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Event:
CMMA 129 Olsen v Abner
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Korpela throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bravo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bravo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Korpela has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bravo but great work by Korpela.
Bravo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo trying to hold on to Korpela's head to control him but Korpela postures up.
Bravo is looking to improve his position.
Korpela wants to pass the guard but Bravo is defending well.
Bravo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mapinguari Guerreiro, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Korpela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bravo wants to get back to full guard.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Bravo wants to control but Korpela passes into side.
Bravo struggling a bit here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bravo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bravo manages to get back to half guard.
Bravo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Bravo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Korpela escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Korpela!#T3#
Korpela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bravo wants to control but Korpela postures up.
Bravo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Korpela easily slips into full mount!
Bravo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korpela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Korpela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bravo tries to improve his position but instead Korpela has taken his back!
Bravo tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Our spies down at at Finland's Finest MMA Gym inform us that Korpela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Korpela has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Korpela has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Korpela dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Korpela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
Korpela scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Korpela circles away easily
and Korpela counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Korpela. Beautiful body shot.
Korpela just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Korpela swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Korpela. That snapped Bravo's head back.
#T1#
Korpela with a nice cross.
Korpela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bravo was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpela.
Nice jab there from Korpela. #ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Elias Korpela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Korpela does it's job there.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korpela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bravo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korpela circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bravo to the canvas! Bravo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Korpela keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Korpela! |
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Event:
CMMA 114 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korpela as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stillwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korpela's head.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korpela has momentary wrist control but Stillwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Stillwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Korpela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stillwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Stillwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stillwell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Stillwell postures up in Korpela's guard and throws a big left but Korpela blocks it.
Stillwell connects with a couple of short punches.
Stillwell throwing strikes from guard but Korpela blocks nicely.
Stillwell lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Finland's Finest MMA Gym inform us that Korpela has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stillwell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Stillwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stillwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Korpela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stillwell.
Stillwell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Stillwell 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.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stillwell with a nice head shot there.
Stillwell cracks Korpela with a solid left hand.
Stillwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stillwell stands up over Korpela, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Korpela being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Korpela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Korpela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stillwell chips away with some ground and pound.
Stillwell 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.
Stillwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Stillwell postures up and lands a big shot to Korpela's brow.
Stillwell is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stillwell is looking to advance position but Korpela has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Stillwell working to try and regain half guard.
Korpela controlling from mount.
Korpela avoids the attempt from Stillwell to control.
Stillwell regains half guard.
Stillwell is trying to get back to full guard.
Korpela really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stillwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stillwell missing with punches from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Stillwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Stillwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Stillwell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Korpela wants to get back to his feet but Stillwell is dominant here and he's now got Korpela's back!
Stillwell throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Korpela!
Korpela staying busy and making it hard for Stillwell to control.
Stillwell is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Korpela up.
Stillwell trying to control momentarily.
Stillwell scores with punches from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stillwell lands with a hammerfist to the side of Korpela's head.
Stillwell is punishing Korpela with some ground and pound.
Stillwell punches Korpela on the ear. #ROC#Korpela is rocked!
Korpela is trying to break free.
#T1#
Korpela is trying to remain composed but Stillwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Korpela is still in real trouble! Can Stillwell finish him?
Stillwell lands strikes from the back and Korpela isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Stillwell!
Jason Stillwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C4 Contenders Series 2
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Korpela misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korpela scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Korpela defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Korpela.
Smith throws the left hand but Korpela avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Korpela throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korpela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. #T1#
Korpela throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Korpela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
A big left from Smith misses.
Korpela misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Korpela throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Korpela lands a two punch combo.
Korpela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korpela just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Korpela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Korpela throws a big shot that misses.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korpela.
Korpela cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korpela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korpela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've been told by Korpela's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Korpela swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Korpela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Korpela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpela.
Korpela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Smith misses with an uppercut. Korpela saw that one coming.
Smith throws a jab when Korpela was well out of range.
Smith throws a series of punches but Korpela avoids them all with ease.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Korpela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korpela ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Korpela lands with a nice body punch.
Korpela moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korpela fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Smith misses. #T4#
Korpela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korpela moves away from the strike by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Korpela misses.
Korpela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Korpela throws a right hand that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tests Korpela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Korpela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Korpela connects with a body shot.
Korpela misses with a double jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korpela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elias Korpela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Korpela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Korpela tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Smith lands a left and a right that sends Korpela crashing to the canvas! Smith dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#Korpela is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Elias Korpela has been cut.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Oh Korpela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpela seems to have got his legs back now.
Korpela tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Korpela is holding on tight.
#T1#
Korpela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith wants to stand but Korpela is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Smith controlling his opponent.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is looking to stand but Korpela has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2#
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith tries to stand up but Korpela grabs his leg and drags him down! Korpela is now on top, in side control.
Smith is letting Korpela control him for a moment.
Korpela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Korpela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Korpela misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Korpela looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Korpela has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Korpela at a distance.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Korpela is out of range.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpela throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Korpela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korpela throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Korpela slips under a jab.
Smith throws the left hand but Korpela avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Korpela catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Agent Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elias Korpela's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Korpela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Korpela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Korpela's head back.
Korpela misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Korpela blocks it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Korpela counters with a left to the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Korpela's head but Korpela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Korpela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Korpela down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T1##SU2#
Smith has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korpela circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korpela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpela.
Korpela misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Korpela fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Korpela counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Korpela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korpela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agent Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korpela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Korpela's ribcage but misses.
Korpela's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a body punch but Korpela moves out of range.
Korpela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Korpela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Korpela slips a jab from Smith.
Korpela slips a straight right by Smith.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
Korpela moves away from the strike by Smith.
Korpela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korpela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Elias Korpela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith takes a swing at Korpela's ribcage but misses.
Korpela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Korpela was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith.
Korpela misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Korpela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Korpela misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Korpela. Those never looked like landing.
Korpela lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Korpela counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Korpela to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Agent Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent Smith! |
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Event:
C4 XXVI - Exotic vs. Anubis
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ganes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Korpela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ganes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korpela as he jumps to the side.
Ganes shoots for a double leg takedown but Korpela sprawls well. He's pushed Ganes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elias Korpela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cereal Ganes.
Ganes shoots and misses
enabling Korpela to counter with a crisp jab.
Ganes looks winded!
Korpela jabs at Ganes's body.
Korpela lands a nice hook to Ganes's body. Ganes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korpela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ganes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ganes takes one to the side of the head.
Korpela lands a jab to Ganes's midsection.
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!
Korpela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Korpela lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Korpela cracks a nice hook into Ganes's ribs.
Ganes tries for a takedown but Korpela circles away easily
and Korpela counters with a crisp right that sends Ganes to the canvas! Korpela follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Korpela! |
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Event:
C4 XXI - Mountain vs Exotic
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Wave has his takedown stuffed
and Korpela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wave misses with an uppercut
and Korpela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korpela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wave throws a hook but Korpela avoids it easily.
Wave goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Elias Korpela has been cut.
Jab, jab by Korpela - just one landing.
Wave throws a lazy uppercut
and Korpela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Korpela. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wave throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpela counters with a nice body shot.
Korpela throws a lazy right hand but Wave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Korpela counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Korpela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Korpela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Wave wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Korpela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wave.
Korpela lands a slapping body shot.
Dave Wave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korpela throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wave connects with a good right hand that stumbles Korpela. Korpela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wave throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korpela has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Korpela digs a good body shot into Wave's ribs.
Korpela just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Korpela.
Wave throws a lazy uppercut
and Korpela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Wave is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Wave misses the target.
Oh Wave is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wave on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wave seems to have got his legs back now.
Wave gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Korpela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wave is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Korpela's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
Korpela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wave.
Korpela misses with a few strikes there.
Wave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpela doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wave lands a jab.
Korpela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Korpela let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Korpela blocks a jab.
Korpela is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wave had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korpela misses with a body punch
enabling Wave to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Wave misses.
Korpela now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Korpela lands a slapping body shot.
Korpela lands with a cross.
Wave is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Korpela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Korpela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Wave misses with a looping right.
Korpela doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Korpela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wave doesn't seem phased though.
Korpela sizes up Wave with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wave lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wave connects with a nice looking jab.
Wave darts in trying to clinch
and Korpela counters with a stiff right hand.
Korpela scores with a hook to the body. Wave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Korpela throws a nice looking combination but Wave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpela.
Korpela digs a good body shot into Wave's ribs.
Korpela slips a jab from Wave.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wave throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Korpela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Korpela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wave shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Korpela defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Wave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korpela lunges at Wave with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wave's hand.
Wave takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wave misses with an uppercut
and Korpela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wave tries to move into range but Korpela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korpela scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wave throws an off balance right hand
and Korpela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Korpela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elias Korpela'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.#R2#
Wave misses with a hook
letting Korpela counter with a right hand.
Wave misses with an uppercut
and Korpela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elias Korpela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wave lands a jab.
Wave lands with a hook. Korpela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korpela punishes Wave's body with a nice straight punch.
Wave looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wave throws an overhand right that lands on Korpela's shoulder, as Korpela tries to avoid the shot.
Korpela thuds a left hand into Wave's body.
Korpela lands with a nice body punch.
Korpela throws a body shot but no joy.
Wave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpela.
Wave swings widly with a right hand
enabling Korpela to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korpela throws the left hand but Wave avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Wave misses its intended target. #T1#
Korpela takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Korpela is fending him off so far but Wave persists. Nope, Korpela circles away and we're back to standing.
Korpela punishes Wave's body with a nice straight punch.
Korpela staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wave looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot lands for Korpela.
Wave looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lazy left from Korpela finds it's target.
Wave looks to land a right hand but Korpela moved out of range.
A jab from Korpela does it's job there.
Wave tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korpela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korpela throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Wave crashing down! Wave tries to stagger back to his feet but Korpela just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Wave asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Korpela! |
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