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Event:
IMMAC 3: Young Guns
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Niemi avoids the head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea darts in trying to clinch
enabling Niemi to counter with a crisp jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes the fight into the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemi. #BC2#
Niemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to clinch.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemi blocks a head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with the body kick
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niemi avoids a kick to the body.
Niemi blocks the body kick.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niemi.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niemi avoids a kick to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a jab to the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook but Niemi avoids it easily.
Niemi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a jab to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses.
Niemi swats away the attempt to clinch by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A swing and a miss from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round.
That's time! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a big shot that misses.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Niemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niemi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
Niemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves into the clinch.#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Niemi tries to circle away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pinned against the cage.
Niemi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niemi can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi tries to break free but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes him back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow. #BC2#
Niemi breaks the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a front kick aimed at Niemi's knee but Niemi avoids it well. #T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up but Niemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves in looking to clinch but Niemi pushes him off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to slow Niemi down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a sloppy right hand. Niemi should have avoided that one.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niemi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a head kick. Niemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemi.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niemi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niemi is out of range and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea settles back down.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemi circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is winning the standup battle so far.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks Niemi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemi. #T1##CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has closed the distance and engaged Niemi in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalls.
Niemi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Niemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a sloppy head kick and Niemi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Niemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niemi checks a leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Niemi away with a front kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a push kick but Niemi slaps the foot to one side.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Niemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch there but Niemi circles away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niemi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a leg kick
and Niemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a head kick.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemi circles away.
Niemi 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.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up but Niemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niemi.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! |
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Event:
IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Holgerson swings widly with a right hand
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Niemi.
Niemi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holgerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Niemi cracks Holgerson with an open hand slap.
Niemi scores with a decent looking hook.
Holgerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Niemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holgersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Niemi lunges at Holgerson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holgerson's hand.
Niemi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holgerson.
Niemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab by Niemi.
Niemi cracks Holgerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Holgerson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Niemi connects with a looping right hand.
Holgerson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holgerson misses with a lunging right hand
and Holgerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Niemi lands a head shot.
Holgerson swings widly with a right hand
letting Niemi counter with a right hand.
Niemi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson misses with an uppercut
and Niemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aro Niemi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Niemi scores with a nice right hand.
Niemi with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Holgerson.
A little feinted left hand from Niemi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Niemi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holgerson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holgerson on the side of the head.
Niemi cracks Holgerson with an open hand slap.
Aro Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jab, jab by Niemi - just one landing.
Holgerson misses with a hook.
Holgerson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Niemi as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Niemi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holgerson throws out the jab.
Holgerson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holgerson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Niemi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Niemi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holgerson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holgerson throws a jab when Niemi was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemi misses the target.#T4#
Holgerson misses with a left hand
and Niemi counters with a straight right hand.
Niemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niemi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niemi, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aro Niemi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Holgerson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Holgerson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aro Niemi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niemi throws the left hand but Holgerson avoids the punch easily.
Holgerson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niemi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson throws a lazy uppercut
and Niemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Holgerson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Holgerson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Holgerson swings widly with a right hand
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holgerson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niemi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgerson momentarily.
Niemi lands a jab.
Niemi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Niemi lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Niemi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Niemi.
Niemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holgerson.#T3#
Holgerson walks into a left hand.
Holgerson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Niemi counter with a right hand.
Niemi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
A jab from Niemi does it's job there.
Niemi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Niemi misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aro Niemi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Niemi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aro Niemi! |
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