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Event:
CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
McGuire with a nice cross.#CL2#
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
McGuire jumps guard and drags Lehtonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McGuire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Lehtonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Lehtonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Lehtonen trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Lehtonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGuire is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Lehtonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lehtonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGuire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McGuire with the active half guard here but Lehtonen passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGuire's legs.
Lehtonen prevents McGuire from escaping the position.
Lehtonen wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy. #T3#
McGuire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lehtonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
McGuire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McGuire actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehtonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehtonen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
McGuire tightens his grip and picks Lehtonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Lehtonen manages to land in guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Lehtonen working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
McGuire wants to get up but he can't break Lehtonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lehtonen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen misses with the combination.
Lehtonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Lehtonen gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtonen avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire stalls. #TD2#
McGuire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGuire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
McGuire has his foot on Lehtonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehtonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
McGuire working for a triangle but Lehtonen defends it easily.
#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.
Lehtonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut.
Lehtonen throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Lehtonen lands.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick by Lehtonen misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire cracks Lehtonen with a good jab.
Lehtonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.#CL2#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehtonen.
McGuire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehtonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Lehtonen connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Lehtonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGuire lunges at Lehtonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehtonen's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lehtonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehtonen in his tracks.
McGuire takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Lehtonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lehtonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGuire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lehtonen walks away with a smile on his face. McGuire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lehtonen rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lehtonen just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen lands the left hand.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a body punch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehtonen.
McGuire lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
McGuire checks a low kick from Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##KD2#
McGuire feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lehtonen sprawling to the canvas! Lehtonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGuire finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Lehtonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.#CL2#
McGuire clinches up with Lehtonen and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Lehtonen manages to get underhooks.
Saku Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McGuire.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lehtonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire fails to pull guard.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehtonen managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire stalling the fight.
#TD2#
McGuire jumps guard.
#SUB2#
McGuire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehtonen defends it easily.
McGuire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lehtonen is controlling him. #T4#
Lehtonen trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lehtonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lehtonen won't allow McGuire to get back to his feet.
Lehtonen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lehtonen throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
James McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James McGuire!
James McGuire very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Combate 7: Kazuma vs. Shabazz
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severini manages to avoid it.
Severini lands a nice looking body shot.
Severini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Severini misses.
Severini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Severini closes the distance and clinches.
Lehtonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severini wants a takedown but no success here.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lehtonen is struggling to control the position.
Severini tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Severini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Severini blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen managing to block the knees to the body from Severini.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Severini working aggressively here.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lehtonen.
Come on Lehtonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Severini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Severini.
Lehtonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Severini up against the cage.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Severini misses with a body punch.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Severini is keeping busy.
Lehtonen 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.#T2#
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Severini.
Lehtonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lehtonen just leaning against Severini, taking a breather.
Lehtonen has Severini pushed against the cage.
Severini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen tries to throw a body punch but Severini avoids it by throwing Lehtonen back against the cage.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severini has Lehtonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehtonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saku Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Severini.
Lehtonen 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.
Severini pushes Lehtonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Severini throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen lands a left hand.
Severini looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehtonen.#T3#
A short left from Severini.
Severini has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Severini.
Severini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lehtonen avoids it.
Severini lands a body punch.
Severini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehtonen is defending well for now.
Lehtonen lands a left hand.
Lehtonen gets through Severini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Severini trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen blocking some punches.
Severini tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Severini back against the cage.
Lehtonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Severini struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Lehtonen taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Severini fails to land.
Severini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehtonen prevents it.
#T4#
Severini has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severini blocking some punches.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini pushes Lehtonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Severini tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lehtonen smiles and moves away.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Severini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lehtonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Severini 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#
Severini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Severini throws an overhand right that lands on Lehtonen's shoulder, as Lehtonen tries to avoid the shot.
Lehtonen tries to move into range but Severini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Severini circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Severini! But no joy.
Lehtonen lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Severini is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Severini misses with a wild combination.
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Severini. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen is looking to counter punch.
Severini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Severini loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.#T1#
Lehtonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Severini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Severini misses.
Severini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a two punch combination.
Severini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Severini lands an overhand right.
Lehtonen moves in looking to clinch but Severini pushes him off.
Severini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtonen cracks Severini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Severini connects with a single shot there.
Lehtonen missing with a left hand there. Severini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
#T2#
Lehtonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Severini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severini cracks Lehtonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Severini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severini moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Severini doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehtonen circles away.
Lehtonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a nice strike.
Severini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combo that has Severini backing up. Severini nods at Lehtonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Severini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Severini moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lehtonen.
Severini connects with the punch.
Lehtonen lands a really nice looking cross but Severini seems unphased.
#T3#
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen is looking to clinch.
Severini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lehtonen's hands.
Lehtonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Severini throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen moves forwards but Severini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Severini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Severini slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Severini lands a jab to Lehtonen's midsection.
Lehtonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Severini as he checks the leg kick.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severini wants to clinch but Lehtonen slips to the side
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Severini there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini moves to clinch but Lehtonen breaks away
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehtonen throws a sloppy head kick and Severini moves out of range easily.
Lehtonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dom Severini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Severini throws a jab when Lehtonen was well out of range.
Severini misses with a looping left.
Lehtonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehtonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Severini throws a nice looking combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Lehtonen tries to sprawl but Severini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lehtonen is looking for a sweep. Severini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severini is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Severini is trying to control. Lehtonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Severini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dom Severini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lehtonen looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini lands with a cross.
Severini connects with a nice looking jab.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
Severini fails with a takedown attempt.
Severini throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD2#
Severini cracks Lehtonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lehtonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Severini finish him?
#ROC2#Lehtonen is rocked!
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!#KD2#
Severini lands a big uppercut and Lehtonen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lehtonen looks OK. Severini waves Lehtonen back to his feet!
Oh Lehtonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Severini delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lehtonen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dom Severini!
After the big win, Dom Severini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Combate 4: Jefferson vs. Dead
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lehtonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Saku Lehtonen 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.
Nice sprawl there from Lehtonen as Tsuruta shoots in.
As Tsuruta backs off Lehtonen throws a huge counter combo but Tsuruta manages to avoid it all.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Lehtonen tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
#T1#
Lehtonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Lehtonen rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuruta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehtonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Tsuruta catches Lehtonen right on the button with a cross.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Lehtonen blocks it.
Lehtonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuruta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lehtonen scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Tsuruta avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tsuruta showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Lehtonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Lehtonen's hands, connecting with Lehtonen's forehead.
Tsuruta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehtonen is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lehtonen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lehtonen 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.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lehtonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta 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. #T4#
Tsuruta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tsuruta is thwarting Lehtonen's attempts to control the position.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lehtonen has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tsuruta controlling the pace.
Lehtonen wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tsuruta is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Lehtonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Lehtonen motions for Tsuruta to come forward. Lehtonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuruta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Lehtonen catches Tsuruta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen misses with the combination.
Lehtonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehtonen.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Tsuruta lands with a right hand.
A big left from Lehtonen misses.
Lehtonen misses with a looping right.
Lehtonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehtonen sprawls and moves away.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lehtonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lehtonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta 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.#T3#
Lehtonen is trying to keep Tsuruta in close.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Tsuruta works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuruta 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.#T4#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta stands up over Lehtonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lehtonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lehtonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtonen misses with a looping right.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lehtonen's head backwards.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Tsuruta distracts Lehtonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tsuruta lands a couple of digs.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lehtonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tsuruta controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
Lehtonen won't allow Tsuruta to sweep him here.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lehtonen's guard. #REVR#
Lehtonen controlling the position.
Lehtonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lehtonen looking to control.
#T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lehtonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuruta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta pushes down on Lehtonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Lehtonen recovers full guard.
Tsuruta works over Lehtonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for a guillotine here but Tsuruta defends easily.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Lehtonen is keeping the position.#T4#
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.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tsuruta working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Lehtonen counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound from side control.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Lehtonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuruta scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Tsuruta cracks Lehtonen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta takes a little break here. Lehtonen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lehtonen some visible discomfort.
Tsuruta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lehtonen keeps working.
Tsuruta working the body and head with strikes.
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lehtonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lehtonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away.#T3#
Tsuruta wants to control but Lehtonen is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Lehtonen's temple.
Tsuruta cracks Lehtonen with a big elbow.
Tsuruta slows the pace down.
Tsuruta working away.
Lehtonen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Lehtonen is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lehtonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehtonen can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomisan Tsuruta had his way with Saku Lehtonen in that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomisan Tsuruta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Lehtonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehtonen throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta catches Lehtonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuruta scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Lehtonen is rocked!
Lehtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lehtonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuruta finish him?#T1#
Lehtonen is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuruta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Lehtonen ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsuruta as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Lehtonen.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuruta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Lehtonen avoids it well and moves away.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen. #TD#
Tsuruta bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Lehtonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Lehtonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Tsuruta landing a few strikes.
Tsuruta working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tsuruta working away.
Lehtonen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tsuruta is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tsuruta working Lehtonen over with strikes here.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tsuruta! Lehtonen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Tomomisan Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chauvin tries to clinch but Lehtonen moves away
and Lehtonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A good leg kick by Lehtonen.
Chauvin moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Chauvin tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehtonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chauvin tries to clinch up
and Lehtonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chauvin tries to clinch #KD#
and Lehtonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chauvin! Lehtonen lets Chauvin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Chauvin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chauvin tries to clinch but Lehtonen moves away
and Lehtonen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Chauvin out cold! What a finish! Lehtonen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saku Lehtonen! |
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Event:
PANDA 25
Date: Oct 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen jabs at Killer's body.
Killer shoots in but Lehtonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lehtonen 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.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Killer with a poor takedown
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Chief Killer has been cut.
Lehtonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Killer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehtonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice cross by Lehtonen.
Killer shoots in for a double leg but Lehtonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen throws out a powerful jab.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lehtonen as he avoids it easily.
Lehtonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lehtonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Killer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lehtonen is fending him off so far but Killer persists. Nope, Lehtonen circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Lehtonen scores with a leg kick.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Lehtonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Lehtonen coming out on top.#ROC2#Killer is rocked!
Lehtonen wobbles Killer with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lehtonen dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Killer to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saku Lehtonen! |
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Event:
PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the nose.
Lehtonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Lehtonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Lehtonen's guard.#ES2#
Lehtonen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Man breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lehtonen. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehtonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man dives in and grabs Lehtonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehtonen pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lehtonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man is breathing heavily.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
#T1#
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lehtonen.
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehtonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen. #T2#
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehtonen avoiding damage.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
Come on Lehtonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Lehtonen.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen. #T3#
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lehtonen leaning against his opponent.
Lehtonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lehtonen is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lehtonen keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehtonen is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lehtonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Lehtonen gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man tries for a takedown but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehtonen.#ROC2#Man is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lehtonen! Man is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Lehtonen! |
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Event:
PANDA 9
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtonen lands a slapping body shot.
Krynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#KD#
Lehtonen drops Krynn with a beautiful combination! Krynn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lehtonen is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen steps in with a hook that catches Krynn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lehtonen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Krynn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Lehtonen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maybetter swings widly with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maybetter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehtonen tries to score with a low kick but Maybetter moves his leg out of the way.
Maybetter fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Maybetter misses the target.
Lehtonen ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a good low kick that Maybetter was not able to check.
Lehtonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lehtonen misses with a looping left.
Maybetter ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Maybetter does it's job there.#T1#
A big right from Maybetter misses.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Lehtonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lehtonen throws the left hand but Maybetter avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maybetter.
Lehtonen slips a straight right by Maybetter.
Maybetter just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen lands an overhand right.
Lehtonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maybetter.
Maybetter tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maybetter checks the leg kick.
Maybetter throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Lehtonen counters by clinching up.
Maybetter stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maybetter.
Maybetter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Lehtonen to work.
Lehtonen lands with a right to the head.
Maybetter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Come on Maybetter - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maybetter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Maybetter tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehtonen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Maybetter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lehtonen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maybetter is stalling here.
Lehtonen being controlled against the cage.
Lehtonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter blocks an uppercut.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Maybetter has clasped his hands together around Lehtonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Lehtonen wants to control but Maybetter postures up.#SUB#
Maybetter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Maybetter tries for a kimura but Lehtonen is defending well.
Lehtonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that round.
That's time! Maybetter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maybetter scores with a nice strike.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lehtonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maybetter counters with a one-two to the body.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Maybetter.
Lehtonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Maybetter has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
Maybetter lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Maybetter lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Maybetter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maybetter lands with a left to the head.
Maybetter blocking some punches.
#T1#
Maybetter misses with some punches.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maybetter prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen avoiding damage as Maybetter throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maybetter - that landed with a thud.
Lehtonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maybetter controls his hands.
Maybetter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Maybetter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen stalling in the clinch but Maybetter improves position.
A short uppercut from Maybetter. #T2#
Maybetter tries to score a body lock takedown but Lehtonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Floyd Maybetter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maybetter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maybetter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lehtonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maybetter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lehtonen slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybetter misses with a punch on the inside.
Maybetter has a couple of punches blocked by Lehtonen.
Nice body punch from Maybetter.
Lehtonen is breathing heavily.
Maybetter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehtonen.
Lehtonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maybetter.
Maybetter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehtonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maybetter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Maybetter misses with the head strike.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maybetter with a knee to the head.
Maybetter with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Maybetter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Maybetter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maybetter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lehtonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Lehtonen avoiding damage as Maybetter throws knees to the body.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen letting Maybetter take a breather here.
Lehtonen slows down the pace here.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Maybetter.
#T4#
Lehtonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Maybetter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Maybetter.
Maybetter has Lehtonen pushed against the cage.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maybetter trying to land knees to the body.
Lehtonen tries a body shot but Maybetter blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maybetter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehtonen blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Maybetter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maybetter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lehtonen swings widly with a right hand
and Maybetter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maybetter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lehtonen lands with a right hand.
Lehtonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Maybetter.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick
and Maybetter counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Lehtonen is rocked!
Maybetter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Floyd Maybetter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen sizes up Maybetter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Maybetter.
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maybetter finish him?
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!
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Maybetter and Lehtonen goes tumbling to the canvas! Maybetter follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from improving his position.
Maybetter trying to control from half guard but Lehtonen is working away. #SUB#
Maybetter is working for an americana but Lehtonen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Maybetter was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Lehtonen is looking for a triangle but Maybetter pushes his legs off easily.
Lehtonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maybetter. #T2#
Lehtonen keeping moving, preventing Maybetter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lehtonen looking for a guillotine here but Maybetter defends easily.
Maybetter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Maybetter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maybetter wants to control from the top but Lehtonen keeps moving. #T3#
Maybetter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maybetter slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maybetter prevents Lehtonen from improving his position.
Saku Lehtonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Floyd Maybetter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maybetter sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maybetter misses with a looping left.
Lehtonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maybetter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maybetter catches Lehtonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maybetter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehtonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Maybetter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maybetter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maybetter misses with a body punch.
Maybetter lands a good knee to the midsection. Lehtonen won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehtonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Maybetter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maybetter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Maybetter!
After the big win, Floyd Maybetter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Rick's Rumble 1.5!
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Bones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehtonen.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehtonen cracks the inside of Bones's front leg.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but Bones moves out of range easily.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Lehtonen pushes him away.
Lehtonen throws a solid leg kick but Bones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtonen.
Lehtonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones blocks a leg kick.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehtonen throws a hook but Bones avoids it easily.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Lehtonen pushes him away.#T1#
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bones misses with a combination
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
A clash of legs there as Bones blocks the low kick.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bones misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Lehtonen misses.
Lehtonen throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Lehtonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones 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.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Lehtonen pushes him away.
Lehtonen misses with a straight right.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Lehtonen and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bones checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Lehtonen slips a jab from Bones.
Bones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehtonen lands an overhand right.
A jab from Lehtonen misses.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lehtonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bones wants to counter the offense by Lehtonen and move into the clinch position.
Bones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lehtonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehtonen. That's going to slow Bones down. #T3#
Bones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehtonen circles away.
Bones looks to land a right hand but Lehtonen moved out of range.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lehtonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bones doesn't seem phased though.
Lehtonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bones's calf.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick which misses Bones's front leg but catches the back leg as Bones tries to avoid it.
Lehtonen throws out a loose jab but Bones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bones is out of range.
Bones looks to land a right hand but Lehtonen moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lehtonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lehtonen.#T4#
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bones is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Lehtonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Bones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Bones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lehtonen 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 Bones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen 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#
Bones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bones throws a right hand that Lehtonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lehtonen also avoids with ease.
Lehtonen motions for Bones to come forward. Lehtonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Lehtonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lehtonen throws a hook but Bones blocks it.
Bones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the head.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lehtonen sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehtonen avoids it this time.
Lehtonen tried to score with a low kick but Bones checks it.
Lehtonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bones loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bones can do to turn this around?
Lehtonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bones checks a low kick from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lehtonen misses the target.
Lehtonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lehtonen moves away from the strike by Bones.
A low kick from Lehtonen is predictable there #CL2#
and Bones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bones cracks Lehtonen with a nice body shot.
Lehtonen working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Lehtonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehtonen is trying to push Bones away but Bones has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lehtonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lehtonen is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Bones keeps control of Lehtonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen tries a body shot but Bones blocks it.
Lehtonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Bones.
Lehtonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bones won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Lehtonen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Bones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Bones controls the action.
Bones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Bones has Lehtonen pressed against the ropes, preventing Lehtonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lehtonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Bones digs a right hand into Lehtonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtonen's gas tank. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bones blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones.
Lehtonen tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Lehtonen misses.
Bones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lehtonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bones takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Bones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the side of Bones's head but Bones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehtonen digs a good body shot into Bones's ribs.
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 Saku Lehtonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bones lands the left hand.
Bones throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Bones checks a low kick from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a solid leg kick but Bones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtonen.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Bones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bones down.
Bones tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bones checks a leg kick.
Bones misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lehtonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Lehtonen misses the target.
Bones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtonen misses the target.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick as Bones jumps back.
Bones throws a jab when Lehtonen was well out of range.
A big right from Bones misses.
Lehtonen moves out of range as Bones strikes.
As Bones backs away, Lehtonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lehtonen throws a solid leg kick but Bones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtonen.
A low kick from Lehtonen is predictable there #CL2#
and Bones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lehtonen is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Lehtonen wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Lehtonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bones misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehtonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Bones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses the jab.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehtonen wants to land a leg kick but Bones is out of range.
Lehtonen sets himself, and Bones steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehtonen avoids it this time.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehtonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehtonen cracks the inside of Bones's front leg.
Lehtonen throws a chopping leg kick but Bones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Bones. That snapped Lehtonen's head back.
Bones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Bones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lehtonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bones lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Bones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bones with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen.
Bones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bones checks the leg kick.
Bones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bones checks the leg kick.
Lehtonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bones.
Lehtonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bones misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Lehtonen misses.
Bones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but Bones avoids it.
Bones misses with a body shot.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen throws a good cross that connects.
Bones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lehtonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jon Bones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lehtonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtonen, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Saku Lehtonen!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Saku Lehtonen!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Saku Lehtonen!
Saku Lehtonen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
RH109
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Lehtonen misses with a left hand
and Velasquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Lehtonen is out of range.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehtonen! But no joy.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velasquez misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen feints a counter leg kick.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen lands a head shot.
Velasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez misses with an uppercut. Lehtonen saw that one coming.
Lehtonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
#T1#
Lehtonen sizes up Velasquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehtonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lehtonen 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.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good exchange - Velasquez coming out on top.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velasquez defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lehtonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a low kick, right behind Velasquez 's knee.
A jab from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws a jab when Lehtonen was well out of range.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen. #T2#
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehtonen.
Velasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lehtonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen throws a chopping leg kick but Velasquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lehtonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehtonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehtonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehtonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen thumps Velasquez with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen lands with a right hand.
Jab by Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
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 Stipe Velasquez 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#
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lehtonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Velasquez throws a lazy right hand but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Velasquez misses
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen missing with a left hand there. Velasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lehtonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehtonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Velasquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lehtonen. #T1#
Velasquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lehtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Velasquez scrambles back to his feet.
Lehtonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a cross.
Velasquez needs to keep his hands up - Lehtonen had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick.
Lehtonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lehtonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehtonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Velasquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Velasquez throws the left hand but Lehtonen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lehtonen.#T2#
Lehtonen lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez is looking to wear down Lehtonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehtonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
Velasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lehtonen looks to land a left hand but Velasquez moved out of range nicely.
As Lehtonen looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Lehtonen just gets out of the way.
Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
Velasquez throwing a counter right hand but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen 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#
Velasquez takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Lehtonen is out of range.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Velasquez moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Velasquez.
Velasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehtonen manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez lands a head shot.
Lehtonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehtonen lands a jab.
Lehtonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Lehtonen scores with a nice head shot.
Lehtonen misses with a leg kick.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Velasquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Velasquez down.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Velasquez blocks the low kick.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Velasquez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Velasquez.
Velasquez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Lehtonen slips the punch.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Velasquez moved away.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velasquez checks a leg kick.
Velasquez lands a nice hook to Lehtonen's body. Lehtonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Velasquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lehtonen's head.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
#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!
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Lehtonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
Lehtonen punishes Velasquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Velasquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Velasquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lehtonen backs up against the ropes.
A shot to the body from Velasquez misses
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Velasquez's leg. Velasquez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lehtonen slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lehtonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Velasquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saku Lehtonen.
Well Lehtonen 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Event:
RH98
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Spice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehtonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spice.
Spice throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Spice slips under a jab from Lehtonen.
Spice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Lehtonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spice in his tracks.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Lehtonen misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Spice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Spice has control.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Spice has control.
Lehtonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spice.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtonen controls the action.
Spice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Spice back against the ropes. #T1#
Spice is leaning against Lehtonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Lehtonen scores with a hook to the body.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spice.
Lehtonen looks winded!
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Spice tries to work over Lehtonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen can't break the clinch.
Spice tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Spice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Spice lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Spice lands a shoulder strike.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Lehtonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lehtonen tries to work over Spice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Spice.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Spice lands a left hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Spice lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen tries to circle away but Spice has him pinned against the ropes.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spice blocks a low kick nicely.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Spice counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Lehtonen goes down! Will Lehtonen beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Spice counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Lehtonen goes down! Spice rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Lehtonen is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Lehtonen is rocked!
Spice scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Spice finish him?
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lehtonen walks straight into a solid jab from Spice. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Spice follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Lehtonen out cold! Lehtonen toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akimbo Spice!
During a confident post fight interview, Akimbo Spice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A left lands for Lehtonen.#CL2#
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehtonen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lehtonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lehtonen is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position. #BC#
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen scores with a leg kick.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Lehtonen slips to the side
enabling Lehtonen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen looks to throw the jab but Alexandrov is out of range.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it.
Lehtonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Lehtonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen cracks Alexandrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Lehtonen misses.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Lehtonen throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Alexandrov moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lehtonen circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alexandrov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Lehtonen is having none of it. #T2#
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexandrov moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen tries a low kick but Alexandrov avoids it.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alexandrov.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Lehtonen manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Lehtonen back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Lehtonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alexandrov. That did some damage!
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lehtonen circles away.
#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Lehtonen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehtonen can pounce on him.
Lehtonen wants to slow Alexandrov down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov pushes Lehtonen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alexandrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lehtonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtonen. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehtonen takes a swing at Alexandrov's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Alexandrov clinches up with Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtonen tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.#T2##BC#
Lehtonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Alexandrov misses with a combination
and Lehtonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lehtonen thumps Alexandrov with a low kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexandrov can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Alexandrov rushes Lehtonen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lehtonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen 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##CL2#
Alexandrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Lehtonen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Lehtonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexandrov misses with a body kick.
Alexandrov moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Lehtonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a front kick aimed at Alexandrov's knee but Alexandrov avoids it well. #CL2#
Alexandrov has managed to clinch.
Lehtonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov. #T1#
Alexandrov misses with a knee strike.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes. #BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Lehtonen tried to score with a low kick but Alexandrov checks it.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alexandrov manages to avoid it.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Alexandrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Alexandrov has Lehtonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.
Lehtonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Alexandrov has double underhooks.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Lehtonen breaks from the clinch.
Lehtonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Alexandrov forces Lehtonen back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alexandrov.
Lehtonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtonen, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Event:
RH68
Date: Aug 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Lehtonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mihailov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lehtonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Saku Lehtonen has been cut.#KD#
Lehtonen walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Mihailov rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Lehtonen has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Lehtonen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mihailov engages and cracks Lehtonen with a massive lead left hook - Lehtonen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mihailov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hristo Mihailov!
Hristo Mihailov 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:
RH60
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Francois uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Francois tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Francois.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Francois does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen misses with a looping left.
Francois is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a jab when Francois was well out of range.
Francois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francois rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehtonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francois misses with a hook to the body
and Francois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francois.
Lehtonen misses with a straight left.
Lehtonen tries to land a leg kick but Francois saw it coming and moves away.
Francois bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francois misses with a low kick.
Francois tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehtonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francois.
Lehtonen throws a solid leg kick but Francois takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lehtonen.
Lehtonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Francois is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Lehtonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Francois is out of range.
Francois jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Lehtonen misses its intended target.
Lehtonen 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.
Good shot there by Francois.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. Francois ducked under it nicely.
Francois misses with a body shot.
Francois scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Francois tries a low kick but Lehtonen avoids it.
Lehtonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Francois finds it's way round the side to connect with Lehtonen's head.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francois moves away.
Lehtonen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Francois swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Francois throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Francois delivers a nice body kick.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Francois checks it.
Lehtonen misses with a low kick as Francois jumps back.
Francois really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice shot lands for Francois.
Francois jabs at Lehtonen's body.
Francois misses the shot to the body.
Francois misses with a low kick.
Francois is looking to wear down Lehtonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lehtonen tried to score with a low kick but Francois checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Francois on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francois shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lehtonen eats them both and turns towards Francois to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Francois moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Francois lands a jab to the head.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Francois scores with a jab to the head.
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Francois sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lehtonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Francois is just out of range.
Francois connects with a crisp jab.
Lehtonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremiah Francois dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Francois just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
It looks like Francois has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Francois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen connects with a single shot there.
Lehtonen scores with a jab.
Lehtonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francois manages to avoid it.
Francois takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francois fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lehtonen is out of range.
Francois checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Francois misses with a lunging right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a good low kick that Francois was not able to check.
Lehtonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Francois checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lehtonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Francois.
Francois lands an overhand right.
Francois throws a body kick that misses.
Jeremiah Francois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francois lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Lehtonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Francois is predictable there
and Lehtonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremiah Francois is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Francois paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehtonen tries a low kick but Francois avoids it.
Francois throws a big shot that misses.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but Francois avoids it.
Francois throws a series of punches but Lehtonen avoids them all with ease.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Francois chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehtonen can pounce on him.
Lehtonen misses the shot to the body.
Francois takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Francois throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Francois throws a hook but Lehtonen blocks it.
A left lands for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Francois does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francois slips under a jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Francois was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Francois stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehtonen.
Francois scores with a jab to the head.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Francois checks it well.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but Francois avoids it.
Francois is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lehtonen checks the leg kick.
Francois misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Francois throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Francois throws a body kick that misses.
Lehtonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Francois ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Francois is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lehtonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francois.
Francois misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen checks the leg kick.
Lehtonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen misses with a looping right.
As Lehtonen looks to move away, Francois throws a big counter combo but Lehtonen just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Francois.
Francois throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen throws out a leg kick but Francois moves out of range and Lehtonen only half commits.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Francois.
Lehtonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Francois tries to bum rush Lehtonen with a series of wild strikes but Lehtonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehtonen lands with a good body shot.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Francois slips the punch.
Lehtonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francois throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen moves away from the strike by Francois.
Lehtonen throws out a loose jab but Francois uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francois.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Francois scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Francois was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
A little feinted left hand from Francois on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francois is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Francois takes one to the chin there.
Lehtonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehtonen lands a jab.
Francois bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lehtonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francois takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francois moves out of range as Lehtonen strikes.
Lehtonen swings for the body but Francois moves out of range.
Francois misses with a leg kick.
Lehtonen misses with a hook.
Lehtonen moves out of range as Francois throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lehtonen.
Francois throws a push kick but Lehtonen slaps the foot to one side.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Francois moves away.
Francois throws the left hand but Lehtonen avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Francois is out of range and Lehtonen settles back down.
Lehtonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Francois.
Francois staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francois. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen misses with a hook. Francois ducked under it nicely.
Francois slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lehtonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Francois connects with the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lehtonen.
Francois misses with a lunging right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francois motions for Lehtonen to come forward. Francois throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Francois checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Lehtonen blocks the leg kick.
Francois throws a leg kick but Lehtonen checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francois. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lehtonen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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RH47
Date: Jul 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Bussa misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lehtonen.
Bussa misses with an uppercut
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bussa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen throws the left hand but Bussa avoids the punch easily.
Bussa misses with an uppercut
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bussa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lehtonen moves out of range as Bussa strikes.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Bussa slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lehtonen. That's going to slow Bussa down.
Bussa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lehtonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bussa should have avoided that one.
Bussa throws a lazy right hand but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bussa throws an off balance right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Bussa misses with an uppercut. Lehtonen saw that one coming.
Bussa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bussa misses with a hook.
Lehtonen digs a good body shot into Bussa's ribs.
Lehtonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bussa's head.
Lehtonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bussa throws out the jab.
Lehtonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bussa throws a right hand that misses
and Lehtonen counters with a low kick, right behind Bussa 's knee.
We've been informed that Lehtonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Lehtonen.#T2#
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Bussa slips the punch.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehtonen lands a really nice looking cross but Bussa seems unphased.
Lehtonen is looking to slow Bussa down with leg kicks.
Bussa misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bussa throws a hook to the side of Lehtonen's head but Lehtonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehtonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Lehtonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bussa.
A nice side step and Lehtonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lehtonen ducks under a wild hook from Bussa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bussa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bussa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bussa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehtonen blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lehtonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Bussa misses with a hook. Lehtonen ducked under it nicely.
Bussa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bussa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Bussa misses.
Good leg kick by Lehtonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bussa. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bussa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bussa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bussa misses with a right hand
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bussa ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.#T1#
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a leg kick.
Lehtonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bussa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bussa misses with a series of wild punches.
Bussa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lehtonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lehtonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bussa.
Nice straight punches there by Bussa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bussa.
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!
Lehtonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bussa's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehtonen. That snapped Bussa's head back.
#T2#
Bussa walks into a left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bussa throws an off balance right hand
and Lehtonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Bussa.
Lehtonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bussa steps away.
Lehtonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bussa.
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lehtonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lehtonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bussa 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.
Bussa tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bussa takes one on the button.
Bussa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehtonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bussa misses the target.
Lehtonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehtonen connects with a leg kick. Bussa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bussa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bussa 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.
Lehtonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bussa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lehtonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bussa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lehtonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Lehtonen misses the target.
Bussa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lehtonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Bussa scores with a sloppy right hand. Lehtonen should have avoided that one.
Lehtonen throws out a powerful jab.
Bussa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehtonen can pounce on him.
Bussa misses with a hook.
Bussa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bussa. That did some damage!
Bussa jabs Lehtonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bussa throws a jab but it's blocked by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bussa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bussa throws a hook to the side of Lehtonen's head but Lehtonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Bussa slips the punch.
Bussa is looking to counter punch.
Lehtonen staying out of range there.
Lehtonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bussa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lehtonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head Bussa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bussa at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lehtonen 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Event:
RH35
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thorpe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorpe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorpe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehtonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehtonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch
and Lehtonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorpe at a distance.
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorpe. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lehtonen looks to land a right hand but Thorpe moved out of range.
A big right from Lehtonen misses.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehtonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorpe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorpe is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Thorpe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Thorpe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorpe down.
Lehtonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lehtonen scores with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen throws a looping overhand right but Thorpe ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lehtonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lehtonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lehtonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick but Thorpe checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Thorpe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thorpe slips a straight right by Lehtonen.
Thorpe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorpe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Lehtonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen lands with a cross.
Thorpe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehtonen.
Saku Lehtonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lehtonen misses the body punch
and Thorpe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorpe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thorpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thorpe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lehtonen.
That kick from Lehtonen tenderised Thorpe's leg. Thorpe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thorpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorpe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Lehtonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen 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#
Lehtonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lehtonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Thorpe's head.
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorpe.
Thorpe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Lehtonen lands.
Thorpe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lehtonen. Lehtonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lehtonen works Thorpe's body with a nice hook.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorpe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick which misses Thorpe's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorpe tries to avoid it.
Thorpe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen cracks Thorpe with a good jab.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Lehtonen.
Lehtonen with a hook.
Lehtonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorpe. That did some damage!
Lehtonen lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saku Lehtonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lehtonen cracks Thorpe with an open hand slap.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lehtonen misses.
Thorpe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lehtonen throws a shot from downtown. Thorpe moves away and avoids it.
Lehtonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Lehtonen looks to land a right hand but Thorpe moved out of range.
Lehtonen cracks Thorpe with a good jab.
Thorpe looks to land a left hand but Lehtonen moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen lands a nice hook to Thorpe's body. Thorpe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lehtonen slips a straight right by Thorpe.
Good shot there by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen scores with a hook to the body. Thorpe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thorpe's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorpe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorpe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thorpe misses with a wild body shot.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the nose.
Lehtonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thorpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Lehtonen misses its intended target.
Clint Thorpe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Lehtonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thorpe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Thorpe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorpe down.
Jab from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Lehtonen catches Thorpe right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorpe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lehtonen can pounce on him.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Thorpe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorpe needs to keep his hands up - Lehtonen had a free shot at his head there.
Lehtonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lehtonen, right into the meat.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Lehtonen digs a good hook to Thorpe's body.
Lehtonen tests Thorpe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lehtonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorpe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lehtonen cracks Thorpe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Thorpe drops his hands momentarily and Lehtonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen jabs Thorpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen thuds a left hand into Thorpe's body.
Lehtonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lehtonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorpe's sensitive parts.
Lehtonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lehtonen. That snapped Thorpe's head back.
Lehtonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lehtonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thorpe misses with a body shot
and Lehtonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lehtonen 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Event:
RH25
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Whelter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lehtonen counters with a leg kick.
Whelter throws a body shot but no joy.
Whelter misses with a double jab
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the head.
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.
Whelter throws a leg kick but Lehtonen moved away.
Lehtonen tests Whelter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whelter tries to land a body kick
and Whelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lehtonen misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Whelter counters by clinching up. #BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whelter slips a jab and a cross from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Whelter.
Whelter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lehtonen really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whelter throws a body punch but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Whelter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whelter throws a hook but Lehtonen avoids it easily.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot that sends Whelter's belly button to the back.
Whelter defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Whelter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whelter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Whelter. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whelter takes a swing at Lehtonen's ribcage but misses.
Whelter throws a leg kick
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehtonen lands with a good body shot.
Lehtonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lehtonen takes a swing at Whelter's ribcage but misses.
Lehtonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Whelter just misses with a punch to the body.
Whelter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lehtonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Lehtonen lands with a straight right. Whelter didn't see that one coming.
Whelter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehtonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Whelter circles away.
Whelter throws a body shot but no joy.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter throws a nice looking combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lehtonen scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen lands a right hook to the body.
Lehtonen is looking to slow Whelter down with leg kicks.
Whelter looks to land a body kick but Lehtonen moved away.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whelter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehtonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whelter thinking.
Lehtonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whelter's calf.
Lehtonen scores with a body shot.
Whelter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen feints and then cracks Whelter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whelter down.
Whelter swings for the body but Lehtonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lehtonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whelter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whelter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lehtonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lehtonen avoids the body shot from Whelter.
Whelter misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen with a hook.
Whelter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lehtonen moves away.
Lehtonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whelter. Lehtonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtonen misses the target.
Lehtonen misses the shot to the body.
Whelter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lehtonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whelter doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy body kick from Whelter
and Lehtonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelter misses with a hook
and Lehtonen counters with a good low kick that Whelter was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehtonen lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen scores with a jab to the body.
Whelter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Whelter does no damage. #T1#
Lehtonen punishes Whelter's body with a nice straight punch.
Whelter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whelter misses with a double jab
and Lehtonen counters with a straight right hand.
Whelter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Whelter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Whelter ducks under a wild hook from Lehtonen.
Whelter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehtonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lehtonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
Lehtonen sets himself, and Whelter steps forward looking for the clinch! Lehtonen avoids it this time.
Whelter misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehtonen cracks Whelter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lehtonen scores with a hook to the body. Whelter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lehtonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whelter was well out of range. Poor timing from Lehtonen.
Whelter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whelter misses with a body punch
and Lehtonen counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Whelter misses
and Lehtonen counters with a three punch combo that has Whelter backing up. Whelter nods at Lehtonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Whelter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lehtonen with a hook.
Whelter misses the shot to the body.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whelter can do to turn this around?
Whelter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lehtonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Whelter.
Whelter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Joey Whelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whelter misses with a body kick.
Whelter misses with a body shot
and Lehtonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whelter's knee momentarily.
Lehtonen misses with an uppercut. Whelter saw that one coming.
Lehtonen swings for the body but Whelter moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lehtonen sizes up Whelter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lehtonen throws a shot from downtown. Whelter moves away and avoids it.
Lehtonen moves out of range of the body kick from Whelter.
Whelter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saku Lehtonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehtonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whelter at a distance.
Joey Whelter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whelter just misses with a punch to the body.
Whelter looks to land a combination but Lehtonen avoids it well.
Lehtonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whelter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Lehtonen scores with a four punch combination!
Lehtonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Whelter.
Lehtonen throws a big shot that misses.
As Lehtonen backs off Whelter throws a huge counter combo but Lehtonen manages to avoid it all.
Whelter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whelter moves away.
Lehtonen connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehtonen connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Lehtonen misses the target.#T1#
Whelter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whelter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Whelter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whelter misses with a wild combination.
Whelter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whelter misses with a body shot.
Lehtonen works Whelter's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Lehtonen.
Whelter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy body kick from Whelter
and Lehtonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whelter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lehtonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehtonen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehtonen cracks a nice hook into Whelter's ribs.#T2#
Lehtonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen cracks the inside of Whelter's front leg.
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lehtonen scores with a jab. Whelter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Whelter connects with a body shot that sends Lehtonen's belly button to the back.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whelter looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehtonen is just out of range.
Lehtonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lehtonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whelter misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lehtonen pushes Whelter up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lehtonen tries to break the clinch but Whelter is controlling the position.
Joey Whelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whelter misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lehtonen, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Event:
RH15
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Alexandrov clinches.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lehtonen back against the ropes.
Lehtonen keeps control of Alexandrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lehtonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Alexandrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
Lehtonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandrov on the side of the head.#CL#
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lehtonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehtonen won't allow it.
Lehtonen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Lehtonen has him pinned against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Lehtonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Lehtonen improves position.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling him.#T2#
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow. #BC#
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Alexandrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Lehtonen.#CL#
Lehtonen tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Lehtonen is avoiding it.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov thuds a left hand into Lehtonen's body.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Lehtonen in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes.
#T1#
Alexandrov tries to break free but Lehtonen pushes him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtonen falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Alexandrov counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Lehtonen on his ass! Lehtonen wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Alexandrov knocks Lehtonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!
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Event:
RH9
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehtonen.#CL#
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Lehtonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Lehtonen digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lehtonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehtonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Lehtonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehtonen lands with a left to the head.
Lehtonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehtonen's elbow.
A body shot lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez 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!
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehtonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lehtonen throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Martinez tries to counter with a clinch but Lehtonen shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehtonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehtonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtonen.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Lehtonen.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Lehtonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lehtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lehtonen misses with a straight right.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lehtonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a head kick but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Martinez closes the distance but Lehtonen moves to the side
and Lehtonen counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Rigoberto Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Lehtonen circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.#T1#
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lehtonen avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Lehtonen scores with a nice head shot.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lehtonen with a body shot.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Lehtonen misses. #T2#
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Lehtonen throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehtonen misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehtonen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez 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 Lehtonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lehtonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lehtonen looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen 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#
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Lehtonen misses its intended target.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
Martinez wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Martinez defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Martinez misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Lehtonen both land. Nice combination.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lehtonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehtonen lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehtonen throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Lehtonen digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Lehtonen.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lehtonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinez throws a chopping leg kick but Lehtonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rigoberto Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Lehtonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehtonen 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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