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Event:
SMASH: Dreth vs McGee
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Maenpaa jabs Hansen right on the nose. Hansen blinks but takes it well.
Hansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Maenpaa cracks Hansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Hansen is looking to counter punch.
Hansen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Maenpaa ducks right into an uppercut from Hansen.
Maenpaa connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Hansen is trying to drag Maenpaa to the mat but Maenpaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hansen.
Hansen lands a shot to the body.
Hansen tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Hansen back against the cage.
Hansen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Hansen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maenpaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hansen.
Hansen gets through Maenpaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Hansen tightens his grip and picks Maenpaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Maenpaa manages to land in guard.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hansen 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.#T2#
Hansen stands up over Maenpaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hansen passes into half guard.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Maenpaa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen controlling the action here.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hansen uses his free foot to push down on Maenpaa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maenpaa. #T3#
Maenpaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hansen working Maenpaa over with strikes here.
Hansen looking to finish Maenpaa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maenpaa!
Maenpaa is bucking up trying to escape but Hansen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hansen throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Hansen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hansen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Hansen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maenpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hansen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hansen looking to ground and pound but Maenpaa is blocking nicely. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen controlling the position easily from mount.
Maenpaa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hansen.
Hansen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hansen lands a big elbow.
Hansen is landing with some decent strikes but Maenpaa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hansen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hansen raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hansen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansen is looking for a counter combo.
Hansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa slips under a jab.
Maenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Maenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hansen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maenpaa's head backwards.
Maenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hansen slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa dodges the punch combination from Hansen.
#T1#
Maenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Hansen counters with a left and a right that stings Maenpaa.
Hansen wants to clinch up but Maenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maenpaa but Maenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Hansen has closed the distance and engaged Maenpaa in a clinch.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hansen tries a body shot but Maenpaa blocks it.
Hansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Hansen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hansen.
#T2#
Hansen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Hansen.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Hansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maenpaa or not.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maenpaa's elbow.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hansen avoiding damage.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Hansen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hansen manages to end up in side control.
Hansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maenpaa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maenpaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hansen connects with a decent elbow.
Hansen trying to control the action but Maenpaa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hansen taking a breather here.
Hansen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Maenpaa's face as Hansen controls the position.
Hansen working the head with strikes.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Maenpaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Hansen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maenpaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hansen controls the position from side control.
Maenpaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hansen trying to control the position but Maenpaa is working away.
Hansen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hansen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansen.
Hansen scores with a nice strike.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen punishes Maenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansen moves out of range of the strikes.
As Maenpaa looks to move away, Hansen throws a big counter combo but Maenpaa just gets out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hansen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Hansen slips the punch.
Hansen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but Hansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen misses with a looping right.
Marcus Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maenpaa, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Maenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Hansen lands with a left to the head.
Hansen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Hansen.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Maenpaa.
Hansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maenpaa can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hansen.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maenpaa's elbow. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hansen lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen tries a body shot but Maenpaa blocks it.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hansen controls his hands.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hansen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Hansen.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansens head.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Hansen misses with some punches.
#TD#
Hansen has clasped his hands together around Maenpaa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T3#
Hansen wants to control but Maenpaa is keeping him busy.
Hansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen misses with the ground and pound.
Hansen is working Maenpaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Maenpaa tries to bench press Hansen off him but Hansen keeps the position.
Maenpaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Maenpaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hansen is working Maenpaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marcus Hansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Hansen working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Hansen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hansen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hansen controlling the position from side mount.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maenpaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maenpaa down.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Maenpaa defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Maenpaa's face as Hansen controls the position.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen 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.
Maenpaa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
A relieved looking Marcus Hansen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DC 135: Wife v Nagasaki
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
A cross from Camden lands.
Camden misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camden blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Camden avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Camden throws an elbow but it misses.
Maenpaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maenpaas head.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa 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.
Camden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Camden tries to work over Maenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camden prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa letting Camden take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards. #T1#
Camden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camden.
Camden slows down the pace here.
Camden throws an elbow that misses.
Maenpaa takes an elbow to the temple.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Camden lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Juha Maenpaa has been cut.
Maenpaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Camden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camden lands with a left to the head.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camden takes a shot to the head.
Camden prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Camden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Camden misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside.
Camden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Camden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maenpaas head.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Camden obliges.
Camden tries to land knees in the clinch but Maenpaa avoids the damage to the body.
Camden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Camden.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Camden controls the action.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camden throws an elbow but it misses.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Camden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camden lands a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camden tries a knee to the head but Maenpaa blocks it.
Camden trying to stall but Maenpaa improves his position.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Maenpaa is working Camden over against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Maenpaa cracks Camden with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camden blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Camden.
Camden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maenpaa's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaco Camden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juha Maenpaa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maenpaa slips a straight right by Camden.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Camden was well out of range.
Maenpaa misses with a looping left.
Camden missing with a left hand there. Maenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
Maenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Maenpaa gets a clinch.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maenpaa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Camden prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
Camden lands an elbow inside that Maenpaa shrugs off.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Camden leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camden's elbow.
Camden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maenpaa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Camden.
Camden pushes Maenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Maenpaa tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camden lands a good knee to the midsection. Maenpaa won't want to take too many of those.
Camden lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camden lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Maenpaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden is stalling here.
#BC#
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Camden.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Camden was well out of range.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maenpaa.
Sloppy strikes from Camden. Those never looked like landing.
Camden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Camden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Maenpaa clinches up with Camden and pushes him back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
Maenpaa digs a right hand underneath Camden's ribcage. Camden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Camden.
#T3#
Maenpaa is trying to break the clinch but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Camden.
Maenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Camden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Camden, against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Camden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Camden.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Camden.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camden's elbow.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camden misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Camden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maenpaa.
Camden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Camden controls his hands.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaco Camden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juha Maenpaa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Camden ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Camden's body. Camden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Camden back into the cage.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
Camden landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camden.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camden scores with a shot to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Camden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Camden scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maenpaa blocks an elbow strike from Camden.
Camden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Camden.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camden has Maenpaa pushed against the cage.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camden lands with a right to the head.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
#BC#
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Camden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Camden misses with a hook
#CL#
and Maenpaa counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camden scores with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa avoiding damage as Camden throws knees to the body.
Camden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Camden stalls.
Camden keeps control of Maenpaa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Camden.
Camden swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camden missing with knees to the body.
Camden stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camden stalling.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa. #T3#
Camden lands a right hand.
Maenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from Camden.
Maenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Camden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maenpaa tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Camden.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Camden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camden lands a left hand.
Camden trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden blocks an uppercut.
Camden crunches a lovely knee into Maenpaa's ribcage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Camden wants to stall.
Maenpaa lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camden.
Camden lands an elbow inside.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from Camden.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaco Camden.
I've got Camden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Camden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaco Camden thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Franco misses with a few strikes there.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Franco manages to circle out of the way.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franco throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Maenpaa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Maenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franco staying out of range there.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maenpaa tries to score with a low kick but Franco moves his leg out of the way.
Maenpaa scores with a jab.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Maenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franco throws a right hand that Maenpaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Maenpaa also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa jabs at Franco's body.
Maenpaa slips a straight right by Franco.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Franco throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Franco misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Maenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franco.
Franco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maenpaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Maenpaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franco under the eye.
Maenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franco throws a right hand that Maenpaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Maenpaa also avoids with ease.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Maenpaa moves out of range easily.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Maenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa cracks a nice hook into Franco's ribs.
Maenpaa 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.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco moves forwards but Maenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Franco tries to move into range but Maenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Maenpaa connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maenpaa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Maenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franco 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.
Maenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Franco goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Juha Maenpaa has been cut.
Franco misses with the combination.
Maenpaa connects with a right hand. Franco shakes it off.
Franco slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.#T3#
Maenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maenpaa lands with an uppercut that bounces Franco off the cage and back into range.
Franco throws a combination. Maenpaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maenpaa tries to counter by clinching up but Franco breaks away and moves out of range.
Franco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Franco lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maenpaa will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa scores with a three punch combo!
Danga de danga de dang - Maenpaa scores with a four punch combination!
Maenpaa blocks a head kick by Franco.
Franco misses with a hook. Maenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Maenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franco throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Maenpaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franco looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land. #T4#
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Maenpaa has the dominant position.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa cracks Franco with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juha Maenpaa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franco.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Franco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Franco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maenpaa connects with a single shot there.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco walks into a left hand.
Franco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Franco is rocked!
Maenpaa misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Franco.
It looked like Maenpaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maenpaa connects with a single shot there.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Franco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa lunges at Franco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franco's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Maenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Maenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maenpaa looks to land a combination. Franco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franco scores with the left hand. Maenpaa knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
Maenpaa pushes Franco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Maenpaa has the dominant position.
Maenpaa digs a right hand underneath Franco's ribcage. Franco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franco is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#KD#
Maenpaa drops Franco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Franco is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Maenpaa pushes Franco against the cage. Maenpaa is working some dirty boxing. Maenpaa pushes off with a quick right hook! Franco goes down! Franco tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Maenpaa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Halli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa 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.
Halli is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maenpaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Halli is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halli 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.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa manages to get underhooks.
Halli can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards. #BC#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!#CL#
Maenpaa clinches. #T1#
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halli is trying to drag Maenpaa to the mat but Maenpaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maenpaa after a bit of a struggle.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Halli jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa gets through Halli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Halli is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Maenpaa on the inside. #TD2#
Halli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maenpaa regains guard.
Halli wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving.
Maenpaa managing to control the position. #T3#
Maenpaa'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.
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Halli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maenpaa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maenpaa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli controlling the position.#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.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maenpaa tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maenpaa wanted to stand there but Halli had control of the position.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The crowd cheers as Maenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.
Maenpaa jabs Halli right on the nose. Halli blinks but takes it well.
Halli tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand. #CL#
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halli, pushing him back against the cage.
Halli is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Halli is trying to stall.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halli is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa is working Halli over against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halli goes for a takedown attempt but Maenpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Halli.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Halli's body. Halli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maenpaa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa with a hook.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maenpaa swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maenpaa, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Juha Maenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Halli walks into a jab.
Maenpaa lands with a hook. Halli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maenpaa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Maenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Halli.
Halli tries to pull guard but Maenpaa won't allow it.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halli.
Maenpaa cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa digs a right hand underneath Halli's ribcage. Halli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Halli prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.#ROC#Halli is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
Maenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Halli! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Halli lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
DC 114: Sitsongrit v Battleby
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Maenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
Davis presses Maenpaa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maenpaas head.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis wants to break free but Maenpaa has control.
Maenpaa tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Maenpaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Davis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Maenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa scores with a leg kick.
Maenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maenpaa 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.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maenpaa defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Maenpaa moves away from the strike by Davis. #CL2#
Maenpaa gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Danny Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maenpaas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Maenpaa blocks a jab.
Maenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Maenpaa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Maenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maenpaa takes one to the side of the head.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Davis tries to clinch up but Maenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Davis is looking for the big counter here.
Davis throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
Davis is looking to clinch but Maenpaa is avoiding it.
Davis throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.#T3#
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Davis catches Maenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Maenpaa takes one on the button.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa lands an overhand right.
Davis 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.
Davis misses with a body punch
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Davis takes one on the button.
Maenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maenpaa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis tries to clinch there but Maenpaa circles away.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Maenpaa's head back.
Maenpaa connects with the punch.#T4#
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maenpaa scores with a body shot.
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Maenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maenpaa.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Maenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maenpaas head.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Davis is looking to clinch but Maenpaa is avoiding it.
Danny Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis cracks Maenpaa with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis scores with a shot to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Danny Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Davis lands a shot to the body.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Davis prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Davis instigates a clinch. #T1#
Davis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Davis.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Maenpaa does it's job there.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Maenpaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Maenpaa is just out of range.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Davis cracks Maenpaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Davis misses with an uppercut. Maenpaa saw that one coming.#CL2#
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Maenpaa controls the action.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis. #BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.
Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis wants to counter with a clinch but Maenpaa pushes him away.
Nice cross by Maenpaa.
Davis wants to clinch up but Maenpaa keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa. #T3#
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Davis tries to get set, Maenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Davis manages to avoid the attempt.
Davis throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.
Davis throws a hook but Maenpaa blocks it.
Davis misses the jab.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
Davis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maenpaa prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Davis prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Maenpaa tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maenpaa thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Jab by Maenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maenpaa slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Maenpaa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maenpaa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Maenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davis.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Davis thuds a left hand into Maenpaa's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Maenpaa misses with a straight left.
Davis swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Maenpaa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Maenpaa prevents a body shot from Davis.
Maenpaa tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Davis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maenpaa tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands a body shot. #T3#
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davis.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Davis tries to circle away but Maenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
Danny Davis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4##BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.#CL#
Maenpaa drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis tries a body shot but Maenpaa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Maenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Davis!
A less than humble Danny Davis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DC 106:Singleton v Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Yan Spentliche throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yan Spentliche defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yan Spentliche! But no joy.
Yan Spentliche keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maenpaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche throws a nice looking combination but Maenpaa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Yan Spentliche lands with a right hand.
Yan Spentliche moves forwards but Maenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook but Maenpaa blocks it.
Maenpaa sizes up Yan Spentliche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yan Spentliche throws a right and a left that Maenpaa avoids nicely.
Jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa cracks Yan Spentliche with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yan Spentliche. Maenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yan Spentliche manages to circle out of the way.
Maenpaa lunges at Yan Spentliche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yan Spentliche's hand. #T1#
Yan Spentliche tries to bum rush Maenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Maenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yan Spentliche ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yan Spentliche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yan Spentliche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maenpaa walks into a jab.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yan Spentliche takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Maenpaa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yan Spentliche misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yan Spentliche manages to circle out of the way.
Jab, jab by Maenpaa - just one landing.
Yan Spentliche throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
Yan Spentliche throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche ducks right into an uppercut from Maenpaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Maenpaa instigates a clinch.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Maenpaa presses Yan Spentliche against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maenpaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maenpaa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot that sends Yan Spentliche's belly button to the back.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Yan Spentliche just misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yan Spentliche looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Maenpaa's shoulder, as Maenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Yan Spentliche misses with a looping left.
Maenpaa scores with the left hand. Yan Spentliche knows he should have avoided that one.
Maenpaa slips under a jab from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Maenpaa catches Yan Spentliche right on the button with a cross.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa wants to clinch.#T3#
Yan Spentliche looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Maenpaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yan Spentliche manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Yan Spentliche manages to circle out of the way.
Yan Spentliche has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Yan Spentliche's head.
Maenpaa walks into a left hand.
Yan Spentliche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Yan Spentliche misses with an uppercut
and Maenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Maenpaa misses.
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!
Yan Spentliche looks to throw the jab but Maenpaa is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Maenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Yan Spentliche throws a head kick that misses.
Maenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Yan Spentliche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Maenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche throws the left hand but Maenpaa avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Maenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Yan Spentliche throws out a loose jab but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yan Spentliche misses with a two punch combination.
Yan Spentliche scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yan Spentliche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yan Spentliche throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
Yan Spentliche needs to keep his hands up - Maenpaa had a free shot at his head there.
Juha Maenpaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Yan Spentliche misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yan Spentliche has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yan Spentliche slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Yan Spentliche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yan Spentliche catches Maenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yan Spentliche jabs at Maenpaa's body.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa slips a straight right by Yan Spentliche.#CL#
Maenpaa moves into range and clinches up with Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Yan Spentliche avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
A short uppercut from Yan Spentliche. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa pushes Yan Spentliche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa tries to work over Yan Spentliche's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yan Spentliche's elbow.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Juha Maenpaa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yan Spentliche scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yan Spentliche.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Yan Spentliche. #BC#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch.
Yan Spentliche throws out a loose jab but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yan Spentliche blocks a jab.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Yan Spentliche moves out of range.
Yan Spentliche uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Maenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maenpaa misses the jab.
Yan Spentliche loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yan Spentliche steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
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!
Yan Spentliche with a jab.
Maenpaa connects with the punch.
Yan Spentliche showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa takes one on the button.
Maenpaa blocks a jab.
A jab from Yan Spentliche misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yan Spentliche throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Maenpaa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yan Spentliche takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Yan Spentliche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maenpaa cracks Yan Spentliche with an open hand slap.
Yan Spentliche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Yan Spentliche blocks it.
Maenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Yan Spentliche connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maenpaa lands a glancing blow to the side of Yan Spentliche's head.
Yan Spentliche takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yan Spentliche misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Yan Spentliche counters with a three punch combo that has Maenpaa backing up. Maenpaa nods at Yan Spentliche to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Yan Spentliche takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Maenpaa blocks the leg kick.
Yan Spentliche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yan Spentliche looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Maenpaa is looking to counter punch.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Yan Spentliche's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Yan Spentliche on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Yan Spentliche's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yan Spentliche! But no joy.
Maenpaa with a jab.
Maenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yan Spentliche throws out the jab.
Yan Spentliche blocks a jab.
Yan Spentliche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yan Spentliche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yan Spentliche moves away.
Maenpaa blocks a leg kick.
Yan Spentliche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Yan Spentliche throws a head kick that misses.
Yan Spentliche is looking to score with low kicks.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yan Spentliche connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yan Spentliche throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Yan Spentliche connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maenpaa momentarily.
Yan Spentliche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maenpaa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yan Spentliche throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Yan Spentliche misses its intended target.
Yan Spentliche walks into a stiff left hand from Maenpaa.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yan Spentliche can do to turn this around?
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Yan Spentliche jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yan Spentliche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan Spentliche is just out of range.
Maenpaa scores with a nice strike.
Yan Spentliche misses with a double jab.
Yan Spentliche misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maenpaa misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa cracks Yan Spentliche with an open hand slap.
Yan Spentliche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maenpaa.#CL#
Maenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Juha Maenpaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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!
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Yan Spentliche's head.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche lands with a right to the head.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Maenpaa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maenpaa 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Clarkson moves out of range.
Clarkson tries to counter with a takedown but Maenpaa is quick to defend against it.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clarkson.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clarkson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clarkson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Clarkson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clarkson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clarkson laying and praying for a moment but Maenpaa takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Maenpaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson is keen to just control but Maenpaa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Clarkson is trying to work for a kimura but Maenpaa is defending well.
Clarkson trying to pass the guard but Maenpaa defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clarkson trying to control from half guard but Maenpaa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarkson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarkson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Maenpaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
#T3##SUB#
Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.
Clarkson wants to pass the guard but Maenpaa is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maenpaa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Maenpaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Maenpaa as Clarkson shoots in.
Clarkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maenpaa is fending him off so far but Clarkson persists. Nope, Maenpaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Maenpaa lands a jab-cross combination.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Maenpaa moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Clarkson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa tests Clarkson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Clarkson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clarkson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clarkson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Clarkson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maenpaa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clarkson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Clarkson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Clarkson with a poor takedown
enabling Maenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
Clarkson shoots in and drives through. Maenpaa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hudson Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clarkson has his takedown stuffed
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Clarkson throws a poor cross that misses
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Maenpaa gets caught flat footed, as Clarkson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maenpaa is retaining full guard.
Clarkson trying to control but Maenpaa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson is fighting to break Maenpaa's control of his arms but Maenpaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Clarkson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarkson being controlled here momentarily.
Maenpaa keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Maenpaa. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maenpaa stuns Clarkson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkson is just out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but Clarkson is having none of it.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maenpaa throws a series of strikes that have Clarkson backpedaling.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Maenpaa circles away easily
and Maenpaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maenpaa sprawls well. Maenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet.
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa jabs Clarkson right on the nose. Clarkson blinks but takes it well.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clarkson or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Clarkson and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Clarkson back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Clarkson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maenpaa is defending well.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
A short right from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maenpaa is working Clarkson over against the cage.#T4#
Maenpaa is leaning against Clarkson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa is pressed up against the cage. Clarkson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maenpaa down to the mat. Maenpaa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Clarkson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Clarkson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clarkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clarkson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Clarkson is rocked!
Maenpaa closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clarkson! Maenpaa dives in looking to finish! Clarkson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
DC 80 Sicarius vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Franco throws a right hand that Maenpaa ducks under and follows up with a left that Maenpaa also avoids with ease.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Franco's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Maenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maenpaa.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
Franco throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Maenpaa swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Maenpaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Franco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Franco can't break the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Franco tries to circle away but Maenpaa has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards. #BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Franco finds it's way through Maenpaa's defenses.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Maenpaa has Franco up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa prevents Franco from breaking the clinch.
Franco is trying to break free.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
#BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franco throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Maenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.
Maenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
#CL2#
Maenpaa darts in and clinches Franco up against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Franco is trying to break the clinch but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco blocking some punches.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Franco working hard to break the clinch.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Maenpaa scores with a body shot.
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.#T4#
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maenpaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the side of Franco's head but Franco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maenpaa. Maenpaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franco throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Franco throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Maenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Maenpaa is leaning against Franco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Franco is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa 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##CL2#
Maenpaa closes the distance and pushes Franco back into the cage.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position. #BC2#
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
Franco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Franco is out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco slips under a jab.
Maenpaa blocks a head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maenpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Franco sets himself, and Maenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa loads up on a big right hand but Franco slips the punch.
Franco misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franco misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Maenpaa.
Franco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franco throws a one two combo.
#T1#
Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maenpaa misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Maenpaa cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut there from Maenpaa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maenpaa 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.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Franco moved out of range.
Franco throws a head kick that Maenpaa semi-blocks.
Maenpaa thumps Franco with a low kick.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Maenpaa jabs Franco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Franco.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch position.
Maenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Maenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Franco pushes him away.
Maenpaa throws a nice looking combination but Franco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maenpaa works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Maenpaa lands with a nice body punch.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maenpaa.
Franco misses with an uppercut
letting Maenpaa counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Maenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maenpaa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Maenpaa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maenpaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Franco's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Franco is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franco's elbow.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Franco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa has Franco pressed against the cage, preventing Franco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Franco avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Franco is trying to force a seperation but Maenpaa has the dominant position.#T4#
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franco tries to break the clinch but Maenpaa is controlling the position.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Franco is looking to break free of the clinch but Maenpaa has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa dips a shoulder and cracks Franco with a mighty uppercut! Franco falls back against the cage and Maenpaa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Franco is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Maenpaa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
DC 70 Sicarius vs Azarola
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Maenpaa.
Donk. Maenpaa catches Hasapis right on the button with a cross.
Hasapis cracks Maenpaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That kick from Hasapis tenderised Maenpaa's leg. Maenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maenpaa connects with a jab.
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and Hasapis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hasapis lands with a right hand.
Hasapis throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Hasapis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hasapis keeps the fight on the outside.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Hasapis.
Hasapis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hasapis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hasapis lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasapis is just out of range.#T1#
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot
and Hasapis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis looks to land a left hand but Maenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Hasapis misses with a wild body shot.
Hasapis connects with a leg kick. #TD#
Hasapis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hasapis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hasapis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hasapis is trying to ground and pound but Maenpaa uses the momentary lack of control by Hasapis to regain half guard.
Hasapis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasapis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maenpaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Maenpaa is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasapis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hasapis looks to land a strike but Maenpaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hasapis is working Maenpaa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hasapis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hasapis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hasapis throws an elbow that misses. Maenpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hasapis's guard. Nice move by Maenpaa!#REVB#
Maenpaa is looking to stand up but Hasapis won't let him. #SUB#
Hasapis has his foot on Maenpaa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maenpaa works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hasapis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hasapis working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hasapis throwing strikes from guard but Maenpaa blocks nicely.
Hasapis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hasapis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.
Maenpaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hasapis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hasapis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasapis landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Hasapis throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Maenpaa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hasapis's closed guard. He's half up but Hasapis has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hasapis pivots and extends the arm, Maenpaa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hasapis! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fotos Hasapis!
A victorious Fotos Hasapis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 491: Pereira VS Bispen
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
A big left from Maenpaa misses. #CL#
Abbot moves into the clinch.
Abbot lands a shoulder strike.
Abbot working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Abbot holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Abbot misses its intended target.
Maenpaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abbot. Abbot circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Maenpaa tries to keep at a distance but Abbot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
#BC#
Abbot manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbot is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Abbot working aggressively here.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Maenpaa cracks Abbot with a nice body shot.
Abbot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maenpaa's elbow.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abbot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Maenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot tries a body shot but Maenpaa blocks it.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Abbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa. #BC#
Abbot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
Abbot scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abbot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abbot.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Abbot throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards. #T3#
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Abbot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abbot tries to clinch there but Maenpaa circles away.
#CL#
Abbot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A short right from Abbot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa.
Abbot is looking to control Maenpaa's arms but Maenpaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abbot has his back to the cage.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot misses with the head strike.
Abbot is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa prevents a body shot from Abbot.
Maenpaa pushes Abbot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Abbot blocks it.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Abbot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maenpaa as Abbot tries to tie him up.
Abbot is working Maenpaa over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa 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#
Maenpaa misses with a two punch combination.
Abbot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa tried to score with a low kick but Abbot checks it.#CL#
Abbot has Maenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Maenpaa gets through Abbot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Abbot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Abbot is pushing Maenpaa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Abbot breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Maenpaa circles away.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa lands a jab.#T1#
Maenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbot ducks right into an uppercut from Maenpaa.
Abbot doesn't manage to clinch there - Maenpaa circles away.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Abbot tries to clinch up.
Maenpaa tries to counter with a clinch but Abbot shakes him off and moves away.
Abbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abbot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maenpaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Maenpaa clinches up with Abbot and pushes him back against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maenpaa letting Abbot take a breather here.
Maenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Abbot uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Abbot.
#BC#
Abbot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Abbot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abbot throws a series of punches but Maenpaa moves out of range. #CL2#
Maenpaa darts in and clinches Abbot up against the cage.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbots head.
Abbot lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maenpaa prevents Abbot from breaking the clinch.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Maenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Abbot tries to clinch up but Maenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Maenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abbot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Maenpaa dips to his left and cracks Abbot with an uppercut!
Maenpaa connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Maenpaa. That snapped Abbot's head back.
Abbot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abbot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Abbot counters with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abbot has time to react.
Abbot moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abbot tries to clinch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abbot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abbot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
enabling Abbot to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Abbot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abbot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Abbot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abbot tries to clinch up
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Abbot avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot is looking to clinch but Maenpaa is avoiding it.
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Maenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa cracks Abbot with an open hand slap.
Abbot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Maenpaa throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Maenpaa. That snapped Abbot's head back.
Abbot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and Abbot counters with a straight right hand.
Abbot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abbot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbot misses with a looping right.
Abbot tries to clinch but Maenpaa is having none of it.
Maenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Abbot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abbot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Abbot forces Maenpaa back against the cage and clinches.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Abbot is rocked!
Abbot just leaning against Maenpaa, taking a breather.
Abbot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abbot blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Abbot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbot working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbot.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Abbot seems to have got his legs back now.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimebag Abbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Maenpaa pushes Abbot up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Maenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abbot slips under a jab.
Maenpaa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maenpaa works Abbot's body with a nice hook.
Maenpaa catches Abbot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maenpaa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maenpaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Maenpaa.
Abbot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Maenpaa there.
Maenpaa clobbers Abbot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Abbot avoids it easily.#T3#
Abbot tries to close the distance and clinch but Maenpaa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Abbot gets tackled into the cage by Maenpaa. Maenpaa maintains the clinch.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Abbot's head.
Maenpaa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abbot with a big uppercut! Abbot tries to clinch up but Maenpaa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abbot to the mat! Abbot covers up and Maenpaa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
GC 489:
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from White tenderised Maenpaa's leg. Maenpaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albert White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Maenpaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White stuns Maenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
White looks to throw a body kick
and Maenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
White misses with a kick to the body.
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Maenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Maenpaa 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.
Maenpaa throws a hook but White blocks it.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White walks into a straight right hand from Maenpaa.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but White is having none of it. #TD2#
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maenpaa!
Maenpaa struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
White working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maenpaa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
White throws a strike aimed at the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa avoids it well.#SUB2#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maenpaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maenpaa prevents White from improving position.
Maenpaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by White.
#T2#
White in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
White has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maenpaa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. White yanks on the arm and Maenpaa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by White.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert White!
Albert White is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Albert White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 484: Boner VS Maenpaa
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Boner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maenpaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boner.
Maenpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boner has been working on his balance at HELLsinki, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Boner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Maenpaa as Boner shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner fails with the takedown
and Maenpaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boner takes one on the button.
Boner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Maenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner slips a jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa dips to his left and cracks Boner with an uppercut!
Boner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maenpaa is fending him off so far but Boner persists. Nope, Maenpaa circles away and we're back to standing.
Maenpaa tries to counter with a clinch but Boner shakes him off and moves away.
Boner misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa wants to get back to striking at distance but Boner won't allow it.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Boner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maenpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boner slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Boner jumps into guard, dragging Maenpaa to the mat.
Maenpaa wants to get up but he can't break Boner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boner working a defensive guard here.
Boner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maenpaa wanted to stand there but Boner had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boner looking for a sweep. Not yet Boner, not yet. #T2#
Boner has a closed guard, preventing Maenpaa from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa avoids it really well and circles away.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Boner blocks it.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Boner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boner or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boner. #T3#
Boner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maenpaa's waist but Maenpaa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boner off to one side.
Boner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maenpaa sprawls and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boner.
Boner is breathing heavily.
Maenpaa cracks Boner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Boner avoids it easily.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the body.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boner or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a hook.#CL2#
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD#
Boner pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa is looking to stand up but Boner won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Boner is trying to keep Maenpaa in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maenpaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boner's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Boner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maenpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boner sets himself, and Maenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Boner avoids it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
That's time! Boner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Boner ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Boner throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Boner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boner tries to clinch up.
Maenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boner somewhat.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Boner avoids it easily.
Maenpaa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maenpaa.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Boner has been cut.
Maenpaa missing with a left hand there. Boner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa misses with a left hand #TD#
and Boner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maenpaa's guard.
Boner is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.
Boner throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Boner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maenpaa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boner, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Boner is pulling down on Maenpaa's head to control his posture.
Boner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boner 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.
Boner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maenpaa is keeping the position for now.
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maenpaa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Maenpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boner is pushing down on Maenpaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maenpaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Boner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boner throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Maenpaa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Boner.
Maenpaa is looking to improve his position.
Boner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head. #T3#
Boner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maenpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maenpaa!
Boner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maenpaa?
Johnny Boner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maenpaa wants to hold on but Boner pushes him away.
Boner working Maenpaa over with strikes here.
Maenpaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maenpaa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boner throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Boner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boner raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Boner with good strikes from the mount here!
Boner working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boner throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maenpaa is looking to get to half guard.
Boner with the ground and pound from mount.
Boner avoids the attempt from Maenpaa to control.
Boner looking to finish with strikes here!
Boner thowing shots but they're missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Boner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Boner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Boner looks for a takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well.#TD#
Boner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maenpaa was covering up waiting for the punch and Boner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boner is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.
Boner cracks Maenpaa with a solid left hand.
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maenpaa controlling Boner's posture.
Boner wants to pass the guard but Maenpaa is keeping the position.#T1#
Boner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boner looking to pass the guard.
Boner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boner looking to pass the guard.
Boner throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boner tries to strike from the bottom.
Maenpaa is looking to stand up but Boner won't let him. #SUB#
Boner working for a triangle but Maenpaa defends it easily.
#T2#
Maenpaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boner's guard.
Boner lands a decent punch to the body there.
Maenpaa wants to get up but he can't break Boner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Maenpaa wants to get up but he can't break Boner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boner darts in looking for a takedown but Maenpaa gets double underhooks and turns Boner into the cage.
Boner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maenpaa walks away with a smile on his face. Boner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maenpaa.
Boner shoots for a double leg takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Boner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boner moves away.
Boner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Nice sprawl there from Maenpaa as Boner shoots in.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Maenpaa drives through and clinches with Boner against the cage.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boner controls the action.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boner controls his hands.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Boner avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boner.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Boner avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage. #T4#
Boner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boner blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa gets underhooks to prevent Boner's takedown attempt.
Boner is trying to pull guard but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Boner's head.
Boner tries to pull guard but Maenpaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
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!
Boner tries to pull guard but Maenpaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Boner drops back down to his feet.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boner backwards. #TD#
Boner successfully pulls guard.
Maenpaa tries to stand but Boner is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Boner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Boner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Boner's head.
Boner shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Boner moves out of range of the strikes.
Boner tries to counter with a takedown but Maenpaa is quick to defend against it.
Maenpaa scores with a jab. Boner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maenpaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Boner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maenpaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maenpaa as he avoids it easily.
Boner shoots in for a double leg but Maenpaa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Boner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Boner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1##CL2#
Maenpaa has Boner up against the cage in a clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Boner controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boner backwards.
Boner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maenpaa smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Maenpaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boner doesn't seem phased though.
Maenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boner on the side of the head.
Maenpaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boner in his tracks. #ROC2#Boner is rocked!
and Maenpaa counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Boner! He's just covering up as Maenpaa starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
Juha Maenpaa is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
GC 476: Don VS Ekwall
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Maenpaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Packer.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Packer.
A jab from Packer misses.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Packer clinches with his opponent.
Packer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa blocks an elbow strike from Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer lands an elbow just above Maenpaa 's eye. #T1##BC2#
Maenpaa breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Packer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Packer.
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the side of Packer's head but Packer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa looks to land a left hand but Packer moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa thuds a left hand into Packer's body.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
A right-left combo lands from Packer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the head.
Packer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Packer moves away from the strike by Maenpaa. #T2#
Packer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Packer walks into a stiff left hand from Maenpaa.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Maenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Packer moves away and avoids it.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Packer misses with a hook. Maenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Maenpaa lands the left hand.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maenpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Maenpaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Packer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Maenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Packer lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maenpaa dips to his left and cracks Packer with an uppercut!#CL#
Packer closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Packer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Packer throws an elbow but it misses.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maenpaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Packer lands a nice elbow.
Maenpaa works on Packer's body with a couple of short punches.
Maenpaa lands a body shot.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer looking to throw knees to the head but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Packer lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maenpaa's defenses.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Packer.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Packer prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa works over Packer's head and body with a nice combination.
Packer misses with a looping right.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut
and Maenpaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Packer slips under a jab.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer throws a big shot that misses.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maenpaa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
Maenpaa cracks Packer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Maenpaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Packer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maenpaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Packer clobbers Maenpaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Maenpaa rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Packer.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Packer's elbow.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Packer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa blocks a body shot from Packer.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
#T3#
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Packer misses with some punches.
Maenpaa cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Maenpaa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Packer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
A right hand to the body from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Packer prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa. #BC2#
Maenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maenpaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Maenpaa clinches up against the cage.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Packer moved out of range.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Packer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Packer slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Maenpaa finds it's way through Packer's defenses.
Packer moves out of range as Maenpaa strikes.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Packer.
#CL2#
Packer gets tackled into the cage by Maenpaa. Maenpaa maintains the clinch.
Packer missing with knees to the body.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Maenpaa pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards. #T1#
Maenpaa blocks an elbow strike.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maenpaa.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packer lands a damaging elbow.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Maenpaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maenpaa 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.#CL2#
Maenpaa drives through and clinches with Packer against the cage.
Maenpaa scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa lands a left hand.
#T2#
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
A short left from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a body punch.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but Maenpaa blocks with his arms.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer misses with some punches.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Packer is rocked!
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Oh Packer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maenpaa lands a shot to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Packer avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Packer! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Packer lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
GC 472: Rahl VS Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
OConnor slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
OConnor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OConnor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and OConnor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Maenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa tries to clinch up.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and OConnor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maenpaa thinking.
OConnor blocks a jab.
OConnor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab. #T1#
OConnor avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OConnor blocks a leg kick.
It looked like OConnor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
OConnor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OConnor drops his hands momentarily and Maenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnor manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnor was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but OConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maenpaa lands with an overhand left.
Maenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
OConnor moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnor was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
OConnor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor is looking to counter the offense by Maenpaa and move into the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
OConnor attempts a counter takedown but Maenpaa avoids it well and moves away.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. OConnor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and OConnor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
OConnor walks into a stiff left hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but OConnor is out of range.
OConnor feinted with a counter takedown.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but OConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maenpaa sizes up OConnor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
OConnor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a jab when OConnor was well out of range.
OConnor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
OConnor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OConnor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Maenpaa cracks OConnor with an open hand slap.
OConnor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OConnor is looking for a counter combo.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OConnor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
OConnor throws a right and a left that Maenpaa avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa tries to clinch there but OConnor circles away.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
Maenpaa lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
OConnor struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from OConnor.
OConnor jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maenpaa presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but OConnor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut. OConnor saw that one coming.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa scores with a jab. OConnor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OConnor digs a right hand underneath Maenpaa's ribcage. Maenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
OConnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
OConnor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
OConnor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maenpaa keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor 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.#T2#
Maenpaa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Maenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maenpaa controlling OConnor's posture.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Maenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Maenpaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OConnor. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
OConnor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maenpaa manages to circle out of the way.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
It seemed like Maenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OConnor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and OConnor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and OConnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Maenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa. #BC2#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
OConnor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maenpaa sprawls and moves away.
OConnor slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
OConnor appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
OConnor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maenpaa falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OConnor.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
OConnor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OConnor prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maenpaa is defending well for now.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor. #T1#
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
OConnor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
OConnor tries to pull guard but Maenpaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
OConnor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa is leaning against OConnor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Maenpaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa. #ROC2#OConnor is rocked!
Maenpaa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops OConnor to his knees! Maenpaa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
GC 468: King VS King
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Clarkson darts in looking for a takedown but Maenpaa gets double underhooks and turns Clarkson into the cage.
Maenpaa 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.
Maenpaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maenpaa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Maenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clarkson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hudson Clarkson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maenpaa to the ground. Maenpaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Juha Maenpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.#TD2#
Clarkson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clarkson is in Maenpaa's guard.
Clarkson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clarkson trying to control but Maenpaa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clarkson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clarkson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clarkson wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving. #T1#
Maenpaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Maenpaa wants to stand but Clarkson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Clarkson moves into full guard.
Clarkson has a closed guard, preventing Maenpaa from standing up.
Maenpaa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maenpaa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Clarkson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Maenpaa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clarkson has tightened it up now! Maenpaa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hudson Clarkson!
Hudson Clarkson made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Maenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sukarman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Maenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Sukarman tries to move into range but Maenpaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukarman's head backwards.
Sukarman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maenpaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Sukarman's head.
Sukarman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sukarman there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Sukarman is rocked!
Maenpaa drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sukarman's head, knocking him out cold! Maenpaa is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juha Maenpaa!
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'. |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Maenpaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Van lands a hook that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Good body shot from Maenpaa.
Van tries to stall but Maenpaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Van looks winded!
Maenpaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Maenpaa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maenpaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Van avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maenpaa.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Van has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Van wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Maenpaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Van blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Van misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Van lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
Van prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Van. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van.
Danga de danga de dang - Maenpaa scores with a four punch combination!
Maenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maenpaa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Van gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maenpaa.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
Ludwig Van seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Van throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Van's head back.
Van is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maenpaa. #T3#
Maenpaa cracks Van with an open hand slap.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Van.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Van uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van blocking some punches.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van has had enough of the clinch but Maenpaa keeps him there for the moment.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa scores with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van or not.
Van doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van scores with a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Van scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Van tries to circle away but Maenpaa has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maenpaa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with a looping left.
Van paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Maenpaa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van.
A left hand lands to the body for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Van blocks it.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Van avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Van tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Maenpaa manages to break the clinch.
Van slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa throws a right hand that Van ducks under and follows up with a left that Van also avoids with ease.
Maenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van.
An attempted straight right counter from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right. #T1#
Maenpaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maenpaa lands with a good body shot.
Van throws a right hand that misses
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Maenpaa - just one landing.
Van pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big left from Van misses.
Van lands a lovely overhand right.
Van throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
As Van tries to get set, Maenpaa tries to push him back and clinch up but Van manages to avoid the attempt.
Van looks to land a left hand but Maenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Van.
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!
Van cracks Maenpaa with an open hand slap.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
A left lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Van's body. Van takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Van tries to clinch but Maenpaa is having none of it.
Van rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van misses with a hook
and Maenpaa counters with a series of strikes. Van will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maenpaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Van scores with a nice strike.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Van avoids the punch easily.
Van looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Maenpaa rushes Van and presses him up against the cage.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Van's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Maenpaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van.
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van, pushing him back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Van blocks it.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa prevents Van from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van.
Van blocks an uppercut.
Van takes a shot to the head.
Van lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maenpaa pushes Van back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Van is rocked!
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van is still on wobbly legs! Can Maenpaa finish him?
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
Van is breathing heavily.#T4#
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a big uppercut that drops Van! More strikes from Maenpaa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van lies dazed against the cage as Maenpaa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa! |
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Event:
KOP MEGA
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Payette misses with a hook.
Payette's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Payette duly obliges.
Payette seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maenpaa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payette doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Payette.
Payette connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maenpaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Maenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Payette misses.
Maenpaa lands a nice shot that snaps Payette's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maenpaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payette throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payette scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa connects with a nice looking jab.
Maenpaa lands a nice looking body shot.
Maenpaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Payette lands a body shot.
A big right from Payette misses.
Payette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
Payette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa connects with a crisp jab.
Maenpaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Payette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Payette misses with a two punch combination.
Payette just misses with a punch to the body.
Payette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maenpaa looks to land a right hand but Payette moved out of range.
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Payette's shoulder, as Payette tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Payette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Payette throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
Payette misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payette misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Payette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Payette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maenpaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
Maenpaa 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.
Maenpaa lands a right hook to the body.
Payette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Maenpaa finds it's target.#T3#
Payette takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payette misses the shot to the body.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Payette lands with a nice body punch.
Maenpaa scores with a jab.
Payette takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and Payette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payette looks to score with a jab to the body but Maenpaa is just out of range.
Payette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payette ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses the jab.
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Payette misses the shot to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payette just misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Payette.
Payette avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Payette.
Payette just misses with a punch to the body.
Payette punishes Maenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Payette misses.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Payette blocks the leg kick.
Payette throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payette lands a body shot.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
It looked like Payette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maenpaa.
Payette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
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 Frederick Payette will probably get the nod.
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#
Maenpaa connects with the punch.
Payette scores with a jab to the body.
Payette takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payette slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Payette seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Frederick Payette is winning the standup battle so far.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but Payette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payette's head backwards.
Payette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Payette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Payette shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Payette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Payette counters with a nice uppercut.
Payette ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Payette moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
A quick step to the side and Payette tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Payette misses with a body shot.
Payette cracks Maenpaa with an open hand slap.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payette was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.#T1#
Payette scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payette. Maenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payette takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa throws an off balance right hand
and Maenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payette looks to score with a jab to the body but Maenpaa is just out of range.
Payette takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa wants to counter with a clinch but Payette pushes him away.
Payette misses with an uppercut.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Payette moves out of range.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Payette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payette misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payette counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Payette throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payette moves away.
Payette throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa jabs Payette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Maenpaa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Payette.
Payette dodges the punch combination from Maenpaa.
Payette throws a body shot but no joy.
Maenpaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Payette.
Payette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Payette.
Payette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maenpaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Payette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Payette.
Payette is looking to wear down Maenpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
Maenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payette.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Payette counters with a left to the body.
Payette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Payette.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Payette.
A big left from Payette misses.
Maenpaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maenpaa lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
Payette on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#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!
Maenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payette.
Payette misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Payette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payette checks a leg kick.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
A big right from Payette misses.
Maenpaa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Payette with a body shot.
Payette misses the shot to the body.
Maenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payette defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Maenpaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Maenpaa coming out on top.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payette.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Payette dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payette throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Payette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Payette.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payette slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
Payette slips under a jab.
Payette was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payette manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payette's hands.
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and Payette counters with a left to the body.
Payette scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maenpaa in his tracks.
Payette looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payette misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Payette avoids the punch easily.
Maenpaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Maenpaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Payette takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Payette dodges the punch combination from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Payette was well out of range.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Payette is out of range.
Maenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Payette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Payette is just out of range.
Payette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Payette takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Maenpaa tests Payette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Payette.
Payette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maenpaa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payette misses with an uppercut. Maenpaa saw that one coming.
Payette sets himself, and Maenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Payette avoids it this time.
Payette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Payette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Payette's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maenpaa under the eye.
Payette misses with an uppercut.
Payette takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payette.
Payette throws a big shot that misses.
Payette throws a body shot but no joy.
Maenpaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payette on the side of the head.
Payette moves out of range as Maenpaa throws a body kick.
#T3#
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payette throws a shot from downtown. Maenpaa moves away and avoids it.
Maenpaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Payette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payette is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Payette misses
and Maenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payette throws a jab when Maenpaa was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frederick Payette is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Payette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Payette staying out of range there.
Maenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
Maenpaa pushes Payette back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Payette controls his hands.
#T4#
Payette scores with a shoulder strike.
Payette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa is leaning against Payette and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payette blocks an uppercut.
Payette softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Payette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payette lands an uppercut.
Payette misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Payette lands a body shot.
Payette struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Payette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Maenpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Payette 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frederick Payette!
Frederick Payette very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Nadareishvili misses.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Maenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadareishvili.
Maenpaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili throws out a counter right but Maenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Maenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa lands with a cross.
A jab from Nadareishvili finds it's way through Maenpaa's defenses.
Nadareishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maenpaa tests Nadareishvili's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nadareishvili tries to clinch up but Maenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Maenpaa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nadareishvili to score with a decent uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Nadareishvili takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili jabs at Maenpaa's body.
Maenpaa lands with a shot to the body.
Nadareishvili slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nadareishvili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Nadareishvili.
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nadareishvili misses with a looping left.#T2#
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Maenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Maenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Nadareishvili counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nadareishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Nadareishvili.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nadareishvili momentarily.
Maenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nadareishvili throws out a loose jab but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.#CL#
Maenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Nadareishvili slowing the pace effectively.
Nadareishvili scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maenpaa as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Nadareishvili.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nadareishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nadareishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maenpaa lands a body shot.
Nadareishvili is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nadareishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Nadareishvili misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Nadareishvili controls the action.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadareishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nadareishvili using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
Nadareishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nadareishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Nadareishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nadareishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nadareishvili scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nadareishvili landing knees to the head.
Maenpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili looking to throw knees to the head but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili tries to land knees in the clinch but Maenpaa avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Revazi Nadareishvili dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and Nadareishvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but Nadareishvili is having none of it.
Nadareishvili stuns Maenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nadareishvili catches Maenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nadareishvili swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili missing with knees to the body.
Nadareishvili looking to throw knees to the head but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Maenpaa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nadareishvili on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Nadareishvili avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Nadareishvili avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Maenpaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nadareishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maenpaas head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadareishvili. #BC#
Maenpaa breaks the clinch.
Maenpaa takes a swing at Nadareishvili's ribcage but misses.
Maenpaa wants to slow Nadareishvili down by chopping away at his legs.
Nadareishvili looks to land a left hand but Maenpaa moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Nadareishvili was well out of range.
Nadareishvili slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nadareishvili misses with a left hand
and Maenpaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Maenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook. Maenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Nadareishvili misses with a jab to the body
and Maenpaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Nadareishvili misses.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nadareishvili finds it's way through Maenpaa's defenses.
Nadareishvili smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Nadareishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Maenpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maenpaa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Nadareishvili counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Nadareishvili was well out of range.
Nadareishvili now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Nadareishvili ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nadareishvili on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nadareishvili lands with a hook. Maenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Maenpaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nadareishvili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and Nadareishvili counters with a straight right hand.
Maenpaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Maenpaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nadareishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nadareishvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a wild combination.
Maenpaa lands a head shot.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Maenpaa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maenpaa there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Nadareishvili moves out of range.
Nadareishvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Maenpaa.
A clash of legs there as Nadareishvili blocks the low kick.
Nadareishvili doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nadareishvili throws a hook but Maenpaa blocks it.
Nadareishvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maenpaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Nadareishvili misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut. Nadareishvili saw that one coming.
Maenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Nadareishvili.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Nadareishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Maenpaa will probably get the nod.
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#
Maenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nadareishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nadareishvili stuns Maenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Nadareishvili does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Nadareishvili.
Revazi Nadareishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and Nadareishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nadareishvili slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
A nice side step and Nadareishvili releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nadareishvili takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Nadareishvili.
A jab from Nadareishvili misses.
Maenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with an uppercut. Maenpaa saw that one coming.
Nadareishvili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nadareishvili there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1##CL2#
Nadareishvili takes the fight into the clinch.
Nadareishvili using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nadareishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nadareishvili lands with a left to the head.
Nadareishvili lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Nadareishvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadareishvili throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili lands a shoulder strike.
Revazi Nadareishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadareishvili.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maenpaa letting Nadareishvili take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Nadareishvili lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nadareishvili.
A hook to the body from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili is working Maenpaa over against the cage.
Nadareishvili makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nadareishvili connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maenpaa's face.
Nadareishvili lands with a right to the head.
Nadareishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Nadareishvili backwards.
Nadareishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nadareishvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nadareishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Nadareishvili.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nadareishvili. #T3#
Nadareishvili is stalling here.
Nadareishvili blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Nadareishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nadareishvili lands a shoulder strike.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadareishvili tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Nadareishvili blocks it.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.#T4#
Nadareishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nadareishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
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!
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Nadareishvili.
Maenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nadareishvili blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Nadareishvili throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maenpaa blocks it with crossed arms.
Nadareishvili working Maenpaa over with knees to the body.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maenpaa.
Nadareishvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Revazi Nadareishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nadareishvili 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revazi Nadareishvili! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Adamos throws a head kick that misses.
Maenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adamos.
Adamos ducks under a wild hook from Maenpaa.
Adamos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maenpaa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
Adamos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Juha Maenpaa has been cut.
Maenpaa misses with a hook. Adamos ducked under it nicely.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Adamos is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adamos! But no joy.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Adamos.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adamos manages to circle out of the way.
Adamos cracks Maenpaa with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Adamos catches Maenpaa right on the button with a cross.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Adamos avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Maenpaa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamos tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Maenpaa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adamos lands with a hook. Maenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maenpaa cracks a nice hook into Adamos's ribs.
Adamos throws a head kick that misses.
Adamos circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Maenpaa drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Adamos follows Maenpaa to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos! |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 3 B
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Doherty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maenpaa moves away from the strike by Doherty.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Doherty.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doherty looks to score with a jab to the body but Maenpaa is just out of range.
Maenpaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maenpaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Doherty was well out of range.
Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doherty throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Doherty dips to his left and cracks Maenpaa with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doherty is looking to clinch.
A big left from Doherty misses. #T1#
Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Maenpaa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doherty moves forwards but Maenpaa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty thuds a left hand into Maenpaa's body.
Doherty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Doherty with a nice cross.
Doherty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doherty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Doherty punishes Maenpaa's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Maenpaa lands a jab to the nose.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch
enabling Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Maenpaa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Doherty clinches up with Maenpaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Doherty controls his hands.
#BC2#
Doherty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Doherty clinches up with Maenpaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doherty scores with a shoulder strike.
Doherty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
Doherty is trying to push Maenpaa away but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Doherty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Nice uppercut there from Maenpaa.
Doherty throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Maenpaa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maenpaa.
Doherty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
Doherty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doherty misses with the head strike.
Doherty lands with a light punch inside.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maenpaa tries to throw a body punch but Doherty avoids it by throwing Maenpaa back against the cage.
Doherty is leaning against Maenpaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Doherty pushes Maenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Doherty lands a slapping body shot.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maenpaa connects with the punch.
Doherty misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
Jab by Doherty.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maenpaa moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Doherty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doherty moves away.
Doherty throws out a counter right but Maenpaa avoids it with no problem.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Doherty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Doherty 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#
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maenpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doherty.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws the left hand but Maenpaa avoids the punch easily.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Maenpaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Doherty moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maenpaa with a body shot.
Maenpaa slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Doherty misses the jab.
Maenpaa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Doherty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doherty catches Maenpaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maenpaa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doherty swats away the attempt to clinch by Maenpaa.
Doherty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Doherty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Doherty.
Maenpaa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty takes one to the side of the head.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doherty.#T2##CL2#
Doherty takes the fight into the clinch.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Doherty blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Maenpaa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doherty manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Maenpaa.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Maenpaa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Doherty.
A swing and a miss from Doherty.
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doherty moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doherty.
A body shot lands from Maenpaa.
#T3#
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Doherty controls the action.
Doherty lands an uppercut.
Doherty blocking some punches.
Cathal Doherty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
Maenpaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Doherty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maenpaa.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Doherty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Doherty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doherty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maenpaa tries to work over Doherty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doherty scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Maenpaa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Doherty.
Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Doherty blocks it.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doherty's elbow.
Maenpaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Doherty looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cathal Doherty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Doherty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Doherty 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.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Doherty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Doherty moves out of range.
Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doherty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa moves out of range as Doherty strikes.
A cross from Maenpaa lands.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Doherty rushes Maenpaa and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maenpaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doherty scores with a shot to the side of Maenpaa's head.
Doherty is trying to break the clinch but Maenpaa has him pressed against the cage.
Maenpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Doherty tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Doherty back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doherty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doherty.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maenpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Doherty.
Maenpaa lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Doherty avoids it easily.
Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
Maenpaa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maenpaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Doherty has Maenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Doherty.
Maenpaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doherty lands a hook that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Doherty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Doherty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maenpaa backwards.
Doherty tries to throw a body punch but Maenpaa avoids it by throwing Doherty back against the cage.
Doherty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doherty tries to work over Maenpaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Doherty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maenpaa.
Doherty pushes Maenpaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cathal Doherty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a series of punches but Doherty moves out of range.
Maenpaa takes one to the chin there.
Maenpaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Doherty misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
Doherty throws out a powerful jab.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##CL#
Maenpaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch.
Doherty avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa moves forwards but Doherty connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Doherty moves into the clinch.
Maenpaa pushes Doherty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doherty. #BC2#
Doherty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and Doherty counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Doherty. Beautiful body shot.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Doherty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doherty 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Doherty!
A very excited looking Cathal Doherty rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Boucher lands with a straight right. Maenpaa didn't see that one coming.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a hook. Boucher ducked under it nicely.
Boucher stuns Maenpaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maenpaa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maenpaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maenpaa takes one on the button.
Boucher misses with an uppercut. Maenpaa saw that one coming.
Boucher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boucher throws a body shot but no joy.
Boucher misses the jab.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher blocks a jab.
Boucher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maenpaa avoids the body shot from Boucher.
Boucher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Boucher.
Maenpaa moves away from the strike by Boucher.
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!
Boucher missing with a left hand there. Maenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher misses with a looping right.
A big right from Boucher misses.
Boucher misses the jab.#T1#
Maenpaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Boucher defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Boucher throws out a loose jab but Maenpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boucher misses the jab.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Boucher throws a hook but Maenpaa blocks it.
Maenpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boucher scores with a shot to the body.
Maenpaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boucher lunges at Maenpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maenpaa's hand.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab.
Maenpaa throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Boucher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Boucher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Maenpaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boucher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maenpaa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boucher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maenpaa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maenpaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boucher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boucher slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
A little jabbing left from Boucher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boucher defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Maenpaa walks into a jab.
Maenpaa throws a looping overhand right but Boucher ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Boucher.
Boucher throws an overhand right that lands on Maenpaa's shoulder, as Maenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Boucher cracks a nice hook into Maenpaa's ribs.
Maenpaa defending well as Boucher loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Maenpaa misses.
Boucher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maenpaa doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa closes the distance but Boucher moves to the side
and Maenpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boucher loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Boucher.
Boucher misses with a hook.
Boucher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Boucher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa tries to move into range but Boucher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Boucher misses the target.
Boucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right. #T4#
Boucher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boucher moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boucher misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
A jab from Boucher finds it's way through Maenpaa's defenses.
Boucher moves out of range of the strikes.
Boucher throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Boucher throws an overhand right that lands on Maenpaa's shoulder, as Maenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Boucher slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boucher moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boucher! But no joy.
Boucher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maenpaa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boucher connects with a right hand. Maenpaa shakes it off.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
Boucher lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boucher 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#
Boucher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maenpaa under the eye.
Boucher lands with a hook. Maenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maenpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boucher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maenpaa in his tracks.
Maenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boucher looks to land a right hand but Maenpaa moved out of range.
Boucher misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Boucher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Boucher lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boucher.
Boucher has a couple of punches blocked by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boucher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boucher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a right hand.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Boucher - that landed with a thud.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boucher's elbow.
Boucher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Boucher as the two fighters clinch.
Boucher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maenpaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Boucher.
Maenpaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maenpaa prevents a body shot from Boucher.
Maenpaa lands an uppercut.
Boucher takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but Boucher blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Maenpaa blocking some punches.
Boucher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maenpaa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boucher throws a head punch that misses.
Boucher misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boucher misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Boucher breaks from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Boucher loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
Boucher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Boucher avoids the punch easily.
Boucher throws a big shot that misses.
Boucher throws a body punch but Maenpaa moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boucher. Maenpaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boucher scores with a jab to the body.
Boucher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maenpaa moves out of range as Boucher strikes.
Maenpaa tries to counter by clinching up but Boucher breaks away and moves out of range.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Boucher.#T3#
Maenpaa 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.
Boucher misses with a straight left.
Maenpaa moves out of range as Boucher strikes.
Maenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boucher throws out the jab.
Maenpaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boucher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa lands a nice hook to Boucher's body. Boucher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maenpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maenpaa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boucher swings for the body but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Boucher swings for the body but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Boucher connects with a body shot.
Boucher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.
Maenpaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boucher throws a series of punches but Maenpaa avoids them all with ease. #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!
Maenpaa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.
Boucher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maenpaa.
Boucher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Boucher avoids it easily.
Boucher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Boucher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body.
Boucher throws a hook to the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maenpaa slips a straight right by Boucher.
Boucher sizes up Maenpaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boucher lands a jab to the nose.
Boucher 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.
Maenpaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Boucher.
Maenpaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boucher.
Bobby Boucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Boucher misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Boucher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Maenpaa blocks a jab.
Maenpaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boucher.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boucher manages to avoid it.
Boucher misses with a looping right.
Boucher lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boucher throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.
A big right from Boucher misses.
Bobby Boucher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boucher lands with a hook. Maenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boucher swings for the body but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Boucher missing with a left hand there. Maenpaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boucher misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maenpaa.
Boucher slips a straight right by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa walks into a stiff left hand from Boucher.
Boucher misses with a looping left.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.#T1#
Boucher throws an overhand right that lands on Maenpaa's shoulder, as Maenpaa tries to avoid the shot.
Boucher misses with a hook.
Boucher throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Boucher is just out of range.
Boucher misses with a looping right.
Boucher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boucher misses with a hook.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boucher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maenpaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Boucher.
Maenpaa tries to bum rush Boucher with a series of wild strikes but Boucher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boucher lands a nice hook to Maenpaa's body. Maenpaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boucher clobbers Maenpaa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maenpaa slips a jab from Boucher.
Maenpaa is looking to counter the offense by Boucher and move into the clinch.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but Boucher is out of range.
Maenpaa staying out of range there.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Boucher.
Maenpaa with a nice cross.
Boucher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch but Boucher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maenpaa swings for the body but Boucher moves out of range.
Boucher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maenpaa lands an overhand right.
Boucher misses the shot to the body.
Maenpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boucher slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boucher.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boucher! But no joy.
Maenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boucher throws a series of punches but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Boucher takes a swing at Maenpaa's ribcage but misses.
Boucher misses with a looping left.#T3#
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boucher slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boucher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boucher throws a hook but Maenpaa avoids it easily.
Maenpaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maenpaa tests Boucher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boucher swings for the body but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boucher, as that shot connected.
Boucher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boucher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maenpaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Boucher.
Maenpaa looks to land a left hand but Boucher moved out of range nicely.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but Boucher moves out of range.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Boucher avoids it easily.
Boucher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boucher misses with a wild body shot.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Boucher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Boucher misses with a looping right.
Boucher lands with a hook. Maenpaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. Boucher does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Maenpaa tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boucher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Boucher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boucher prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Boucher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa takes a shot to the head.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boucher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boucher 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boucher!
Post fight, Bobby Boucher stared into the camera and said 'Thank you so much for being my friends.'. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Billy.#TD#
Billy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maenpaa's guard.
Billy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maenpaa working a defensive guard here.
Billy throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maenpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy is looking to advance position but Maenpaa won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Maenpaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Billy.
Billy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Billy seems to be looking for submissions.
Billy thows a huge punch but Maenpaa dodges it nicely.
Billy 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.#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.
Billy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maenpaa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Billy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billy controlling the action here.#SUB#
Billy is looking for a kimura here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Billy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maenpaa.
A big left from Maenpaa misses.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billy throws a sloppy head kick and Maenpaa moves out of range easily.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Billy and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billy. #SU#
Billy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Billy slips under a jab.#T4##TD#
Billy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maenpaa's guard.
Billy wants to control from the top but Maenpaa keeps moving. #SUB#
Billy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maenpaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Billy has Maenpaa in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Billy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maenpaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maenpaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billy keeping moving, preventing Maenpaa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amazing Billy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maenpaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billy wants to clinch.
Billy throws a head kick but Maenpaa moves out of range.
Maenpaa avoids the head kick by Billy.
#TD#
Billy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Billy is in Maenpaa's guard.
Billy advances position into side control!#SUB#
Billy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1##SUB#
Billy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Billy is staying tight to Maenpaa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Billy advances to full mount. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Billy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SU#
Billy is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Maenpaa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maenpaa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Billy.
Billy shoots in but Maenpaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maenpaa swings widly with a right hand
and Billy counters with a left and a right that stings Maenpaa.
Billy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maenpaa.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maenpaa enables Billy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maenpaa controls Billy momentarily but Billy frees himself.
Billy throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Billy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maenpaa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Billy throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Billy throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Maenpaa wants to control from the top but Billy keeps moving. #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.
Billy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Billy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maenpaa can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billy is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Billy passes Maenpaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Billy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maenpaa tries to roll over but Billy keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Billy seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amazing Billy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Billy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
Maenpaa lands a body shot.
Billy throws out a leg kick but Maenpaa moves out of range and Billy only half commits.
Maenpaa wants to counter the offense by Billy and move into the clinch position.
Billy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
Billy tries to bum rush Maenpaa with a series of wild strikes but Maenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Billy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maenpaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amazing Billy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maenpaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maenpaa sprawls and moves away.
Maenpaa moves out of range of the body kick from Billy.
#TD#
Billy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Billy with the ground and pound but Maenpaa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Maenpaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Maenpaa, not yet.
Billy 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. #SU#
Billy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Maenpaa throws a shot from downtown. Billy moves away and avoids it.
Maenpaa misses with a hook. Billy ducked under it nicely.
Maenpaa stuffs the takedown.
Maenpaa misses the shot to the body. #T2##CL2#
Maenpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Billy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Billy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amazing Billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
Billy prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Billy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Billy breaks the clinch.
Maenpaa clobbers Billy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maenpaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maenpaa throws the left hand but Billy avoids the punch easily.
Billy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maenpaa.
Billy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billy feints a jab promting Maenpaa to slip. Billy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maenpaa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maenpaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billy feinted with a counter takedown.
Billy misses with a double jab.
Maenpaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and Billy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billy throws a series of punches but Maenpaa avoids them all with ease.
Maenpaa throws a jab when Billy was well out of range.
Billy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billy moves in looking to clinch but Maenpaa pushes him off.
Maenpaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Billy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billy throws a head kick that misses.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Billy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy sets himself, and Maenpaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Billy avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Maenpaa misses its intended target.
Billy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on Billy's shoulder, as Billy tries to avoid the shot.
Maenpaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Billy shoots in and bounces Maenpaa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Billy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juha Maenpaa.
I think Billy 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amazing Billy!
Amazing Billy thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maenpaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown but Maenpaa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Hohol shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maenpaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from improving position.
Hohol working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hohol in side control, throwing shots but Maenpaa defends.
Maenpaa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hohol wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Maenpaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hohol throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hohol is trying to ground and pound but Maenpaa uses the momentary lack of control by Hohol to regain half guard.
Hohol uses his free foot to push down on Maenpaa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maenpaa. #T1#
Hohol throwing strikes but Maenpaa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Maenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol is looking to advance position but Maenpaa won't allow it.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hohol working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Maenpaa's thigh. Maenpaa counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.#T2#
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maenpaa is breathing heavily.
Hohol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maenpaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maenpaa tries to get out of the position.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head. #T3#
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Hohol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Hohol there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maenpaa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Maenpaa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hohol tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hohol misses with a head shot.
Hohol throws some wild stikes that Maenpaa manages to avoid easily.
Hohol throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Maenpaa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol controlling the position easily from mount.
Hohol thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hohol throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hohol shoots in and gets a takedown into Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hohol has gone for a leg lock! Maenpaa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hohol's guard.#REVR#
Hohol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hohol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hohol 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hohol keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maenpaa trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Maenpaa stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Hohol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol wants to improve his position but instead Maenpaa has moved into half guard.
Hohol is trying to control but Maenpaa passes into side control!
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Maenpaa working away.
Maenpaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hohol keeps working.
Hohol gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hohol is looking for a sweep. Maenpaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hohol is looking to control Maenpaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?
Hohol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hohol.
Hohol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hohol has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Maenpaa has passed into side control.
Hohol has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hohol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maenpaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from improving his position.
Hohol is looking to control Maenpaa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hohol avoid being mounted?#T4#
Hohol throws a strike from the bottom but Maenpaa passes into side control!
Hohol can't do much from the bottom here.
Hohol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hohol trying to get back to full guard but Maenpaa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hohol is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol tries to hold on but Maenpaa pushes him away.
Hohol working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juha Maenpaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Hohol throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maenpaa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hohol is in Maenpaa's guard.
Hohol throws a strike but Maenpaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hohol looking for a sweep. Not yet Hohol, not yet.
Hohol is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa trying to control but Hohol is working from the bottom.
Hohol wants to sweep here but Maenpaa controlling him for the moment.
Maenpaa wants to control from the top but Hohol keeps moving. #T1#
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hohol not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hohol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maenpaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maenpaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hohol. #T2#
Hohol thows a huge punch but Maenpaa dodges it nicely.
Maenpaa is staying active underneath Hohol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maenpaa's head.
Maenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol throwing shots but Maenpaa is blocking nicely.
Hohol works his way into side control.
Hohol wants to control but Maenpaa is keeping him busy.
Hohol misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maenpaa parries the strikes from Hohol easily there. Hohol is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maenpaa to escape.
Hohol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hohol tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Maenpaa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hohol.
Hohol working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Hohol crashes against the mat.
Hohol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohol misses with the ground and pound.
Hohol throws a strike aimed at the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.
Hohol sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hohol postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hohol cracks Maenpaa with a big right hand but Maenpaa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T4#
The ground and pound from Hohol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maenpaa prevents Hohol from moving into mount.
Maenpaa dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Hohol throws a strike aimed at the side of Maenpaa's head but Maenpaa avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hohol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maenpaa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hohol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maenpaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol landing a few strikes.
Hohol misses with the ground and pound.
Hohol working the ground and pound but Maenpaa is defending the strikes.
Hohol looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Honza Hohol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hohol 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Honza Hohol! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Girrand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
Girrand looks for a takedown but Maenpaa sprawls well.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Girrand is just out of range.
Girrand defending well as Maenpaa loads up on a big left hand.
Girrand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maenpaa sprawls and moves away.
Maenpaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Girrand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Maenpaa looks to move away, Girrand throws a big counter combo but Maenpaa just gets out of the way.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Maenpaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maenpaa throws a hook but Girrand blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa scores with a jab. Girrand acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Girrand closes the distance and pushes Maenpaa back into the cage.
Girrand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Girrand.
Maenpaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Girrand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maenpaa avoids it.
Girrand blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Girrand digs a right hand underneath Maenpaa's ribcage. Maenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Girrand gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Girrand is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Girrand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maenpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Girrand is one step ahead there.
Girrand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Girrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Maenpaa is retaining full guard. #T2#
Maenpaa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Girrand content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Girrand moves into range and clinches up with Maenpaa.
Girrand blocking some punches.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girrand's elbow.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girrand's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Maenpaa fails to land.
Girrand fails to pull guard.
Maenpaa dodges an elbow strike from Girrand.
Maenpaa has a couple of punches blocked by Girrand.
Maenpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Girrand's elbow. #T3#
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Girrand.
Girrand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Girrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Girrand steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Girrand tries to counter by clinching up but Maenpaa breaks away and moves out of range.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girrand fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Girrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girrand misses with a body kick.
Maenpaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Girrand counters with a left and a right that stings Maenpaa.
Girrand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Girrand or perhaps it was just good defense by Maenpaa, which made it look bad.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Girrand moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Girrand looks to land a combination but Maenpaa avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Girrand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but Girrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Girrand rushes Maenpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Girrand blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Girrand blocks a body shot from Maenpaa. #BC#
Girrand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Girrand rushes Maenpaa and presses him up against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maenpaa working aggressively here.
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 Alejandro Girrand will probably get the nod.
That's time! Girrand's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Girrand swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Girrand closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maenpaa to the mat! Maenpaa manages to get full guard.
Girrand tries to free his leg and advance position but Maenpaa is retaining full guard.
Maenpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Girrand is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maenpaa is trying to control the position but Girrand postures up. #SU#
Girrand stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maenpaa throws a hook but Girrand avoids it easily.#T1#
Maenpaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Girrand counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Girrand drives through and clinches with Maenpaa against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with the head strike.
Girrand jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Girrand blocks a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girrands head. #BC#
Girrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Girrand moves into range and clinches up with Maenpaa.
Girrand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Girrand jumps guard.
Girrand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Girrand is pulling down on Maenpaa's head to control his posture. #T2#
Girrand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Girrand tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Girrand looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Girrand is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Girrand continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Maenpaa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Girrand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maenpaa sprawls well. Maenpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Girrand gets slowly back to his feet.
Girrand tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maenpaa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Girrand somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Girrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Maenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Girrand shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maenpaa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Girrand trying to control the position but Maenpaa is working away.
Girrand is staying tight to Maenpaa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Maenpaa wants to control but Girrand postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
Girrand tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Girrand dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maenpaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Girrand.
Girrand lands a nice shot to the body.
Girrand misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Girrand takes one on the button.
Girrand closes the distance and clinches up with Maenpaa, looking for a takedown. Girrand pushes Maenpaa against the cage but Maenpaa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Maenpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girrand, pushing him back against the cage.
Maenpaa tries to work over Girrand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Girrand has clasped his hands together around Maenpaa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Girrand looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well.
Girrand controls the position. #T1#
Maenpaa is looking to regain half guard here but Girrand keeps moving and retains side control.
Girrand sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maenpaa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Maenpaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Girrand throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maenpaa can't do much from the bottom here.
Maenpaa parries the strikes from Girrand easily there. Girrand is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maenpaa to escape.
Alejandro Girrand overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Girrand looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maenpaa gets back to half guard.
Maenpaa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Girrand.
Girrand content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Girrand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maenpaa can do to turn this around?
Girrand not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Girrand moves into the clinch.
Girrand leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Girrand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girrand drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Girrand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maenpaa.#CL#
Girrand pushes Maenpaa up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Girrand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Maenpaa. No joy for Girrand on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Girrand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maenpaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Maenpaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maenpaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Girrand instigates a clinch.
Juha Maenpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Girrand controls his hands.
#TD#
Girrand jumps guard.
Girrand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maenpaa's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girrand trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Girrand is looking to work some ground and pound but Maenpaa has wrist control.
Girrand slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maenpaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alejandro Girrand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girrand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Girrand showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girrand, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Girrand! |
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