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Event:
RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Eugen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus dives in and grabs Eugen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugen pushes down on Ahvenus's head and hops out.
Ahvenus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahvenus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahvenus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eugen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ahvenus postures up in Eugen's guard and throws a big left but Eugen blocks it.
Ahvenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eugen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Ahvenus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahvenus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus landing some decent shots from guard.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahvenus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eugen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Eugen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahvenus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahvenus lands a couple of elbows.
Ahvenus passes Eugen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ahvenus wants to take a breather but Eugen is having none of it.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eugen is staying active underneath Ahvenus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ahvenus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahvenus working over Eugen with some ground and pound. Eugen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus controlling the pace.
Eugen taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Eugen tries to roll over but Ahvenus keeps him under control.
Eugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
Ahvenus is keen to just control but Eugen is a slippery customer.
Ahvenus prevents Eugen from improving his position.
Eugen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Eugen is pressing down on Ahvenus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eugen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eugen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahvenus's guard.
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahvenus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eugen throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Ahvenus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ahvenus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eugen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahvenus is still trying to improve position.
Eugen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
Eugen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahvenus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eugen being controlled here momentarily.
Eugen throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus is trying to control the position but Eugen postures up.
Eugen throwing strikes from guard but Ahvenus blocks nicely.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eugen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahvenus controls Eugen momentarily but Eugen frees himself.
Eugen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahvenus.
Eugen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eugen is one step ahead there.
Ahvenus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eugen won't allow Ahvenus to sweep him here.
Ahvenus tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahvenus is trying to control the position but Eugen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eugen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen won't allow it.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Our sources have told us that Eugen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen working aggressively here.
Eugen misses with the head strike.
Eugen lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugen.
Eugen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ahvenus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Eugen.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Eugen fails to land.
Eugen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahvenus.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahvenus drops back down to his feet.
Ahvenus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eugen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eugen misses with some punches.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahvenus wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Martin Eugen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ahvenus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahvenus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahvenus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eugen.
Ahvenus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eugen.
Eugen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahvenus wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eugen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahvenus pulls Eugen in close to his closed guard and prevents Eugen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eugen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahvenus is trying to keep Eugen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ahvenus is on top in guard.
Eugen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus works over Eugen with some ground and pound from guard.
Eugen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahvenus can do to turn this around?
Eugen has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
Eugen striking off his back but it's not causing Ahvenus any problems.
Eugen punching from the bottom.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahvenus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahvenus distracts Eugen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eugen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus chips away with some ground and pound.
Eugen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Eugen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Eugen trying to strike off his back.
Ahvenus won't allow Eugen to sweep him here.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus trying to control but Eugen is working from the bottom.
Eugen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Eugen keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Eugen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Eugen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eugen.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
Eugen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahvenus backwards.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Eugen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahvenus drops back down to his feet.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Eugen throws a head punch that misses.
Eugen has a couple of punches blocked by Ahvenus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside.
Eugen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahvenus fails to pull guard.
Ahvenus blocking some punches.
Ahvenus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eugen smiles and moves away.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eugen defends it nicely.
Ahvenus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eugen moves in looking to clinch but Ahvenus pushes him off.
Eugen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahvenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eugen gets caught napping as Ahvenus dives in and scores a takedown. Eugen manages to retain guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Eugen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Eugen.
Ahvenus controlling the action here.
Ahvenus blocks the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Eugen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Eugen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugen missing with punches from the bottom.
Ahvenus blocks the strikes from Eugen.
Eugen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ahvenus is trying for a kimura here. Eugen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ahvenus wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Ahvenus!
Simo Ahvenus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Martin Eugen spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'. |
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Event:
Dominance VIII
Date: Mar 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahvenus shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov cracks Ahvenus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Volkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ahvenus connects with a decent elbow.
Ahvenus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Volkov taking a bit of punishment here - Ahvenus scoring with strikes.
Ahvenus lands an elbow.
Ahvenus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahvenus takes a little break here. Volkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahvenus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Ahvenus throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus working the head and body with strikes.
Ahvenus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahvenus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahvenus wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Ahvenus looks to land a strike but Volkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahvenus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahvenus's guard. Nice move by Volkov!#REVB##T3#
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Ahvenus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control 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.
Ahvenus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahvenus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Ahvenus shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Ahvenus does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ahvenus tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Ahvenus keeps it at a distance.
Ahvenus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Ahvenus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahvenus attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Ahvenus moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Ahvenus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahvenus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahvenus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Ahvenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Ahvenus misses.
Ahvenus moves away from the strike by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.#TD#
Ahvenus shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Simo Ahvenus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahvenus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.#T1#
Volkov is pulling down on Ahvenus's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahvenus, at least for the moment.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahvenus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahvenus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ahvenus is looking to sweep but instead, Volkov has passed into half guard.
Ahvenus wants to get back to full guard.
Ahvenus is working hard here to advance position.
Ahvenus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Ahvenus trying to control from the bottom.
Ahvenus controlling the position for now.
Ahvenus tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Ahvenus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahvenus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahvenus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahvenus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Ahvenus goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ahvenus gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahvenus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Ahvenus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Ahvenus eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov is pressing down on Ahvenus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
Ahvenus lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahvenus throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahvenus is aware though and is defending well.
Ahvenus is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Ahvenus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahvenus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ahvenus stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Ahvenus postures up.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahvenus.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahvenus passes Volkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Ahvenus 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.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Ahvenus is controlling well.
Ahvenus working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ahvenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov wants to control but Ahvenus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus stalling away here and it's allowed Volkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahvenus throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ahvenus looking to control.
Ahvenus keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov postures up.
#T4#
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahvenus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahvenus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Ahvenus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahvenus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!
Simo Ahvenus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Avetisyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avetisyan connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus tries to move into range but Avetisyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahvenus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avetisyan to score with a decent uppercut.
Avetisyan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ahvenus.
A punch lands to the side of Avetisyan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avetisyan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahvenus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avetisyan is fending him off so far but Ahvenus persists. Nope, Avetisyan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown but Avetisyan shows good takedown defense.
Avetisyan lands the left hand.#ROC#
Ahvenus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahvenus avoids the head kick by Avetisyan.
Ahvenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Avetisyan finish him?
Avetisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avetisyan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ahvenus falls backwards - clearly groggy! Avetisyan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Avetisyan!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgar Avetisyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copeland sprawls well. Copeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahvenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland drops his hands momentarily and Ahvenus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Ahvenus.
Copeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Copeland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahvenus dives in and grabs Copeland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes down on Ahvenus's head and hops out.
Copeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Ahvenus does no damage.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahvenus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahvenus tries a quick counter leg kick but Copeland is wise to it.
Ahvenus fails to land the takedown.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus misses the jab.
Copeland throwing a counter right hand but Ahvenus manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ahvenus drives through with a takedown into Copeland's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland wants to stand but Ahvenus is controlling the position. #ES#
Copeland has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ahvenus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Ahvenus gets tackled into the cage by Copeland. Copeland maintains the clinch. #T1#
Ahvenus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Copeland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ahvenus throws an off balance right hand
and Copeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Copeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Ahvenus circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus misses with a right hand
and Copeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Copeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Copeland.#CL#
Copeland pushes Ahvenus up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahvenus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Copeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahvenus drops back down to his feet.
Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahvenus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Copeland smiles and moves away.
Ahvenus shoots in for a double leg but Copeland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland wants to stand but Ahvenus is controlling the position.
Ahvenus distracts Copeland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Copeland's head.
Ahvenus tries to free his leg and advance position but Copeland is retaining full guard.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus landing with the ground and pound.
Ahvenus throws a big elbow that misses.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but Ahvenus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahvenus prevents Copeland from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahvenus works over Copeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahvenus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland wants to get back to his feet but Ahvenus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Copeland kicks Ahvenus off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Ahvenus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Copeland tries to avoid it but Ahvenus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Copeland to the ground. Copeland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahvenus swats away the attempt to clinch by Copeland.
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches up with Copeland, looking for a takedown. Ahvenus pushes Copeland against the cage but Copeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Copeland clinches up with Ahvenus and pushes him back against the cage.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ahvenus jumps guard but Copeland stands there with Ahvenus around his waist. Ahvenus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Ahvenus pulls guard effortlessly.
Ahvenus trying to control the position.
#SU#
Copeland stands and steps away. Ahvenus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Copeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahvenus tries for a takedown but Copeland circles away easily
and Copeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahvenus is defended easily by Copeland.
Copeland cracks Ahvenus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Copeland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Copeland but Copeland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus has his takedown stuffed
and Copeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Copeland darts in and clinches Ahvenus up against the cage.
Copeland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Ahvenus avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Copeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahvenus can do to turn this around?
Ahvenus being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Copeland seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ahvenus avoids the elbow strike from Copeland, against the cage.
#T1#
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ahvenus takes an elbow to the temple.
Ahvenus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Copeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahvenus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Copeland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahvenus blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
#T2#
Ahvenus blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ahvenus is defending well for now.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Copeland is pushing Ahvenus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Copeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Ahvenus pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Ahvenus is working an open guard so Copeland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ahvenus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahvenus throws a push kick but Copeland slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Ahvenus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Copeland moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahvenus or perhaps it was just good defense by Copeland, which made it look bad.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copeland sprawls well. Copeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahvenus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Copeland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ahvenus landing strikes.
Copeland is trying to buck Ahvenus off.
Ahvenus in side control lands a decent elbow.
Copeland is pushing Ahvenus's head away, looking to escape. Ahvenus manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Ahvenus moves into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahvenus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Copeland is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Copeland trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahvenus lands a big shot there that rocks Copeland but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Copeland is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ahvenus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Copeland looks a forlorn figure.
Ahvenus tries to control but Copeland wriggling away.
Ahvenus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ahvenus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Travis Copeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copeland sprawls well. Copeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahvenus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Copeland misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Copeland.
Ahvenus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahvenus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahvenus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Copeland tries to clinch up.
Copeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahvenus on the side of the head.
Travis Copeland is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown but Copeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Copeland stuffs the takedown.
Copeland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Copeland duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahvenus fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ahvenus walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.#CL#
Copeland instigates a clinch.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Copeland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ahvenus dodges an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ahvenus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Copeland smiles and moves away.
Travis Copeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Copeland wants to clinch up but Ahvenus keeps it at a distance.
Ahvenus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Copeland clinches up against the cage.
Ahvenus avoids a wild elbow strike from Copeland.
Ahvenus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Copeland. #CUT#
That has opened up Simo Ahvenus's cut even more.
Copeland scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Ahvenus is rocked!
Ahvenus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Copeland smiles and moves away.
Ahvenus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Copeland swings for the body but Ahvenus moves out of range.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Copeland defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahvenus looks for a takedown but Copeland sprawls well.
Copeland thuds his right hand into Ahvenus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahvenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Ahvenus misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahvenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ahvenus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Copeland lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Simo Ahvenus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short body shot lands from Copeland as the two fighters clinch.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copeland has Ahvenus pressed against the cage.
Copeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ahvenus is pressed against the cage. Copeland pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ahvenus! Two more big strikes from Copeland and Ahvenus crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Ahvenus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Aurelius's head.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
Ahvenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahvenus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahvenus looks to land a strike but Aurelius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahvenus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus throwing strikes from guard but Aurelius blocks nicely.
Ahvenus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aurelius working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Aurelius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahvenus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahvenus looking to pass the guard.
Ahvenus is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelius has wrist control.
Ahvenus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahvenus won't allow Aurelius to get back to his feet.
Ahvenus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aurelius manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Aurelius trying to control but Ahvenus is working from the bottom.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ahvenus has control of Aurelius's left arm, preventing Aurelius from doing any damage.
Aurelius pushing down on Ahvenus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahvenus is pressing down on Aurelius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aurelius is fighting to break Ahvenus's control of his arms but Ahvenus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ahvenus controls Aurelius momentarily but Aurelius frees himself.
Ahvenus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahvenus is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Aurelius drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aurelius jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahvenus keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ahvenus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahvenus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aurelius keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aurelius wants to get back to his feet.
Ahvenus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ahvenus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Aurelius as he works his way to full guard.
Aurelius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ahvenus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard.
Ahvenus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aurelius can do to turn this around?
Aurelius tries to roll over but Ahvenus keeps him under control.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aurelius pushes Ahvenus off looking to stand but Ahvenus dives back in and keeps control.
Aurelius avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurelius is trying to maintain the position but Ahvenus is very close to passing his half guard.
Ahvenus thows a huge punch but Aurelius dodges it nicely.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahvenus. #T2#
Ahvenus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aurelius is pressing down on Ahvenus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at UnderGround-grapling inform us that Aurelius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simo Ahvenus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahvenus tries to free his leg and advance position but Aurelius is retaining full guard.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus postures up and lands a big shot to Aurelius's brow.
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aurelius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aurelius has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahvenus looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius is pulling down on Ahvenus's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aurelius throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ahvenus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Aurelius is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahvenus with the ground and pound but Aurelius regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Ahvenus seems to be working for a kimura but Aurelius defends the submission attempt.
Ahvenus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahvenus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus prevents Aurelius from standing back up.
Aurelius keeping control of the position.
Ahvenus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aurelius is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aurelius is not content to let Ahvenus control the position.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahvenus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aurelius defending well though.
Aurelius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aurelius!
Ahvenus scoring with strikes but Aurelius is staying in there.
Ahvenus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ahvenus misses with a head shot.#T2#
Ahvenus looking to ground and pound but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Ahvenus looking to ground and pound but Aurelius is blocking nicely.
Aurelius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ahvenus unloads with some shots from mount but Aurelius bucks and avoids them well.
Aurelius is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ahvenus throws a sloppy strike and Aurelius uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Aurelius has ended up in Ahvenus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aurelius postures up.
Ahvenus controlling Aurelius's posture. #SUB2#
Aurelius drops back looking for a leg! Ahvenus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahvenus manages to kick Aurelius off! Aurelius jumps back into Ahvenus's guard.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simo Ahvenus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahvenus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Ahvenus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahvenus 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!
A very excited looking Simo Ahvenus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Marcus Aurelius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.
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Event:
WPFA 8: Copeland vs Simpson 2
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahvenus misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Ahvenus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.#TD2#
Ahvenus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Ahvenus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ahvenus slips a nice elbow through Johnson 's hands, connecting with Johnson 's forehead.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ahvenus is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson lands a couple of sideways elbows. #SUB2#
Ahvenus is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahvenus slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahvenus passes to side control. #T1#
Ahvenus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Ahvenus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahvenus controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Ahvenus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Johnson is trying to escape and Ahvenus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Johnson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ahvenus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA VI: Copeland vs Ahvenus
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahvenus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Ahvenus shoots in and gets a takedown into Copeland's guard.
Copeland wants to stand but Ahvenus is controlling the position. #ES#
Copeland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Copeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahvenus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahvenus tries to pull guard but Copeland won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahvenus's brow.
Copeland is pressed up against the cage. Ahvenus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Copeland down to the mat. Copeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahvenus has his takedown stuffed
letting Copeland counter with a right hand.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus. #T1#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Copeland sprawls well. Copeland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Copeland clinches.
Our sources have told us that Copeland has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Ahvenus blocks with his arms.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Ahvenus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Copeland walks away with a smile on his face. Ahvenus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Copeland leaves Ahvenus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Ahvenus blocks it.
#T2#
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Ahvenus is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Ahvenus looking for a takedown.
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2#
Ahvenus wants the takedown. Copeland is fighting it off but Ahvenus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Copeland's guard against the cage.
Copeland is wriggling around but Ahvenus manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Copeland has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus prevents Copeland from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Copeland drives through and clinches with Ahvenus against the cage.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ahvenus blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Copeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahvenus can do to turn this around?
Ahvenus wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ahvenus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Copeland is trying to keep an underhook but Ahvenus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ahvenus working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ahvenus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahvenus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Copeland is just riding it out for now. Ahvenus eventually gives up the hold.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahvenus 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.
Copeland looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Simo Ahvenus has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Copeland pushes Ahvenus off and gets back to his feet.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahvenus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Ahvenus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ahvenus prevents Copeland from standing back up.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Copeland is trying to stand up here but Ahvenus is controlling him well. #ES#
Copeland has one foot on Ahvenus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Copeland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Copeland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ahvenus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahvenus has his takedown stuffed
enabling Copeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.#CL#
Copeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ahvenus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Copeland pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Copeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Ahvenus avoids the damage to the body.
Ahvenus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ahvenus blocks an elbow strike from Copeland.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copeland looking to throw knees to the head but Ahvenus is blocking nicely.
Copeland prevents the takedown attempt.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahvenus avoids it.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ahvenus goes for a double leg but Copeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Copeland continues to drive forward.
Copeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahvenus should have avoided that one.
Copeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ahvenus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Copeland.
Copeland connects with a jab.
Copeland jabs at Ahvenus's body.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in for a double leg but Copeland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travis Copeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Copeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahvenus.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Copeland has Ahvenus up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Copeland. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahvenus's brow.
Copeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus is trying to pull guard but Copeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ahvenus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Copeland clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Copeland wants to get back to his feet.
Ahvenus is landing with strikes from the back.
Ahvenus scores with strikes from the back.
Copeland is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Ahvenus lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ahvenus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Copeland. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Copeland takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland is trying to stand back up.
Ahvenus trying to control.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet but Ahvenus has full control of the position and if anything, Copeland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ahvenus's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Copeland is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Copeland manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL2#
Ahvenus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Copeland closes the distance and clinches.
Ahvenus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Travis Copeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahvenus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
Ahvenus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Simo Ahvenus's cut even more.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Ahvenus is working for takedown but Copeland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Copeland lands a nice elbow. #ROC#
Ahvenus is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Simo Ahvenus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ahvenus is still on wobbly legs! Can Copeland finish him?
Copeland creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Ahvenus! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Copeland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Copeland!
Travis Copeland retains his lightweight title!
Travis Copeland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WPFA IV: Simpson vs Copeland
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2#
Ahvenus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahvenus lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahvenus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at K.O Heaven. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahvenus is controlling him.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard.
Ahvenus is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahvenus on the ground.#SUB2#
Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well.
Kong tries to kick Ahvenus off in order to stand up. Ahvenus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ahvenus working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with punches from side control.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus cracks Kong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Ahvenus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kong to see if he's OK.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus working the head with strikes.
Kong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong is pushing Ahvenus's head away, looking to escape. Ahvenus manages to hold on to the position though.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Kong really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T2#
Kong is squirming around, avoiding Ahvenus's attempts to control the action.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kong is bucking up trying to escape but Ahvenus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahvenus tries to control but Kong wriggling away.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus content just to control the position here.
Ahvenus looking to finish Kong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong!#SUB2#
Ahvenus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahvenus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kong is looking to escape.
Ahvenus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kong looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus 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#
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahvenus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahvenus eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahvenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong works Ahvenus's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong taking a bit of punishment here - Ahvenus scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kong has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Kong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahvenus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus advances nicely into full mount.
Ahvenus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong taking shots to the head.
Ahvenus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Kong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ahvenus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kong's face.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahvenus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahvenus with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound effectively.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB2#
Ahvenus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahvenus lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ahvenus wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Ahvenus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahvenus lands a heavy elbow.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ahvenus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kong is surviving well by controlling Ahvenus's body position as best he can.
Ahvenus with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahvenus fails to land the takedown.
Ahvenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Ahvenus misses.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Ahvenus
and Ahvenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
Kong digs a right hand into Ahvenus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahvenus's gas tank.
Kong taking a breather.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahvenus won't allow it.
Kong lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dub Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Ahvenus pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahvenus throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahvenus, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Ahvenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Ahvenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Ahvenus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Ahvenus's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Ahvenus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Ahvenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahvenus slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Ahvenus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simo Ahvenus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Ahvenus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dub Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahvenus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA III: Koskinen vs Yueng
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ahvenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Keskinen's temple.
Ahvenus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahvenus slips a nice elbow through Keskinen's hands, connecting with Keskinen's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahvenus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keskinen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Keskinen tries to get out of the position.
Ahvenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahvenus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ahvenus is trying to control. Keskinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahvenus thows a huge punch but Keskinen dodges it nicely.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Ahvenus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Keskinen's temple.
Ahvenus controlling the pace.
Keskinen has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahvenus in particular looking to stall.
Ahvenus slips a nice elbow through Keskinen's hands, connecting with Keskinen's forehead.#T2#
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Keskinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Ahvenus there.
Keskinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Keskinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahvenus is nestled in close to Keskinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahvenus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Keskinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahvenus on the ground.
Ahvenus content to control rather than advance.
Keskinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahvenus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus 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#
Ahvenus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahvenus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahvenus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keskinen defends it well.
Keskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahvenus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keskinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Keskinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Keskinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ahvenus dives in for a single leg takedown but Keskinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keskinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Keskinen moves in looking to clinch but Ahvenus pushes him off.
Keskinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahvenus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veikko Keskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Keskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahvenus is just out of range.
Keskinen tries to clinch but Ahvenus is having none of it.
Ahvenus just misses with a punch to the body.
Keskinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahvenus manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahvenus is defended easily by Keskinen.
Simo Ahvenus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown but Keskinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahvenus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keskinen manages to avoid it.
Keskinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahvenus. #T1#
Keskinen takes a swing at Ahvenus's ribcage but misses.
Keskinen checks a low kick from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus dives in for a single leg takedown but Keskinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahvenus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keskinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahvenus or perhaps it was just good defense by Keskinen, which made it look bad.
Keskinen tries to counter by clinching up but Ahvenus breaks away and moves out of range.
Keskinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keskinen scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Ahvenus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Keskinen tries to roll over but Ahvenus keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ahvenus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahvenus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahvenus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Ahvenus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keskinen is refusing to be controlled, as Ahvenus sits in half guard.
Ahvenus working over Keskinen with some ground and pound. Keskinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahvenus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simo Ahvenus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Keskinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veikko Keskinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keskinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
and Ahvenus counters with a shoot takedown. Keskinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at K.O Heaven. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahvenus works over Keskinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahvenus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahvenus landing with the ground and pound.
Ahvenus is working Keskinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahvenus cracks Keskinen with a solid left hand.
Ahvenus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus lands a couple of digs.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Keskinen keeps moving.
Ahvenus postures up and lands a big shot to Keskinen's brow. #T1#
Ahvenus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahvenus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahvenus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahvenus passes Keskinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahvenus trying to control the pace.
Ahvenus is nestled in close to Keskinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Ahvenus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Keskinen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ahvenus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA I: The Alpha vs The King
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ahvenus feints and as Son raises his hands in defense, Ahvenus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus is working Son over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Son working a defensive guard here.
Ahvenus 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.
Ahvenus distracts Son with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahvenus lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Son looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Ferocious beast inform us that Son has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Son is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Son escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahvenus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahvenus works over Son with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahvenus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahvenus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Son is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ahvenus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus pushing down on Son's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahvenus looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Son with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Son taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Son trying to hold on to Ahvenus's head to control him but Ahvenus postures up.
Ahvenus working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Ahvenus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Ground and pound from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahvenus lands a nice short elbow.
Son wants to improve his position but Ahvenus is controlling well.
Ahvenus working Son over with strikes.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus 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.
Ahvenus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Son has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Son trying to hold on to Ahvenus's head to control him but Ahvenus postures up.
Son has hold of Ahvenus's hands but Ahvenus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahvenus 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.
Son works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahvenus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Son's guard. #SUB2#
Son looking for submissions off his back.
Son looks winded!
Ahvenus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus 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##TD#
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Son is trying to defend but Ahvenus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Son tries to kick Ahvenus off but Ahvenus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahvenus lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the pace.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Son's head.
Ahvenus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Son keeps working.
Ahvenus working over Son with some ground and pound. Son looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Son is rocked!
Ahvenus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Son is still in real trouble! Can Ahvenus finish him?
Ahvenus scores with a big shot! Son's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Son! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA: Too Sweet
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ahvenus gets a double leg takedown into Menard's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Menard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ahvenus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Menard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahvenus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahvenus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahvenus.
Ahvenus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus forces his way into half guard.
Menard taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Menard tries to get to full guard but Ahvenus has control of the leg. #T1#
Ahvenus winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ahvenus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Menard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menard taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard. #ROC#
Menard is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Menard's temple.
Menard is still in real trouble! Can Ahvenus finish him?
Ahvenus scores with a big shot! Menard's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Menard! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA: Hellraising
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Ahvenus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Scars!
Ahvenus is looking to take a break and control but Scars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahvenus taking a breather here.
Ahvenus cracks Scars with a big elbow.
Ahvenus lands a nice forearm strike.
Ahvenus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ahvenus is looking to take a break and control but Scars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars is trying to improve his position.
Ahvenus working the head with strikes. #T1#
Ahvenus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ahvenus landing a few strikes.
Scars tries to buck Ahvenus off but Ahvenus is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ahvenus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ahvenus scoring with punches and elbows.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Scars is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus cracks Scars with a big elbow.
Scars really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here as Ahvenus stalls from top position.
Scars is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Scars taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Scars is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ahvenus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ahvenus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scars tries to buck Ahvenus off but Ahvenus is having none of it.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ahvenus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahvenus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scars circles away.
Scars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahvenus sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Scars closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ahvenus to the mat! Ahvenus manages to get full guard.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scars is one step ahead there.
Simo Ahvenus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scars trying to control but Ahvenus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Scars drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scars jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahvenus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scars's guard. #REVB#
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scars has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahvenus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahvenus landing some decent shots from guard.
Scars has momentary wrist control but Ahvenus slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Scars is rocked!#T1#
Ahvenus landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Scars is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Ahvenus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahvenus postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scars covers up, he's hurt! Ahvenus keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Ahvenus and the ref steps in to end the fight! Ahvenus can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Ahvenus!
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Event:
WPFA: Red, White, & Boom
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Ahvenus doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Ahvenus fails with the takedown
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Ahvenus is rocked!
Richie Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Simpson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ahvenus square on the jaw! Damn, Ahvenus is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richie Simpson!
An out of breath Richie Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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