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Event:
HFC 54: Lambart vs Knight
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Skoromniy seems unphased.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Skoromniy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Gonzalez rushes Skoromniy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skoromniy is keeping busy.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Gonzalez avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Gonzalez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Gonzalez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gonzalez. #BC2#
Skoromniy breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Skoromniy.
It looked like Gonzalez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skoromniy takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gonzalez, as that shot connected.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez cracks Skoromniy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Skoromniy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skoromniy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gonzalez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Skoromniy catches Gonzalez right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Gonzalez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skoromniy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Skoromniy avoids the punch easily.
As Gonzalez backs off Skoromniy throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez throws a jab when Skoromniy was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Skoromniy misses the target. #T2#
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the body.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Skoromniy counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with a shot to the body.
Skoromniy is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gonzalez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Gonzalez! |
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Event:
HFC 46: Colson vs Harris
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Abarai avoids the body shot from Skoromniy.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Skoromniy misses with a body shot.
Abarai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Skoromniy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Hans Abarai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skoromniy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai works the jab nicely.
Abarai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Abarai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai swings widly with a right hand
and Skoromniy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abarai lands a body shot.
Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abarai.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skoromniy throws out the jab.
Skoromniy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1##CL#
Abarai has Skoromniy up against the cage in a clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abarai lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Abarai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai lands an elbow that stopped Skoromniy in his tracks for a moment.
Abarai scores with a hook to the body.
Abarai swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Abarai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abarai.
Abarai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Skoromniy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abarai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skoromniy can turn it around.
Abarai misses with a body punch.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abarai stalling in the clinch but Skoromniy improves position.
Skoromniy avoiding damage.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skoromniy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skoromniy digs a right hand underneath Abarai's ribcage. Abarai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abarai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Abarai lands an elbow that stopped Skoromniy in his tracks for a moment.
Abarai struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Abarai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abarai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Skoromniy tries to circle away but Abarai has him pinned against the cage.
Skoromniy pushes Abarai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Abarai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abarai. #CUT#That has opened up Igor Skoromniy's cut even more.
Abarai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abarai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the temple.
Skoromniy can't break the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Abarai.
Skoromniy just leaning against Abarai, taking a breather.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the temple.
Abarai lands an elbow just above Skoromniy 's eye.
Skoromniy lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abarai lands a nice elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abarai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy slows down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Skoromniy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Abarai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Abarai takes the fight into the clinch.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Abarai misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Abarai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.
Skoromniy dodges an elbow strike from Abarai.
A shot in the inside from Abarai.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Igor Skoromniy.
Abarai slips a jab from Skoromniy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abarai is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Skoromniy misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skoromniy avoids the elbow strike from Abarai, against the cage.
#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abarai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skoromniy's brow.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abarai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skoromniy can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skoromniy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abarai throws an elbow but it misses.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Abarai has him pressed against the cage.
Abarai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abarai lands a body shot.
Abarai letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
Abarai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Abarai.
#T2#
Skoromniy tries to break free but Abarai pushes him back against the cage.
Abarai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Abarai looking to stall.
Skoromniy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abarai tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Abarai back against the cage.
Abarai lands an elbow just above Skoromniy 's eye. #CUT#The cut above Igor Skoromniy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abarai lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abarai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abarai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Igor Skoromniy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Abarai fails to land.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Abarai won't allow it.
Abarai blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
A short left from Abarai.
Skoromniy misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Abarai lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Igor Skoromniy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hans Abarai!
Hans Abarai got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Skoromniy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan defending well as Skoromniy loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Skoromniy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skoromniy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Skoromniy looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Gordan Ryan has been cut.
A big right from Skoromniy misses.
Skoromniy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Igor Skoromniy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skoromniy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Gordan Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ryan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Skoromniy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skoromniy pinned against the cage. Skoromniy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a one-two to the body.
Skoromniy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skoromniy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Skoromniy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoromniy tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoromniy to the ground. Skoromniy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skoromniy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skoromniy is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Skoromniy circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoromniy stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Skoromniy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand.
Skoromniy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Skoromniy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordan Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Skoromniy gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skoromniy stalls.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skoromniy.
A nice left hand lands by Skoromniy.
Ryan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordan Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Skoromniy holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skoromniy gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skoromniy prevents it.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Skoromniy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skoromniy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Skoromniy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skoromniy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Skoromniy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryan up against the cage.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skoromniy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Skoromniy stalling the fight.
Ryan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skoromniy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skoromniy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ryan out cold! Ryan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Igor Skoromniy!
Igor Skoromniy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HFC 29: Ilmarinen vs Jackson
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Skoromniy tests Cleever's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skoromniy looks to land a combination. Cleever sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skoromniy misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cleever to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Igor Skoromniy has been cut.
Cleever throws a jab but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Skoromniy to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever misses with a hook.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Cleever ducked under it nicely.
Cleever closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skoromniy stuns Cleever with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skoromniy throws a lazy uppercut
and Cleever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skoromniy connects with a body shot that sends Cleever's belly button to the back.
Cleever closes the distance but Skoromniy moves to the side
and Skoromniy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cleever looks to clinch
and Skoromniy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cleever tries to move into range but Skoromniy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skoromniy throws a right hand that misses
and Cleever counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Skoromniy misses with a few strikes there.
Cleever let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Skoromniy throws out a loose jab but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy sizes up Cleever with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Skoromniy.
Cleever has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cleever there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Cleever misses.
Cleever lands a slapping body shot.
Cleever swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Skoromniy staying out of range there.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cleever punishes Skoromniy's body with a nice straight punch.
Skoromniy throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skoromniy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
Skoromniy connects with the punch.
Skoromniy misses with the combination.
#T4#
Skoromniy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cleever in his tracks.
Skoromniy misses with a wild combination.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Igor Skoromniy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skoromniy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleever wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Skoromniy misses.
Cleever wants to counter the offense by Skoromniy and move into the clinch position.
Skoromniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleever can do to turn this around?
Cleever misses the shot to the body.
Skoromniy connects with a jab.
Skoromniy throws the left hand but Cleever avoids the punch easily.
Skoromniy misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever swings for the body but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Igor Skoromniy is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Cleever has closed the distance and engaged Skoromniy in a clinch.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever. #T1#
Skoromniy takes a shot to the head.
Cleever digs a right hand into Skoromniy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skoromniy's gas tank.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Cleever improves position.
Skoromniy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Cleever'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.
Skoromniy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleevers head.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cleever creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleever takes a shot to the head.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cleever works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skoromniy is trying to push Cleever away but Cleever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Miet Cleever seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cleever doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skoromniy scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Cleever throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Skoromniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Cleever.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cleever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Skoromniy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever gets through Skoromniy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleever tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miet Cleever showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Skoromniy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cleever throws a right and a left that Skoromniy avoids nicely.
Skoromniy swings for the body but Cleever moves out of range.
It seemed like Cleever was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cleever lands with a straight right. Skoromniy didn't see that one coming.
Cleever takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Cleever gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cleever working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Cleever.
A short right from Cleever.
Cleever scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever working aggressively here.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cleever.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cleever is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Skoromniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cleever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Cleever throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
#T3#
Cleever misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cleever as Skoromniy tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
A left hand lands to the body for Cleever.
Cleever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skoromniys head.
Skoromniy has Cleever pushed against the cage.
Cleever misses with some punches.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Cleever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miet Cleever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Cleever.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Cleever.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy. #T4#
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Cleever has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleever lands a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy is looking to control Cleever's arms but Cleever gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skoromniy has his back to the cage.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Cleever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleever.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cleever presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleever pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor Skoromniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miet Cleever comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cleever 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever wins by unanimous decision!
Miet Cleever decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skoromniy moves away.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skoromniy is just out of range.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuorempi looks to throw the jab but Skoromniy is out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skoromniy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
#T1#
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi 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.
Skoromniy just leaning against Nuorempi, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Skoromniy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.
#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy letting Nuorempi take a breather here.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Skoromniy has had enough of the clinch but Nuorempi keeps him there for the moment.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy lands a left hand.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Nuorempi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skoromniy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
It looks like Nuorempi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nuorempi tightening his grip on Skoromniy, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nuorempi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
I would not like to be Skoromniy right now.
Skoromniy rolls, trying to escape but Nuorempi keeps control of the position.
Nuorempi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skoromniy.#SUB2#
Skoromniy fending off the submission attempt from Nuorempi. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Nuorempi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Nuorempi looking to break Skoromniy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skoromniy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nuorempi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skoromniy tries to roll but Nuorempi sticks to his back.
Nuorempi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skoromniy's body.
#T9#
Nuorempi missing with strikes.
Nuorempi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuorempi missing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoromniy is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suutari Nuorempi 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#
Skoromniy defending well as Nuorempi loads up on a big left hand.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nuorempi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nuorempi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skoromniy sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nuorempi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Skoromniy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuorempi wants to take Skoromniy's back here but Skoromniy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skoromniy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi is looking to work his way around to Skoromniy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skoromniy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skoromniy shrugs it off.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Skoromniy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skoromniy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nuorempi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Skoromniy stops Nuorempi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Nuorempi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skoromniy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skoromniy and Nuorempi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Skoromniy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skoromniy tries to get out of the position.
Nuorempi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skoromniy's legs.
Skoromniy is trying to escape the position but Nuorempi is controlling the position. #T5#
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Skoromniy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuorempi on the ground.
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Skoromniy blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Skoromniy drives through and clinches with Nuorempi against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi leaning against his opponent.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuorempi up against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T8#
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy being controlled against the cage.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Skoromniy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy lands with a light punch inside. #T9#
Nuorempi is leaning against Skoromniy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoromniy is struggling to control the position.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suutari Nuorempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skoromniy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Skoromniy throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi digs a good hook to Skoromniy's body.
Skoromniy throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the body
and Skoromniy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoromniy lands a nice shot that snaps Nuorempi's head back.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skoromniy throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skoromniy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Skoromniy rushes Nuorempi and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi is pushing Skoromniy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skoromniy fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy. #T4#
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Skoromniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is pushing Nuorempi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Nuorempi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6#
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi looking for a takedown.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy taking a breather.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T7#
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi is working Skoromniy over against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi avoiding damage.
Nuorempi just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi stalling in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow. #T8#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuorempi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Nuorempi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.#T9#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skoromniy down to the mat. Skoromniy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Skoromniy avoids it easily.
Skoromniy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skoromniy ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Suutari Nuorempi really 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.#R4#
Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Skoromniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skoromniy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuorempi. Skoromniy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Nuorempi has hold of one of Skoromniy's legs. Skoromniy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuorempi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuorempi postures up.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skoromniy is retaining full guard.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but Skoromniy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Nuorempi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skoromniy is trying to maintain the position but Nuorempi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Well, if Nuorempi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoromniy.#CL#
Skoromniy moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Nuorempi has clasped his hands together around Skoromniy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nuorempi has hold of Skoromniy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skoromniy seems comfortable defending it but Nuorempi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skoromniy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skoromniy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nuorempi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 8: Colson vs Labelle
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Skoromniy lands with an overhand left.
Dolite showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skoromniy.
#CL2#
Dolite rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Skoromniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dolite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skoromniy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skoromniy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dolite lands with a nice body punch.
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolite scores with the left hand. Skoromniy knows he should have avoided that one.
Skoromniy misses with a hook. Dolite ducked under it nicely.
Dolite takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dolite misses with a shot to the body
and Skoromniy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like James Dolite has been cut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy throws a jab when Dolite was well out of range.
A jab from Dolite misses.
A quick step to the side and Skoromniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skoromniy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dolite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skoromniy.
Dolite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skoromniy.
Dolite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skoromniy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skoromniy looks to land a right hand but Dolite moved out of range.
Dolite lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skoromniy at a distance.
Skoromniy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dolite.
Skoromniy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skoromniy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Skoromniy jabs Dolite right on the nose. Dolite blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by Dolite. Beautiful body shot.
Dolite slips a jab and a cross from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James Dolite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Dolite is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Dolite tries to get set, Skoromniy tries to push him back and clinch up but Dolite manages to avoid the attempt.
Dolite ducks under a wild hook from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy throws a series of punches but Dolite moves out of range.
Skoromniy throws a hook but Dolite avoids it easily.
Dolite misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Dolite rushes Skoromniy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Dolite.
Skoromniy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoromniy is stalling here.
Dolite presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skoromniy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolites head.
Dolite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Dolite lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skoromniy being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolite.
Dolite misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolite swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy lands a right hand.
Dolite tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
Skoromniy'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.
Skoromniy blocking some punches.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolite tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Dolite back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Dolite throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skoromniy has had enough of the clinch but Dolite keeps him there for the moment.
Skoromniy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dolite blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dolite'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.#R2#
Dolite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dolite 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.
Dolite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dolite tries to clinch up#KD#
and Skoromniy counters with a crisp one two that drops Dolite! Skoromniy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dolite to his feet! Dolite is in big trouble!#ROC#Dolite is rocked!
Dolite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skoromniy scores with a counter punch that sends Dolite to the canvas! Skoromniy smells blood - he's punishing Dolite with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dolite has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Skoromniy!
A less than humble Igor Skoromniy 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:
HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Sucnek fails to land with a series of punches.
Skoromniy punishes Sucnek's body with a nice straight punch.
Sucnek misses with a shot to the body
and Sucnek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Skoromniy moves into the clinch.
Sucnek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sucnek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Skoromniy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sucnek lands with a good body shot.
Sucnek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sucnek throws a leg kick
and Skoromniy counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sucnek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Skoromniy lands a body shot.
#T1#
Sucnek swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skoromniy.#CL#
Skoromniy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sucnek throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy scores with a shot to the side of Sucnek's head.
Sucnek takes a shot to the head.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skoromniy stalls.
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sucnek up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Skoromniy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Skoromniy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sucnek up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Skoromniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Skoromniy clinches.
Sucnek misses with some punches.
Skoromniy avoids the elbow strike from Sucnek, against the cage.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sucnek throws a head punch that misses.
Sucnek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Skoromniy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sucnek can turn it around.
Skoromniy avoiding damage as Sucnek throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Skoromniy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sucnek throws an elbow but misses.
Sucnek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sucnek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skoromniy avoids it.
Skoromniy scores with a shot to the side of Sucnek's head.
Skoromniy lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy - that landed with a thud.
Sucnek looks winded!
Skoromniy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sucnek or not. #T3#
Sucnek misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy can't break the clinch.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sucnek backwards.
Skoromniy working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy taking a breather.
Skoromniy is stalling here.
Skoromniy lands an uppercut.
Skoromniy blocks an elbow strike.
Skoromniy lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Sucnek is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sucnek up against the cage.#T4#
Skoromniy effectively controlling the action here.
Skoromniy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sucnek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Skoromniy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skoromniy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skoromniy is working Sucnek over against the cage.
Skoromniy lands with a left to the head.
Skoromniy lands a body shot.
Skoromniy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Sucnek is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Sucnek backwards.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sucnek misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Skoromniy.
A shot in the inside from Skoromniy.
Sucnek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Sucnek is controlling him.
Skoromniy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sucnek has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sucnek backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy is stalling here.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Sucnek won't allow it.
Sucnek is breathing heavily.
Skoromniy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skoromniy effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Skoromniy lands with a left to the head.
Sucnek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skoromniy blocks it with crossed arms.
Skoromniy lands with a light punch inside.
Skoromniy works on Sucnek's body with a couple of short punches.
Skoromniy lands with a left to the head.
Skoromniy effectively controlling the action here.
Skoromniy pushes Sucnek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sucnek backwards.
Sucnek is still on wobbly legs! Can Skoromniy finish him?#BC#
Skoromniy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sucnek seems to have recovered his senses.
Skoromniy lands a right hook to the body.
Skoromniy thuds a left hand into Sucnek's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skoromniy scores with a nice strike.
Skoromniy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sucnek at a distance.
#T2#
Sucnek drops his hands momentarily and Skoromniy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Skoromniy clinches up against the cage.
Igor Skoromniy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skoromniy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skoromniy gets through Sucnek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoromniy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skoromniy dips a shoulder and cracks Sucnek with a mighty uppercut! Sucnek falls back against the cage and Skoromniy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sucnek 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 - Skoromniy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Skoromniy!
Igor Skoromniy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Rebernik punishes Skoromniy's body with a nice straight punch.
Rebernik misses with a straight right.
Skoromniy staying out of range there.
Rebernik throws a hook but Skoromniy avoids it easily.
Rebernik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rebernik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skoromniy counters with a series of strikes. Rebernik will be more careful next time no doubt.
Skoromniy throws a series of punches but Rebernik avoids them all with ease.
Rebernik scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Rebernik gets tackled into the cage by Skoromniy. Skoromniy maintains the clinch.
Rebernik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rebernik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rebernik throws a head punch that misses.
Skoromniy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rebernik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skoromniy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rebernik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skoromniy is keeping busy.#T1#
Rebernik trying to control the position but instead, Skoromniy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rebernik into the cage.
Skoromniy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Rebernik breaks the clinch.
Rebernik takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rebernik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skoromniy has time to react.
Rebernik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skoromniy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rebernik scrambles back to his feet.
Rebernik just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Skoromniy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rebernik ducks right into an uppercut from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy slips a jab from Rebernik.
Skoromniy connects with a single shot there.
Rebernik dips to his left and cracks Skoromniy with an uppercut!#T2#
Skoromniy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rebernik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skoromniy ducks under a wild hook from Rebernik.
Rebernik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skoromniy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rebernik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Skoromniy scrambles back to his feet.
Rebernik throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Rebernik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rebernik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skoromniy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rebernik scores with a nice strike.
Skoromniy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rebernik back to the cage. Skoromniy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Skoromniy lands a nice looking body shot.
Rebernik tries to clinch there but Skoromniy circles away.
#T3#
Skoromniy just misses with a punch to the body.
Rebernik fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rebernik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skoromniy blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Rebernik.
Rebernik misses the jab.
Skoromniy connects with a body shot that sends Rebernik's belly button to the back.
Rebernik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rebernik wants to clinch up but Skoromniy keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Skoromniy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rebernik wants to break free but Skoromniy has control.
Rebernik is trying to break the clinch but Skoromniy has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skoromniy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skoromniy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rebernik is trying to break the clinch but Skoromniy has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Skoromniy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebernik working hard to break the clinch.
Skoromniy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skoromniy.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rebernik is looking to break free of the clinch but Skoromniy has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Skoromniy.
Rebernik misses with a body punch.
Rebernik prevents Skoromniy from breaking the clinch.
Skoromniy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rebernik backwards.
Skoromniy gets through Rebernik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Skoromniy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rebernik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rebernik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rebernik misses with a hook
and Skoromniy counters with a straight right hand.
Rebernik staying out of range there.
Rebernik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rebernik throws a hook to the side of Skoromniy's head but Skoromniy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skoromniy is looking for the big counter here.
Rebernik connects with the punch.
Skoromniy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy jabs Rebernik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skoromniy tests Rebernik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebernik tries to move into range but Skoromniy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Rebernik tries to clinch there but Skoromniy circles away.
Rebernik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skoromniy doesn't seem bothered though.
Skoromniy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rebernik throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Skoromniy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rebernik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rebernik is looking to break free of the clinch but Skoromniy has double underhooks.
Rebernik stalling in the clinch but Skoromniy improves position.
Rebernik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rebernik throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy.
Rebernik wants to stall.
Rebernik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy - that landed with a thud.
Skoromniy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rebernik backwards.
Rebernik can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Rebernik wants to get back to striking at distance but Skoromniy won't allow it.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Skoromniy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rebernik wants to get back to striking at distance but Skoromniy won't allow it.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rebernik backwards.
Rebernik takes a shot to the head.
Rebernik is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Skoromniy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rebernik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoromniy.
Rebernik scores with a sloppy right hand. Skoromniy should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skoromniy throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Skoromniy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rebernik is trying to break free.
Rebernik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Skoromniy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Rebernik working hard to break the clinch.
Skoromniy has Rebernik pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rebernik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy scores with a shot to the side of Rebernik's head.
Skoromniy stalling.
Rebernik prevents Skoromniy from breaking the clinch.
Skoromniy gets through Rebernik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy has Rebernik pushed against the cage.
Rebernik has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Skoromniy gets through Rebernik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Rebernik is rocked!
Skoromniy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oh Rebernik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rebernik is looking to control Skoromniy's arms but Skoromniy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rebernik has his back to the cage. #T4#
Skoromniy stalling the fight.
Rebernik seems to have got his legs back now.
Rebernik struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Rebernik looking to slow down the pace here.
Rebernik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rebernik looking to stall.
Rebernik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rebernik tries to circle away but Skoromniy has him pinned against the cage.
Rebernik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rebernik tries to break free but Skoromniy pushes him back against the cage.
Skoromniy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rebernik is trying to break the clinch but Skoromniy is controlling him.
Igor Skoromniy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skoromniy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Rebernik.
Skoromniy pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Skoromniy 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#
Skoromniy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rebernik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rebernik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Rebernik.
Skoromniy unleashes a big counter combination but Rebernik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Skoromniy moves away from the strike by Rebernik. #CL2#
Skoromniy has managed to clinch.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebernik tries to break the clinch but Skoromniy is controlling the position.
Skoromniy stalling against the cage.
Rebernik is trying to break the clinch but Skoromniy is controlling him.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rebernik backwards.
Rebernik is looking to break free of the clinch but Skoromniy has double underhooks. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skoromniy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skoromniy pushes Rebernik against the cage. Skoromniy is working some dirty boxing. Skoromniy pushes off with a quick right hook! Rebernik goes down! Rebernik tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Skoromniy moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Skoromniy!
In his post fight interview, Igor Skoromniy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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