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Event:
HFC 42: Smith vs Armando
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
McIntyre staying out of range there.
A jab from Pojankivi misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McIntyre scores with a jab. Pojankivi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Pehtori Pojankivi has been cut.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
McIntyre misses with a head kick.
McIntyre throws a hook but Pojankivi avoids it easily.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
McIntyre misses with a hook.
Pojankivi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre slips a straight right by Pojankivi.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
We've been told by Pojankivi's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pojankivi throws a half hearted mid kick.
McIntyre walks into a left hand.
McIntyre throws a push kick but Pojankivi slaps the foot to one side.
Pojankivi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Pojankivi.#CUT#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Pojankivi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McIntyre finds it's way round the side to connect with Pojankivi's head.
McIntyre catches Pojankivi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
McIntyre rushes Pojankivi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Pojankivi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McIntyre drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pojankivi right on the button. Pojankivi goes down! McIntyre follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McIntyre gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Pojankivi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conceio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#KD2#
Pojankivi cracks Conceio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Conceio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pojankivi finish him?
#ROC2#Conceio is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Conceio has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pojankivi engages and cracks Conceio with a massive lead left hook - Conceio tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pojankivi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pehtori Pojankivi!
In his post fight interview, Pehtori Pojankivi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFC 26: Dolite vs Abarai
Date: Aug 17, 2022 |
#R1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Pojankivi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea motions for Pojankivi to come forward. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pojankivi thuds his right hand into O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut.
Pojankivi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea rushes Pojankivi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pojankivi working aggressively here.
Pojankivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea up against the cage.
Pojankivi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pojankivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pojankivi working aggressively here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pojankivi's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi throws a head punch that misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#It looks like Pehtori Pojankivi has been cut.
Pojankivi has a couple of punches blocked by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A head punch on the inside from Pojankivi fails to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoiding damage.
#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has a couple of punches blocked by Pojankivi.
Pojankivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pojankivi fails to land.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pojankivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pojankivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a body punch.
Pojankivi blocking some punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea digs a right hand underneath Pojankivi's ribcage. Pojankivi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi stalling in the clinch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea improves position.
Pojankivi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling the fight.
#T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to throw a body punch but Pojankivi avoids it by throwing O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks an uppercut.
Pojankivi has a couple of punches blocked by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Pojankivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a right hand.
Pojankivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pojankivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot to the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working aggressively here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pojankivi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Pojankivi.
#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling.
Pojankivi swings wildly with an uppercut but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Pojankivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pojankivi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is stalling here.
Pojankivi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 punch but it's blocked by Pojankivi.
Pojankivi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pojankivi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Pojankivi.
Pojankivi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pojankivi misses with some punches.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a body shot but Pojankivi blocks it.
#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Pojankivi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pojankivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pojankivi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Pojankivi struggles to land a body shot inside as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea controls his hands.
Pojankivi tries to throw a body punch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it by throwing Pojankivi back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Pojankivi misses the target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pojankivi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pojankivi cracks O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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.
It seemed like Pojankivi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pojankivi!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a jab.
Pojankivi avoids a kick to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pojankivi defending well as O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea loads up on a big left hand.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea shoots for a double leg takedown but Pojankivi sprawls well. He's pushed O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a head kick.
Pojankivi throws out a powerful jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pojankivi.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pojankivi looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range.
Pojankivi misses the jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea shoots in and drives through. Pojankivi sprawls well.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pojankivi throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Pojankivi scores with a four punch combination!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pojankivi connects with a jab.#ROC2#O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is rocked!
Pehtori Pojankivi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pojankivi throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
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.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea shoots for a takedown but Pojankivi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pojankivi misses with a wild body shot.
Pojankivi misses with a low kick.
Pojankivi scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
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!
Pojankivi misses with a two punch combination.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a big counter combination but Pojankivi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab from Pojankivi.
Jab by Pojankivi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pojankivi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pojankivi lands a nice shot that snaps O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head back.
Oh O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pojankivi avoids the head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pojankivi is out of range and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea settles back down.
Pojankivi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Are you kidding me?! Pojankivi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pehtori Pojankivi! |
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Event:
IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pojankivi shoots and misses
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.
Pojankivi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahola's head.
Pojankivi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pojankivi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Pojankivi tries to clinch up.
Pojankivi tries to clinch
and Ahola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pojankivi goes for a double leg but Ahola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahola continues to drive forward.
Pojankivi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi looks to clinch
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Pehtori Pojankivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses
and Ahola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pojankivi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Pojankivi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Pojankivi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pojankivi is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pojankivi fails to land the takedown.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Pojankivi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Pojankivi persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Ahola dominated that 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.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.
Nice takedown defense from Ahola. No joy for Pojankivi on that attempt.
Pojankivi tries for a takedown but Ahola circles away easily
and Ahola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pojankivi is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pojankivi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pojankivi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pojankivi has a takedown stuffed.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi swinging wildly here.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Pojankivi misses with a leg kick
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi misses with the combination.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ahola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Ahola 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#
A head kick by Pojankivi misses
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Niko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pojankivi is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pojankivi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahola has got the better of the exchanges.
Pojankivi goes for a double leg but Ahola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahola continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Ahola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pojankivi moves to clinch but Ahola breaks away
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.#T1#
Pojankivi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahola pinned against the cage. Ahola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pojankivi can do to turn this around?
Pojankivi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pojankivi.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi closes the distance but Ahola moves to the side
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pojankivi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pojankivi has a takedown stuffed.
Pojankivi tries to clinch but Ahola moves away
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pojankivi shoots in for a double leg but Ahola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Pojankivi scores with a head kick. Ahola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pojankivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Pojankivi.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Pojankivi moves to clinch but Ahola breaks away
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab.
Pojankivi darts in looking for a takedown but Ahola gets double underhooks and turns Pojankivi into the cage.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi tries to land a body kick
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Pojankivi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi tries to clinch
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Pojankivi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pojankivi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pojankivi off to one side.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahola 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Ahola! |
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