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Event:
SMASH:218
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Victor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Victor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koivisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Victor somewhat.
Koivisto cracks Victor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Victor misses the target.
Victor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Victor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Victor jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Victor ducked under it nicely.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Koivisto sprawls and moves away.
Victor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ultima Koivisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Victor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivisto on the side of the head.
Victor throws a lazy uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Victor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koivisto slips a jab from Victor.
Victor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Victor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koivisto sprawls well. Koivisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Victor gets slowly back to his feet.
Koivisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Victor.#T2#
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victor was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Koivisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Victor's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koivisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Victor.
Koivisto lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Victor misses.
Victor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koivisto counters with a body kick.
Victor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivisto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Victor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a right hand. Victor shakes it off.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Victor throws out the jab.
Koivisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Victor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Victor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Victor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Victor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Victor throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Victor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Victor misses the target. #T4#
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Koivisto. Victor shrugs it off though.
Victor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Victor's head back.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Koivisto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Victor.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Victor.
Koivisto cracks Victor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Victor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Victor.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Victor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Victor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Victor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Victor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koivisto tests Victor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Victor cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Victor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
Victor looking to score a takedown here. Koivisto is defending well but Victor drives through and ends up in Koivisto's guard.
Koivisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Victor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Victor is working for a kimura here but Koivisto manages to reverse the position and he's now in Victor's guard.
#T1#
Victor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koivisto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Victor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Victor looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Koivisto is defending well. Victor quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Koivisto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Victor celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Victor!
After the big win, Caio Victor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE Elite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Frewin 2
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the head.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto jabs at Mcgee's body.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Mcgee moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mcgee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgee lands a jab to Koivisto's midsection.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mcgee moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.#T1#
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koivisto's knee momentarily.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Mcgee's head but Mcgee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgee is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgee moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Mcgee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koivisto misses with a body kick.
Mcgee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mcgee avoids it with no problem.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Koivisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcgee slips under a jab.
Koivisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mcgee's head.
Mcgee tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto wants to slow Mcgee down by chopping away at his legs.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcgee to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Mcgee throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Mcgee.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Koivisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mcgee on the side of the head.
Mcgee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Mcgee lands a body shot.
#T3#
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Mcgee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
A low kick lands for Mcgee.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mcgee avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mcgee avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mcgee has knocked Koivisto down with a huge combo! Mcgee steps away and waves a wobbly Koivisto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ultima Koivisto has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
It looked like Mcgee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Mcgee misses the target.
Mcgee tried to score with a low kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mcgee.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Mcgee's defenses.
Koivisto misses with the body kick
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Mcgee moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee tried to counter with a leg kick but Koivisto avoided it.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
Koivisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Mcgee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the 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 Rockwell Mcgee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultima Koivisto'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.#R2#
Mcgee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Koivisto misses.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee walks into a stiff left hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a body shot.
Mcgee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Mcgee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto scores with a shot to the body.
Koivisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koivisto jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.
Mcgee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koivisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Mcgee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
A left lands for Mcgee.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Koivisto in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mcgee slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Mcgee ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mcgee throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Mcgee counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Mcgee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mcgee cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgee slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Mcgee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Mcgee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koivisto slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee.
Mcgee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Koivisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcgee under the eye.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgee's shoulder, as Mcgee tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.#T3#
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Mcgee looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Mcgee moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
Mcgee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Mcgee tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mcgee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Koivisto just manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mcgee does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto scoring well with a low kick there.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee is looking to counter punch.
Koivisto jabs Mcgee right on the nose. Mcgee blinks but takes it well.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Mcgee's head back.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Nice shot by Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ultima Koivisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ultima Koivisto'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#
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Koivisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mcgee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koivisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.
Mcgee lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgee lands with a cross.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Mcgee moves away and avoids it.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mcgee.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockwell Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mcgee 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 Koivisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koivisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Mcgee is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mcgee has knocked Koivisto down with a huge combo! Mcgee steps away and waves a wobbly Koivisto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Koivisto is rocked!
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Mcgee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koivisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgee finish him?
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgee misses with a looping right.
Koivisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcgee throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range. #T2#
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mcgee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mcgee moves out of range as Koivisto throws a body kick.
It looked like Mcgee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Mcgee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Mcgee moved out of range nicely.
As Koivisto backs away, Mcgee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgee.
Koivisto jabs Mcgee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto avoids the head kick by Mcgee.
Mcgee staying out of range there.
Koivisto cracks Mcgee with a good jab.
Mcgee staying out of range there.
Koivisto tries to land a front kick but Mcgee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mcgee throws a quick counter head kick but Koivisto was just out of range.
Koivisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mcgee moves out of range of the body kick.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgee counters with a left and a right that stings Koivisto.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto scores with a jab. Mcgee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mcgee lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mcgee's hands.
Mcgee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Mcgee counters with a head kick that drops Koivisto to the mat! Koivisto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Koivisto throws the left hand but Mcgee avoids the punch easily.
Mcgee defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mcgee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto misses with a left hand #KD#
and Mcgee counters with a crisp one two that drops Koivisto! Mcgee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Koivisto to his feet! Koivisto is in big trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockwell Mcgee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgee 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockwell Mcgee!
Rockwell Mcgee took some time post fight to say the following; 'I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Lentz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentleman's Club in the buildup to the fight.
Lentz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Lentz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koivisto lands with a right hand.
Lentz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lentz misses.
Lentz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lentz doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Lentz misses. #T1#
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Koivisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lentz misses with a leg kick
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koivisto.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range. #T2#
Lentz lands with a shot to the body.
Lentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto stuns Lentz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koivisto misses the body punch
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lentz throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Lentz misses with a body kick.
Lentz defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto throws the kick towards the body but Lentz avoids it.
Lentz misses with a looping left.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lentz walks into a left hand.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Lentz throws a big shot that misses.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLentz.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.#T3#
Lentz needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lentz.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Lentz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz staying out of range there.#T4#
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lentz.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Lentz throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Lentz moves out of range.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Lentz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lentz takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lentz has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lentz feints a jab promting Koivisto to slip. Lentz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Koivisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Lentz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto with a jab.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
Lentz moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto blocks a head kick by Lentz.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto scores with a hook.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lentz.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.
Lentz throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Lentz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lentz misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lentz misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Koivisto blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Lentz's defenses.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lentz has time to react.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Lentz.
Lentz scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Lentz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lentz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range. #T2#
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Lentz misses with a combination
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lentz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lentz wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lentz moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
It looked like Koivisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lentz.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Lentz moves away from the strike by Koivisto. #T3#
Lentz is looking to score with low kicks.
Koivisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lentz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Koivisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Koivisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Lentz avoided it.
Lentz misses with a straight left.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Lentz manages to avoid it.
Koivisto dodges the punch combination from Lentz.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.#T4#
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Lentz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lentz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Lentz throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Lentz slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz moves out of range of the strikes.
Lentz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lentz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koivisto has got the better of the exchanges.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lentz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to land a front kick but Lentz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lentz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Lentz's body.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Lentz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lentz lunges at Koivisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koivisto's hand.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Lentz.
Lentz lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
Lentz throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range. #T1#
Lentz misses the jab.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lentz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Lentz's head back.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Lentz ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lentz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Lentz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lentz to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz throws a head kick but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lentzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Lentz takes one to the chin there.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Lentz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lentz connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lentz is looking to clinch.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Lentz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab from Koivisto.
Lentz misses the jab.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Lentz should have avoided that one.
A cross from Koivisto lands.
Koivisto with a hook.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Koivisto slips under a jab from Lentz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Koivisto tests Lentz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lentz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto lands a head shot.
Koivisto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lentz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lentz defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lentz.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leon Lentz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto thows a body kick. Lentz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koivisto 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
Our winner, Ultima Koivisto, 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:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 272
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kalmisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koivisto takes a step back to recover.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick but Koivisto moved away.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the head.
Koivisto sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalmisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto misses with the body kick
enabling Kalmisto to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Kalmisto's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Kalmisto's defenses.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Kalmisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalmisto wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Kalmisto.#T1#
Kalmisto thuds his right hand into Koivisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kalmisto's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalmisto. Koivisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalmisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kalmisto. Kalmisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalmisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Kalmisto slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Kalmisto is out of range.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Kalmisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koivisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto sizes up Kalmisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kalmisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kalmisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot by Koivisto.
Kalmisto scores with a body shot.
Kalmisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto misses with a hook
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Kalmisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Kalmisto ducked under it nicely.
Kalmisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalmisto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koivisto manages to circle out of the way.
Kalmisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Kalmisto is looking to score with low kicks.
Koivisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalmisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koivisto lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Kalmisto throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Kalmisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Kalmisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalmisto tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koivisto throws a hook but Kalmisto avoids it easily.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koivisto digs a good hook to Kalmisto's body.
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Koivisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalmisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalmisto looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalmisto misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Kalmisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Jab from Koivisto.
Kalmisto scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalmisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalmisto avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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#
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto lands with a nice combination. Kalmisto backs away looking to recover.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalmisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalmisto throws a wild body kick that Koivisto sees coming a mile off.
Koivisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kalmisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalmisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalmisto.
Koivisto stuns Kalmisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koivisto scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Koivisto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalmisto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalmisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Kalmisto saw that one coming.
Kalmisto connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kalmisto takes one on the button.
Kalmisto works Koivisto's body with a nice hook.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to work over Kalmisto's front leg with a kick but Kalmisto checks it.
Kalmisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Kalmisto throws a right hand that Koivisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Koivisto also avoids with ease.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Kalmisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koivisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Kalmisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalmisto looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Kalmisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalmisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koivisto walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kalmisto.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalmisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalmisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Koivisto lands a nice hook to Kalmisto's body. Kalmisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalmisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalmisto cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Koivisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koivisto cracks Kalmisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalmisto lands with a nice body punch.
Koivisto connects with a body shot that sends Kalmisto's belly button to the back.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Kalmisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalmisto misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalmisto staying out of range there.#T4#
Kalmisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Koivisto misses.
Kalmisto scores with a nice right hand.
Kalmisto throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
Kalmisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koivisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalmisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalmisto throws out a powerful jab.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Kalmisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalmisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalmisto moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Kalmisto's shoulder, as Kalmisto tries to avoid the shot.
Koivisto throws a leg kick
and Kalmisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalmisto counters with a straight right hand.
Kalmisto defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Kalmisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
As Koivisto backs away, Kalmisto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalmisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
Kalmisto walks into a jab.
Kalmisto cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kalmisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Kalmisto settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Koivisto blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalmisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Koivisto punishes Kalmisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalmisto wants to land a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Kalmisto avoids it with no problem.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalmisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kalmisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Koivisto. Beautiful body shot.
Kalmisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kalmisto 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 Koivisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Koivisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kalmisto slips a jab from Koivisto.
Kalmisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalmisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Koivisto's head.
Kalmisto missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apophis Kalmisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koivisto jabs Kalmisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Kalmisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalmisto's head.
Kalmisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalmisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalmisto misses the target.
Koivisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Kalmisto.
Kalmisto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Koivisto swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kalmisto counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kalmisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kalmisto throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Kalmisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalmisto also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kalmisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalmisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Kalmisto sends Koivisto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kalmisto is motioning to the referee to let Koivisto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Koivisto is rocked!
Kalmisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalmisto finish him?
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Kalmisto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koivisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Koivisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalmisto throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.#KD#
Kalmisto cracks Koivisto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kalmisto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Koivisto to stand back up!
Koivisto drops his hands momentarily. Kalmisto doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Koivisto staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Koivisto doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apophis Kalmisto!
Apophis Kalmisto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Koivisto's head.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lentz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lentz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koivisto is able to avoid easily.
Lentz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lentz lands a glancing blow to the side of Koivisto's head.
Koivisto takes one on the button.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lentz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Lentz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto 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.
Good shot there by Koivisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Koivisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lentz circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Lentz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Lentz walks into a left hand. #T1#
Lentz misses with a looping right.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Lentz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lentz checks a low kick from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a head shot.
Lentz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lentz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koivisto checks a leg kick.
Lentz throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Lentz is predictable there
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Lentz throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Koivisto.
Koivisto takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto moves out of range as Lentz strikes.
The fighters circling - Lentz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto defending well as Lentz loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Lentz moves into the clinch successfully.
Koivisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2##BC#
Lentz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Lentz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Koivisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lentz. Lentz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lentz moves away.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lentz takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto unleashes a big counter combination but Lentz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koivisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lentz tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Lentz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a looping right hand.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Lentz.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
#T3#
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto misses with a body kick.
Koivisto defending well as Lentz loads up on a big left hand.
Lentz misses with a double jab
and Koivisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Lentz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Koivisto is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Lentz ducked under it nicely.
Lentz swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto cracks Lentz with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz slips a straight right by Koivisto.#T4#
Koivisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lentz finds it's way round the side to connect with Koivisto's head.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lentz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lentz lands the left hand.
Koivisto lands a jab to the nose.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Lentz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Lentz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Lentz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lentz down.
Koivisto misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lentz throws a series of punches but Koivisto moves out of range.
Lentz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lentz tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
A nice side step and Koivisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lentz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lentz.
Koivisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Lentz misses with a wild combination.
Lentz lands a lovely overhand right.
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Both fighters circling a little - Lentz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lentz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lentz has time to react.
Lentz wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lentz throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Koivisto misses with a few strikes there.
Lentz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lentz misses with a series of wild punches.
Lentz with the inside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a hook but Lentz avoids it easily.
Lentz just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto lunges at Lentz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lentz's hand.
Koivisto falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Lentz counter with a right hand.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lentz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.#CL#
Lentz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lentz manages to break the clinch.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lentz.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Lentz.
Koivisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lentz was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Lentz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Lentz.
A quick step to the side and Lentz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lentz tries to clinch up but Koivisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Lentz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Lentz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lentz tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koivisto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lentz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lentz tries to clinch
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Lentz walks into a jab.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3##CL#
Lentz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koivisto, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Koivisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Lentz throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koivisto.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Lentz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koivisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koivisto defending well as Lentz loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz throws a shot to the body.
Lentz misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lentz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Lentz misses with a right hand
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Lentz is out of range.
Lentz lands a jab.
Lentz lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lentz looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Lentz avoids it with no problem.
Koivisto swings for the body but Lentz moves out of range.
#T4#
Koivisto scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lentz.
Koivisto misses with a two punch combination.
Lentz tries to land a leg kick but Koivisto saw it coming and moves away.
Lentz defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koivisto walks into a left hand.
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lentz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto scores with a spinning back 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 Leon Lentz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lentz throws a leg kick that misses.
Lentz looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Lentz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Lentz throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Lentz looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto stalks Lentz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lentz's face. Lentz staggers backwards, shaken.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lentz tries to clinch up but Koivisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Koivisto scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Lentz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koivisto. Koivisto obviously looking to wear him down.
Lentz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lentz misses with a hook to the body
and Koivisto counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Lentz tries to clinch but Koivisto is having none of it.
A low kick from Lentz misses
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Lentz pushes Koivisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Koivisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Koivisto breaks the clinch.
Lentz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lentz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lentz tries to clinch up.#T2#
Lentz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Lentz misses with a body shot.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Lentz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Lentz throws a leg kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Koivisto jabs Lentz right on the nose. Lentz blinks but takes it well.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Lentz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lentz is looking to slow Koivisto down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Koivisto lands a right hook to the body.
Koivisto misses with the combination.
#T3#
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto tries to land a front kick but Lentz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lentz walks into a left hand.
Koivisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Lentz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lentz's shoulder, as Lentz tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lentz momentarily.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lentz misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lentz misses with a body shot
and Koivisto counters with a left to the body.
Lentz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Lentz avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lentz, as that shot connected.
Koivisto sizes up Lentz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lentz.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Lentz ducks under and follows up with a left that Lentz also avoids with ease.
Koivisto takes a swing at Lentz's ribcage but misses.
Lentz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws a hook but Lentz blocks it.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Lentz with a jab.
Lentz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koivisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lentz lands a front kick.
Koivisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koivisto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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:
C202: Kahn vs Ochoa II
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahomes! But no joy.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto swinging wildly here.
Mahomes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Koivisto's legs.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koivisto misses with an 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!
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Nice shot by Koivisto.#CL2#
Mahomes clinches.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto backwards.
Koivisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Koivisto. #BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Koivisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahomes at a distance.
Mahomes lands a front kick.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Mahomes counters with a body kick that stops Koivisto in his tracks momentarily.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mahomes!
Mahomes checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Mahomes. #T2#
Koivisto throws a nice looking combination but Mahomes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto cracks Mahomes with a good jab.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Mahomes feints a counter leg kick.
Koivisto thuds a left hand into Mahomes's body.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahomes with a hook.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Koivisto moved away.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes swinging wildly here.
Mahomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Koivisto cracks a nice hook into Mahomes's ribs.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Koivisto lands.
A jab from Mahomes does it's job there.
Mahomes moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahomes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.#CL2#
Koivisto gets tackled into the cage by Mahomes. Mahomes maintains the clinch.
Koivisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahomes's elbow.
Mahomes is leaning against Koivisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahomes lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mahomes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koivisto 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.#T4#
Mahomes tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Mahomes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahomes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koivisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and Koivisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahomes cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
Mahomes throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
Mahomes slips a jab from Koivisto.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Koivisto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahomes scores with a push kick.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the head.
Mahomes is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes wants to counter with a clinch but Koivisto pushes him away.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Mahomes moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Mahomes needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahomes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Mahomes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto swings for the body but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koivisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahomes's head.
Mahomes connects with the punch.
A nice combination there by Koivisto.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Mahomes cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Mahomes avoids the punch easily.
Mahomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
A low kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Koivisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mahomes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koivisto. That one must have hurt.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Koivisto defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Mahomes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahomes down.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes. #T4#
Mahomes throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Mahomes. Beautiful body shot.
Mahomes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Mahomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Mahomes lands with a straight right. Koivisto didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs at Mahomes's body.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahomes throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Mahomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahomes scores with a hook.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Mahomes's head back.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.#CL2#
Mahomes takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Mahomes counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahomes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahomes wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Koivisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Koivisto takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Mahomes lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahomes moves into range and lands 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!
Mahomes thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahomes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koivisto clobbers Mahomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahomes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahomes tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mahomes moves out of range of the body kick from Koivisto.
#T3#
Koivisto blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Koivisto takes a step back to recover.
Mahomes throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mahomes throws out a powerful jab.
Mahomes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Mahomes has Koivisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from Koivisto. #BC#
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.#T4#
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Koivisto misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto scores with a body shot.
Mahomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Koivisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mahomes counters with a left to the body.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Mahomes avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes lands a head shot.
Mahomes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes! |
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Event:
C196: Bonaparte vs Rader
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from McArthur.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koivisto thumps McArthur with a low kick.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Koivisto misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto scores with a three punch combo!
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto connects with the punch.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Koivisto misses its target.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from McArthur misses.
Koivisto lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
A big right from McArthur misses.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Koivisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of McArthur 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McArthur tries to move into range but Koivisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs at McArthur's body.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur 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.
McArthur moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2##KD2#
McArthur lands a left and a right that send Koivisto crashing to the mat, dazed. McArthur thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Koivisto is rocked!
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Koivisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
McArthur lands a big right hand that sends Koivisto crashing to the mat! McArthur stays standing though and waves Koivisto back to his feet!
McArthur tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Koivisto.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
McArthur sends Koivisto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McArthur is motioning to the referee to let Koivisto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from McArthur.#T3#
Koivisto throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
McArthur keeps Koivisto at a distance using the push kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto misses with a wild combination.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
McArthur throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
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!
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto connects with a right hand. McArthur shakes it off.#T4#
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McArthur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
A decent looking cross lands there for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a wild combination.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto slips a straight right by McArthur.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
Koivisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Koivisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koivisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Koivisto throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McArthur throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Koivisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Koivisto tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Koivisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McArthur gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran McArthur!
A relieved looking Kieran McArthur 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:
C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Koivisto's leg but Koivisto calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Perkele misses the jab.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Perkele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Koivisto slips under a jab.#T1#
Koivisto swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Perkele moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Perkele.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Koivisto.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.#T2#
Jab from Perkele.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Koivisto's ribs.
Perkele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body.
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Perkele moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
It looked like Perkele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koivisto.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivisto on the side of the head.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Perkele is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivisto tries to land a front kick but Perkele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koivisto takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perkele.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Perkele moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.#T4#
Perkele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele takes one to the side of the head.
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with a good, hard body kick but Koivisto shrugs it off.
Perkele misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Koivisto looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkele scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto moves forwards but Perkele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Perkele.#ROC#Koivisto is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele 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#
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Koivisto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perkele has got the better of the exchanges.
Koivisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele throws a nice looking combination but Koivisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Koivisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivisto defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Koivisto.
Koivisto cracks Perkele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perkele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Perkele tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele is looking to counter with head kicks.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.#T1#
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Koivisto misses
and Perkele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Perkele tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Perkele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Perkele.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Koivisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Perkele in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koivisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perkele digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto takes one to the chin there.
Koivisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Koivisto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Perkele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perkele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Koivisto is breathing heavily.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koivisto connects with a looping right hand.
Perkele moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.#T3#
Perkele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Perkele lands a left and a right that send Koivisto crashing to the mat, dazed. Perkele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto misses with a few strikes there.
Perkele fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Koivisto square on the jaw! Damn, Koivisto is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto lands a right hook to the body.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a double jab
and Malley counters with a nice uppercut.
Malley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koivisto.
Malley flicks out a counter leg kick but Koivisto steps away.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Malley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Malley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koivisto's head.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
#T1#
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Koivisto misses with the combination.
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malley feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto checks a leg kick.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.#T2#
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Malley flicks out a counter leg kick but Koivisto steps away.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a thumping low kick. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Malley down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Malley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Malley is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jane Malley has been cut.
Malley bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Koivisto comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Malley falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Malley was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ultima Koivisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultima Koivisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C185: Taneyev vs Machado
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mahomes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Mahomes slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koivisto 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 slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Koivisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koivisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Mahomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahomes.
Mahomes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Mahomes lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahomes throws the kick towards the body but Koivisto avoids it.
Koivisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahomes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Mahomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Mahomes fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body. #KD2#
Koivisto cracks Mahomes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mahomes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Koivisto finish him?
#ROC2#Mahomes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Mahomes has been cut.
Koivisto drops Mahomes with a naaaaasty hook - Mahomes is in real trouble here! Koivisto dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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 967 Maluga vs. Bigg
Date: Mar 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Koivisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivisto throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Benedetti sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koivisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Koivisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Koivisto tries to avoid it.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Koivisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Benedetti moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Donk. Benedetti catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!#T3#
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti motions for Koivisto to come forward. Benedetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Benedetti clinches with his opponent.
Koivisto wants a takedown but no success here.
Koivisto tries to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling the position.
Benedetti pushes Koivisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Koivisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivisto.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
#BC#
Koivisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koivisto at a distance.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koivisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Benedetti scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivisto momentarily.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koivisto.
Benedetti sneaks out the side door and pushes Koivisto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Benedetti misses. #T1#
Benedetti connects with a jab.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koivisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Koivisto moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Koivisto circles away.
#CL2#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Koivisto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benedetti prevents it.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivisto misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti connects with a body shot.
Koivisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Koivisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koivisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Koivisto's defenses.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Koivisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Koivisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benedetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti lands a high kick!
Benedetti wants to clinch but Koivisto slips to the side
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the body.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koivisto is defended easily by Benedetti.
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Benedetti wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Koivisto fails with a takedown attempt.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Koivisto counters with a two punch combo.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti with a hook.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivisto throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Koivisto lands a body shot.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti moves to clinch but Koivisto breaks away
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Koivisto tries to keep at a distance but Benedetti has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto fails to pull guard.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Koivisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Koivisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Benedetti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Koivisto misses with the head strike.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
Koivisto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benedetti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Rafael Benedetti 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:
SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Koivisto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Panic to the mat! Panic manages to get full guard.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panic's head.
Panic 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.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Panic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Panic controls Koivisto momentarily but Koivisto frees himself.
Panic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panic has his foot on Koivisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koivisto works his way back into a safe position though.
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koivisto's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Panic blocks nicely.
Koivisto throws a strike but Panic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Panic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koivisto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Panic passes into side control.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Panic tries to move to mount but Koivisto blocks the move with his legs.
Panic is staying tight to Koivisto's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Koivisto tries to bench press Panic off him but Panic keeps the position.
Panic has control of an arm but Koivisto manages to advance to Panic's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Panic has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Panic to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic is trying to remain composed but Koivisto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Koivisto misses with a punch to the head.
Koivisto struggling to land strikes to the head as Panic covers up. #SUB#
Koivisto looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Panic wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Koivisto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Panic because Koivisto loaded up on that one.
Koivisto looking to land elbow strikes but Panic uses the position to regain half guard.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Panic is pressing down on Koivisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Panic.
Panic keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Panic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Panic keeps moving.
Panic controls Koivisto momentarily but Koivisto frees himself.
Koivisto preventing the sweep.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto trying to control but Panic is working from the bottom.
Panic working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panic keeps Koivisto at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koivisto 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Panic is looking for the big counter here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koivisto.
Panic throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Panic motions for Koivisto to come forward. Panic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Panic checks it well.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Panic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koivisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panic.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Panic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Panic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Panic thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in and bounces Panic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Panic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
Koivisto throws an elbow that misses. Panic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivisto's guard. Nice move by Panic!#REVB#
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Panic tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panic defends well.#SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Panic tries to pass.
Panic passes Koivisto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koivisto is trying to maintain the position but Panic is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Koivisto tries to get to full guard but Panic has control of the leg.
Panic trying to pass the guard but Koivisto defending well.
Panic moves nicely into side control.
Koivisto is trying to improve his position.
Panic controlling from side mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
Panic has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Koivisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koivisto regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto trying to control from the bottom.
Koivisto wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivisto.
Panic cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Panic counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Panic misses
and Koivisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Panic counters with a stiff right hand.
Satanic Panic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panic swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic.#TD#
Koivisto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Panic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Panic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Panic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ultima Koivisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Panic is controlling well.
Koivisto is looking to get back to full guard here but Panic has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panic tries to advance to mount but Koivisto denies him.
Koivisto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koivisto tries to roll over but Panic keeps him under control.
Panic is pressing down on Koivisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koivisto is holding on for now.
Panic stalling.
Koivisto is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Koivisto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panic is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep. Panic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Koivisto actively working from the bottom here.
Panic works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koivisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panic controlling his opponent.
Panic tries to control but Koivisto wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Satanic Panic.
I think Panic 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Satanic Panic!
Our winner, Satanic Panic, 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 956 Road vs. Exotic II
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Koivisto misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Seran counters by clinching up.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Seran.
Koivisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seran walks away with a smile on his face. Koivisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Seran drives through and clinches with Koivisto against the cage.
Koivisto blocks an uppercut.
Koivisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koivisto or not.
Koivisto prevents a body shot from Seran. #TD2#
Koivisto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koivisto is aware though and is defending well.
Koivisto stands and throws Seran's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koivisto cracks Seran with a big elbow. #T1#
Koivisto lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.
Seran is looking to regain half guard here but Koivisto keeps moving and retains side control.
Seran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Koivisto.
Seran manages to get back to half guard.
Koivisto controlling the pace.
Seran desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Seran working for a triangle but Koivisto defends it easily.
#T2#
Koivisto with a nice head shot there.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Seran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Seran.
Koivisto cracks Seran with a solid left hand.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Seran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a triangle but Koivisto pushes his legs off easily.
Seran wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
Seran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Seran tries to roll over but Koivisto keeps him under control.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Seran defending well though. #T4#
Seran wants to improve his position but Koivisto is controlling well.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto 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.
Seran taking some punishment here, with Koivisto in his half guard.
Koivisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seran with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koivisto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Seran's hands, connecting with Seran's forehead.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivisto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seran's head.
Seran is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Koivisto. Those never looked like landing.
Seran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Seran has Koivisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koivistos head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koivisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Seran. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Seran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koivisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivisto can pounce on him.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.#T1#
Seran moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koivisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Koivisto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Seran looking for a guillotine here but Koivisto defends easily.
Koivisto stands up over Seran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Seran is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up. #T2#
Koivisto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Koivisto passes into half guard. #SUB#
Seran looking for submissions off his back.
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. Koivisto connects with a nice short shot to Seran's temple.
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. Koivisto connects with a nice short shot to Seran's temple.
Ultima Koivisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seran avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Koivisto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seran gets full guard.#SUB#
Seran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koivisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koivisto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Seran has his foot on Koivisto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koivisto works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seran's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Seran dodges it nicely.
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Seran's hands, connecting with Seran's forehead.
Koivisto lands with a punch from half guard.
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but Seran defending well.
Koivisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Olyn Seran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Seran moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seran slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Seran.
Koivisto lands an overhand right.#CUT2#Olyn Seran's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Seran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seran continues to drive forward.
Seran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seran throws a counter high kick but Koivisto was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Seran darts in and clinches Koivisto up against the cage.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koivisto tries to pull guard but Seran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Olyn Seran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
Seran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koivisto.
Koivisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koivisto blocks an uppercut.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koivisto.
Koivisto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Seran swings wildly with an uppercut but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivisto keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Seran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koivisto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Seran scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Seran slips a jab from Koivisto.#T3#
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Seran slips the punch.
Seran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Seran checks it.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Seran avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Seran's shoulder, as Seran tries to avoid the shot.
Seran thinks about countering with a head kick.
Seran tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Seran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Olyn Seran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.#ROC2#Seran is rocked!#TD2#
Koivisto dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Seran has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A victorious Ultima Koivisto 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:
SYN 949 De Gano vs. Tarver
Date: Jan 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamei lands a jab.
Koivisto lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamei misses the target.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2#
Koivisto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Koivisto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kamei avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
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!
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamei is trying to get back to full guard.
Koivisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koivisto trying to control from half guard but Kamei is working away.
Koivisto wants to pass to mount but Kamei is defending the position. #T1#
Kamei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koivisto scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamei trying to control from the bottom.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamei defending well though.
Kamei moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamei controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto won't allow Kamei to sweep him here.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Kamei blocks nicely.
Koivisto postures up.
Kamei has his hands on Koivisto's head, controlling the position.
Koivisto is stalling in the full guard. #ES#
Kamei kicks Koivisto off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Koivisto.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koivisto.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Kamei sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Koivisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kamei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kamei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Kamei digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koivisto - that will leave a mark!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koivisto.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Koichi Kamei 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.#R2#
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Kamei misses with a hook.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Kamei had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei punishes Koivisto's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
Koivisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Koivisto ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kamei is rocked!
Kamei swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice cross by Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.#T2#
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
Kamei misses with an uppercut
and Koivisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving 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!
Kamei misses the jab.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and Kamei counters with a right hand to the body.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koivisto.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Koivisto takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Kamei is looking for a counter combo.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Kamei throws a lazy uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamei misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown. Kamei fights it but they end up in guard.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamei is keeping the position for now.
Kamei trying to control the position.
Kamei has Koivisto pulled in close to control his posture.
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kamei is pulling down on Koivisto's head to control his posture.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Koivisto is proving a slippery customer.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto is in close to Kamei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto postures up in Kamei's guard and throws a big left but Kamei blocks it.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
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 Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei.
A nice side step and Koivisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Kamei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koivisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamei as he avoids it easily.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamei defends well and Koivisto ends up having to push Kamei into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kamei there.
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto misses with a few strikes there.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamei counter with a right hand.
Kamei lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by Kamei. Beautiful body shot.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamei should have avoided that one.
Kamei throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koivisto throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto defending well as Kamei loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koivisto with a poor takedown
and Kamei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Kamei scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.
Koivisto slips a jab and a cross from Kamei.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kamei.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamei scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kamei. #T4#
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kamei finds it's way through Koivisto's defenses.
Kamei throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Kamei slips a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kamei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Koivisto.
A left lands for Kamei.
Kamei cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
Kamei scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kamei, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SYN 944 Maluga vs. Leifsson V
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii tries a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Man Iii cracks Koivisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.#TD#
Koivisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man Iii did well to prevent Koivisto getting side control.
Man Iii has one foot on Koivisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Man Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koivisto with a body shot.
Koivisto with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Man Iii lands with a right hand.
Man Iii blocks a head kick by Koivisto.
Man Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Koivisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Man Iii lands.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto digs a good hook to Man Iii's body.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koivisto can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto.
#T4#
Koivisto with a nice cross.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koivisto walks into a straight right hand from Man Iii.
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 swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Man Iii tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man Iii slips under 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 Ultima Koivisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Koivisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koivisto to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Man Iii gets caught flat footed, as Koivisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koivisto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Man Iii tries to bench press Koivisto off him but Koivisto keeps the position.
Koivisto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koivisto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivisto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man Iii sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koivisto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koivisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man Iii keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Koivisto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for 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!
Koivisto trying to control the position but Man Iii is working away.
Koivisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man Iii can do to turn this around?#T3#
The ground and pound from Koivisto seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Man Iii regains half guard, as Koivisto was trying to land strikes.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koivisto throws a strike but Man Iii avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Man Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Man Iii keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Koivisto checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Koivisto tried to counter with a leg kick but Man Iii avoided it.
Man Iii scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Koivisto lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Koivisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man Iii throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man Iii but Man Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Yip Man Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koivisto misses with a leg kick.
Man Iii staying out of range there.
Man Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto motions for Man Iii to come forward. Koivisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Man Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Koivisto - just one landing.
Koivisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koivisto with a hook.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Man Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Man Iii.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Man Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Man Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koivisto 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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:
C141: De Minaur vs. Graves 2
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Victor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivisto momentarily.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Victor avoids the punch easily.
Victor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koivisto defends it well.
Victor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Victor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Victor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koivisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor throws out a powerful jab.
Victor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Koivisto slips a straight right by Victor.
Victor throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor stalks Koivisto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koivisto's face. Koivisto staggers backwards, shaken.
Koivisto takes one on the button.
Victor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Nice takedown defense from Koivisto. No joy for Victor on that attempt.
Victor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoivisto.
Victor cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Victor with a hook.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto shows good takedown defense.
Koivisto throws a big counter combination but Victor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.#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!
Victor lands a head shot.
Victor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Victor misses with a left hand
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Victor fails with the takedown
and Koivisto counters with a left and a right that stings Victor.
Koivisto throws a front kick aimed at Victor's knee but Victor avoids it well.
Victor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koivisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Victor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Victor tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ultima Koivisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto throws a hook but Victor blocks it.
Victor feints the counter takedown.
Victor throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Victor misses with a left hand #KD#
and Koivisto counters with a crisp one two that drops Victor! Koivisto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Victor to his feet! Victor is in big trouble!#ROC#Victor is rocked!
Victor throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a huge right that knocks Victor out cold! Koivisto is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ultima Koivisto!
A victorious Ultima Koivisto 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:
C137: Puno vs. Brown 2
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ahma. Those never looked like landing.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma is looking for a counter combo.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the head.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
Ahma throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto keeps Ahma at a distance using the push kick.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahma's head backwards.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Koivisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koivisto 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.
Ahma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koivisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ahma.
Koivisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koivisto lands a jab.
Koivisto takes a swing at Ahma's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Koivisto gets tackled into the cage by Ahma. Ahma maintains the clinch.
Koivisto is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Koivisto.
#T1#
A body shot lands from Koivisto.
Ahma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Koivisto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koivisto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koivisto looks to land a strike but Ahma avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahma keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Koivisto is pushing down on Ahma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ahma is fighting to maintain full guard but Koivisto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Ahma dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koivisto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto stalling away here and it's allowed Ahma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Ahma clinches. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Ahma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahma is out of range and Koivisto settles back down.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
Ahma throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Koivisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Koivisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Ahma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahma wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Ahma moves into the clinch.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koivisto is keeping busy.
Koivisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Koivisto is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahma has double underhooks.
Koivisto is trying to force a seperation but Ahma has the dominant position.
Koivisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahma is defending well.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
#T2#
Ahma has Koivisto pressed against the cage, preventing Koivisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Koivisto. #BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahma doesn't manage to clinch there - Koivisto circles away.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma connects with a solid leg kick.
Koivisto has a takedown stuffed.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koivisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Ahma's head back.
#T3#
Ahma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahma backs up against the cage.
Koivisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Ahma slips under a jab.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma with a nice calf kick.
Koivisto motions for Ahma to come forward. Koivisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Ahma's shoulder, as Ahma tries to avoid the shot.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Ahma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto misses with the combination.
Ahma throws a counter high kick but Koivisto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma throws a nice looking combination but Koivisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Ahma's ribs.
Ahma swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Ahma moves away and avoids it.
Ahma motions for Koivisto to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma moves forwards but Koivisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Ahma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahma walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ahma tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Koivisto stuns Ahma with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Ahma misses with a lunging right hand
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Koivisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahma.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that Ahma avoids nicely.
Ahma tries to clinch up
and Koivisto counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
Ahma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Koivisto tries to bum rush Ahma with a series of wild strikes but Ahma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 left lands for Koivisto.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Koivisto.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Ahma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahma to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Ahma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto moves forwards but Ahma connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahma ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Ahma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Koivisto throws a hook but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Koivisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koivisto.#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Koivisto looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto forces his way into half guard.
Koivisto controlling the action here.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Koivisto is stalling here. Ahma is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koivisto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahma has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
Koivisto is trying to control Ahma's posture but Ahma avoids it.
Koivisto tries to bench press Ahma off him but Ahma keeps the position.
Koivisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Koivisto is not content to let Ahma control the position.
Koivisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahma trying to control from half guard but Koivisto is working away.
Ahma stalling.
Ahma is pressing down on Koivisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koivisto is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Koivisto 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
C134: Dixon vs. McKraken
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Koivisto.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Balushi as he jumps to the side.
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto throws a leg kick which misses Al Balushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Al Balushi tries to avoid it.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
A low kick from Koivisto is predictable there
and Al Balushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Koivisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Balushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Balushi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Koivisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koivisto misses with a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a good, hard body kick but Koivisto shrugs it off.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a nice body kick.
Koivisto misses with a low kick.
Al Balushi throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koivisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range. #T2#
Koivisto misses with a kick to the body.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto shoots in but Al Balushi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Balushi is looking to counter punch.
Zaid Al Balushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Al Balushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Koivisto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Balushi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Al Balushi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Al Balushi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koivisto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koivisto controls the position from side control.
Koivisto with the ground and pound but Al Balushi regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Koivisto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Al Balushi has hold of Koivisto's hands but Koivisto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Balushi is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koivisto - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koivisto. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Al Balushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Al Balushi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al Balushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koivisto defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Koivisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Al Balushi to the ground. Koivisto is now in Al Balushi's guard.
Al Balushi keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Ultima Koivisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Koivisto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Al Balushi escapes and throws Koivisto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koivisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Koivisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Koivisto keeps trying to improve his position.
Koivisto wants to sweep but Al Balushi has passed to side control!
Koivisto is trying to control Al Balushi's posture but Al Balushi avoids it. #T3#
Koivisto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Al Balushi is staying active.
Koivisto manages to get back to half guard.
Al Balushi prevents Koivisto from improving his position.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Al Balushi 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.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Al Balushi is controlling well.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koivisto trying to hold on to Al Balushi's head to control him but Al Balushi postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Balushi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to buck Al Balushi off but Al Balushi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto is still trying to improve position.
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 Zaid Al Balushi 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#
Koivisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Balushi counters with a series of strikes. Koivisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koivisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koivisto looks to throw a body kick
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Al Balushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaid Al Balushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto thuds his shin into the meat of Al Balushi's side.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koivisto's knee momentarily.
Al Balushi throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Al Balushi only half commits.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Al Balushi.#T1#
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
It looked like Al Balushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Balushi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Koivisto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Balushi is trying to defend but Koivisto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Al Balushi is not content to let Koivisto control the position.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head.
Koivisto prevents Al Balushi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for submissions but instead, Al Balushi has regained full guard.
#T2#
Al Balushi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koivisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Koivisto, not yet. #SUB2#
Koivisto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Balushi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Al Balushi from controlling successfully.
Koivisto wants to sweep here but Al Balushi controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Al Balushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Balushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Balushi stays in close to Koivisto's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Koivisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Balushi defends it easily.
Al Balushi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koivisto wants to slow Al Balushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Balushi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koivisto avoids it.
Al Balushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Al Balushi tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Al Balushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koivisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Al Balushi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koivisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al Balushi momentarily.
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
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 Zaid Al Balushi.
I think Al Balushi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
An out of breath Zaid Al Balushi 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:
C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Koivisto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ji Woo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ji Woo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ji Woo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koivisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ji Woo has managed to get both his arms back between Koivisto's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Ji Woo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Koivisto is retaining full guard.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ji Woo pushes down on Koivisto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Koivisto is looking to control Ji Woo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koivisto avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koivisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ji Woo. #SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Koivisto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily.
Ji Woo stalling.
Koivisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Ji Woo is trying to control the action in half guard but Koivisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koivisto is trying to maintain the position but Ji Woo is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Ji Woo only half commits.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Ji Woo throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown. Ji Woo fights it but they end up in guard.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Ji Woo.
Koivisto is stalling in the full guard.
Koivisto preventing the sweep. #T4#
Ji Woo has Koivisto pulled in close to control his posture.
Ji Woo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Koivisto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ji Woo 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 Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo 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#
Koivisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ji Woo checks it well.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Ji Woo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Koivisto coming out on top.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Koivisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Koivisto is predictable there
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ji Woo!
Koivisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Ji Woo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
A jab from Koivisto finds it's way through Ji Woo's defenses. #T3#
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Koivisto misses with a jab to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a three punch combo that has Koivisto backing up. Koivisto nods at Ji Woo to acknowledge the strikes.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Koivisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Koivisto.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Koivisto is predictable there
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koivisto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ji Woo counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Ji Woo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ji Woo is looking to slow Koivisto down with leg kicks.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body shot.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo tried to counter with a leg kick but Koivisto avoided it.
Ji Woo lands with a nice body punch.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Koivisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
A low kick from Koivisto misses
and Ji Woo counters with a thumping low kick.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses the jab.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Koivisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Koivisto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ji Woo lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koivisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ji Woo. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ji Woo motions for Koivisto to come forward. Ji Woo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Koivisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Koivisto jabs Ji Woo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo tried to counter with a leg kick but Koivisto avoided it.
Ji Woo scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo is looking for a counter combo.
Ji Woo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Ji Woo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ji Woo down.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ji Woo 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C123: Kahn vs. Capiello
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Kilgore down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Kilgore back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Kilgore throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Koivisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ROC#Kilgore is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Koivisto seems to be working for a kimura but Kilgore defends the submission attempt.
Koivisto winds up and cracks Kilgore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Kilgore dodges it nicely.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Koivisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koivisto won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koivisto postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Kilgore getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Kilgore lands a jab.
Kilgore takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kilgore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Koivisto fails to land the takedown.
A head kick by Koivisto misses
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilgore fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kilgore misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tacitus Kilgore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Koivisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Kilgore scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Kilgore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Koivisto checks it.#T1#
Nice body punch from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kilgore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Kilgore tenderised Koivisto's leg. Koivisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kilgore there.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking hook.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilgore is able to avoid easily.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Kilgore avoids it well.
Kilgore lands a jab to the nose.
Kilgore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
It looked like Koivisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore scores with a push kick.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koivisto is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Kilgore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilgore throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
Koivisto slips a jab from Kilgore.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Kilgore throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kilgore counter with a right hand.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it well and moves away.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto tries to score with a low kick but Kilgore moves his leg out of the way.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Kilgore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Tacitus Kilgore's cut even more.
Kilgore throws a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands with a good body shot.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kilgore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilgore swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Kilgore throws a low kick but Koivisto moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore throws a wild body kick that Koivisto sees coming a mile off.
Koivisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore scores with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Koivisto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kilgore's half guard.
Koivisto trying to control from half guard but Kilgore is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kilgore trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Koivisto seems content to control.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koivisto works his way into side control.
Koivisto scoring with punches from side control.
Kilgore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Koivisto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koivisto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Koivisto with the ground and pound from mount.
Kilgore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Koivisto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Koivisto lands a big elbow.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kilgore is squirming around, avoiding Koivisto's attempts to control the action.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position but Koivisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Koivisto landing shots from mount.
Kilgore is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Koivisto working Kilgore over with strikes here.
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Koivisto looking to control but Kilgore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivisto controlling his opponent.
Kilgore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Koivisto.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kilgore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kilgore 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
An out of breath Tacitus Kilgore 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:
C119: Kahn vs. Blazej
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Mazziotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto 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.
Domenico Mazziotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazziotti to score with a decent uppercut.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mazziotti scores with a body shot.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Koivisto slips a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto flicks out a counter leg kick but Mazziotti steps away.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazziotti.
Koivisto slips a straight right by Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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!
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a hook.#T1#
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazziotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Mazziotti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mazziotti scores with a hook to the body. Koivisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto unleashes a big counter combination but Mazziotti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazziotti connects with a looping right hand.
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Mazziotti.#CL2#
Koivisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazziotti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a series of strikes. Mazziotti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazziotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Koivisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
Mazziotti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mazziotti is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Mazziotti.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto tries to clinch up.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazziotti is looking to counter punch.
Koivisto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Koivisto feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Mazziotti shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Mazziotti misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazziotti circles away.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Mazziotti lands a head shot.
Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Mazziotti is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Mazziotti.
Oh Mazziotti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Mazziotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Mazziotti misses its intended target.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
Mazziotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Mazziotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.
Mazziotti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti lands with an overhand left.
Mazziotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
As Mazziotti backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Mazziotti manages to avoid it all.
Koivisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mazziotti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazziotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with an inside leg kick.
Domenico Mazziotti is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Mazziotti lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazziotti throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Mazziotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto moves out of range as Mazziotti strikes.
Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Koivisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands with a left to the head.
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!
Koivisto lands an uppercut.
Mazziotti tries to break the clinch but Koivisto is controlling the position. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koivisto.
Koivisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mazziotti is defending well.#BC#
Mazziotti manages to break the clinch.
Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazziotti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazziotti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koivisto counters with a leg kick.
Koivisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koivisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazziotti pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Mazziotti had a free shot at his head there.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Koivisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koivisto working some strikes from top position.
Mazziotti wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Koivisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koivisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazziotti is looking to stand up but Koivisto isn't so interested in that idea.
Mazziotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mazziotti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mazziotti keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Mazziotti blocks nicely.
Koivisto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mazziotti is trying to control the position but Koivisto postures up.
Koivisto stands up over Mazziotti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Koivisto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazziotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazziotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazziotti! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Koivisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Mazziotti stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mazziotti lands a jab to the head.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domenico Mazziotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti'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#
Mazziotti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a hook but Koivisto avoids it easily.
Mazziotti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mazziotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazziotti catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
Koivisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Koivisto should have avoided that one.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1##KD2#
Koivisto lands a big head kick that sends Mazziotti tumbling to the mat! Koivisto takes a step backwards and waves Mazziotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mazziotti looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazziotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a counter combo.
Mazziotti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazziotti misses with a straight right.
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
A swing and a miss from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Koivisto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mazziotti! Koivisto lets Mazziotti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Mazziotti avoids it with no problem.
Mazziotti with a nice cross.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazziotti.#T2#
Mazziotti misses with a hook.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Mazziotti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koivisto doesn't seem phased though.
Mazziotti misses with a shot to the body
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti scores with a nice strike.
Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mazziotti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koivisto scrambles back to his feet.
Mazziotti sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on Koivisto's shoulder, as Koivisto tries to avoid the shot.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Koivisto throws a jab when Mazziotti was well out of range.#T3#
Mazziotti connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Koivisto grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mazziotti takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Koivisto cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
After winning the bout, Ultima Koivisto 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:
C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Ahma pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koivisto back to the cage. Ahma follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma moves out of range of the body kick from Koivisto.
Koivisto is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Ahma moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto scores with a shot to the body.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
A nice side step and Koivisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma throws a hook but Koivisto blocks it.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Ahma counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Koivisto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahma is trying to defend but Koivisto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ahma has his hands clasped together around Koivisto's back. He's all about the action.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahma defending well though.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahma is staying active underneath Koivisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koivisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ahma to regain full guard.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto chips away with some ground and pound.
Koivisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahma swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Ahma wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto throws a strike but Ahma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ahma trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koivisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Koivisto's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ahma sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto pulls Ahma in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Ahma defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ahma won't allow Koivisto to sweep him here.
Ahma is looking to pass into half guard but Koivisto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Koivisto is in guard.#REVB#
Koivisto postures up in Ahma's guard and throws a big left but Ahma blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma throws a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto scores with a jab.#ROC2#Ahma is rocked!
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivisto works Ahma's body with a nice hook.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahma.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a leg kick.
Ahma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koivisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahma throws a series of punches but Koivisto moves out of range.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koivisto's head.
Ahma is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Ahma misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Koivisto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Koivisto throws an elbow that misses. Ahma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivisto's guard. Nice move by Ahma!#REVR#
Ahma looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koivisto trying to control but Ahma is working from the bottom.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto. #T2#
Koivisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Ahma blocks nicely.
Koivisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koivisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahma is retaining full guard.
Ahma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Ahma keeps moving.
Koivisto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up with Ahma, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes Ahma against the cage but Ahma circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ahma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verneri Ahma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahma tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koivisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koivisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma scores with a hook.
No joy there for Ahma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahma under the eye.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koivisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ahma tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Nice shot lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahma circles away quickly and effectively.
Verneri Ahma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahma digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Koivisto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a looping left.
Koivisto connects with a jab.
Koivisto lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahma's head.
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto slips a straight right by Ahma.
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahma.
Ahma trying to control the action but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Koivisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto is refusing to be controlled, as Ahma sits in half guard.
Koivisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivisto has Ahma pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Koivisto is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahma tries to clinch there but Koivisto circles away.
Koivisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Ahma moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koivisto. #T3#
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
A quick step to the side and Ahma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto jabs Ahma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Ahma seems unphased.
Koivisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma staying out of range there.
Ahma closes the distance but Koivisto moves to the side
and Koivisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahma looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Koivisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahma swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
#T4#
Ahma jabs Koivisto right on the nose. Koivisto blinks but takes it well.
Ahma misses with a combination
and Koivisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahma takes one to the side of the head.
Koivisto tests Ahma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koivisto cracks Ahma on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ahma falls backwards against the cage. Koivisto follows up with more strikes that drop Ahma to his knees. Koivisto keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ahma! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Koivisto has Victor up against the cage in a clinch.
Koivisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Victor 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.
Victor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koivisto smiles and moves away.
Victor throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto slips a jab from Victor.#CL#
Koivisto moves into the clinch.
Koivisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Victor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Koivisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Victor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Koivisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Victor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koivisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Victor misses with a body shot.
Koivisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Victor tries to keep at a distance but Koivisto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koivisto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
A body shot lands from Koivisto.
Koivisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Victor tries to pull guard but Koivisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Victor drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Koivisto manages to break the clinch.
Koivisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koivisto throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koivisto won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Koivisto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Koivisto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koivisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Victor 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.
Victor wants to control but Koivisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Victor is trying to get back to full guard.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Victor's head. #T3#
Koivisto is trying to control. Victor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koivisto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Victor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koivisto is trying to control. Victor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koivisto wants to pass to mount but Victor is defending the position.
Victor trying to hold on to Koivisto's head to control him but Koivisto postures up.
#SUB2#
Victor actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Victor is not content to let Koivisto control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Victor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Victor misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Victor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Victor misses with a wild body shot.
Victor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Victor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Victor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Koivisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Victor.
Victor throws a sloppy body shot
and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Victor's head backwards.
Victor just misses with a punch to the body.
Koivisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koivisto's head backwards.
Koivisto throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Victor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Koivisto!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Victor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Koivisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koivisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Victor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koivisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victor.
Victor trying to pass the guard but Koivisto defending well.
Caio Victor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Victor is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Victor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koivisto defends it well.
Victor is pressing down on Koivisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Koivisto is holding on for now.
Koivisto trying to control here.
#T3#
Victor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koivisto is controlling an arm, preventing Victor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Victor is still trying to improve position.
Koivisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koivisto has given up his back. Will we see Victor going for some submissions?
#T4##SUB2#
Victor is cranking Koivisto's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Koivisto! He's tightened the choke and Koivisto is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor gave a mention to PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C102: Mumu vs. Wanker
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
#CUT#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Koivisto counter with a right hand.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Koivisto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Miller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Koivisto sprawls well. Koivisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Miller dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koivisto defends it well.
Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Koivisto counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Lynton Miller's cut even more.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Koivisto avoids it.
Miller lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koivisto lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Miller cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miller has his takedown stuffed
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.
Koivisto stuffs the takedown.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto shows good takedown defense.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Miller shoots in and bounces Koivisto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Koivisto controlling Miller's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Miller working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.#SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
#SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koivisto walks into a left hand.
Miller tries for a takedown but Koivisto circles away easily
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto 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.
Miller cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands a body shot.
Koivisto tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koivisto moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A big right from Miller misses.
Koivisto blocks a jab.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koivisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Ultima Koivisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lynton Miller.#TD2#
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Koivisto blocks nicely.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Koivisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koivisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koivisto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Miller controlling Koivisto's posture.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Koivisto lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Koivisto throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivisto's guard. Nice move by Miller!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lynton Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivisto momentarily.
Koivisto moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Jab from Miller.#T1#
Miller misses with the body kick
and Koivisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koivisto but Koivisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Koivisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koivisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Koivisto persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller feints the counter takedown.
Miller misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Koivisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Koivisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Koivisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Koivisto tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koivisto to regain full guard.
Koivisto trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving. #SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller passes into half guard.
Koivisto has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Koivisto is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller is taking a breather. Koivisto 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.
Miller working Koivisto over with strikes.
Miller 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.
Lynton Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koivisto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynton Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lynton Miller!
A victorious Lynton Miller 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:
SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al Balushi!
An inside leg kick lands from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Koivisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Zaid Al Balushi has been cut.
Al Balushi avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Koivisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Al Balushi tries to throw a body punch but Koivisto avoids it by throwing Al Balushi back against the cage.
Koivisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Al Balushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Al Balushi is pressed up against the cage. Koivisto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Balushi down to the mat. Al Balushi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Koivisto 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.
Nice body punch from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Al Balushi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Balushi tries a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Al Balushi looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto checks a low kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Al Balushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koivisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Balushi throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Al Balushi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Al Balushi counters with a two punch combo.
Koivisto scores with a jab.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick
and Koivisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Al Balushi is rocked!
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T4#
A good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto throws a lazy head kick
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Balushi circles away.
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Balushi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koivisto back to the cage. Al Balushi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Balushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koivisto finish him?
Al Balushi scores with a jab.
Al Balushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Al Balushi seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi misses with a wild combination.
#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Koivisto has knocked Al Balushi down with a huge combo! Koivisto steps away and waves a wobbly Al Balushi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Al Balushi scoring well with a low kick there.
Koivisto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Koivisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Balushi misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto wants to clinch up but Al Balushi keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Al Balushi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab lands there for Koivisto.#CUT#That has opened up Zaid Al Balushi's cut even more.
Al Balushi with the inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Balushi throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi with a nice cross.
Al Balushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Balushi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Koivisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koivisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a nice head shot.#T4##CL#
Koivisto drives through and clinches with Al Balushi against the cage.
Koivisto blocks a body shot from Al Balushi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Balushi.
Koivisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi crunches a lovely knee into Koivisto's ribcage.
Al Balushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Balushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koivisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Balushi lands a body punch.
Al Balushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Balushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koivisto's elbow.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi blocks an uppercut.
Al Balushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Koivisto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Al Balushi can turn it around.
Zaid Al Balushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Koivisto on the inside.
Koivisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi'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.#R3#
Koivisto sizes up Al Balushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Al Balushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
A low kick from Al Balushi misses
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body. #T1#
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.
Al Balushi looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi swings for the body but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Balushi lands a jab.
Koivisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Al Balushi.#T2#
Al Balushi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Balushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Al Balushi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Al Balushi misses with a few strikes there.
Koivisto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Balushi sprawls and moves away.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Al Balushi moved out of range.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Balushi throws a series of strikes that have Koivisto backpedaling.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al Balushi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Al Balushi.#T4#
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Al Balushi tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi connects with a jab.
Al Balushi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Al Balushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Balushi loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A left lands for Al Balushi.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto darts in trying to clinch
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Al Balushi wants to land a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto walks into a jab.#T1#
Koivisto 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.
Al Balushi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range and Al Balushi settles back down.
Koivisto has his takedown stuffed
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Al Balushi lands a front kick.
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Al Balushi. #T2#
Koivisto 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.
Al Balushi cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto tries to clinch up but Al Balushi circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Balushi misses with a straight left.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Al Balushi manages to avoid it.
Al Balushi misses with a kick to the body
and Koivisto 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 Al Balushi.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Al Balushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Koivisto 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.
Al Balushi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Al Balushi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al Balushi throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Al Balushi misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Balushi.
Al Balushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
No luck for Koivisto with that takedown attempt.
Koivisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Koivisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Balushi is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zaid Al Balushi'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!#R5#
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Balushi.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Balushi fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body.
Al Balushi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Balushi. Al Balushi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Al Balushi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto defending well as Al Balushi loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Al Balushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Balushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Balushi as he avoids it easily.
Al Balushi connects with a solid leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a nice strike.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
And Al Balushi responds with a good body kick, but Koivisto manages to step out the way in time.
Koivisto walks into a left hand. #T2#
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Al Balushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koivisto thinking.
A jab from Al Balushi does it's job there.
Al Balushi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a right hand
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Balushi looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Al Balushi scores with a hook.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##CL#
Koivisto has closed the distance and engaged Al Balushi in a clinch.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koivisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Koivisto.
Al Balushi tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Al Balushi is looking to control Koivisto's arms but Koivisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Balushi has his back to the cage.
Koivisto lands a body punch.
Al Balushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Balushi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koivisto.
Koivisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Al Balushi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Balushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivisto. #BC2#
Al Balushi manages to break the clinch.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Koivisto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Al Balushi catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with 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!
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaid Al Balushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Balushi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaid Al Balushi!
Zaid Al Balushi is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Zaid Al Balushi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 152 | Marley Fest II
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Al Balushi lands a nice looking body kick.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi misses with a low kick.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Al Balushi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Al Balushi as he jumps to the side.
Koivisto throws a head kick but Al Balushi moves out of range.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koivisto's head.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto misses with a shot to the body
and Al Balushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Balushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Al Balushi ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Koivisto with a nice calf kick.
Koivisto misses with a jab to the body
enabling Al Balushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Al Balushi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
Koivisto misses with a kick to the body.
Al Balushi slips a jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi slips under a jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A low kick lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a looping right.
Al Balushi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Al Balushi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koivisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Al Balushi scrambles back to his feet.
Al Balushi ducks right into an uppercut from Koivisto. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Balushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick.
Al Balushi moves away from the strike by Koivisto.
Al Balushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Balushi.
Koivisto scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Balushi.
Al Balushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Balushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Balushi - that will leave a mark!
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Koivisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Balushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto throws out a leg kick but Al Balushi moves out of range and Koivisto only half commits. #T4#
A big right from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto jabs Al Balushi right on the nose. Al Balushi blinks but takes it well.
Al Balushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Al Balushi throws a counter combo.
Koivisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Balushi.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi flicks out a counter leg kick but Koivisto steps away.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Balushi moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Al Balushi avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Al Balushi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Balushi tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Al Balushi. Koivisto shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Balushi! But no joy.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Al Balushi saw that one coming.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koivisto really felt that one!
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Al Balushi moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Balushi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Al Balushi misses.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Al Balushi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Al Balushi.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
letting Al Balushi counter with a right hand.
Koivisto fails with the takedown
and Al Balushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Balushi misses the shot to the body.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Al Balushi.#T2#
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Al Balushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koivisto sizes up Al Balushi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Balushi.
A little jabbing left from Al Balushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Al Balushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaid Al Balushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Al Balushi slips the punch.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Balushi. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up with Al Balushi, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes Al Balushi against the cage but Al Balushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Balushi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Balushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Al Balushi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al Balushi's shoulder, as Al Balushi tries to avoid the shot.
Al Balushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Balushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al Balushi cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Al Balushi misses.
Al Balushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Koivisto.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koivisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with an inside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
Al Balushi feints a counter leg kick.
Al Balushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a straight right hand.
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koivisto throws a lazy head kick
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Al Balushi blocks a jab.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Al Balushi moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Balushi as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al Balushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koivisto - the referee stops the clock and Al Balushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koivisto. Al Balushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Balushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Al Balushi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koivisto attempts a counter takedown but Al Balushi avoids it well and moves away.
Koivisto is looking to land body kicks.
Koivisto throws an off balance right hand
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi 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!#R3#
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Al Balushi.
Al Balushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivisto.
Koivisto backing away here, and Al Balushi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Al Balushi 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.
Al Balushi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Al Balushi 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.
Koivisto throws a leg kick
and Al Balushi counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Balushi connects with a leg kick.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Al Balushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto throws a leg kick but Al Balushi moved away.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Balushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Al Balushi throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Al Balushi throws a chopping leg kick but Koivisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Al Balushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circling - Al Balushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Balushi avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Al Balushi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Balushi.
Al Balushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al Balushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Koivisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Al Balushi swivels and escapes.
Koivisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivisto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto tries to move into range but Al Balushi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Balushi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi checks a leg kick.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Balushi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Al Balushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Koivisto. Koivisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Al Balushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Al Balushi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Al Balushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.#TD#
Koivisto looking to score a takedown here. Al Balushi is defending well but Koivisto drives through and ends up in Al Balushi's guard.
Al Balushi pulls Koivisto in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Balushi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koivisto is fighting to break Al Balushi's control of his arms but Al Balushi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Koivisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Balushi trying to control the position here. #T4#
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Balushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Balushi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Balushi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Balushi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zaid Al Balushi really 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.#R4#
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Koivisto throws a low kick, looking for Al Balushi's leg but Al Balushi calmly moves out of range.
Al Balushi throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Al Balushi lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Al Balushi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Al Balushi misses with a straight right.
Koivisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Al Balushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Koivisto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto shoots in for a double leg but Al Balushi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Koivisto.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Koivisto is wise to it.
Al Balushi lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Koivisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Nice jab there from Al Balushi.
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a sloppy head kick and Al Balushi moves out of range easily.
Al Balushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Al Balushi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a hook but Al Balushi avoids it easily.
Koivisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Balushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Al Balushi slips under a jab.
Al Balushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Koivisto shoots for a takedown but Al Balushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Al Balushi staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivisto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Al Balushi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slow jab from Al Balushi misses its intended target.
Al Balushi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koivisto will feel that in the morning.
Al Balushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Balushi motions for Koivisto to come forward. Al Balushi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses.
Al Balushi tries a quick counter leg kick but Koivisto is wise to it.
Koivisto misses with a low kick as Al Balushi jumps back.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Al Balushi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koivisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Balushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Balushi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Al Balushi lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Al Balushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Al Balushi pushes Koivisto away with a front kick.
Koivisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Balushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto misses with a straight left.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Al Balushi ducked under it nicely.
Al Balushi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Al Balushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Balushi.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al Balushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Balushi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Al Balushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Balushi lands a head shot.#T4#
Koivisto digs a good hook to Al Balushi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Koivisto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Balushi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Balushi defending against the ground and pound.
Koivisto in side control, throwing shots but Al Balushi defends.
Al Balushi is trying to control Koivisto's posture but Koivisto avoids it.
Koivisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Al Balushi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Koivisto there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zaid Al Balushi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Balushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al Balushi scores with a shot to the body.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al Balushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Al Balushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koivisto has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Koivisto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ultima Koivisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Balushi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T1#
Al Balushi preventing the sweep.
Al Balushi controlling from the top position.
Koivisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Koivisto, not yet.
Al Balushi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koivisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koivisto seems to be looking for submissions.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Koivisto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Balushi sees it coming and defends easily.
Koivisto is nestled in close to Al Balushi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koivisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.
Koivisto trying to advance position but Al Balushi counters by regaining guard.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Koivisto throws a strike but Al Balushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Al Balushi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koivisto working for a triangle but Al Balushi defends it easily.
Al Balushi stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.#SUB#
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Al Balushi stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Koivisto is looking to sweep but instead, Al Balushi has passed into half guard.
Koivisto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Al Balushi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koivisto strikes from the bottom but Al Balushi uses the opportunity to move to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Al Balushi 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Ultima Koivisto 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:
SFL 148 | Blyad vs Koivisto
Date: Mar 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Blyad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koivisto.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
It seemed like Koivisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Koivisto checks it
and Koivisto counters with a nice body kick.
Blyad checks a low kick from Koivisto.
Blyad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koivisto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koivisto 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.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Blyad digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Blyad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blyad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blyad thows a leg kick but Koivisto checks it
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad scores with a nice right hand.
Blyad looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
Blyad throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Blyad misses with a body shot.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Koivisto moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Blyad with a nice cross.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blyad 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.
Blyad cracks Koivisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Blyad throws a low kick but Koivisto avoids it.
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto moves in looking to clinch but Blyad pushes him off.
Blyad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Blyad tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Blyad avoids it easily.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
Crunch! Blyad slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad thuds his shin into the meat of Koivisto's side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koivisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Ay Blyad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Koivisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koivisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blyad defends it well.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Koivisto slips the punch.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad connects with a leg kick.
Blyad cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyad swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Blyad lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto slips a jab from Blyad.
Blyad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Blyad.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koivisto under the eye.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyad.
Koivisto feints a counter leg kick.
Blyad misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches.
Koivisto lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koivisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto is trying to force a seperation but Blyad has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blyad.
Koivisto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blyad prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Koivisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blyad has a couple of punches blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Blyad.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Blyad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto backwards.
Koivisto tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Koivisto back against the cage.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koivisto tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Koivisto back against the cage.
Koivisto is working Blyad over against the cage.
Koivisto misses with the head strike.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blyad misses with some punches.
A short right from Koivisto.
Koivisto prevents a body shot from Blyad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Koivisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blyad misses with a hook to the body
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Blyad with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Blyad.
A clash of legs there as Koivisto blocks the low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a few strikes there.
Blyad misses with a body kick.
Koivisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blyad defends it well.
Blyad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blyad swats away the attempt to clinch by Koivisto.
Good standup being displayed there by Blyad as he connects with a hook.
Koivisto connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Koivisto's knee but Koivisto avoids it well.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koivisto misses with a looping left.
Blyad scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Ay Blyad is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto lands a head kick!
#T1#
Blyad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivisto on the side of the head.
Blyad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad lands a jab.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blyad scores with a jab. Koivisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad motions for Koivisto to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blyad needs to keep his hands up - Koivisto had a free shot at his head there.
Blyad throws a push kick but Koivisto slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blyad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Blyad misses with a low kick.
Koivisto takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Blyad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivisto.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blyad.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blyad staying out of range there.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Blyad connects with the punch.
Donk. Blyad catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.#T3#
A combination from Blyad does no damage.
Koivisto checks a leg kick.
Koivisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyad finds it's way round the side to connect with Koivisto's head.
A low kick from Blyad misses
and Koivisto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koivisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blyad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Blyad misses the target.
Blyad scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice jab there from Blyad.
Koivisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blyad swivels and escapes.
Ay Blyad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sloppy strikes from Koivisto. Those never looked like landing.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koivisto is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koivisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Blyad tenderised Koivisto's leg. Koivisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blyad misses with a low kick.#T4#
Blyad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Blyad slips the punch.
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Blyad, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koivisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koivisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Koivisto throws out a counter right but Blyad avoids it with no problem.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ay Blyad dominated that second 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.#R3#
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blyad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Blyad throws a leg kick but Koivisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koivisto throws a leg kick which misses Blyad's front leg but catches the back leg as Blyad tries to avoid it.
Koivisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Blyad counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koivisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Blyad avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blyad.
Blyad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Koivisto checks the leg kick.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad scores with a punch to the head.
Blyad throws a leg kick
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto wants to clinch up but Blyad keeps it at a distance.
Blyad tests Koivisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Koivisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blyad lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Blyad. #TD2#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blyad has momentary wrist control but Koivisto slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Blyad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koivisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koivisto passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Blyad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blyad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koivisto. #T2#
Koivisto winds up and cracks Blyad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koivisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blyad moves into full guard.
Blyad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koivisto is one step ahead there.
Koivisto looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Blyad throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Koivisto escapes and throws Blyad's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blyad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blyad regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.
Koivisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blyad gets back to full guard.
Koivisto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Blyad is trying to keep Koivisto in close.
#SUB#
Blyad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koivisto's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Blyad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koivisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koivisto landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Koivisto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blyad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koivisto has managed to get both his arms back between Blyad's legs - danger averted.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koivisto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koivisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Koivisto postures up and lands a big shot to Blyad's brow. #ROC2#Blyad is rocked!
Blyad wants to improve his position but instead Koivisto has moved into half guard.
Oh Blyad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koivisto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Blyad! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koivisto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultima Koivisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 144 | King of the Hill
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab by Pandens.
Koivisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pandens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Koivisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Koivisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koivisto thumps Pandens with a low kick.
Koivisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koivisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pandens throws a hook to the side of Koivisto's head but Koivisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pandens looks to move away, Koivisto throws a big counter combo but Pandens just gets out of the way.
Koivisto throws a front kick aimed at Pandens's knee but Pandens avoids it well.
Koivisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Pandens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivisto.
Pandens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koivisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pandens checks the leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Koivisto throws a head kick that misses
and Koivisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koivisto tries to land a leg kick but Pandens saw it coming and moves away.
Koivisto misses with a double jab.
Koivisto is looking to clinch.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Azriel Pandens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandens is looking for the big counter here.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pandens.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Koivisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pandens at a distance.
#TD#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pandens has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pandens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koivisto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koivisto's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Koivisto wants to escape the position.
Koivisto just trying to survive but Pandens is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pandens keeps control of the position easily here as Koivisto tries to buck him off.
Pandens wants to control but Koivisto is keeping busy.
Koivisto tries to roll but Pandens sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandens keeps control of the position easily here as Koivisto tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Koivisto trying to control the action but Pandens just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pandens has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Koivisto's body.
Koivisto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pandens trying to control.
Pandens is hanging on to Koivisto's back as he tries to escape.
Pandens doesn't have the hooks in and Koivisto manages to turn into his guard.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koivisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pandens looking to control.
Koivisto preventing the sweep.
Pandens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koivisto's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pandens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pandens wants it to stay on the feet.
Koivisto punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
Pandens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandens throws a lazy uppercut
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pandens is able to avoid easily.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Koivisto lunges at Pandens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pandens's hand.
Koivisto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with a few strikes there.
Pandens throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandens.
Koivisto lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
Koivisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koivisto.
Koivisto catches Pandens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto lands a nice looking body kick.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandens moves away.
Pandens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Koivisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick lands for Koivisto.
#CL#
Pandens tries to keep at a distance but Koivisto has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pandens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Koivisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pandens working a defensive guard here.
Koivisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pandens's head.#T4#
Pandens 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.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pandens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koivisto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto stands up over Pandens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot 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!
Pandens looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandens, not yet.
Koivisto postures up in Pandens's guard and throws a big left but Pandens blocks it.
We've been hearing that Koivisto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koivisto working some strikes from top position.
Koivisto lands a couple of elbows.
Pandens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ultima Koivisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC#Pandens is rocked!
Koivisto passes Pandens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pandens is still in real trouble! Can Koivisto finish him?
Koivisto lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pandens quite badly. Pandens pulls Koivisto in close trying to recover. Koivisto postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pandens on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pandens doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Koivisto swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Koivisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koivisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Petrov 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.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Koivisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a hook.
Koivisto misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Koivisto misses.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Petrov digs a good hook to Koivisto's body.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Koivisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koivisto, as that shot connected.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Koivisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Koivisto in the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koivisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand.
Koivisto scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Koivisto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Koivisto is putting a hurting on Petrov here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Koivisto sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koivisto misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koivisto throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Petrov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koivisto.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivisto. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Koivisto.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Koivisto working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koivisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrov defending well though. #SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Koivisto.
#SUB#
Koivisto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov is controlling Koivisto's trapped leg to prevent Koivisto from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Koivisto misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Koivisto.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Petrov scores with a nice head shot.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov tries to move into range but Koivisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Petrov slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Koivisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Koivisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Koivisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koivisto throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Koivisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koivisto just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Koivisto throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov catches Koivisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koivisto misses the jab.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koivisto with a body shot.
Koivisto dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koivisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses with a hook. Koivisto ducked under it nicely.
Koivisto throws a good cross that connects.
Koivisto throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koivisto.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Koivisto. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Petrov throws a body punch but Koivisto moves out of range.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Koivisto cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Petrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
A left lands for Koivisto.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Petrov checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Koivisto.
Koivisto connects with a single shot there.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koivisto. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Petrov feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Koivisto misses with a body punch
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Koivisto throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Koivisto misses.
Petrov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Koivisto will feel that in the morning.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Koivisto's leg but Koivisto calmly moves out of range.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.
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 Ultima Koivisto 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#
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koivisto throws a strike but Petrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Petrov passes Koivisto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koivisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petrov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petrov's back!
Koivisto lands a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto scores with punches to the body.
Petrov has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Koivisto.
Even with his hooks in, Koivisto manages to miss with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Petrov right now.
#T1#
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koivisto throwing sloppy strikes.
Koivisto throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Koivisto punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Koivisto working for a choke but Petrov is defending well.
Koivisto throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Petrov turns into Koivisto and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koivisto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grigoriy Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Koivisto looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Koivisto looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Koivisto trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Koivisto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Koivisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.#SUB#
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrov defends well.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Koivisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koivisto, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Koivisto!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
SFL 134 | River vs Balushi
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Koivisto throws a head kick but Myers moves out of range.
Myers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Myers throws a body kick that misses.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Myers.
Koivisto misses the shot to the body.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Myers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Myers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Myers lands with an overhand left.
Koivisto scores with a nice strike.
Myers misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers misses with a hook.
Myers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Myers scores with a head kick. Koivisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Myers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Myers looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming.
Koivisto shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Myers misses with a body shot.
Koivisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Myers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koivisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.#T2#
Koivisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Myers.
Myers cracks a nice hook into Koivisto's ribs.
Myers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Myers jabs Koivisto right on the nose. Koivisto blinks but takes it well.
Myers takes one to the chin there.
Koivisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Myers. Myers obviously looking to wear him down.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut. Myers saw that one coming.
Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a right hand that Myers ducks under and follows up with a left that Myers also avoids with ease.
Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koivisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Myers looks to throw the jab but Koivisto is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Koivisto blocks the leg kick.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
A jab from Myers misses.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Koivisto.
A little feinted left hand from Myers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koivisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Myers was well out of range. Poor timing from Koivisto.#TD2#
Koivisto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koivisto.
Myers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koivisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4##SUB#
Myers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koivisto defends it easily.
Koivisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Koivisto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Myers's head.#SUB#
Myers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jab by Myers.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Myers jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myers punishes Koivisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Myers.#TD2#
Koivisto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Koivisto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koivisto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Myers is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivisto.#T1#
Koivisto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Myers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Myers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Myers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Myers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Myers dodges it nicely.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Koivisto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Koivisto. #SUB#
Myers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Koivisto.
Myers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koivisto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Koivisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Myers's head. #T3#
Myers is pressing down on Koivisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.
Myers is looking to improve his position.
Koivisto winds up and cracks Myers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Myers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koivisto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koivisto's back!
Koivisto is trying to break free.
Koivisto looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
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.
I really don't envy Koivisto right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers doesn't have the hooks in and Koivisto manages to turn into his guard.
Koivisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koivisto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koivisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Myers is keeping the position.#SUB#
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Koivisto passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Myers cracks Koivisto with a good jab.
Koivisto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Koivisto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myers's waist but Myers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koivisto off to one side.
Myers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers misses with a combination
and Koivisto counters with a nice kick to the body.
Koivisto scores with a hook.
Myers looks for the body kick but Koivisto saw that one coming. #T1#
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cornelius Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto misses with a takedown attempt
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cornelius Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultima Koivisto.
Myers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koivisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Myers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Myers continues to drive forward.
Myers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Myers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Myers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koivisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Myers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A jab from Myers finds it's way through Koivisto's defenses.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Myers.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Myers misses with a right hand
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Koivisto as he checks the leg kick.
Koivisto takes one on the button.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy left from Koivisto finds it's target.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koivisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Myers lands a nice hook to Koivisto's body. Koivisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koivisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
A chopping leg kick lands by Myers.
Myers misses with a straight left.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koivisto takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koivisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Myers.
Koivisto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Myers defends it well.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
Myers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Koivisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Koivisto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Koivisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Koivisto tries to avoid it.
Koivisto throws a solid leg kick but Myers takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koivisto.
Myers moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koivisto misses with a hook
and Myers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Myers moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Myers.
Koivisto looks for a takedown but Myers sprawls well.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Myers 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 129 | River vs Blyad
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Reedtz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reedtz misses with a straight left.
Koivisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reedtz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koivisto swivels and escapes.
Reedtz scores with a jab.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Reedtz.
Koivisto lands a jab to Reedtz's midsection.
Koivisto misses with a left hand
and Reedtz counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivisto feints and then cracks Reedtz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reedtz down.
Reedtz throws a sloppy head kick and Koivisto moves out of range easily.
Reedtz throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Koivisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Rasmus Reedtz has been cut.
Koivisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koivisto lands with an overhand left.
Reedtz throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto tests Reedtz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Koivisto.#T1#
Reedtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reedtz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koivisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koivisto misses with a hook to the body
and Reedtz counters with a nice leg kick.
Koivisto throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Reedtz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koivisto keeping full guard, as Reedtz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto can't keep his opponent in guard - Reedtz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing that Reedtz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reedtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koivisto wants to get back to full guard.
Koivisto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reedtz.
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB2#
Reedtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reedtz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koivisto looking to control.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Reedtz is working Koivisto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reedtz wants to pass the guard but Koivisto is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reedtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Koivisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reedtz controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reedtz trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Koivisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reedtz lands a couple of digs.
Reedtz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reedtz lands a couple of digs.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving. #T4#
Reedtz looking to pass the guard.
Koivisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Reedtz trying to control but Koivisto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reedtz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reedtz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koivisto swivels and escapes.
Reedtz throws out a loose jab but Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
Reedtz walks into a straight right hand from Koivisto.
Reedtz misses the shot to the body.
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 Rasmus Reedtz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
That's time! Reedtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reedtz lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reedtz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reedtz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koivisto checks it well.
Koivisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koivisto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Reedtz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koivisto won't be happy with that.
Koivisto tries to bench press Reedtz off him but Reedtz keeps the position.
Reedtz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reedtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Koivisto tries to roll over but Reedtz keeps him under control.
Koivisto is refusing to be controlled, as Reedtz sits in half guard.
Koivisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koivisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reedtz.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reedtz in particular looking to stall.
Koivisto 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reedtz trying to control from half guard but Koivisto is working away.
Koivisto trying to hold on to Reedtz's head to control him but Reedtz postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions off his back.
Reedtz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
#T3#
Koivisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reedtz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koivisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Koivisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koivisto working a defensive guard here.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving. #T4#
Koivisto 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#
Reedtz 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.
Koivisto misses with a head shot. Reedtz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reedtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koivisto's guard. #REVR#
Koivisto working a defensive guard here.
Koivisto wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reedtz misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reedtz ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Reedtz connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Reedtz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Koivisto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reedtz working away.
Reedtz lands an elbow.
Check out the look on Reedtz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reedtz working the body and head with strikes.
Reedtz lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivisto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reedtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?#T1#
Reedtz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koivisto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reedtz jumps into side control!
Reedtz trying to control the action but Koivisto is working from the bottom.
Reedtz working the body and head with strikes.
Koivisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koivisto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reedtz's best efforts.
Reedtz is trying to control. Koivisto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
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. Reedtz connects with a nice short shot to Koivisto's temple.
Reedtz 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.
Koivisto wants to improve his position but Reedtz is controlling well.
#SUB#
Reedtz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Koivisto to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Reedtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koivisto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Reedtz landing some decent shots from guard.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koivisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reedtz scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reedtz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koivisto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reedtz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koivisto pulls down on the head and he's put Reedtz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ultima Koivisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Ultima Koivisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SFL 123 | Koivisto vs River
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
River slips under a jab.
River misses with a straight right.
Koivisto throws a half hearted mid kick.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Koivisto misses with a wild body shot.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Koivisto connects with a leg kick.
Koivisto is looking to clinch.
Koivisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Koivisto shrugs it off though.
Koivisto throws out a powerful jab.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River is looking to chop away at Koivisto's legs.
Koivisto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koivisto tries to clinch up.#TD#
River gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as River works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koivisto is aware though and is defending well.
River wants to control but Koivisto passes easily into half guard.
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. River defending well though.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Koivisto sits in half guard.
Koivisto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but River is defending well.
Koivisto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
River wants to control but Koivisto is keeping busy.
#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.
Well, if Koivisto 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.
River is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Koivisto 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.
River tries to roll over but Koivisto keeps him under control.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but River keeps moving. #T3#
Koivisto is fighting to break River's control of his arms but River is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River missing with a left hand there. Koivisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for River.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
And River tries to counter it with a takedown but Koivisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
River throws the kick towards the body but Koivisto avoids it.
River misses with a hook.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River walks into a left hand.
River misses with a looping right.#TD#
Koivisto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for River!
River sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
River moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
River had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Koivisto defends it easily.
River wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
River seems keen to control Koivisto's posture.
River looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Koivisto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Koivisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River looks to land a right hand but Koivisto moved out of range.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Koivisto tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Koivisto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Koivisto - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Koivisto. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Koivisto throws a body shot but no joy.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Koivisto looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koivisto fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from River misses.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koivisto on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koivisto.
River shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Koivisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses with a body shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koivisto was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koivisto is looking to counter punch.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koivisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ultima Koivisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Koivisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River lands with a shot to the body.
Koivisto goes for a double leg but River avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as River continues to drive forward.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koivisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koivisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
River works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koivisto 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.#T2#
Koivisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard. #REVR#
Koivisto lands a couple of digs.
Koivisto won't allow River to sweep him here.
Koivisto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koivisto defends well.
Koivisto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koivisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River keeping full guard, as Koivisto tries to pass. #T3#
River keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Koivisto trying to control but River is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River has momentary wrist control but Koivisto slips an elbow through the middle.
River looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
River is looking to sweep but instead, Koivisto has passed into half guard.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but River is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
River is trying to control but can't.
River makes his way to full guard. A much better position for River.
Koivisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Koivisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Koivisto trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Koivisto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
That's time! Koivisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Koivisto throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
River throws a low kick but Koivisto moves out of range easily.
Koivisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Koivisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koivisto. #TD#
Koivisto dives in and scores a takedown into River's guard.#SUB2#
River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Koivisto frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! Koivisto is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Kollaa River 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:
SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Kilgore with a hook.#TD#
Kilgore manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koivisto on his heels. He'll look to pass Koivisto's guard now, I'm sure.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
Koivisto is trying to keep Kilgore in close.
#SUB2#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koivisto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilgore is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.#T1#
Kilgore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kilgore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koivisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koivisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koivisto keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Koivisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Kilgore lands a couple of digs.
Kilgore throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Koivisto has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.
Koivisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilgore advances position into side control!#T3#
Koivisto is looking to reverse the position.
Kilgore creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Koivisto takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kilgore working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kilgore working the ground and pound.
Kilgore lands an elbow.
Kilgore cracks Koivisto with a big right hand but Koivisto just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Koivisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilgore working the head with strikes. #T4#
Koivisto tries to buck Kilgore off but Kilgore is having none of it.
Kilgore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Koivisto is trying to control Kilgore's posture but Kilgore avoids it.
Koivisto is looking for a sweep.
Kilgore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kilgore trying to control the position but Koivisto is working away.
Kilgore cracks Koivisto with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore trying to control the position but Koivisto is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore 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#
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore throws a big shot that misses.
Koivisto is looking for the big counter here.
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but Koivisto pushes him off.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Kilgore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore is looking to clinch but Koivisto is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilgore, as that shot connected.
Kilgore connects with a body shot that sends Koivisto's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koivisto manages to avoid it.
Kilgore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koivisto can do to turn this around?
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Koivisto is just out of range.#TD#
Kilgore closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kilgore lands in his opponent's guard.
Kilgore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kilgore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koivisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
Koivisto controls Kilgore momentarily but Kilgore frees himself. #SUB2#
Koivisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Koivisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Koivisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Koivisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard.
Kilgore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilgore trying to keep a closed guard but Koivisto is proving a slippery customer.
Koivisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.
Kilgore working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
Koivisto looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Koivisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivisto is still trying to improve position.
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilgore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Koivisto keeps moving.
Kilgore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kilgore stopping the sweep attempt from Koivisto.
Kilgore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kilgore throwing strikes but missing.
Koivisto looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilgore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Koivisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kilgore looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore throws a strike but Koivisto avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kilgore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Koivisto avoids a kick to the body.
Koivisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kilgore clobbers Koivisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koivisto misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilgore lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koivisto! But no joy.
Koivisto lands the left hand.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Kilgore as Koivisto shoots in.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kilgore!
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Koivisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Kilgore throws a jab when Koivisto was well out of range.
Kilgore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koivisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kilgore checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore with a jab.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kilgore thumps Koivisto with a low kick.
Kilgore connects with a crisp jab.
Koivisto throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Koivisto only half commits.
Jab by Kilgore.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore throws a shot to the body.
Kilgore staying out of range there.
A cross from Kilgore lands.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore connects with a right hand. Koivisto shakes it off.
Kilgore lands the left hand.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kilgore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Koivisto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kilgore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kilgore tries to bench press Koivisto off him but Koivisto keeps the position.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Koivisto is looking to take a break and control but Kilgore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kilgore manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kilgore wants to sweep here but Koivisto controlling him for the moment.
Koivisto is in close to Kilgore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koivisto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Kilgore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kilgore, not yet.
Kilgore is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore clearly takes 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.#R4#
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koivisto.
Koivisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kilgore takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
Koivisto moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Koivisto lands a slapping body shot.
Koivisto walks into a jab.
Koivisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore tries to clinch up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilgore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilgore moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koivistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Koivisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Koivisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koivisto throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.#TD2#
Koivisto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kilgore tries to buck Koivisto off but Koivisto is having none of it.
Koivisto trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Koivisto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
Kilgore won't allow Koivisto to pass to mount.
Kilgore is trying to control but can't.
Koivisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilgore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Koivisto not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Koivisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Kilgore.
Kilgore dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Kilgore rushes Koivisto and presses him up against the cage.
Kilgore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kilgore lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore lands with a short shot to the head.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koivisto 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!
Koivisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage.
Koivisto can't get the takedown.
Koivisto wants to take the fight to the mat but Kilgore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koivisto lands a right hand.
Kilgore scores with a hook to the body.
Koivisto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Koivisto.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilgore.
Koivisto working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Kilgore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koivisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
A punch lands to the side of Koivisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Ultima Koivisto in that round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Koivisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore lands the left hand.
Koivisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!#TD#
Kilgore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kilgore is keen to just control but Koivisto is a slippery customer.
Kilgore scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kilgore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kilgore lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore breaks from Koivisto's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Kilgore wants to control the pace but Koivisto is squirming around nicely.
Koivisto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Kilgore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koivisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koivisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilgore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koivisto manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Koivisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Koivisto pushes a forearm under Kilgore's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kilgore is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Ultima Koivisto 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:
SFL 110 | Kilgore vs Eye
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Koivisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivisto 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.
Miller dives in and grabs Koivisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koivisto pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Koivisto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koivisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller blocks a body shot from Koivisto. #BC2#
Koivisto breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Koivisto as he checks the leg kick.
Koivisto blocks a low kick nicely.
As Miller backs off Koivisto throws a huge counter combo but Miller manages to avoid it all.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Koivisto moves away and avoids it.
Miller slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Koivisto cracks Miller with an open hand slap.
Koivisto checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koivisto lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T1#
Koivisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Koivisto from controlling successfully.
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.
Miller wants to improve his position but instead Koivisto has moved into half guard.
Koivisto is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koivisto is working away from the top position though.
Koivisto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Koivisto gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Miller is working for takedown but Koivisto is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
#TD#
Miller has hold of one of Koivisto's legs. Koivisto is fighting the takedown attempt but Miller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Koivisto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koivisto wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koivisto 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#
Koivisto trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is in trouble now - Koivisto has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koivisto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto 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#
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koivisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Koivisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Koivisto seems unphased.
Koivisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Koivisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koivisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Koivisto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koivisto somewhat.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koivisto throws out the jab.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Koivisto looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koivisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller feints and then cracks Koivisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Koivisto.#CUT2#It looks like Lynton Miller has been cut.
Koivisto goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Ultima Koivisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Koivisto defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller 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.
Koivisto misses the jab.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Koivisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Koivisto slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Koivisto is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Koivisto content to stall in guard here.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koivisto stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koivisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller throws out a leg kick but Koivisto moves out of range and Miller only half commits.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Koivisto works the jab nicely.#T4#
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
Jab from Miller.
Koivisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Koivisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koivisto defends well and Miller ends up having to push Koivisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Koivisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koivisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller trying to stall but Koivisto improves his position.
Nice body punch from Koivisto - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Miller breaks from the clinch.
Koivisto ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller tries to bum rush Koivisto with a series of wild strikes but Koivisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lynton Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koivisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Koivisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Koivisto there.
A swing and a miss from Koivisto.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller slips a jab from Koivisto.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koivisto's waist but Koivisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Koivisto checks a low kick from Miller.#TD2#
Koivisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miller to the ground. Koivisto is now in Miller's guard.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller is trying to keep Koivisto in close.
#T1#
Koivisto trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Koivisto controlling from the top position.
Koivisto wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.#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.
Koivisto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koivisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Koivisto staying out of range there.
Koivisto 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.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koivisto.
Koivisto slips under a jab.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Koivisto.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Koivisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Koivisto does it's job there.
Miller moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Miller lunges at Koivisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koivisto's hand.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller connects with a crisp jab.
Miller looks for a takedown but Koivisto sprawls well.
Koivisto with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Koivisto.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koivisto moves away.
And Koivisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koivisto 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.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koivisto. Koivisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller misses with the combination.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Koivisto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynton Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Koivisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Koivisto 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.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivisto's hands.
Koivisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koivisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Koivisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Koivisto cracks Miller with a hook to the temple - Miller is on wobbly legs here! Koivisto swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Miller falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Koivisto wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 103 | Kilgore vs Badass
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Koivisto swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Horiguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koivisto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Horiguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koivisto walks into a stiff left hand from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Koivisto with an open hand slap.
Koivisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koivisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been informed that Horiguchi 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.#TD#
Koivisto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Koivisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Koivisto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivisto. #T1#
Koivisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horiguchi defending well though. #SUB#
Koivisto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koivisto wants to free his trapped foot but Horiguchi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koivisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horiguchi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Horiguchi is looking for a sweep. Koivisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Koivisto is looking to advance position but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Koivisto throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koivisto lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Horiguchi wants to improve his position but Koivisto is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Horiguchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koivisto lands with a punch from half guard.
Koivisto thows a huge punch but Horiguchi dodges it nicely.
Koivisto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Horiguchi!
Koivisto landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Koivisto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Koivisto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Koivisto thowing shots but they're missing.
Koivisto tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away.
Koivisto with shots to the head and body - Horiguchi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koivisto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Koivisto lands a nice shot to the head.
Koivisto unloads with some shots from mount but Horiguchi bucks and avoids them well.
Koivisto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Horiguchi looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Horiguchi is rocked!
Koivisto looking to control but Horiguchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koivisto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Koivisto.
Koivisto lands a couple of good shots and Horiguchi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Horiguchi tries to escape but Koivisto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koivisto is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Horiguchi. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Koivisto gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Koivisto 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.
Horiguchi covering up well under a series of strikes from Koivisto.
Horiguchi is trying to remain composed but Koivisto is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Koivisto throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Horiguchi!
Koivisto is working the ground and pound. Can Horiguchi escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Koivisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koivisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koivisto finish him?
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Koivisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Horiguchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Koivisto.
Koivisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Koivisto lands a really nice looking cross but Horiguchi seems unphased.
Koivisto loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Koivisto misses the target.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Koivisto.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Horiguchi finds it's target.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koivisto.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from Horiguchi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Koivisto.
Horiguchi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Horiguchi lands with an uppercut that bounces Koivisto off the cage and back into range.
Koivisto connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Koivisto off balance momentarily.
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Horiguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horiguchi stuns Koivisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koivisto misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi lands with a nice body punch.
Koivisto lands a nice shot that snaps Horiguchi's head back.
Jab, jab by Horiguchi - just one landing.
Horiguchi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akaro Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koivisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horiguchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down 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!
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
Koivisto throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koivisto missing with a left hand there. Horiguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koivisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Koivisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Horiguchi jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koivisto.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koivisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
Koivisto looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Koivisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Koivisto.
Horiguchi tries to work over Koivisto's front leg with a kick but Koivisto checks it. #TD#
Koivisto scores with a takedown into Horiguchi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koivisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ultima Koivisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivisto wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
Koivisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koivisto slips nicely into half guard.
Horiguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivisto. #T3#
Koivisto is stalling here. Horiguchi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Koivisto seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Horiguchi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Koivisto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koivisto keeps working.
Koivisto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Koivisto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Horiguchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Horiguchi preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Koivisto to follow him. #T4#
Koivisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horiguchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koivisto blocks a leg kick.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivisto.
Koivisto tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horiguchi wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi scores with a nice strike.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Koivisto.
Koivisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ultima Koivisto dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Koivisto tries to keep at a distance but Horiguchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Koivisto. #BC2#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi defending well as Koivisto loads up on a big left hand.
Koivisto scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Koivisto drops Horiguchi with a left right combo! Koivisto follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#It looks like Akaro Horiguchi has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koivisto cracks Horiguchi with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Koivisto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Horiguchi is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Koivisto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Koivisto!
Ultima Koivisto thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 82 | Meesang vs Kilgore
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Hands.
Stallion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Hands checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Israel Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Stallion avoids the body shot from Hands.
A clash of legs there as Hands blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Stallion rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hands.
Stallion tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Hands 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Hands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Hands.
#T1#
Stallion working aggressively here.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Hands is leaning against Stallion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion looks winded!
Hands scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion prevents Hands from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion tries to work over Hands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hands on the inside.
Hands throws a head punch that misses.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hands swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hands with a nice calf kick.
Hands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stallion connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands tries to work over Stallion's front leg with a kick but Stallion checks it. #T2#
Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands throws a head kick that misses.
Hands with a hook.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stallion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Hands tries to keep at a distance but Stallion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hands misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hands breaks the clinch.
Stallion tries to land a leg kick but Hands saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Hands tenderised Stallion's leg. Stallion is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Hands misses.
Hands throws a right hand that misses
and Stallion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hands thinking.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Stallion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hands, pushing him back against the cage.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Stallion is working Hands over against the cage.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head.
Hands working hard to break the clinch.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Hands wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stallion's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion is leaning against Hands and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hands takes a shot to the head.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion pushes Hands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Stallion pushes Hands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Stallion.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stallion gets through Hands's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head. #ROC2#Hands is rocked!
Hands is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Oh Hands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hands is looking to break free of the clinch but Stallion has double underhooks.
Hands seems to have got his legs back now.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hands tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion pushes Hands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Hands wants to get back to striking at distance but Stallion won't allow it.
Stallion lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handss head.
Stallion tries to work over Hands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Hands has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Stallion down.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands throws a wild body kick that Stallion sees coming a mile off.
Stallion lunges at Hands with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hands's hand.
Hands clobbers Stallion with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
and Stallion counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Hands! He's just covering up as Stallion starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion 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:
SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Eye slips under a jab.
Eye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stallion. Stallion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stallion shoots in but Eye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Stallion as he checks the leg kick.
Eye motions for Stallion to come forward. Eye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eye throws a leg kick but Stallion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eye slips under a jab.
Eye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
Eye shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eye scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Stallion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eye to the mat! Eye manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stallion throws a strike but Eye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Eye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eye postures up.
Eye is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Stallion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eye wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Eye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stallion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eye throws a leg kick
and Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Third Eye has been cut.
Eye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallion thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Eye counters with a good low kick that Stallion was not able to check.
Stallion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eye tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Eye back against the cage.
Stallion lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Eye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stallion backwards. #BC#
Eye breaks the clinch.
Stallion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Eye lands.
Eye lands with a shot to the body.
Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stallion checks a leg kick.
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stallion.
Eye looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Stallion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Stallion.#T4#
Stallion shoots in for a double leg but Eye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Eye is avoiding it.
Eye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eye swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion throws a shot from downtown. Eye moves away and avoids it.
Stallion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Stallion closes the distance but Eye moves to the side
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eye checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Eye scores with a hook.
Eye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Stallion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Eye misses.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Eye keeps it at a distance.
Eye slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eye connects with the punch.
Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eye.
Stallion swings widly with a right hand
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion walks into a jab.#T1#
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Eye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye misses with a body shot.
A cross from Stallion lands.
Stallion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallion can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Eye.
Eye connects with a leg kick.
Eye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eye looks to land a combination. Stallion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eye under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Eye as he connects with a hook.
Stallion checks a leg kick.
Stallion takes one on the button.
Eye scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Eye scores with a jab. Stallion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Eye.
Stallion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Stallion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion pushes Eye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye sizes up Stallion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Eye.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Stallion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eye is out of range and Stallion settles back down.
Eye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stallion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Eye is looking to score with low kicks.
Stallion throws out a counter right but Eye avoids it with no problem.
Eye misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Stallion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eye prevents a body shot from Stallion. #BC#
Eye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Third Eye is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eye connects with a leg kick.
Eye with the inside leg kick.
Eye lands a head kick!
Eye connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallion.#CL2#
Stallion rushes Eye and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
A short uppercut from Eye.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Eye misses with the head strike.
Eye misses with some punches.
Eye lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eye working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Eye takes a shot to the head.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Eye lands a shoulder strike.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Eye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eye scoring well with a low kick there.
Stallion shoots in but Eye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Eye gets double underhooks and turns Stallion into the cage.
Jab, jab by Eye - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion 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.
Eye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eye throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stallion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eye's head.
Eye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stallion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eye throws a leg kick but Stallion checks it.
Stallion tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range.
Stallion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stallion ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Eye.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Eye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eye defending well as Stallion loads up on a big left hand.
Eye checks a low kick from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stallion darts in and out, connecting 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!
Eye thuds his right hand into Stallion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eye.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Eye connects with the punch.
Eye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eye jabs Stallion right on the nose. Stallion blinks but takes it well.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
Stallion jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Eye in a clinch.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eyes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Eye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eye moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Eye leaves Stallion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Third Eye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Eye with the inside leg kick.
Stallion takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
Stallion misses with a jab to the body
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Stallion 's knee.
Third Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eye checks a leg kick.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion throws a body kick that misses
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Stallion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stallion cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eye connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Eye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stallion throws a strike but Eye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Third Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eye, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!
A victorious Third Eye 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:
SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Stallion goes for a double leg but Kilgore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kilgore continues to drive forward.
Kilgore walks into a stiff left hand from Stallion.#CUT2#It looks like Tacitus Kilgore has been cut.
Kilgore slips a straight right by Stallion.
Kilgore connects with a jab.
Stallion takes one on the button.
Kilgore tests Stallion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stallion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Stallion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is looking to reverse the position.
Kilgore prevents Stallion from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore is looking to regain half guard here but Stallion keeps moving and retains side control.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion working the ground and pound.
Kilgore is looking for a sweep.
Stallion wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kilgore is trying to control Stallion's posture but Stallion avoids it.
Kilgore gets back to half guard.
Stallion is pressing down on Kilgore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kilgore is holding on for now.
Kilgore's coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Stallion uses his free foot to push down on Kilgore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kilgore.
Stallion landing punches.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion lands a couple of good shots and Kilgore has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stallion is working the ground and pound. Can Kilgore escape?#T2#
Kilgore tries to roll but Stallion sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Stallion tightening his grip on Kilgore, looking for the choke.
Stallion connects with a big shot to the side of Kilgore's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore is in bad spot here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kilgore is working hard here to advance position.
Kilgore wants to control his opponent's hands but Stallion gets his hands free.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stallion keeps control of the position as Kilgore tries to break free.
Well, with Stallion on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kilgore is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kilgore rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kilgore is looking to get back to full guard here but Stallion has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Stallion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kilgore is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kilgore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stallion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stallion working away.#SUB2#
Stallion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kilgore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kilgore wants to improve his position but Stallion is controlling well.
Kilgore moves into full guard.
#T4#
Stallion stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stallion trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Stallion creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kilgore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Stallion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kilgore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Kilgore sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stallion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Kilgore.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Kilgore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with an overhand left.
Stallion walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kilgore scores with a nice strike.
Kilgore moves out of range as Stallion throws a body kick.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the head.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Kilgore scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stallion tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
A big right from Kilgore misses.
Stallion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kilgore finds it's way round the side to connect with Stallion's head.
Stallion throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range. #T1#
Kilgore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Kilgore connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Kilgore.
Stallion misses with a looping left.
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.
Stallion throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore looks to land a right hand but Stallion moved out of range.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Kilgore tried to score with a low kick but Stallion checks it.
Kilgore misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range. #T2#
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Kilgore misses with a kick to the body
and Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Kilgore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stallion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilgore defends well and Stallion ends up having to push Kilgore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kilgore misses with a looping left.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion slips under a jab from Kilgore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Stallion throws a leg kick but Kilgore checks it.
Kilgore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallion to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Kilgore finds it's target.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Stallion ducked under it nicely.
Stallion blocks a jab.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Stallion or perhaps it was just good defense by Kilgore, which made it look bad.
Stallion tries a low kick but Kilgore avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.
Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilgore throws out the jab.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt - Kilgore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stallion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stallion in his tracks.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Kilgore swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore connects with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion connects with a solid leg kick.
Kilgore throws a body kick that misses.
Stallion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
Stallion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stallion tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilgore is wise to it.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilgore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore wants to land a leg kick but Stallion is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tacitus Kilgore'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilgore.
#TD2#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Kilgore's guard.
Stallion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kilgore is trying to control but Stallion manages to pass to mount!
Kilgore is trying to escape the mount.
Stallion landing shots from mount.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Stallion.
Stallion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilgore hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion loads up with a big shot that hurts Kilgore! He's pulled Stallion in close but Stallion has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kilgore survive? More strikes from Stallion and Kilgore is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, 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:
SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
River avoids the body shot from Stallion.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that River has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stallion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
Stallion throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River cracks Stallion with an open hand slap.
Stallion dodges the punch combination from River.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Stallion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. River sprawls well initially but Stallion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
River manages to get to full guard.
River 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#
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
River is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stallion frees his head nicely. Oh but River has switched to an armbar! Stallion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Stallion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Hands connects with a crisp jab.
Hands thows a body kick. Stallion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab, jab by Stallion - just one landing.
Hands lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Stallion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stallion misses with a hook.#TD#
Stallion tries to sprawl but Hands drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stallion is staying active underneath Hands, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hands defends well.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hands sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hands wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Hands is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion trying to control the position.
Stallion keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully.
Hands pushes down on Stallion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stallion is looking to control Hands's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallion avoid being mounted?#T3#
Stallion wants to improve his position but Hands is controlling well.
Stallion is in trouble now - Hands has advanced to mount!
Hands trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stallion gets back to half guard.
Hands is trying to control the action in half guard but Stallion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hands is controlling the pace.
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Stallion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stallion is trying to keep Hands in close.
Hands passes Stallion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hands tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Hands prevents Stallion from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion is not content to let Hands control the position.
Stallion makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands 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#
Hands ducks right into an uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion moves to clinch but Hands breaks away
and Hands counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Hands is avoiding it.
Hands changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hands looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hands counters with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Hands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stallion throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands throws a hook to the side of Stallion's head but Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hands wants it to stay on the feet.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion. #TD#
Hands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stallion napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stallion can't do much from the bottom here.
Hands wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hands's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hands is looking to advance position but Stallion won't allow it. #T2#
Stallion wants to control but Hands is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion keeping hold of Hands's head, controlling as best he can.
Hands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hands wants to take Stallion's back here but Stallion is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Hands controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Stallion is working to get back to half guard.
Hands looking to control but Stallion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hands is really struggling to control Stallion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stallion tries to hold on but Hands postures up.
Stallion regains half guard.
Hands passes to side control.
Israel Hands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Stallion is not content to let Hands control the position.
Stallion tries to bench press Hands off him but Hands keeps the position.
Hands wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
Hands passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stallion!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hands shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Stallion, which made it look bad.
Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Stallion.
Stallion scores with a jab to the head.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a hook to the body
and Hands counters with a nice leg kick.
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Stallion wants to clinch.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallion misses the jab.
Hands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stallion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hands somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hands takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harvey Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stallion scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hands, as that shot connected.
Stallion cracks Hands with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Hands drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stallion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stallion takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hands is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stallion is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hands tries for a takedown but Stallion manages to get underhooks.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
A short right from Stallion.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hands backwards.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Hands gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hands changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stallion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hands takes one on the button.
Hands with a poor takedown
and Stallion counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Hands is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Stallion swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, 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:
SFL 40 | Simon vs Stallion
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Simon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Simon walks into a stiff left hand from Stallion.#CL2#
Stallion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simon, pushing him back against the cage.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Simon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Simon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A short uppercut from Simon.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Simon tries to pull guard but Stallion holds him up against the cage and eventually Simon drops back down to his feet.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Simon fails to land.
Simon blocks a body shot from Stallion. #TD#
Simon has clasped his hands together around Stallion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Stallion tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon laying and praying for a moment but Stallion takes advantage and regains half guard.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon trying to control but Stallion is working from the bottom.
Simon postures up.
Simon pushing down on Stallion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simon moves into full mount! Stallion won't be happy about that!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stallion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Stallion is squirming around, avoiding Simon's attempts to control the action.
Stallion 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.
Stallion is looking to control Simon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stallion avoid being mounted?
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Stallion defends it.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stallion has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stallion tries to roll over but Simon keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stallion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stallion trying to get back to full guard but Simon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Simon trying to control but Stallion is having none of it.
Stallion tries to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Stallion is trying to reverse the position but instead Simon has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Simon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stallion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 Jay Simon 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#
Stallion connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Simon closes the distance and pushes Stallion back into the cage.#TD#
Simon has clasped his hands together around Stallion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jay Simon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Stallion defends it.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon prevents Stallion from improving his position.
Simon trying to pass the guard but Stallion defending well. #T1#
Stallion works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stallion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simon won't allow Stallion to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily.
Simon trying to control but Stallion is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simon shoots and misses
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon. #CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Simon pulls guard.
Simon keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Simon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stallion is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Stallion is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Simon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stallion is looking to defend but Simon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stallion! Simon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stallion taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Jay Simon 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:
CEC 700.5
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
And Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Valdez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Valdez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stallion misses with a shot to the body
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Stallion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stallion catches Valdez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stallion checks a low kick from Valdez.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to clinch but Valdez is having none of it.
Valdez throws a shot to the body.
Stallion misses with a hook to the body
and Valdez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Valdez's head coaches at Crassus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Stallion. #T1#
Valdez slips a jab from Stallion.
It looked like Valdez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeMario Valdez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valdez throws a shot from downtown. Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Stallion with a jab.
Jab, jab by Valdez - just one landing.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
A jab from Stallion misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stallion wants to clinch but Valdez slips to the side
and Valdez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valdez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valdez counters with a body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valdez manages to avoid it.
A big left from Stallion misses.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Valdez misses its target.
Stallion tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Stallion throws an off balance right hand
and Valdez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Stallion gets a clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion has Valdez pressed against the cage, preventing Valdez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Valdez slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stallion throws a big right hand that misses.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Valdez blocks nicely.
Stallion trying to control but Valdez is working from the bottom.
Stallion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valdez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stallion controls the pace.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valdez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Valdez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion lands a lovely overhand right.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Valdez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stallion feints the counter takedown.
Stallion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valdez circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Stallion shrugs it off though.
Donk. Stallion catches Valdez right on the button with a cross.
Stallion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stallion throws a hook but Valdez avoids it easily.
Valdez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Valdez is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Valdez is just out of range.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Valdez's guard.
Stallion passes Valdez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valdez to regain full guard.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Valdez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valdez is in guard.#REVR#
Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez gets to mount! Stallion was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Stallion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valdez controlling the pace for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is looking for a sweep. Valdez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdez wants to take a breather but Stallion is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stallion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Valdez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
Stallion wants to hit a sweep here but Valdez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stallion there!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stallion is looking to get to half guard.
Stallion is still trying to improve position.
Valdez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stallion can't escape the position.
#T4#
Stallion bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Valdez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stallion has gone for a leg lock! Valdez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stallion's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Valdez pushes his legs off easily.
Valdez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Stallion has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Valdez 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 Stallion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stallion swings widly with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Valdez.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
#T1#
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valdez tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Valdez.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Valdez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion is leaning against Valdez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Valdez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valdez or not.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion digs a right hand into Valdez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valdez's gas tank.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion gets through Valdez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valdez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stallion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion looking to sit in guard and control but Valdez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stallion looking to control.
#T4#
Stallion 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#
Stallion throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valdez escapes and throws Stallion's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stallion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valdez is looking to take a break and control but Stallion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion lands the left hand.
Stallion scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Stallion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valdez doesn't seem phased though.
Valdez throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Valdez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a right hand
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Stallion.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
Stallion slips a straight right by Valdez.
A shot to the body from Stallion misses
and Valdez counters with a right hand to the body.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
As Valdez backs off Stallion throws a huge counter combo but Valdez manages to avoid it all.
Stallion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Stallion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Valdez is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion. #BC#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Valdez.#T3#
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Valdez can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Stallion presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stallion cracks Valdez with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Stallion is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valdez can't fight it off and eventually Stallion manages to take the fight to the floor. Valdez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Stallion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valdez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stallion has Valdez in his guard.#REVR##T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Stallion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valdez has picked Stallion up and slammed him! Stallion can't keep hold of the triangle and Valdez manages to pass to side control!
Valdez working away.
Stallion is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valdez moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Valdez's body. Valdez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdez throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stallion throws a poor cross that misses
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Valdez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion jabs at Valdez's body.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Valdez sprawls well.
Stallion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Stallion takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Stallion misses with a left hand
and Valdez counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Stallion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stallion takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
Valdez lands a head kick. Stallion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valdez connects with a body shot.
Stallion looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stallion swings for the body but Valdez moves out of range.
Stallion throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
It appears Valdez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stallion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stallion advances to full mount.
Stallion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valdez is looking to escape.
Stallion fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Valdez bucks and avoids them well.
#SUB2#
Stallion working for a submission but Valdez is keeping him at bay.
Stallion landing punches.
Stallion lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valdez blocking the ground and pound.
Valdez tries to hold on but Stallion pushes him away.
Stallion sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
Valdez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stallion controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Harvey Stallion 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:
An offer he can't reffuse
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Stallion takes the fight into the clinch.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
Stallion lands a body punch. #TD2#
Stallion has Kenway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kenway tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Kenway's guard.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenway has wrist control.
Stallion is fighting to break Kenway's control of his arms but Kenway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Kenway blocks nicely.
Stallion sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion working some strikes from top position.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion. #T1#
Kenway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion postures up in Kenway's guard and throws a big left but Kenway blocks it.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion throws an elbow that misses. Kenway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stallion's guard. Nice move by Kenway!#REVR#
Kenway wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Stallion has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Stallion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stallion's guard.#T2#
Stallion looking to control.
#SUB2#
Stallion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenway is looking to stand up but Stallion won't let him. #SU#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stallion.
Kenway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stallion to score with a decent uppercut.
Stallion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stallion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Stallion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Kenway.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stallion. That did some damage!
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Kenway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stallion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway throws a push kick but Stallion slaps the foot to one side.
Stallion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stallion slips a jab and a cross from Kenway.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Kenway gets double underhooks and turns Stallion into the cage.
Kenway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Kenway misses.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.
It looked like Kenway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stallion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Stallion.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Stallion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kenway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stallion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Stallion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenway is trying to defend but Stallion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Kenway defends the submission attempt.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Kenway won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kenway thumps Stallion with a low kick.
A combination from Stallion does no damage.
Kenway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenway.
Stallion tries to clinch
and Kenway counters with a good, hard body kick but Stallion shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Stallion.#TD2#
Stallion is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kenway's half guard.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stallion looks to land a strike but Kenway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion stopping the sweep attempt from Kenway.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion is looking to pass into half guard but Kenway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kenway is in guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenway would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Kenway avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenway is one step ahead there.
Kenway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Kenway won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kenway is keeping the position.
Stallion slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Kenway defends it.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion. #SUB2#
Stallion is working for a kimura but Kenway is defending it quite comfortably.
Kenway is positioning himself well to prevent Stallion advancing to mount.
Stallion throwing shots but Kenway is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Stallion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kenway is just riding it out for now. Stallion eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenway is controlling Stallion's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenway avoid being mounted?
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Kenway is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion 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!#R3#
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kenway misses with the body kick
and Stallion counters with a left to the body.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Kenway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
Stallion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenway slips a jab and a cross from Stallion.
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stallion throws out the jab.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway missing with a left hand there. Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Kenway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stallion has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stallion scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range. #T1#
Kenway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stallion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenway throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stallion.
Kenway cracks Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
and Kenway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stallion swings for the body but Kenway moves out of range.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Kenway.
Stallion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenway throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenway jabs at Stallion's body.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway throws a lazy uppercut
and Stallion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway. #CL2#
Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallion can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Stallion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
Kenway throws a head kick but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Kenway circles away easily
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Stallion misses with a hook
and Kenway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Stallion dips to his left and cracks Kenway with an uppercut!
Kenway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Kenway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kenway misses with a kick to the body
enabling Stallion to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kenway throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stallion avoids it.
Kenway needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Stallion throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Kenway is predictable there
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##TD2#
Stallion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kenway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenway, not yet.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Kenway wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stallion trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenway is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kenway is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway is pushing Stallion's head away, looking to escape. Stallion manages to hold on to the position though.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stallion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but Kenway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenway is trying to escape the position but Stallion is controlling the position.
Kenway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kenway is refusing to be controlled, as Stallion sits in half guard.
Kenway tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Stallion is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenway preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kenway to regain full guard.
Stallion preventing the sweep.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Kenway breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenway. That snapped Stallion's head back.
Stallion tries to clinch but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway slips under a jab from Stallion.
Kenway is looking to counter punch.
Kenway misses the body punch #CL2#
and Stallion counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stallion.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kenway's head. #T4#
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion pushes Kenway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion works on Kenway's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kenway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenway blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kenway controls the action.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Stallion is trying to trip Kenway. He has hold of a leg but Kenway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stallion persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Stallion looking to pass the guard.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Stallion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenway is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Stallion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenway.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kenway sprawls well. Kenway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet.
Kenway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stallion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenway misses with a double jab.
Stallion moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stallion! But no joy.
A left lands for Stallion.
Kenway lands with an overhand left.#T1##CL2#
Stallion drives through and clinches with Kenway against the cage.
#TD2#
Stallion has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kenway clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Stallion manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Stallion working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kenway is doing well to defend. Stallion seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kenway is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Harvey Stallion 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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Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei connects with a jab.
Stallion misses the body punch #CL#
and Kamei counters by clinching up.
Kamei stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kamei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
We've been informed that Stallion 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.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Kamei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Kamei back against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land. #T2#
Kamei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Kamei lands a shot to the body.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Stallion.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei is leaning against Stallion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Kamei - that landed with a thud.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion is working Kamei over against the cage.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
A short right from Stallion.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei tries to stall but Stallion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamei.
Kamei lands an uppercut.
Stallion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Kamei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Stallion 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#
Stallion takes a swing at Kamei's ribcage but misses.
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Stallion avoids it well.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Kamei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei lands a jab.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Stallion jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei moves out of range as Stallion strikes.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kamei there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Kamei misses with a looping left.
Kamei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stallion swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Kamei tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Harvey Stallion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kamei moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kamei fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
Kamei stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kamei lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Kamei prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei slowing the pace effectively.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stallion's elbow. #T3#
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Kamei's head.
Stallion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Kamei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Stallion is looking for a takedown.
Koichi Kamei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Kamei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kamei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Kamei as the two fighters clinch.
Stallion lands a body punch. #T4#
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Kamei with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamei backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion wants a takedown but no success here.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Kamei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion 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#
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Stallion finds it's target.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Kamei rushes Stallion and presses him up against the cage.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamei's elbow.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kamei or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion tries to work over Kamei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Kamei.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kamei pushes Stallion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamei.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei trying to stall but Stallion improves his position.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Kamei has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A hook to the body from Kamei.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koichi Kamei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamei misses with a body punch.
Stallion works on Kamei's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Kamei lands a shoulder strike.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Kamei swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamei gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Stallion is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2#Kamei is rocked!#T4##TD2#
Stallion works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oh Kamei is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Kamei is keeping the position.
Stallion not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamei can't keep his opponent in guard - Stallion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stallion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stallion 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, 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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say hallo to my littlle friend
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Kenway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stallion.
Kenway swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenway looks to land a right hand but Stallion moved out of range.
Stallion misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Kenway slips a straight right by Stallion.
Stallion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenway throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Stallion clinches up against the cage.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenway is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Kenway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kenway tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kenway pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Kenway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Stallion.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kenway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Kenway wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Stallion has Kenway pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kenway tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Kenway's guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Kenway wants to sweep but no luck.
Stallion trying to control but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stallion's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Stallion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kenway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stallion, into his guard. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Kenway pushes his legs off easily.
Kenway wanted to stand there but Stallion had control of the position.
Kenway stopping the sweep attempt from Stallion.#T3#
Kenway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stallion's guard.
Kenway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stallion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Stallion looking for a guillotine here but Kenway defends easily.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stallion 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.#SUB#
Stallion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kenway defends it easily.
Stallion working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenway is one step ahead there.
Kenway wants to get up but he can't break Stallion's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Kenway gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenway throws an off balance right hand
and Stallion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stallion scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenway avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenway throws the left hand but Stallion avoids the punch easily.
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 Harvey Stallion 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#
Kenway throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenway.
Stallion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Kenway tries to sprawl but Stallion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harvey Stallion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion wants to free his trapped foot but Kenway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
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.#SUB#
Stallion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stallion not doing much here.
#T1#
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kenway's head.
Stallion 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.
Kenway regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stallion.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Kenway trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenway keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass.
Stallion postures up in Kenway's guard and throws a big left but Kenway blocks it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stallion throws a strike but Kenway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kenway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Kenway stands and steps away. Stallion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion throws a right and a left that Kenway avoids nicely.
Kenway takes a swing at Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Stallion counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stallion prevents Kenway from getting back to his feet.
Stallion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Kenway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
Stallion pushes down on Kenway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stallion trying to control the action but Kenway is working from the bottom.
Stallion is thwarting Kenway's attempts to control the position.
Kenway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stallion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kenway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stallion takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway trying to control from the bottom.
Stallion prevents Kenway from standing back up.
Stallion is trying to control. Kenway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kenway taking some punishment here, with Stallion in his half guard.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
Kenway tries to kick Stallion off in order to stand up. Stallion Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stallion trying to control the position but Kenway is working away.
Kenway takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stallion working the head and body with strikes.
Kenway taking a bit of punishment here - Stallion scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Stallion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kenway rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stallion's guard! Nice work there by Kenway!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kenway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Kenway misses. #TD#
Stallion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stallion is controlling him.
Stallion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stallion swings around for an armbar but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stallion's guard.#SU2#
Kenway stands up and waves to Stallion to follow him.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway stuffs the takedown attempt from Stallion. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A jab lands there for Stallion.
Stallion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Stallion throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Stallion gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Kenway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kenway keeps the fight on the outside.
Kenway throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Kenway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Stallion looking to score a takedown here. Kenway is defending well but Stallion drives through and ends up in Kenway's guard.#ES2#
Kenway kicks Stallion off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion slips under a jab.
A big left from Kenway misses.
A swing and a miss from Kenway.
Stallion lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Stallion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenway scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Stallion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kenway has time to react.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Kenway.
Kenway misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stallion throws the left hand but Kenway avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stallion cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Nice body punch from Stallion. #CL#
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Kenway.
Kenway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway wants to get back to striking at distance but Stallion won't allow it.
Kenway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stallion 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
After winning the bout, Harvey Stallion 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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Yo, Adrian! I did it!
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A lazy left from Stallion finds it's target.
Taz McKane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target. #CL#
McKane clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Stallion pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
McKane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Stallion wants to counter the offense by McKane and move into the clinch position.#CL#
McKane clinches up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stallion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McKane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
Stallion misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Stallion manages to pull guard.
McKane 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane wants to stand but Stallion has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
McKane gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
McKane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from McKane.#CL#
McKane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKane smiles and moves away.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.#CL2#
Stallion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKane, pushing him back against the cage.
McKane prevents a body shot from Stallion.
McKane is pressed up against the cage. Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKane down to the mat. McKane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKane keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully. #ES#
McKane pushes Stallion off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
Stallion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stallion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McKane lands a head shot.#CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Stallion has clasped his hands together around McKane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion in side control, throwing shots but McKane defends.
McKane prevents Stallion from moving into mount.
McKane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stallion asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stallion is looking to take a break and control but McKane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McKane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stallion is controlling him well.
Stallion tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stallion advances to mount.
Stallion controlling his opponent.
Stallion throwing strikes here but McKane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McKane wants to get back to his feet.
McKane is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Stallion has taken his back!
McKane is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Stallion 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, McKane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Stallion on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McKane is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
McKane is trying to get back to his feet but Stallion has full control of the position and if anything, McKane has just worked his way into a worse spot.
McKane covering up well and avoiding damage.
McKane is trying to stand back up.
Stallion misses with an elbow to the head.
McKane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Stallion is looking for the choke from the back position but McKane is controlling his hands well.
McKane has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion struggling to keep hold of the position.
McKane is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McKane is trying to remain composed but Stallion is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Stallion 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#
McKane misses with a looping left.
Stallion with a nice cross.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion works the jab nicely.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stallion.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stallion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from McKane misses.
Stallion takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
The crowd cheers as McKane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stallion doesn't seem phased though.
McKane misses with a looping right.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
Jab from McKane.
McKane misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stallion lands a couple of elbows.
Stallion prevents McKane from getting back to his feet. #ES#
McKane kicks Stallion off and gets to his feet.
McKane misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and pushes McKane back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKane to keep the fight standing.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKane.
A shot in the inside from McKane. #T2#
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but McKane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
McKane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion tries to pull guard but McKane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
McKane prevents a body shot from Stallion.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
#TD2#
Stallion pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Stallion is working an open guard so McKane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Stallion misses.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
McKane is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Stallion.
McKane throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Taz McKane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
Stallion moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Stallion defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Stallion moved out of range.
McKane staying out of range there.#T4#
McKane throws a hook to the side of Stallion's head but Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
McKane clinches up with Stallion and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stallion walks into a jab.
McKane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
McKane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from McKane as Stallion shoots in.
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 Taz McKane 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. This is the final round!#R3#
McKane tries to close the distance and clinch but Stallion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stallion with the counter takedown but McKane avoids it easily.
Stallion staying out of range there.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Stallion counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Stallion manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Stallion is working an open guard so McKane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stallion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stallion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion lands a nice hook to McKane's body. McKane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
Stallion with the counter takedown but McKane avoids it easily.
McKane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKane tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKane to the ground. McKane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stallion throws out the jab.
McKane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McKane cracks Stallion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
Stallion shoots and misses
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallion swats away the attempt to clinch by McKane.#CL2#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as McKane controls his hands.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion fails to pull guard.
Taz McKane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McKane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stallion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stallion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKane is defending well.#T3#
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallion blocking some punches.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but McKane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion wants to take the fight to the mat but McKane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion is trying to force a seperation but McKane has the dominant position.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stallion is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right from McKane on the inside. #T4#
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane scores with a shoulder strike.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Stallion jumps guard.
#SU#
McKane gets to his feet - Stallion follows without any prompting.
Taz McKane is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion ducks right into an uppercut from McKane.
Stallion defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stallion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McKane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stallion throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Stallion counters with a single leg into guard. McKane didn't expect that.
Stallion trying to control but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane wants to stand up but Stallion is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz McKane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKane 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
Taz McKane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 132
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Stallion back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion works on Ambe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ambe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ambe can turn it around.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stallion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Ambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe looking for a takedown.
Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe looks winded!#T3#
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Stallion prevents Ambe from breaking the clinch.
Stallion digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stallion as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Ambe is rocked!
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
#T4#
Ambe is trying to stall.
Ambe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Stallion lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stallion is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion pushes Ambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stallion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ambe momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Stallion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ambe's hands.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.
A jab from Stallion does it's job there.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Stallion finish him?
Stallion throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
A short left from Stallion.
Ambe is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head. #T1#
Ambe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?
Ambe wants to stall.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion. #TD2#
Ambe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stallion regains guard immediately.
Stallion has his hands on Ambe's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ambe 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.
Stallion controlling the position.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ambe misses with a straight right.
Ambe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stallion swivels and escapes.
Stallion misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body.
Stallion leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ambe looks to clinch
and Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Ambe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey Stallion is winning the standup battle so far.
Ambe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stallion counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Stallion.
Ambe misses with a body punch
and Stallion counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.#KD#
Stallion waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ambe to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Stallion clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harvey Stallion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stallion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head.
Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion presses Ambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Stallion throws a big uppercut that drops Ambe! More strikes from Stallion and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ambe lies dazed against the cage as Stallion celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
An out of breath Harvey Stallion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'you ll never see me in the cage again'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 116
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola scores with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stallion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A short left from Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Jukola.
Stallion lands a body punch. #T1#
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Jukola prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola connects with a solid leg kick.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Jukola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Jukola defending well as Stallion loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Jukola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Stallion. Those never looked like landing.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stallion lands an overhand right.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Jukola misses with a straight left.
Jukola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Stallion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jukola taking some punishment here, with Stallion in his half guard.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Jukola has hold of Stallion's hands but Stallion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Jukola is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jukola avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Jukola actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola trying to hold on to Stallion's head to control him but Stallion postures up.
Stallion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stallion is stalling here. Jukola is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stallion seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jukola has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stallion is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Stallion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stallion tries to bench press Jukola off him but Jukola keeps the position.
Stallion is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion is trying to control Jukola's posture but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stallion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Stallion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jukola pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Stallion actively working from the bottom here.
Jukola slips a nice elbow through Stallion's hands, connecting with Stallion's forehead.
Stallion trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eero Jukola will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Stallion darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jukola is defending well.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
Jukola working hard to break the clinch.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
Jukola lands a shoulder strike.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses. #T1##TD#
Stallion has clasped his hands together around Jukola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jukola tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jukola is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jukola's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion wants to control but Jukola is keeping him busy.
Jukola keeping control of the position.
Stallion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stallion is working for a kimura but Jukola is defending it quite comfortably.
Jukola tries to get to full guard but Stallion has control of the leg. #T2#
Stallion is looking to advance position but Jukola won't allow it. #SUB#
Stallion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but Jukola defending well.
Jukola slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Jukola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola is pulling down on Stallion's head. It's preventing any offense from Stallion, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Stallion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stallion has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jukola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jukola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Jukola keeps moving.
Jukola working a defensive guard here.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Stallion seems to be working for a kimura but Jukola defends the submission attempt.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Jukola dodges it nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Jukola defends it.
Jukola is in trouble now - Stallion has advanced to mount!
Jukola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jukola keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jukola is squirming around, avoiding Stallion's attempts to control the action.
Stallion is really struggling to control Jukola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Jukola tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jukola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Stallion lands with a good body shot.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
A jab from Stallion finds it's way through Jukola's defenses.
Jukola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stallion with a nice cross.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Stallion counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukola lands a really nice looking cross but Stallion seems unphased.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jukola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jukola as he avoids it easily.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Jukola connects with the punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab. #CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch successfully.
Stallion is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Jukola avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Stallion presses Jukola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukola keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion. #TD#
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Jukola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Stallion trying to move into half guard but instead Jukola has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stallion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stallion is keeping the position for now.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Stallion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jukola is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Stallion has momentary wrist control but Jukola slips an elbow through the middle.
Stallion wants to sweep here but Jukola controlling him for the moment.
Stallion keeping full guard, as Jukola tries to pass.
Jukola wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving. #SUB#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Stallion is looking for a triangle but Jukola pushes his legs off easily.
Jukola controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Harvey Stallion.
I think Stallion 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 Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eero Jukola!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 105
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Stallion blocks the low kick.
Divisek seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Stallion clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Divisek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Divisek throws a hook to the side of Stallion's head but Stallion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt.
Divisek lands an overhand right.
Stallion fails with the takedown
and Divisek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Divisek tries to score with a low kick but Stallion moves his leg out of the way.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion wants to counter the offense by Divisek and move into the clinch position.
Divisek throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Stallion trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Stallion stays in close to Divisek's body and controls the position. #ES#
Divisek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stallion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Stallion tries a body shot but Divisek blocks it.
#BC#
Divisek breaks the clinch.
Divisek misses with a hook.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a single leg into guard. Divisek didn't expect that. #ES#
Divisek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stallion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Divisek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Divisek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Divisek 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 Stallion has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stallion and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stallion is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Divisek with a body shot.
Stallion defending well as Divisek loads up on a big left hand.
Stallion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Stallion.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek misses with a straight right.
Stallion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
A big left from Divisek misses.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek misses with a looping left.
Stallion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Stallion stays in close to Divisek's body and controls the position.
Stallion won't allow Divisek to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Divisek manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Divisek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divisek lands a jab to Stallion's midsection.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stallion doesn't seem bothered though.
Divisek throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Divisek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Stallion.
Stallion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Divisek.#T4#
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Donk. Divisek catches Stallion right on the button with a cross.
Divisek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Divisek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek misses with a series of wild punches.
Stallion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion takes one to the side of the head.
Stallion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Divisek sets himself, and Stallion steps forward looking for the clinch! Divisek avoids it this time.
Stallion works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Stallion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Divisek, as that shot connected.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stallion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
Stallion taking a breather here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Stallion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juraj Divisek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion wants to control but Divisek is keeping him busy.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Stallion controls the position. #ES#
Divisek throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion digs a right hand underneath Divisek's ribcage. Divisek let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Divisek's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Divisek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Divisek controls his hands.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.#BC#
Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Divisek throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
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!#SUB2#
Stallion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Divisek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Divisek is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallion can do to turn this around?
Stallion tries to score with some ground and pound. Divisek controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Divisek trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stallion blocks a leg kick.
Divisek misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Stallion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Divisek's guard.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Stallion is trying to control. Divisek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB2#
Stallion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Divisek sees it coming and defends easily.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Divisek is defending against the submission attempts here by Stallion.
Well, if Stallion 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.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working.
Divisek is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion 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!
#R3#
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Divisek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Divisek misses #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stallion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stallion trying to control but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Divisek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stallion is controlling him.
Divisek keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Stallion stops Divisek from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Divisek pushes Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1##CL2#
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Divisek.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Stallion is trying to drag Divisek to the mat but Divisek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Divisek breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Divisek tries to kick Stallion off in order to stand up. Stallion Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stallion wants to control but Divisek is keeping him busy.
Divisek pushes Stallion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stallion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Stallion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion drags him back down.#SUB2#
Stallion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Divisek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Divisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divisek keeps working. #SUB2#
Stallion is trying to get an arm triangle but Divisek is defending well.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Stallion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Stallion prevents Divisek from escaping the position.
Stallion moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Divisek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Divisek pushes him off.
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick.
Divisek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stallion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Divisek scrambles back to his feet.
Stallion swings for the body but Divisek moves out of range.
#T4#
Stallion throws a body punch but Divisek moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Divisek misses its target.
Stallion slips a jab from Divisek.
Divisek looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Divisek moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Divisek feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stallion's calf.
Stallion looks for a takedown but Divisek sprawls well.
Divisek slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Divisek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion fails with the takedown
and Divisek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divisek lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juraj Divisek did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Divisek circles away and keeps his distance.
Divisek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Divisek lands with an overhand left.
Divisek swings widly with a right hand
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Divisek throws a right hand that misses
and Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Stallion coming out on top.
Stallion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallion tries to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Stallion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stallion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divisek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stallion slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Stallion prevents Divisek from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Divisek scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stallion has a takedown stuffed.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Divisek throws a leg kick but Stallion checks it.
Stallion misses with a straight left.
Stallion moves away from the strike by Divisek.
Jab from Divisek.#CL2#
Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Divisek can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
#BC#
Divisek manages to break the clinch.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Divisek misses the target.#T2##TD2#
Stallion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion trying to control the action but Divisek is working from the bottom.
Stallion lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Divisek to see if he's OK.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.
Stallion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Divisek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3##SUB2#
Stallion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Stallion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Divisek tries to escape but Stallion is in control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stallion working the ground and pound but Divisek is defending the strikes.
Stallion prevents Divisek from escaping the position.
Stallion controlling the position from side mount.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips a straight right by Divisek.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Stallion.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divisek scores with a kick to the midsection.
Divisek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Harvey Stallion 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!
#R5#
A big left from Divisek misses.
Divisek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Divisek lands a leg kick that knocks Stallion off balance momentarily.
Stallion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Divisek needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Divisek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Divisek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion digs a good body shot into Divisek's ribs.
Divisek lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Divisek.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion jabs at Divisek's body.
Divisek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stallion's head backwards.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.#T2#
Divisek is trying to push Stallion away but Stallion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Stallion pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Divisek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stallion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Divisek has managed to get both his arms back between Stallion's legs - danger averted.
Stallion looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Divisek wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stallion postures up and lands a big shot to Divisek's brow.
Divisek wants to stand but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion controlling from the top position. #T3##ES#
Divisek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stallion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Stallion gets control of Divisek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Divisek gets to his feet - Stallion follows without any prompting.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Divisek keeps the fight on the outside.
Divisek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stallion dives in and grabs Divisek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Divisek pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Juraj Divisek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Divisek misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Divisek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Divisek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divisek throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Divisek!
Divisek is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Stallion scoring with punches and elbows.
Divisek is trying to buck Stallion off.#ES#
Divisek throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
A countering left hand to the body from Stallion misses.
Stallion takes one to the chin there.
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
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 Juraj Divisek.
I think Divisek 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Juraj Divisek 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:
UnderGround FC 95
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut
letting Stallion counter with a right hand.
Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stallion wants to counter the offense by Maldonado and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a hook but Stallion avoids it easily.
Stallion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maldonado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Maldonado is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stallion at a distance.
A head kick misses from Maldonado. #TD2#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Maldonado's guard.
Maldonado looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Maldonado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maldonado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maldonado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stallion is one step ahead there.
Stallion slips nicely into half guard.
Maldonado has hold of Stallion's hands but Stallion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stallion is trying to control. Maldonado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stallion is pressing down on Maldonado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maldonado is holding on for now.
Stallion is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maldonado! #T2#
Maldonado is working to get back to half guard.
Stallion scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maldonado?
Maldonado is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stallion lands a heavy elbow.
Stallion dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Maldonado is rocked!
Stallion lands a big elbow - Maldonado is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Maldonado is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harvey Stallion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 82
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Stallion decides to pull guard.
Stallion 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.
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion advances to half guard. #T1#
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion working Stomper over with strikes.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stomper!
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stallion throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stomper because Stallion loaded up on that one.
Stallion looking to ground and pound but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stomper's face.
#T2#
Stomper is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stomper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stallion thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stomper 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stomper hang on?
Stallion punching from mount but Stomper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallion throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Stallion unloads with some shots from mount but Stomper bucks and avoids them well.
Stallion with shots to the head and body - Stomper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stallion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stomper looks a forlorn figure.
Stomper suckers Stallion into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Stomper is now in Stallion's guard!
Stomper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Stallion looking to control.
Stomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stallion is proving hard to escape from.
Stallion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stomper is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Stomper stands up from Stallion's guard - Stomper perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stomper staying out of range there.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Stallion closes the distance and pushes Stomper back into the cage.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stomper to keep the fight standing.
Stomper misses with a punch on the inside.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stomper backwards.
Stallion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stomper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stomper pinned against the cage. Stomper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Stomper in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stomper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stallion.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves away
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stomper paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stomper pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Stallion gets control of Stomper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stallion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Stomper stands up and waves to Stallion to follow him.
Stallion loads up on a big right hand but Stomper slips the punch.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stomper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stallion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion closes the distance but Stomper moves to the side
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stallion thinking.
Stomper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Stallion avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stallion is defended easily by Stomper.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Stomper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stallion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stomper as he avoids it easily.
Stallion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stallion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Stallion pushes Stomper up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stomper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stomper scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stomper can do to turn this around?
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper throws a head punch that misses.
Stomper gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stomper lands a right hand.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stomper's elbow.
Stallion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stomper after a bit of a struggle.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stomper.
Stallion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stomper smiles and moves away.
Liberal Stomper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liberal Stomper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Stomper misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stomper. No joy for Stallion on that attempt.
Stallion scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Stallion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stomper!
Stomper sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stomper is concentrating on defense, preventing Stallion from advancing position.
Stallion controlling the action here.
Stallion trying to control the action but Stomper is working from the bottom.
Stallion is thwarting Stomper's attempts to control the position.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Stomper trying to control but Stallion postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stallion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stomper gets back to full guard.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion trying to control but Stomper is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Stallion has his takedown stuffed
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Stomper as Stallion shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stomper but Stomper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.#T4#
Stallion misses with a looping left.
Stomper is looking for the big counter here.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallion.
Stallion is putting a hurting on Stomper here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stallion 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
After winning the bout, Harvey Stallion 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:
UnderGround FC 71
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Divisek misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Stallion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Divisek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Divisek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stallion to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stallion prevents Divisek from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Divisek pushes Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Divisek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Stallion attempts a counter takedown but Divisek avoids it well and moves away.
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Divisek takes a swing at Stallion's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Divisek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Stallion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Divisek's guard.
Divisek is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stallion dives into side control.
#REVB#
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stallion in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Divisek tries to escape but Stallion is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion trying to control the position but Divisek is working away.
Divisek tries to escape but Stallion is in control. #ES2#
Divisek sneaks out the side door and pushes Stallion away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##TD#
Stallion looking to score a takedown here. Divisek is defending well but Stallion drives through and ends up in Divisek's guard.
Divisek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Divisek utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stallion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stallion 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.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stallion scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Stallion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Divisek wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Divisek is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stallion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stallion lands a nice forearm strike.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Stallion misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Stallion scoring with punches from side control.
Divisek tries to escape but Stallion is in control.
Stallion looks up at the clock and then as Divisek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stallion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Stallion.
Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Divisek to see if he's OK.
Divisek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stallion is controlling him well.
Stallion working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stallion scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stallion trying to control the position but Divisek is working away. #T4#
Stallion landing strikes.
Stallion landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Divisek throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Divisek in a clinch.
Stallion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Divisek just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Stallion pulls guard effortlessly.
Divisek wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet. #SU2#
Divisek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Divisek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stallion tries to counter with a takedown but Divisek is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Divisek throws out a loose jab but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Divisek throws the left hand but Stallion avoids the punch easily.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Divisek's waist but Divisek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
Stallion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Divisek throws a hook but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion staying out of range there.#TD#
Stallion bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Divisek is trying to buck Stallion off.
Stallion grinds an elbow into Divisek's temple.
Divisek is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stallion has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stallion working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Stallion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Divisek pushes Stallion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stallion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stallion misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1##ES2#
Divisek throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Divisek can do to turn this around?
Stallion throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallion shoots in and drives through. Divisek sprawls well.
Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stallion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stallion shoots for a takedown but Divisek saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Divisek tries to sprawl but Stallion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harvey Stallion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Divisek pushes Stallion off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Stallion clinches.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Divisek won't allow it.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek stands there with Stallion around his waist. Stallion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stallion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Divisek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stallion or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Divisek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Divisek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Divisek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Divisek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stallion.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Divisek.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Divisek as the two fighters clinch.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3#
Stallion has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Divisek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Divisek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion has been working on his balance at Chris Leben KO Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Divisek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Divisek.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Divisek presses Stallion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Divisek prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
A right hook to the body lands for Divisek.
Divisek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Divisek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Divisek can turn it around.
Divisek gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Stallion tries to pull guard but Divisek holds him up against the cage and eventually Stallion drops back down to his feet.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Divisek.
A nice left hand lands by Divisek.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
Divisek has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Divisek won't allow it.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek 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!
#R3#
Divisek moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Stallion connects with a single shot there.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stallion moves away.
Divisek throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Divisek throws a lazy right hand but Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stallion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divisek manages to circle out of the way.
Divisek misses with a hook. Stallion ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Stallion drives through and clinches with Divisek against the cage.
#TD#
Stallion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stallion has a closed guard, preventing Divisek from standing up. #SU2#
Divisek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juraj Divisek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Divisek looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Divisek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stallion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek lands a jab to Stallion's midsection.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Stallion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Divisek's guard.#ES2#
Divisek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Divisek misses with a body punch.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Divisek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divisek misses with some punches.
#TD#
Stallion gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Divisek regains guard.
#ES2#
Divisek has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stallion off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Stallion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juraj Divisek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divisek keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek scores with the left hand. Stallion knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Divisek as Stallion shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Divisek lands with an uppercut that bounces Stallion off the cage and back into range.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Divisek jabs at Stallion's body.
Stallion tries to clinch but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek thuds his right hand into Stallion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Divisek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Stallion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Divisek lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Divisek.
Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Divisek throws a hook but Stallion avoids it easily.
Divisek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Divisek throws a lazy right hand but Stallion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divisek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Stallion just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Divisek connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body. Divisek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but Divisek shows good takedown defense.
Divisek needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Divisek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Stallion counters with a single leg into guard. Divisek didn't expect that. #ES2#
Divisek uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Divisek takes a swing at Stallion's ribcage but misses.
Stallion tries to counter by clinching up but Divisek breaks away and moves out of range.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Stallion dives in and grabs Divisek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Divisek pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Divisek tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Divisek to the ground. Divisek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Divisek throws a jab but it's blocked by Stallion.
A big left from Divisek misses.
Stallion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Divisek misses.
Stallion is looking to wear down Divisek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Divisek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Divisek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Stallion defending well as Divisek loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Divisek.
Stallion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown but Divisek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stallion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Divisek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1##TD#
Stallion feints and as Divisek raises his hands in defense, Stallion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Divisek wants to get back to his feet but Stallion is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Divisek has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stallion is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Divisek to keep the fight standing.
Divisek takes a shot to the head.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Divisek forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Divisek throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
A left hand lands to the body for Divisek.
A head punch on the inside from Divisek fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion has Divisek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Divisek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Divisek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Divisek.
A shot in the inside from Divisek.
Stallion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Divisek smiles and moves away.
Stallion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Divisek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek misses with a body shot.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Divisek paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Stallion clinches up with Divisek and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Divisek.
A short body shot lands from Divisek as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Stallion blocking some punches.
Divisek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Divisek.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Divisek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
Stallion can't get the takedown.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Divisek.
Divisek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Divisek to keep the fight standing.
Divisek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Divisek lands an uppercut.
Juraj Divisek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Divisek.
#T4#
Stallion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divisek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
Divisek tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Divisek has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Divisek.
Divisek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stallion's elbow.
Stallion is trying to drag Divisek to the mat but Divisek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stallion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Divisek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stallion tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Divisek defends well and Stallion ends up having to push Divisek into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stallion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Divisek counters with a stiff right hand.
Divisek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Divisek looks to throw the jab but Stallion is out of range.
Stallion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Divisek misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek dips to his left and cracks Stallion with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stallion tries to clinch but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stallion.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Divisek as Stallion shoots in.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Divisek throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it.
Stallion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stallion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Divisek pinned against the cage. Divisek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Stallion jumps into guard, dragging Divisek to the mat.
Stallion has a closed guard, preventing Divisek from standing up.
Stallion is trying to control the position but Divisek postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Harvey Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Divisek blocks nicely.
Divisek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stallion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Divisek is keeping the position for now.
Stallion stops Divisek from standing up. #ES2#
Divisek pushes Stallion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Divisek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stallion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Divisek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek stands there with Stallion around his waist. Stallion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Divisek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short uppercut from Divisek. #T3#
Divisek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divisek misses with the head strike.
Stallion fails to pull guard.
Divisek works on Stallion's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek. #TD#
Stallion drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Divisek stands up from Stallion's guard - Divisek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stallion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Stallion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Divisek was covering up waiting for the punch and Stallion finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Divisek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Stallion presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stallion or not.
Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Stallion jumps guard but Divisek turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Divisek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion fails to pull guard.
Stallion jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Divisek walks away with a smile on his face. Stallion gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Divisek lands a jab to Stallion's midsection.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek stuns Stallion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Divisek swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Divisek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Divisek 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Juraj Divisek thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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UnderGround FC 60
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Stallion staying out of range there.
Stallion tries to counter with a takedown but Horiguchi is quick to defend against it.
Horiguchi feints a jab promting Stallion to slip. Horiguchi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stallion slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallion was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown but Horiguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stallion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stallion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
#CL#
Stallion drives through and clinches with Horiguchi against the cage.
Stallion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stallion tries to pull guard but Horiguchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Stallion drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Horiguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Horiguchi.
Stallion slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stallion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horiguchi.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Horiguchi misses.
Stallion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Horiguchi.
Nice uppercut there from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.#TD#
Stallion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Horiguchi quickly recovers to half guard.
Horiguchi is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Horiguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Stallion trying to mount his opponent but Horiguchi defends it. #T2#
Horiguchi wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Horiguchi is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Horiguchi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion stalling.
Stallion is pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horiguchi is holding on for now.
Stallion trying to control from Horiguchi's half guard. Horiguchi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stallion postures up.
#T3#
Stallion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing.
Stallion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Horiguchi's guard.
Stallion wants to pass to mount but Horiguchi is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stallion 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.
Horiguchi is looking for a sweep. Stallion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Horiguchi wants to control but Stallion is keeping busy.
Horiguchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stallion.
Horiguchi wants to improve his position but Stallion is controlling well.
Stallion throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi is refusing to be controlled, as Stallion sits in half guard.
Stallion content to control rather than advance.
Stallion wants to pass to mount but Horiguchi is defending the position.
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 Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stallion goes for a double leg but Horiguchi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Horiguchi continues to drive forward.
Horiguchi walks into a left hand.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Stallion dives in and grabs Horiguchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horiguchi pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Stallion misses the jab.
Stallion thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stallion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Stallion rushes Horiguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion keeps control of Horiguchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Horiguchi's guard.
Stallion 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#
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stallion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stallion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horiguchi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stallion postures up.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Horiguchi has wrist control.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Horiguchi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horiguchi is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stallion is retaining full guard.
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Stallion keeps moving.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Horiguchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horiguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Stallion.#T3##SU2#
Horiguchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Horiguchi in a clinch.
Stallion looking for a takedown.
Horiguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stallions head.
Stallion fails to pull guard.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Horiguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallion tries to score a body lock takedown but Horiguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horiguchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Horiguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Horiguchi gets caught napping as Stallion dives in and scores a takedown. Horiguchi manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Horiguchi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Akaro Horiguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Stallion or perhaps it was just good defense by Horiguchi, which made it look bad.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.#T4##CL#
Stallion has Horiguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Stallion has Horiguchi pressed against the cage, preventing Horiguchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stallion prevents Horiguchi from breaking the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to break the clinch but Stallion is controlling the position. #BC2#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Stallion moves into range and clinches up with Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi gets underhooks to prevent Stallion's takedown attempt.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Stallion is working for takedown but Horiguchi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Stallion drags the fight down to the ground.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Stallion 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akaro Horiguchi 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.
#R3#
Stallion moves out of range of the strikes.
Stallion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stallion momentarily.
#TD#
Stallion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Horiguchi pushes Stallion off and gets back to his feet.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horiguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horiguchi.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Stallion has been working on his balance at Chris Leben KO Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Stallion ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Stallion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi jabs Stallion right on the nose. Stallion blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Stallion dives in and scores a takedown into Horiguchi's guard.#ES2#
Horiguchi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Stallion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Horiguchi uses from the top position.
Stallion being controlled here, momentarily.
Stallion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SU2#
Horiguchi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stallion to his feet.
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi lands an overhand right.
Stallion slips a straight right by Horiguchi.
Stallion tries to clinch but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi throws a counter combo.
A cross from Horiguchi lands.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Stallion moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Stallion counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stallion winds up and cracks Horiguchi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stallion is pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horiguchi is holding on for now. #T3#
Stallion throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi wants to get back to his feet.
Stallion is nestled in close to Horiguchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horiguchi's head.
Horiguchi is looking for a sweep. Stallion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stallion passes to side control.
Stallion trying to control the action but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Stallion throwing strikes but Horiguchi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stallion tries to improve position but can't.
Stallion wants to control but Horiguchi postures up.
Stallion tries to improve position but can't.
Horiguchi takes a little break here. Stallion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Stallion is looking to regain half guard here but Horiguchi keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akaro Horiguchi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Stallion dives in and grabs Horiguchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horiguchi pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Stallion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stallion is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horiguchi.
An inside leg kick from Horiguchi misses.
Horiguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stallion throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Stallion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stallion thuds a left hand into Horiguchi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi lands the left hand.#CL#
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Horiguchi in a clinch.
Stallion jumps guard but Horiguchi stands there with Stallion around his waist. Stallion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Horiguchi is trying to break free.#T1#
Stallion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horiguchi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Stallion closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Horiguchi tries to bench press Stallion off him but Stallion keeps the position.
Stallion working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Stallion is trying to ground and pound but Horiguchi uses the momentary lack of control by Stallion to regain half guard.
Horiguchi is staying active underneath Stallion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horiguchi keeps working.
Stallion working over Horiguchi with some ground and pound. Horiguchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horiguchi is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horiguchi avoid being mounted?
Stallion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Horiguchi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stallion is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Harvey Stallion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion wants to pass to mount but Horiguchi is defending the position.
Horiguchi wants to control but Stallion is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Horiguchi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stallion is staying active.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Horiguchi is working away.
Stallion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stallion is pressing down on Horiguchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horiguchi is holding on for now.
Stallion is working hard here to advance position.
Stallion is just content to waste time from the top position. Horiguchi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Stallion moves away and avoids it.
Stallion walks into a jab.
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion tries to counter by clinching up but Horiguchi breaks away and moves out of range.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Horiguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion backing away here, and Horiguchi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Stallion rushes Horiguchi and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horiguchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Stallion won't allow it.
#TD#
Stallion has Horiguchi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stallion pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Horiguchi tumbling to the mat - Stallion dives into Horiguchi's guard.
Stallion pushes down on Horiguchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
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.
#R5#
Stallion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt - Horiguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horiguchi as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harvey Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Stallion down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stallion or perhaps it was just good defense by Horiguchi, which made it look bad.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Horiguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stallion blocks a jab.#T1#
Stallion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stallion wants to clinch.#TD#
Stallion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Horiguchi to the ground. Stallion is now in Horiguchi's guard.
Stallion is standing up over Horiguchi. Horiguchi looks to escape but Stallion dives into side control.
#REVB#
Stallion in side control, throwing shots but Horiguchi defends.
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Horiguchi is avoiding damage well.
Horiguchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stallion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T2#
Stallion tries to score with some ground and pound. Horiguchi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Horiguchi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stallion tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stallion lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi defending against the ground and pound.
Stallion lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion wants to control for a moment but Horiguchi uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stallion 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.
Stallion throwing shots but Horiguchi is blocking nicely. #T3#
Stallion moves nicely into side control.
Stallion working away.
Stallion postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Horiguchi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stallion's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stallion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horiguchi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stallion.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Stallion trying to move into half guard but instead Horiguchi has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck.
Stallion throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Horiguchi won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
Stallion is looking to sweep but instead, Horiguchi has passed into half guard.
Stallion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion trying to hold on to Horiguchi's head to control him but Horiguchi postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akaro Horiguchi.
I think Horiguchi 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion 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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UnderGround FC 52
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Stomper tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stomper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Stallion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Stallion feints and as Stomper raises his hands in defense, Stallion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stallion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stomper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomper pulls Stallion in close to prevent any damage.
Stomper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SU#
Stomper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stomper tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stomper to the ground. Stomper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper prevents the takedown attempt.
Stomper wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Stomper is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Stomper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stallion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Stallion lands a takedown into guard.
Stomper keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pushes down on Stomper's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stomper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomper controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion lands a couple of elbows.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Stallion passes into half guard.
Stomper trying to control here.
Stallion working over Stomper with some ground and pound. Stomper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stomper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stallion is trying to control. Stomper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stomper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stomper. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Stomper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stallion is on him like a limpet, forcing Stomper back against the cage.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Stomper gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomper as he jumps to the side.
Stomper is looking to counter with 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!
Stomper throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomper is trying to force a seperation but Stallion has the dominant position.#TD2#
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stomper wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion postures up.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stallion stands up over Stomper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Stomper controlling Stallion's posture.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
Stallion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stallion wants to sweep but Stomper has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stallion keeps trying to improve his position.
Stallion sneaks back into half guard.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
#T4#
Stomper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
Stomper tries to stand and escape but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion gets full guard.
Stallion looking to control.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stallion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion 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!
#R3#
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion connects with a body shot.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Stallion throws a strike aimed at the side of Stomper's head but Stomper avoids it well.
Stallion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stomper dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion is trying to ground and pound but Stomper uses the momentary lack of control by Stallion to regain half guard.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.#T2#
Stallion drops an elbow to the side of Stomper's head.
Ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stallion not doing much here.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stallion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stomper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper won't allow it.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stomper is trying to control but can't.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Stallion pushing down on Stomper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stallion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stallion lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stomper defending well though.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Stomper is having none of it.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Stomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stomper! #ES#
Stomper throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Stomper pushes him off.#T1#
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stomper's waist but Stomper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Stallion goes for a double leg but Stomper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stomper continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Stomper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Stallion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stomper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stallion laying and praying for a moment but Stomper takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stallion with the ground and pound but Stomper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stomper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stallion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Stomper trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion controlling from the top position.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Stomper has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips under a jab from Stomper.#CL2#
Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stomper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Stomper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stomper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liberal Stomper had his way with Harvey Stallion in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Stallion stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stallion shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion tries to clinch up.
Stomper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion slips a straight right by Stomper.#CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Stallion wants the takedown. Stomper is fighting it off but Stallion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stomper's guard against the cage.
Stallion postures up.
#T1#
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion won't allow Stomper to sweep him here.
Stallion is pushing down on Stomper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stomper is fighting to maintain full guard but Stallion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stallion passes into half guard. #T2#
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stomper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stallion is working away from the top position though.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands strikes from half guard.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount. #T3#
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stomper keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stomper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallion somewhat.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper tries to circle away but Stallion has him pinned against the cage.
Stomper is trying to break free.
Stomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stomper tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion has Stomper pressed against the cage, preventing Stomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stallion 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion 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:
UnderGround FC 43
Date: Sep 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Brom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion letting Brom take a breather here.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brom throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Stallion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brom working aggressively here.
Brom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion. #T1#
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stallion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
Brom misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion letting Brom take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Brom throws a punch but it's blocked by Stallion.
Brom 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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Brom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brom misses with some punches.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Brom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brom avoiding damage.
Stallion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Stallion lands a shot to the body.
Brom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Stallion gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.#T3#
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brom.
Brom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brom stalling in the clinch but Stallion improves position.
Stallion lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brom stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Brom.
Brom tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
Stallion gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Brom is trying to stall.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brom blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brom lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Brom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stallion shoots for a takedown but Brom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Stallion darts in and clinches Brom up against the cage.
Brom tries to work over Stallion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Brom has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Brom lands a hook that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion prevents a body shot from Brom.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brom.#T1#
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Brom.
Brom blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brom just leaning against Stallion, taking a breather.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Brom controls the action.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion presses Brom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Brom misses with a body punch.
Brom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Brom lands a left hand.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Brom misses with the head strike.
Stallion working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brom.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brom.
Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brom looking to slow down the pace here.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion tries to work over Brom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion gets through Brom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom is looking to control Stallion's arms but Stallion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brom has his back to the cage.
Brom wants to stall.
Brom trying to control the position but instead, Stallion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brom into the cage.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Brom blocks an uppercut.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Brom lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brom controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brom.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Brom.
Brom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broms head.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom is trying to stall.
Stallion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stallion up against the cage.
Brom is trying to maintain a safe position but Stallion gets an underhook and turns Brom into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brom catches Stallion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Brom tries to keep at a distance but Stallion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Brom misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brom is working Stallion over against the cage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brom's elbow.
Brom is struggling to control the position.
Stallion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brom backwards.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.#CUT2#
It looks like Eragon Brom has been cut.
Brom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Brom wants to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brom working aggressively here.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Brom is rocked!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oh Brom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
Brom misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Brom blocking some punches.
Stallion scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Brom blocking some punches.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Brom seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stallion.
#T3#
Brom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stallion is keeping busy.
Stallion tries a body shot but Brom blocks it.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stallion.
Brom prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion cracks Brom with a nice body shot.
Stallion works on Brom's body with a couple of short punches.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stallion lands with a light punch inside.
Brom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brom scores with a shot to the side of Stallion's head.
Brom working aggressively here.
Brom displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stallion up against the cage.
Harvey Stallion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion blocks a body shot from Brom.
Stallion takes a shot to the head.
Brom is pushing Stallion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eragon Brom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brom tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Brom back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stallion 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Eragon Brom was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked.'.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 10
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stallion slips under a jab from Bjornsson.
Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stallion misses with a takedown attempt - Bjornsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bjornsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjornsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stallion fails to land the takedown.
Litill Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion shoots and misses
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stallion's hands.
Bjornsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Bjornsson.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bjornsson can't find room to land a body shot as Stallion controls the action.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stallion lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bjornsson.
A short body shot lands from Stallion as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Bjornsson throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
A head punch on the inside from Bjornsson fails to land. #T3#
Stallion prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Stallion tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Stallion presses Bjornsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bjornsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stallion can turn it around.
Stallion tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson is working for takedown but Stallion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stallion controls his hands.
Bjornsson has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stallion.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bjornsson or not.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but Stallion holds him up against the cage and eventually Bjornsson drops back down to his feet.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion tries a body shot but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion keeps control of Bjornsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornsson controls his hands.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Stallion clinches with his opponent.
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion presses Bjornsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Bjornsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjornsson's elbow.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjornsson gets through Stallion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Bjornsson blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch on the inside.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Bjornsson controls his hands.
Stallion cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Bjornsson successfully pulls guard.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing.
Stallion works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Stallion is trying to control the action in half guard but Bjornsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bjornsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Stallion. Oh but Bjornsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Stallion goes limp - he's gone! Bjornsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Litill Bjornsson 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 17
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Stallion takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Bowman breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion working away.
Bowman on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stallion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bowman dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion working the ground and pound but Bowman is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
Stallion lands a nice forearm strike.
Stallion working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stallion working the ground and pound from side control.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowman keeps working.
Stallion misses with the ground and pound.
Bowman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stallion connects with a decent elbow.
Stallion passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bowman!
BOOM! Stallion connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T1#
The referee warns Bowman that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
Bowman is rocked!
Bowman is trying desperately to improve position.
Bowman is still in real trouble! Can Stallion finish him?
Stallion softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bowman is out cold! Stallion jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Stallion moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Smith is rocked!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stallion pushes Smith against the cage. Stallion is working some dirty boxing. Stallion pushes off with a quick right hook! Smith goes down! Smith tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stallion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion 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:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 6
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stallion misses with a wild body shot.
Brown digs a good body shot into Stallion's ribs.
Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Stallion throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Stallion stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Stallion instigates a clinch.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion misses with some punches.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Brown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stallion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head. #T1#
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Stallion's head.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stallion.
Stallion swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stallion lands a right hand.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion scores with a shoulder strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Brown tries a body shot but Stallion blocks it.
A short right from Brown.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Stallion misses with some punches.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Stallion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stallion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stallion walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stallion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Stallion takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Harvey Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Stallion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stallion.
Stallion is looking to clinch.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Stallion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stallion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Stallion jabs Brown to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stallion lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stallion's waist but Stallion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Stallion fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Stallion throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown wants to control but Stallion is keeping him busy.
Stallion manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown wants to improve his position but Stallion is controlling well.
Stallion 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.
Brown won't allow Stallion to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
Brown trying to control but Stallion postures 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. Stallion connects with a nice short shot to Brown's temple.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stallion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stallion's back!#SUB2#
Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stallion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brown 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, Stallion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Brown looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Stallion taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Brown!
Billy Brown is the new lightweight champion!
Billy Brown gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 5
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Neves has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Stallion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Neves has Stallion up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stallion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallion just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Stallion breaks the clinch.
Neves 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.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Neves moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Stallion gets tackled into the cage by Neves. Neves maintains the clinch.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Neves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neves jumps guard but Stallion stands there with Neves around his waist. Neves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Stallion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stallion has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neves.
Neves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stallion throws a jab but it's blocked by Neves. #CL#
Neves moves into the clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion holds him up against the cage and eventually Neves drops back down to his feet.
Stallion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Neves tries to pull guard but Stallion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Neves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stallion's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Neves moved out of range.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Neves moved out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Stallion lands with a shot to the body.
Neves is looking to clinch.
Neves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stallion cracks Neves with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stallion throws a big shot that misses.
Stallion misses the jab.
Neves is looking to counter the offense by Stallion and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Stallion looks to score with a jab to the body but Neves is just out of range.
As Stallion tries to get set, Neves tries to push him back and clinch up but Stallion manages to avoid the attempt.
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion digs a good hook to Neves's body.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.#CL#
Neves darts in and clinches Stallion up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallion smiles and moves away.
Stallion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neves wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
Neves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
Stallion lands a nice shot that snaps Neves's head back.
Stallion misses with a wild combination.
Stallion connects with the punch.
Neves wants to clinch up but Stallion keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Stallion lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neves doesn't seem phased though.
Neves tries to clinch but Stallion moves out of range.
Neves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Neves is looking to counter the offense by Stallion and move into the clinch.#T3##CL#
Neves has closed the distance and engaged Stallion in a clinch.
Neves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stallion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Neves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Stallion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion misses with an uppercut.
Stallion lands with a cross.
Neves is looking to clinch but Stallion is avoiding it.
Neves moves forwards but Stallion connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Neves is rocked!
Neves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh Neves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neves wants to clinch but Stallion slips to the side
and Stallion counters with a left right combination that sends Neves crashing to the mat - Stallion wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Neves out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
Harvey Stallion decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 3
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Stallion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Albber wants to get back to his feet.
Stallion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Albber wants to get back to his feet.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albber defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion throwing shots but Albber is blocking nicely.
Albber is looking to escape.
Stallion 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.
Albber is looking to escape.
Stallion moves into full mount! Albber won't be happy about that!
You get the feeling that Albber really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1#
Albber is bucking up trying to escape but Stallion cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Albber squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Albber is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Stallion working Albber over with strikes here.
Stallion postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Albber badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Stallion around the waist but Stallion pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Stallion is the winner by TKO! Stallion jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Stallion misses.
Stallion connects with the punch.
Stallion lands a lovely overhand right.
Stallion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xavier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xavier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xavier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xavier there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Xavier fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stallion, pushing him back against the cage.
Xavier tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stallion smiles and moves away.
Xavier shoots in but Stallion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion thuds his right hand into Xavier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Xavier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xavier doesn't manage to clinch there - Stallion circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stallion lands a right hook to the body.
Xavier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stallion throws a good cross that connects.
Xavier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stallion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xavier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T1#
Stallion with a nice cross.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Stallion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stallion 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.
Stallion cracks Xavier with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Stallion bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Xavier! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Xavier has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oh Xavier is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xavier tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Stallion easily slips into full mount!
Xavier seems to have got his legs back now.
Stallion prevents Xavier from getting the reversal.
Stallion takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stallion pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stallion cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Xavier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Stallion lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Stallion postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xavier looks a forlorn figure.
Stallion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Stallion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xavier is working to get back to half guard.
Stallion lands a big shot there that rocks Xavier but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stallion lands with some strikes.
Xavier is trying desperately to improve position.
Stallion working Xavier over with strikes here. #T3#
Stallion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xavier wants to control but Stallion is having none of it.
Stallion connects with a bit shot that sees Xavier covering up! More strikes from Stallion and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stallion is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Our winner, Harvey Stallion, 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:
GR 13: Kaiba vs. Xavier
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Cullen needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Cullen's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Stallion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cullen is defended easily by Stallion.#TD#
Cullen drives through with a takedown into Stallion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cullen stopping the sweep attempt from Stallion.
Cullen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stallion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stallion is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cullen off and has taken his 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!
Stallion tries to keep control of the position but Cullen is staying busy.
Stallion is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cullen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cullen is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Cullen right now.
#T1#
Cullen avoids the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion doesn't have the hooks in and Cullen manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Stallion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cullen is aware though and is defending well.
Cullen wants to pass the guard but Stallion is keeping the position.
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
Stallion keeping full guard, as Cullen tries to pass.
Stallion can't keep his opponent in guard - Cullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion tries to get to full guard but Cullen has control of the leg.
Cullen passes to full mount! #SUB#
Cullen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stallion is surviving well by controlling Cullen's body position as best he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cullen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stallion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stallion 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.
Stallion is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Cullen tries to advance to mount but Stallion denies him.
Stallion tries to buck Cullen off but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stallion is looking for a sweep.
Stallion manages to get back to half guard.
Stallion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cullen works his foot free and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stallion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Cullen looking for a guillotine from mount but Stallion is having none of it.
Stallion is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Cullen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stallion has worked his arm free - good work by Stallion!
Stallion tries to bench press Cullen off him but Cullen keeps the position.
Cullen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stallion struggling a bit here.
Stallion manages to get back to half guard.
Cullen wants to free his trapped foot but Stallion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cullen moves into full mount! Stallion won't be happy about that!
Stallion is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Cullen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stallion to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stallion shrugs it off.
Stallion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stallion slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Stallion tries to get to full guard but Cullen has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cullen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cullen's back!
Stallion has Cullen flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stallion missing with punches from the back.
Cullen is trapped and Stallion is scoring with shots to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stallion punches Cullen on the ear.
Stallion trying to control momentarily.
Stallion lands punches and elbows.
Stallion scores with punches from the back.
Stallion throwing sloppy strikes.
Stallion trying to control momentarily.
Stallion keeps control of the position as Cullen tries to break free.
Cullen is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
That's time! Cullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cullen takes a jab right on the kisser.
BOOM! Stallion lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cullen. Cullen tries to recover but Stallion is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cullen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion 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:
GR 9: Mallone vs Llban
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Stallion has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stallion uses from the top position.
Richards looking to control.
Richards 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.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
Stallion stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stallion distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Stallion stands and throws Richards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richards takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Richards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Richards is rocked!
Stallion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Stallion cracks Richards with a big right hand but Richards just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Richards is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion crunches a massive hammerfist down on Richards - he's out! Stallion Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Morillo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stallion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morillo is in Stallion's guard.
Morillo stopping the sweep attempt from Stallion.
Stallion is trying to hold Morillo in close to prevent damage but Morillo has managed to pass into half guard.
Stallion wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion is staying active underneath Morillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stallion's head.
Morillo uses his free foot to push down on Stallion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stallion.
Morillo controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Stallion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morillo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morillo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Stallion to take his back!#SUB#
Stallion is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stallion can't escape the position.
#T1#
What can Stallion do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stallion rolls, trying to escape but Morillo keeps control of the position.
Stallion tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stallion can't escape the position.
Stallion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stallion is trying desperately to improve position.
Stallion is still trying to improve position.
Morillo tries to control but Stallion wriggling away. #T2#
Stallion is desperately trying to improve his position but Morillo has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stallion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stallion manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Morillo is controlling well.
Stallion wants to control but Morillo is keeping busy.
Morillo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3#
Stallion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stallion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stallion wants to get back to full guard but Morillo has mounted him!
Stallion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Morillo is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD#
Morillo shoots in and bounces Stallion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morillo is breathing heavily.
Stallion wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Stallion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morillo preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Morillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion looking to sit in guard and control but Morillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Stallion has his hands on Morillo's head, controlling the position.
Morillo won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion trying to control the position.
Stallion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Morillo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Morillo sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Morillo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stallion was covering up waiting for the punch and Morillo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stallion 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#
Morillo is staying active underneath Stallion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stallion wants to pass to mount but Morillo is defending the position.
Kevin Morillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stallion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morillo won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stallion misses with a head shot. Morillo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stallion trying to control but Morillo is working from the bottom.
Stallion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Morillo keeps moving.
Morillo trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion looking to pass the guard.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Morillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morillo keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stallion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morillo is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallion can do to turn this around?
Stallion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Stallion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Morillo on his heels. He'll look to pass Morillo's guard now, I'm sure.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Morillo has wrist control.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Morillo keeps moving.
Stallion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morillo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stallion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Morillo keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
Morillo keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass.
Stallion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stallion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stallion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Morillo has wrist control.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Morillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stallion throws a strike but Morillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Stallion 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.#T4#
Morillo trying to control but Stallion is working from the bottom.
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
Stallion keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stallion keeping moving, preventing Morillo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Stallion shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Morillo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion 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! 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#
Stallion dives in and grabs Morillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morillo pushes down on Stallion's head and hops out.
Morillo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stallion is defended easily by Morillo.#TD2#
Stallion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morillo sprawls well initially but Stallion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Morillo won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
Stallion prevents Morillo from improving his position.
Morillo manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Morillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morillo is trying to control the position but Stallion postures up. #T1#
Morillo keeping full guard, as Stallion tries to pass.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Morillo keeps moving. #SUB#
Morillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stallion defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morillo preventing the sweep.
Stallion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Stallion looking for a sweep. Not yet Stallion, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stallion is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Stallion throws an elbow that misses. Morillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stallion's guard. Nice move by Morillo!#REVR#
Morillo won't allow Stallion to sweep him here.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stallion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stallion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stallion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Morillo defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Stallion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stallion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Stallion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Morillo parries the strikes from Stallion easily there. Stallion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Morillo to escape.
Stallion fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Stallion are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Morillo pushes Stallion away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stallion gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stallion trying to control the position but Morillo is working away.
Stallion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Stallion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stallion misses with the ground and pound.
Morillo is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Stallion misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Stallion looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morillo is avoiding damage well.
Stallion taking a breather here.
Morillo is not content to let Stallion control the position.
Stallion sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Morillo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion landing a few strikes.
Morillo prevents Stallion from improving position.
Morillo dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stallion 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
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