen has time to react.
Regueiro throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Regueiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Regueiro misses with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Regueiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Serronen at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Regueiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen misses the jab.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen throws a head kick but Regueiro moves out of range.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Regueiro throws out a counter right but Serronen avoids it with no problem.
Regueiro defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Regueiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Regueiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Regueiro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Regueiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Regueiro misses.
Serronen misses with a looping left.#T2#
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
It appears Serronen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Regueiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Regueiro works the jab nicely.
A big left from Regueiro misses.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Regueiro's head but Regueiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Julio Regueiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Regueiro moves away.
Regueiro avoids a kick to the body.
Regueiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Regueiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Regueiro scores with a nice right hand.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Regueiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Regueiro throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.#T3#
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Serronen moves out of range as Regueiro strikes.
Nice defenses there by Regueiro.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Regueiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Regueiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Regueiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Regueiro loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Serronen tests Regueiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Regueiro connects with a body shot that sends Serronen's belly button to the back.
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Regueiro throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Regueiro moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
Regueiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Serronen takes a swing at Regueiro's ribcage but misses.
Serronen jabs Regueiro right on the nose. Regueiro blinks but takes it well.
Regueiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Regueiro.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Regueiro throws out the jab.
Regueiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Regueiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Regueiro 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.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Regueiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Regueiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Regueiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro cracks Serronen with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Regueiro. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Serronen scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Regueiro.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Regueiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro'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#
A big left from Regueiro misses.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Regueiro misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Regueiro throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen tried to counter with a leg kick but Regueiro avoided it.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro scores with a head kick. Serronen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Regueiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serronen lands with an overhand left.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Regueiro.
A shot to the body from Regueiro misses
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Serronen lands a head shot.
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!
Regueiro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Regueiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Regueiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A slow jab from Regueiro misses its intended target.
Regueiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Regueiro moved out of range.
Regueiro avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Regueiro scores with a three punch combo!
Serronen throws the left hand but Regueiro avoids the punch easily.
Regueiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Regueiro misses with a straight left.
It appears Serronen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Serronen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Regueiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Regueiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Serronen scrambles back to his feet.
Serronen dodges the punch combination from Regueiro.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Regueiro.
Serronen walks into a straight right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro lands a head shot.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Regueiro.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Regueiro checks it well.
Regueiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Regueiro missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Regueiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Regueiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serronen digs a good hook to Regueiro's body.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Serronen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen misses with a looping left.#T3#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Regueiro swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen slips a jab from Regueiro.
Regueiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Regueiro.
Serronen throws a front kick that sends Regueiro stumbling back into the ropes.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Regueiro slips the punch.
Regueiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serronen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Regueiro.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Regueiro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Regueiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Regueiro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serronen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Regueiro scrambles back to his feet.
Regueiro looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.#T4#
Serronen blocks a head kick by Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen is looking to slow Regueiro down with leg kicks.
Regueiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serronen backs up against the ropes.
Regueiro misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Julio Regueiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Regueiro misses the target.
Regueiro misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Regueiro checks it.
Regueiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Regueiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Regueiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Regueiro.
Regueiro throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Regueiro throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Julio Regueiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Julio Regueiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Regueiro misses with a hook.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen scores with a head kick. Regueiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Regueiro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Regueiro is rocked!
Regueiro throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Regueiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Serronen finish him?
Serronen connects with a body shot that sends Regueiro's belly button to the back.
Serronen cracks Regueiro with a left hook right on the temple and Regueiro goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Serronen lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Regueiro is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen is the new welterweight champion!
Aku Serronen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 71
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Williams avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Serronen.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Serronen lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
Serronen sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams looks to land a combination but Serronen avoids it well.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serronen in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Williams throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serronen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aku Serronen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Serronen lands with a nice body kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.#CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Serronen defends it well.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Serronen's head back.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Williams cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen slips under a jab from Williams.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Serronen up against the ropes.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Serronen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with some punches.
A short right from Serronen.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams prevents Serronen from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serronen.
Williams pushes Serronen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Serronen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serronen is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Serronen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Serronen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Serronen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serronen or not.
Serronen is working Williams over against the ropes.
Williams working aggressively here.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
#BC#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams misses the jab.
Serronen is looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Williams clinches.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serronen to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
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 Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serronen staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Robin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Serronen doesn't seem bothered though.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Serronen slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Serronen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Serronen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serronen tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. #T3#
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Serronen's head back.
Williams takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams with a jab.
Williams is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Serronen 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.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Serronen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Serronen lands with a nice body kick.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Williams looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Serronen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Serronen takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams with the counter takedown but Serronen avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams lands the left hand.
Serronen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Serronen.#T1#
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Serronen misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Serronen - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Serronen. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams shoots and misses
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses the jab.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Serronen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well,Serronen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Serronen but Serronen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams 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.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Nice shot by Serronen.
Williams misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serronen momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Serronen 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Serronen throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams walks into a jab.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Serronen finds Williams's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Williams flops back against the ropes, eyes gazing into the distance. Serronen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Williams will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
A very excited looking Aku Serronen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 66
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cubbedge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cubbedge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Cubbedge steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Serronen. That one must have hurt.
Cubbedge staying out of range there.
Serronen misses with a hook. Cubbedge ducked under it nicely.
Cubbedge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serronen circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Serronen misses.
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!
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Cubbedge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Serronen lands with a straight right. Cubbedge didn't see that one coming.
Cubbedge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cubbedge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cubbedge 's head backwards.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen tries to work over Cubbedge 's front leg with a kick but Cubbedge checks it.
Cubbedge lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cubbedge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Cubbedge tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Cubbedge .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Serronen scores with a shot to the body.
Cubbedge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cubbedge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serronen misses with a few strikes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a nice looking combination but Serronen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cubbedge looks to throw the jab but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Cubbedge 's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
#T3#
Serronen misses with a hook
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge takes one to the chin there.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cubbedge .
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cubbedge had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cubbedge throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
Cubbedge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Cubbedge throws a big counter combination but Serronen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Cubbedge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cubbedge missing with a left hand there. Serronen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Cubbedge moved out of range.
Cubbedge lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Serronen lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge scores with a body shot.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Serronen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cubbedge if he has to take too many more of those.
Cubbedge misses the body punch
and Serronen counters with a left to the body.
Serronen lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
Cubbedge throws a right and a left that both miss.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Serronen feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Cubbedge 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cubbedge 's head.#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Cubbedge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cubbedge thinking.
Serronen seems to be stalking Cubbedge here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Cubbedge drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aku Serronen!
After winning the bout, Aku Serronen 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:
Skrap Fights 59
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Epirus swinging wildly here.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Epirus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Serronen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Epirus scores with a body shot.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Epirus moves away and avoids it.
Serronen slips a jab and a cross from Epirus.
Epirus 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.
Epirus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Epirus.
Nice body kick there by Epirus.
Epirus tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Epirus throws a head kick that misses.
Epirus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epirus throws a head kick that misses.
Epirus blocks a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
Epirus misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Serronen 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.
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Epirus momentarily.
Serronen throws a front kick that sends Epirus stumbling back into the ropes.
Epirus tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Epirus takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen cracks the inside of Epirus's front leg.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Serronen on the inside.
A short uppercut from Serronen. #T2#
Epirus lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Epirus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epirus misses with the head strike.
Serronen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Serronen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epirus tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Epirus tries to clinch up.
Epirus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Epirus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serronen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Epirus throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus.
Serronen lands with a left to the head.
Epirus lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epirus fails to land. #BC2#
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pyrrhus Epirus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Epirus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
Epirus tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it. #CL#
Epirus takes the fight into the clinch.
Epirus scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Serronen can't find room to land a body shot as Epirus controls the action.
Nice elbow from Epirus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epirus. #BC2#
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Epirus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epirus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Epirus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epirus looks to clinch
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Epirus throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serronen lands a head kick. Epirus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Epirus wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Serronen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Epirus wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#
Epirus is rocked!
Epirus is looking to clinch.
Oh Epirus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Epirus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
BOOM! Serronen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Epirus. Epirus tries to recover but Serronen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Epirus lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
Aku Serronen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 54
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Serronen tries to sprawl but Barnett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barnett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Serronen is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Serronen is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Serronen is trying to maintain the position but Barnett is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Serronen defending well though.
Barnett works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnett 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.#T1#
Barnett breaks from Serronen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barnett working the ground and pound effectively.
Serronen wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Barnett landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Barnett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Serronen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Serronen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barnett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnett landing shots from mount. #T2#
A nice elbow there by Barnett.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnett lands a big elbow.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett is landing with some decent strikes but Serronen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Barnett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnett landing punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnett landing shots from mount.
Barnett looking to finish Serronen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Serronen!#ROC#
Serronen is rocked!
Barnett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Serronen looks a forlorn figure.
Serronen is still in real trouble! Can Barnett finish him?
Barnett working Serronen over with strikes here. #SUB#
Serronen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnett.
BOOM! Barnett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Barnett landing punches.
Barnett content just to control the position here.
Serronen seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.
Serronen taking shots to the head.
Barnett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Serronen is looking to escape.
Barnett with the ground and pound from mount.
Barnett unloading with bombs!
Serronen wants to control but Barnett is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barnett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Serronen is in a horrible position here. Barnett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen tries to buck Barnett off but he can't manage it.
Barnett lands with some strikes.
Barnett looking to control but Serronen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barnett landing punches.
Barnett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serronen hang on?
Barnett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Serronen hang on?
Barnett looking to finish Serronen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Serronen!
Barnett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Barnett.
BOOM! Barnett connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Barnett's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Barnett!
An out of breath and clearly excited Buddy Barnett thanked CAGED CROW Clothings 50$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Presley counters with a leg kick.
Presley throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Presley delivers a nice body kick.
Serronen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Presley.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Presley moves away and avoids it.
Presley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Presley tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Presley loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Presley avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Presley slips under a jab.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Presley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Serronen closes the distance and pushes Presley back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Presley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serronen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Presley.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Presley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Presley ducks down to avoid it.
Presley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Presley's knee but Presley avoids it well.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Presley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Presley's hands.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Presley.
Presley jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Serronen thumps Presley with a low kick.
Serronen lands the left hand.
Presley looks to land a combination but Serronen avoids it well.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Serronen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Presley looking to stall.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Presley throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Presley throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Presley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#
Presley is rocked!
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Oh Presley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Presley lands with a kick to the temple. Serronen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Presley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Serronen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen scores with a body shot.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Presley misses with the combination.
Presley throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Presley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Presley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Presley slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Presley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
Presley moves away from the strike by Serronen.
Presley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Presley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Presley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Serronen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Presley misses
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen 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#
Presley throws a head kick that misses.
Presley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Presley has managed to clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Serronen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
A nice left hand lands by Serronen.
Serronen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Presley has him pressed against the ropes.
Presley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Serronen avoids it by throwing Presley back against the ropes.
Serronen lands a right hand.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serronen lands an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Serronen.
Presley tries a body shot but Serronen blocks it.
A short right from Serronen.
The referee calls for Presley to work.
Presley stalling in the clinch but Serronen improves position.
Aku Serronen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Serronen tries to score a body lock takedown but Presley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Serronen avoiding damage as Presley throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley prevents a body shot from Serronen. #BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Serronen.
Presley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Presley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Presley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Presley defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Presley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.#CL#
Presley has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.#T2#
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Serronen manages to break the clinch.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Presley misses with a double jab.
Serronen slips a straight right by Presley.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Presley tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
A jab from Serronen does it's job there.
Serronen takes a swing at Presley's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Presley.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Presley throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Presley checks a low kick from Serronen.#T3##CL#
Presley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Serronen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Presley - the referee stops the clock and Serronen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Presley. Serronen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick from Presley.
Serronen throws a combination. Presley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Presley defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley tried to score with a low kick but Serronen checks it.
Presley dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat.
A big right from Serronen misses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Presley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serronen lands a hook that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley prevents a body shot from Serronen.
Presley trying to control the position but instead, Serronen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Presley into the ropes.
Presley looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Presley just leaning against Serronen, taking a breather.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serronen's elbow.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen blocks an uppercut.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Presley.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Presley wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen throws a hook but Presley blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Presley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Presley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Presley is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Presley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Presley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Presley back to the ropes. Serronen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice body punch from Serronen.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Presley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Presley misses its target.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Presley. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen connects with a nice looking jab.
Presley misses with a low kick.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
A telegraphed right hand from Presley misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Presley down.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Serronen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Presley.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Presley.
Presley throws a lazy uppercut
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Presley misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Presley looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Presley throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Presley avoids it with no problem.
Elvis Presley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Serronen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Presley misses.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley takes one to the chin there.
Well,Presley is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That kick from Serronen tenderised Presley's leg. Presley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Presley momentarily.
Presley misses with a low kick.
Presley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Presley throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Presley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Presley staying out of range there.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serronen, as that shot connected.
Serronen checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley misses with the combination.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serronen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Donk. Presley catches Serronen right on the button with a cross.
Presley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Presley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen counters with a leg kick.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen checks a low kick from Presley.
Presley scores with a jab.
Presley throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen pounces like a tiger and cracks Presley with a vicious hook! Presley is down but not out! Serronen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
RFLFN-22 Morris Vs. Graves
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Dong slips a jab from Serronen.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Serronen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dong under the eye.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong keeps Serronen at a distance using the push kick.
Dong throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Dong wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dong in his tracks.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Dong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Serronen.#T1#
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Serronen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Serronen blocks the leg kick.
Dong misses with a hook
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Serronen steps away.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Dong keeps Serronen at a distance using the push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Serronen.
Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Dong tries to score with a low kick but Serronen moves his leg out of the way.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Dong tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen throws a series of strikes that have Dong backpedaling.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Serronen misses.
Serronen takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Serronen's head.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Serronen's head.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen takes one to the chin there.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Serronen lands a jab.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Dong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong is looking to clinch but Serronen is avoiding it.
Serronen scores with a head kick. Dong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Serronen's knee but Serronen avoids it well.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong blocks a head kick by Serronen.
#T4#
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong with a jab.
Dong dodges the punch combination from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Serronen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Serronen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong connects with a nice looking jab.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Serronen's side.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Dong misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Serronen in the body.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dong connects with a looping right hand.
Serronen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Serronen misses with a double jab
and Dong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dong defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
An attempted straight right counter from Serronen misses the target.
Dong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Dong staying out of range there.
Serronen throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Serronen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot lands for Dong.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat.
Dong misses with a straight right.
It looked like Serronen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Aku Serronen is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Dong's head back.
Dong tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong is looking to clinch.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Dong finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serronen is looking to counter punch.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Serronen works Dong's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Dong is predictable there
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Serronen swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Dong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Dong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Serronen lands a jab to the nose.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Serronen thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Dong.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target. #T3#
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Dong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong slips a straight right by Serronen.
Dong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Dong wants to clinch up but Serronen keeps it at a distance.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dong moves out of range as Serronen throws a body kick.
#T4#
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Serronen.
Dong slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
As Serronen backs off Dong throws a huge counter combo but Serronen manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Serronen misses with a two punch combination.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dong sizes up Serronen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Serronen checks the leg kick.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Dong lands a jab.
Dong staying out of range there.
Serronen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws out a powerful jab.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
Serronen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong thows a body kick. Serronen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
An inside leg kick from Dong misses.
Serronen checks a low kick from Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong counters with a body kick.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serronen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serronen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Serronen works Dong's body with a nice hook.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong 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.
Dong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Dong misses.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Dong works the jab nicely.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Serronen seems unphased.
Serronen misses with a body shot.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Dong jumps back.
Serronen walks into a stiff left hand from Dong.#T3#
Serronen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Serronen blocks it well.
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Nice shot lands for Serronen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Dong thinks about the counter body kick.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Serronen throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Dong tries a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Serronen misses its target.#T4#
Dong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Dong digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Dong walks into a jab.
Dong scores with a nice body kick.
Serronen dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Dong lands a glancing blow to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong connects with a leg kick. Serronen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aku Serronen!
An out of breath Aku Serronen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFLFN-20
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sin misses with a takedown
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Serronen 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.
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sin goes for a double leg but Serronen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Serronen continues to drive forward.
Serronen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Sin off balance momentarily.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Sin feinted with a counter takedown.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Sin has been cut.
Sin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sin looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Serronen cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Serronen did well to prevent Sin getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen is looking to improve his position.
Sin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Serronen is trying to get back to full guard.
Sin is thwarting Serronen's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Serronen is trying to stand up here but Sin is controlling him well.
Serronen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Serronen is trying to control but can't.
Sin working the head and body with strikes.
Serronen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sin is working away from the top position though.
Sin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Serronen! #SUB#
Sin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Serronen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sin looking to finish Serronen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Serronen!
Sin is landing with some decent strikes but Serronen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Serronen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sin working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Serronen is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sin with shots to the head and body - Serronen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sin landing strikes from the mount and Serronen is in trouble!
Sin looking to control but Serronen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serronen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sin is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Sin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sin is keen to just control but Serronen is a slippery customer.
Sin winds up and cracks Serronen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sin lands with a punch from half guard.
Sin is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Serronen pushes Sin off and gets back to his feet.
Sin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen slaps away a takedown attempt from Sin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen thuds a left hand into Sin's body.#TD#
Sin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Serronen to the ground. Sin is now in Serronen's guard.
Sin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sin stays in close to Serronen's body and controls the position.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sin is one step ahead there.
Sin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen pulls Sin in close to prevent any damage.
Sin with a nice head shot there.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
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 Lee Sin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Sin's cut.
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#
Serronen takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Sin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Serronen to the mat! Serronen manages to get full guard.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sin is one step ahead there.
Serronen is looking to stand up but Sin isn't so interested in that idea.
Sin 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.
Sin cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sin is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin trying to control but Serronen is working from the bottom.
Sin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Serronen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sin is looking for a sweep. Serronen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serronen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sin moves into full guard.
Sin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. #REVR#
Sin wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Sin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sin postures up.
Serronen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Serronen trying to keep a closed guard but Sin is proving a slippery customer.
Serronen controlling the position.
Serronen wants to sweep but no luck.
Sin cracks Serronen with a solid left hand.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Sin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sin with a nice head shot there.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Serronen is trying to control the position but Sin postures up.
Sin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Serronen wants to stand up but Sin is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sin moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Sin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Serronen is trying to defend but Sin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Serronen is looking to escape.
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serronen wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
#T4#
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sin works over Serronen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sin wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Sin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serronen's head.
Serronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Serronen has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sin looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Serronen.
Serronen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sin tries to stall but Serronen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Serronen scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Sin's cut.
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##TD#
Sin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Serronen!
Serronen is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Sin lands an elbow.
Serronen struggling a bit here.
Serronen tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Sin is trying to get an arm triangle but Serronen is defending well.
Sin is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin lands a few punches from side control.
Sin scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Sin in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Serronen is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
RFLFN-18 Morris Vs.Valdez
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen lands with a shot to the body.
Romart cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen misses with a hook. Romart ducked under it nicely.
Romart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Romart misses with a wild combination.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Romart's ribs.
Serronen cracks Romart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Romart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romart throws a front kick aimed at Serronen's knee but Serronen avoids it well.
Romart jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Romart.
Serronen cracks the inside of Romart's front leg.
Romart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jeff Romart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Romart misses with the combination.
#T1#
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Romart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Romart misses with a low kick.
Serronen connects with a body shot.
Serronen clobbers Romart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #KD#
Serronen cracks Romart with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Serronen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romart to stand back up!#ROC#
Romart is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romart is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Serronen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romart crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romart's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
An out of breath Aku Serronen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RFLFN-14 Allison vs. Woods
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen tries to score with a low kick but Kirby moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Kirby.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Kirby.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Kirby moves away and avoids it.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Serronen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirby misses with a body shot
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirby takes one on the button.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby misses with a body punch
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen misses the jab.#CL#
Kirby clinches up against the cage.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Kirby has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Kirby throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.#CL#
Kirby closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.#BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirby is looking to wear down Serronen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirby takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Serronen tries to keep at a distance but Kirby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirby working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Kirby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Serronen gets through Kirby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kirby fails to land.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Serronen breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Kirby tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Kirby cracks Serronen with an open hand slap.#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!
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Kirby clinches.
Serronen misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serronen. #BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch.
Serronen with a nice cross.
Kirby tries to clinch but Serronen is having none of it.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirby counters with a left to the body.
Serronen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serronen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirby.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Kirby's leg. Kirby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirby has time to react.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Serronen cracks Kirby with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Kirby is rocked!
Serronen cracks Kirby with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Kirby falls to his knees and Serronen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
Our winner, Aku Serronen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RFL-59 Aron vs. Bartoli
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serronen throws a head kick that Dong semi-blocks.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen lands a jab.
Dong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a series of wild punches.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong misses with a leg kick
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
A big right from Serronen misses. #T1#
Serronen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen lands with a good body shot.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Dong blocks a jab.
As Serronen backs away, Dong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen scores with a nice strike.
Dong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serronen if he has to take too many more of those.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Serronen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Serronen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a nice body kick.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen lands the left hand.
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Serronen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
Serronen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a nice body kick.
Serronen throws a hook but Dong blocks it.#T3#
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Dong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Serronen scores with a nice head shot.
Dong misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Serronen cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Dong is predictable there
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong slips a straight right by Serronen.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Serronen scores with a jab.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen 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#
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Dong takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Dong looks to throw a body kick
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Dong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Serronen throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
#T1#
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Nice straight punches there by Serronen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serronen.
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Dong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dong is looking to slow Serronen down with leg kicks.
Serronen misses with a shot to the body
and Dong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Serronen avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Dong throws a counter high kick but Serronen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dong throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Serronen. Beautiful body shot.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Dong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Serronen. That snapped Dong's head back.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Serronen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dong misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
It looked like Dong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Dong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dong avoids the head kick by Serronen.
Dong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dong slips under a jab.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dong jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Dong throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Dong slips under a jab.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Serronen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen counters with a good low kick that Dong was not able to check.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong is looking to wear down Serronen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Dong is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong connects with a looping right hand.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serronen.
Some bone on bone action there as Serronen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong moves out of range as Serronen strikes.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serronen.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a head kick. That will keep Serronen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Serronen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
Serronen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dong counters with a nice leg kick.
Serronen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Serronen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Serronen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Serronen throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong throws a lazy head kick
and Serronen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Long Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Dong didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A good leg kick by Serronen.
Serronen lands with a cross.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Dong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong throws a leg kick but Serronen moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Serronen as he connects with a hook.
Dong defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Dong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Dong counters by clinching up.
A hook to the body from Serronen.
Dong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Serronen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards. #BC2#
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crunch! Dong slams his shin into Serronen's torso.
Serronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serronen connects with a leg kick. Dong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Serronen in the body.
Serronen misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Dong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Serronen misses with some punches.
Serronen blocks a body shot from Dong.
Dong is working Serronen over against the cage.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serronen.
Dong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serronen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Serronen!
A victorious Aku Serronen 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:
RFLFN-6
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Scout wants to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scout tries to clinch up.
Scout is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Scout walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Scout is looking to clinch.
Scout misses with a body shot
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
Scout takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Scout is rocked!
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Serronen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Scout's temple! It sends Scout violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Serronen celebrates and the doctors try to help Scout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barnes.
Serronen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that Serronen semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Barnes.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Serronen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.#T1#
Serronen misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Serronen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barnes throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serronen as he jumps to the side.
Barnes is looking to wear down Serronen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Frank Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.#T2#
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Serronen lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
Barnes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Serronen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Serronen scrambles back to his feet.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Serronen. That snapped Barnes's head back.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Serronen only half commits.
Barnes cracks the inside of Serronen's front leg.
Serronen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barnes punishes Serronen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serronen takes a step back to recover.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Serronen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barnes.#T4#
Serronen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Serronen throws a one two combo.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Serronen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Serronen with a hook.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Barnes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. #CL2#
Serronen pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serronen lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Serronen is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serronen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serronen is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Serronen smiles and moves away.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Good shot there by Serronen.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Serronen lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Serronen.
Serronen jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Serronen cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Barnes takes one to the side of the head.
Frank Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Serronen sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #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!
Serronen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serronen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Serronen sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Serronen.
Barnes takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Serronen counter with a right hand. #T3#
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Barnes's knee but Barnes avoids it well.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Serronen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes cracks Serronen with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Serronen blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen lands with a cross.
Serronen delivers a nice body kick.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes. #T4#
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aku Serronen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Serronen tries to land a body kick
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barnes digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes jabs at Serronen's body.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serronen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Serronen avoids it well and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Serronen.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Barnes throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Serronen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnes.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Serronen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Serronen.
Serronen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Serronen knows he should have avoided that one.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Serronen connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Barnes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serronen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen scores with a kick to the body.
Serronen scores with a nice head shot.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes feints and then cracks Serronen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Serronen down.
Barnes scores with a punch to the head.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes clobbers Serronen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
#T4#
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Serronen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Serronen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serronen scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Barnes!
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