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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1# Maldonaldo avoids the head kick by Poika.
Maldonaldo attempts a counter takedown but Poika avoids it well and moves away. Poika shoots in for a takedown but Maldonaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Maldonaldo lands a jab to Poika's midsection. Maldonaldo throws out a powerful jab. A cross from Maldonaldo lands. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poika has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Poika avoids the body shot from Maldonaldo.
Poika connects with a solid leg kick. Maldonaldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Poika ducks under a wild hook from Maldonaldo. Poika with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldonaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Poika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldonaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poika counters with a solid body kick. Maldonaldo throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range. Poika takes one to the side of the head.
#T1# Poika throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Poika fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maldonaldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A solid leg kick lands there for Poika.
Poika uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maldonaldo has time to react. Poika is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A head kick from Poika lands but Maldonaldo takes it in his stride. Maldonaldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poika. Maldonaldo misses with a double jab
and Poika counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Poika scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Maldonaldo throws a shot to the body.
#KD2# Poika lands a big head kick that sends Maldonaldo tumbling to the mat! Poika takes a step backwards and waves Maldonaldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2# Maldonaldo is rocked! Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Poika throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Maldonaldo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Reima Poika!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Maldonaldo rushes Keskinen and presses him up against the cage. A short left from Keskinen. Keskinen lands a shot to the body. Keskinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldonaldo backwards. Maldonaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2# Maldonaldo is rocked! Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Oh Maldonaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stalling in the clinch from Keskinen.
Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Keskinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maldonaldo is looking to control Keskinen's arms but Keskinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maldonaldo has his back to the cage. Keskinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Keskinen is leaning against Maldonaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Maldonaldo is breathing heavily. Maldonaldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Keskinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Keskinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maldonaldos head. Maldonaldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keskinen just stands there and leans against the cage. Still in the clinch, Keskinen scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1# Keskinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldonaldo backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Keskinen.
Keskinen pushes Maldonaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Keskinen lands with a right to the head. Keskinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonaldo backwards. Keskinen pushes Maldonaldo against the cage and as Maldonaldo bounces back, Keskinen cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Keskinen follows up with more strikes but Maldonaldo was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Veikko Keskinen!
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