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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Rousey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann lands with a cross.
Ackermann scores with a three punch combo!
Ackermann is looking to land body kicks.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ackermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Rousey blocks the low kick.
Rousey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rousey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rousey misses with a wild combination.
Ackermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Rousey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rousey moves out of range of the body kick.
Rousey tries to clinch but Ackermann moves out of range.
Ackermann misses with a looping right.
Rousey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann looks to land a right hand but Rousey moved out of range.
Ackermann swinging wildly here.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ackermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rousey tries to clinch up but Ackermann circles away and keeps his distance.
Ackermann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Rousey slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Rousey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rousey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
Rousey misses with a double jab.
Rhondon Rousey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ackermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ackermann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rousey throws a head kick that misses.
Ackermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Rousey.
Rousey throws a sloppy head kick and Ackermann moves out of range easily.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ackermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rousey tries to clinch
and Ackermann counters with a series of strikes. Rousey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ackermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Rousey tries to clinch but Ackermann is having none of it.
Rousey moves out of range of the leg kick from Ackermann.
Rousey tries to close the distance and clinch but Ackermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ackermann tries to score with a low kick but Rousey moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Ackermann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rousey.
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!
Ackermann throws a leg kick but Rousey checks it.
Ackermann scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rousey tries to clinch but Ackermann moves away
and Ackermann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rousey checks a low kick from Ackermann.
Rousey moves in looking to clinch but Ackermann pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Rousey there.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rousey tries to land a body kick
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Rousey moves into the clinch.
Rousey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ackermann has a couple of punches blocked by Rousey.
A short body shot lands from Rousey as the two fighters clinch.
Ackermann avoiding damage as Rousey throws knees to the body.
Rousey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ackermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ackermann takes a shot to the head.
Ackermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A body shot lands from Rousey.
Ackermann looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rousey.
Ackermann misses with the head strike.
Rousey tries to throw a body punch but Ackermann avoids it by throwing Rousey back against the cage.
Ackermann throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rousey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ackermann tries to work over Rousey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ackermann throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rousey.
Rousey blocks an uppercut.
Rousey lands a body shot.
Rousey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ackermann's efforts to push away.
Ackermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Rousey.
Ackermann trying to stall but Rousey improves his position.
Rousey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ackermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rousey blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rousey. #T4#
Rousey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ackermann.
Rousey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rousey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackermann takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Ackermann is rocked!
Rousey lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rousey.
Ackermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Rousey finish him?
Rousey lands a nice shot to the body.
Rousey digs a right hand into Ackermann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ackermann's gas tank.
Rousey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ackermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Ackermann tries to work over Rousey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rousey misses with a body punch.
Rousey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ackermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rousey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ackermann's elbow.
Ackermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Rousey.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Ackermann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rousey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rousey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rousey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ackermann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaseem Ackermann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ackermann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rousey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rousey moves in looking to clinch but Ackermann pushes him off.
Rousey tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Rousey slips under a jab.
Rousey wants to clinch.
Kaseem Ackermann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rousey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rousey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ackermann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rousey throws a right and a left that Ackermann avoids nicely.
Rousey moves in looking to clinch but Ackermann pushes him off.
Rousey is looking to clinch but Ackermann is avoiding it.
Rousey tries to clinch but Ackermann moves away
and Rousey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rousey tries to clinch but Ackermann moves out of range.
Rousey fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Ackermann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Rousey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rousey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ackermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Rousey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ackermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ackermann looks to land a right hand but Rousey moved out of range.
Ackermann pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rousey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ackermann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rousey moves in looking to clinch but Ackermann pushes him off.
Rousey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ackermann misses with a few strikes there.
Ackermann misses with a hook. Rousey ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Rousey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rhondon Rousey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rousey misses with a body punch.
Ackermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Rousey controls his hands.
Ackermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rousey throws a punch but it's blocked by Ackermann. #T2#
Rousey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ackermann managing to block the knees to the body from Rousey.
Rousey struggles to land a body shot inside as Ackermann controls his hands.
Rousey cracks Ackermann with a nice body shot.
Rousey lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rousey.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Rousey.
Ackermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ackermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rousey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ackermann's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Rousey as the two fighters clinch.
Ackermann is breathing heavily.
Rousey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rousey can't find room to land a body shot as Ackermann controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rousey.
Ackermann blocks a body shot from Rousey.
Rousey lands with a right to the head.
Ackermann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rousey swings wildly with an uppercut but Ackermann uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rousey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Rousey.
Rousey lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Rousey.
Rousey throws a big uppercut that drops Ackermann! More strikes from Rousey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ackermann lies dazed against the cage as Rousey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rhondon Rousey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Ackermann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fenix's head.
Fenix misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenix crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ackermann - the referee stops the clock and Fenix gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ackermann. Fenix manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fenix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ackermann.
Fenix wants to counter with a clinch but Ackermann pushes him away.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ackermann scores with a leg kick.
Ackermann swinging wildly here.
Fenix blocks the body kick.
Fenix is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Ackermann misses. #KD2#
Fenix lands a big right hand that sends Ackermann crashing to the mat! Fenix stays standing though and waves Ackermann back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ackermann is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ackermann throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Fenix!
Jake Fenix thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Ackermann clobbers Doobey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaseem Ackermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doobey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doobey cracks the inside of Ackermann's front leg.
Ackermann cracks Doobey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Doobey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ackermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doobey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ackermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Ackermann coming out on top.
Ackermann jabs at Doobey's body.
A punch lands to the side of Doobey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doobey tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ackermann stuns Doobey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Ackermann cracks Doobey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ackermann jabs Doobey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doobey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Doobey is rocked!
Ackermann digs a good hook to Doobey's body.
Doobey slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Ackermann throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Doobey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ackermann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A bone on bone clash there as Doobey blocks the leg kick.
Ackermann connects with a single shot there.
Oh Doobey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doobey wants to clinch.
Doobey seems to have got his legs back now.
Doobey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ackermann with a jab.
Doobey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doobey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doobey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ackermann motions for Doobey to come forward. Ackermann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doobey is looking to clinch but Ackermann is avoiding it.
#T2#
Ackermann throws a good cross that connects.
Ackermann tries to score with a low kick but Doobey moves his leg out of the way.
Doobey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Doobey blocks the leg kick.
Doobey doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ackermann on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doobey gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ackermann gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaseem Ackermann!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Ackermann fails to land.
Ackermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virtanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ackermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtanen. #BC2#
Virtanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
A head kick misses from Virtanen.
Nice body punch from Ackermann.
Ackermann is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackermann scores with the left hand. Virtanen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virtanen misses with a few strikes there.
Virtanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ackermann circles away.
#T1#
Virtanen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ackermann counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ackermann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ackermann finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Virtanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ackermann.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Ackermann lands an overhand right.
Virtanen walks into a left hand.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen shoots in for a double leg but Ackermann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Virtanen looks to move away, Ackermann throws a big counter combo but Virtanen just gets out of the way.
Ackermann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Virtanen eats them both and turns towards Ackermann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Ackermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Virtanen's head backwards.
Kaseem Ackermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virtanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Ackermann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ackermann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ackermann.
Sloppy strikes from Virtanen. Those never looked like landing.
Virtanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ackermann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Virtanen tries to clinch there but Ackermann circles away.
Ackermann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ackermann is looking to land body kicks.
Virtanen tries to clinch up but Ackermann circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick from Virtanen lands but Ackermann takes it in his stride.
Ackermann lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ackermann misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Ackermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ackermann stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtanen looks winded!
Virtanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ackermann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Virtanen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a head kick.
Ackermann with a hook.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the body.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Ackermann moves out of range easily. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virtanen takes one to the chin there.
Ackermann scores with a body shot.
Ackermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Virtanen throws a big counter head kick but Ackermann avoids it with no problem.
Ackermann tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Virtanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Ackermann. Those never looked like landing.
Ackermann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ackermann finds it's way round the side to connect with Virtanen's head.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ackermann works over Virtanen's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaseem Ackermann dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ackermann scores with a nice strike.
Ackermann throws a leg kick but Virtanen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ackermann misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Virtanen takes one to the side of the head.
Virtanen thows a body kick. Ackermann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Virtanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ackermann to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ackermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ackermann lands with a right hand.
Ackermann throws a low kick, looking for Virtanen's leg but Virtanen calmly moves out of range.
Virtanen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Virtanen slips a jab and a cross from Ackermann.
Virtanen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Virtanen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ackermann cracks Virtanen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ackermann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ackermann looks to land a body kick but Virtanen moved away.
Kaseem Ackermann is winning the standup battle so far.
Ackermann throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ackermann cracks a nice hook into Virtanen's ribs.
Virtanen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Ackermann misses.
Ackermann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtanen lands with a kick to the temple. Ackermann shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raimo Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ackermann misses with a low kick.
Virtanen throws a counter combo.
Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ackermann swivels and escapes.
Virtanen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice shot by Ackermann.
Ackermann connects with a crisp jab.
Ackermann lands with an overhand left.
Ackermann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ackermann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ackermann counters with a left to the body.
Kaseem Ackermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Ackermann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Virtanen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ackermann is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Virtanen.#T3#
Ackermann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ackermann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtanen can do to turn this around?
Virtanen fails to land the takedown.
Ackermann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ackermann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Virtanen under the eye.
Ackermann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Virtanen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ackermann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Virtanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ackermann scores with a jab.
Virtanen is looking to clinch but Ackermann is avoiding it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtanen is looking to land body kicks.
Kaseem Ackermann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Ackermann throws a sloppy head kick and Virtanen moves out of range easily.
Virtanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtanen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Ackermann.
A left and a right from Ackermann both land. Nice combination.
Ackermann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ackermann tries a low kick but Virtanen avoids it.
Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virtanen throws a lazy head kick
and Ackermann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ackermann lands a jab to the head.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ackermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaseem Ackermann dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ackermann scores with a jab.
Ackermann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Virtanen can pounce on him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Virtanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ackermann, which made it look bad.
Virtanen throws a nice head kick!
Ackermann connects with a jab.
Ackermann lands a jab to Virtanen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtanen drops his hands momentarily and Ackermann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Ackermann. Those never looked like landing.
Virtanen checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Virtanen moves away from the strike by Ackermann.
Virtanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Virtanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ackermann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ackermann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ackermann throws a push kick but Virtanen slaps the foot to one side.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ackermann lands an overhand right.
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Ackermann misses with a body punch.
Ackermann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Ackermann stops a takedown attempt from Virtanen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ackermann misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ackermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raimo Virtanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Virtanen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ackermann, up you get! #T3#
Ackermann avoids the head kick by Virtanen.
Ackermann dips to his left and cracks Virtanen with an uppercut!
Ackermann misses with a low kick.
Virtanen walks into a stiff left hand from Ackermann.
Ackermann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtanen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ackermann if he has to take too many more of those.
Virtanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Virtanen blocks a head kick by Ackermann.
Virtanen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ackermann.
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ackermann scores with a jab to the head.
Virtanen lands a high kick!
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ackermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ackermann misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ackermann as Virtanen shoots in.
Kaseem Ackermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raimo Virtanen.
Ackermann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ackermann tries to land a front kick but Virtanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ackermann misses with a head kick.
Virtanen dodges the punch combination from Ackermann.
Ackermann throws a series of punches but Virtanen moves out of range.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Ackermann.
Ackermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtanen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaseem Ackermann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ackermann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaseem Ackermann!
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