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Event:
SFC 3: Caetano vs. Knights
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Korhonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Day can pounce on him.
Day misses with a head kick.
Korhonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korhonen throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korhonen wants to clinch but Day slips to the side
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Day.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Korhonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korhonen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Korhonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A low kick from Korhonen misses
and Day counters with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Day.#T1#
Day scores with a push kick.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korhonen's sensitive parts.
Korhonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Day counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Korhonen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Day.
Korhonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Day thuds his shin into the meat of Korhonen's side.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Day throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Korhonen.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day with a nice calf kick.
Day connects with a leg kick.
Korhonen throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Korhonen blocks it well.
Day connects with a high kick.
Day with the inside leg kick.
Korhonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korhonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Day tried to score with a low kick but Korhonen checks it.
Day with the inside leg kick.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Day throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day misses with a body kick.
Korhonen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Day throws a leg kick
and Korhonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Day thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Korhonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Day misses with a body kick.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen checks a leg kick.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korhonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Day is looking to score with low kicks.
Leg Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day tries a low kick but Korhonen avoids it.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
Day with a nice calf kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day feints and then cracks Korhonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korhonen down.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Korhonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Korhonen.
Day just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKorhonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day lands a head kick. Korhonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Korhonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Day counters with a nice leg kick.
Day lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korhonen's sensitive parts.
Day throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Korhonen. Those never looked like landing.
Day tries a quick counter leg kick but Korhonen is wise to it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korhonen wants to clinch.#T2#
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Korhonen moves out of range easily.
Day scores with a push kick.
Korhonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Korhonen wants to clinch
and Day counters with a head kick. That will keep Korhonen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Korhonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Day.
Day lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Korhonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen tries to clinch up
and Day finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Day. That's going to slow Korhonen down.
Day thows a body kick. Korhonen tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Day misses with a body kick.
Korhonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Day thuds his shin into the meat of Korhonen's side.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Korhonen blocks the low kick.
Korhonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korhonen wants to clinch
and Day counters with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day misses with a low kick.
A head kick from Day lands but Korhonen takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Day throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt
and Day counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen avoids the head kick by Day.
#T1#
Korhonen throws a push kick but Day slaps the foot to one side.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Day.
Korhonen misses with a low kick.
Korhonen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Day throws a head kick that half lands.
Day tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korhonen checks a leg kick.
Day lands with a kick to the temple. Korhonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day thinks about the counter body kick.
Day throws a leg kick but Korhonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Day looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Korhonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
Day feints a counter leg kick.
Day connects with a solid leg kick.
Day circles away from the clinch attempt
and Day counters with a nice low kick that buckles Korhonen's knee momentarily.#T3#
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Korhonen moves out of range easily.
Korhonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Day thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Korhonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Korhonen wants to clinch
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Day swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
Day misses with a head kick.
Korhonen blocks the body kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Korhonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Korhonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Day counters with a solid body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Day!
Leg Day decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Korhonen moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Korhonen tries to clinch up
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Korhonen slips under a jab.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Korhonen.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korhonen defends it well.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Korhonen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos scores with a body shot.
Ramos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
A nice combination there by Ramos.
#CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A cross from Ramos lands.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korhonen's head backwards.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramos throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramos misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramos circles away.
Yago Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korhonen manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos 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.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Ramos breaks away
and Ramos counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramos misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Korhonen enables Ramos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Korhonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Korhonen's legs - danger averted.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Korhonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ramos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Korhonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramos has managed to get both his arms back between Korhonen's legs - danger averted.
Korhonen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Ramos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ramos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Korhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramos working some strikes from top position.
Ramos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Korhonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Ramos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ramos wants to work for an arm triangle but Korhonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramos controlling the action here.
Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Korhonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Ramos stalling.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Ramos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
That's time! Korhonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ramos connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Ramos is looking to chop away at Korhonen's legs.
Korhonen checks a low kick from Ramos.#KD2#
Ramos drops Korhonen with a beautiful combination! Korhonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramos is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Korhonen is rocked!
Ramos drops Korhonen with a naaaaasty hook - Korhonen is in real trouble here! Ramos dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Ramos! |
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Event:
BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Korhonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korhonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.#TD2#
Souza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Korhonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korhonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Korhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is pressing down on Korhonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Korhonen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions off his back.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Korhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Souza wants to stand up but Korhonen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Korhonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Souza passes into side control!
Korhonen is breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here.
Korhonen stops Souza from passing to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Souza working the head and body with strikes.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Korhonen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korhonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Korhonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Korhonen actively working from the bottom here.
Souza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Souza's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Korhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Korhonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Korhonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korhonen defending well though. #SUB#
Korhonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Souza is tapping! Great win for Korhonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvo Korhonen!
Sauvo Korhonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez has a takedown stuffed.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Korhonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez .
Velasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Velasquez throws a wild body kick that Korhonen sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Korhonen misses its target.#T1#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Velasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Korhonen counters with a left and a right that stings Velasquez .
Velasquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Velasquez tenderised Korhonen's leg. Korhonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez .
Velasquez misses with a combination
and Korhonen counters with a body kick that stops Velasquez in his tracks momentarily.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez . Korhonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combo that has Velasquez backing up. Velasquez nods at Korhonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velasquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korhonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Velasquez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Korhonen defends it well.
Korhonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korhonen tries to clinch but Velasquez is having none of it. #T3##CL2#
Velasquez pushes Korhonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Korhonen blocks an elbow strike.
Korhonen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korhonen avoids it.
Velasquez tries to break free but Korhonen pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Korhonen won't allow it.
Korhonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Velasquez .
Velasquez jumps guard but Korhonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sauvo Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Velasquez .#T4#
Velasquez leaning against his opponent.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korhonen has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korhonen walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen is having none of it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Vitor Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Korhonen moves out of range.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
It appears Korhonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Velasquez with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vitor Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Korhonen gets tackled into the cage by Velasquez . Velasquez maintains the clinch. #TD#
Korhonen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Korhonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Korhonen being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Korhonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Velasquez stands and throws Korhonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korhonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Velasquez landing a few strikes.
Korhonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Velasquez 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Korhonen looking for submissions off his back.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korhonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velasquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Korhonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Korhonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Velasquez is tapping! Great win for Korhonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sauvo Korhonen!
A victorious Sauvo Korhonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meuneix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Meuneix was looking to counter with a kick there.
Meuneix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meuneix misses the jab.
Korhonen wants to clinch but Meuneix slips to the side
and Korhonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen drops his hands momentarily and Meuneix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meuneix misses with a double jab.
Korhonen shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meuneix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meuneix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meuneix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korhonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korhonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Korhonen slips a jab from Meuneix.
Korhonen is looking for the big counter here.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meuneix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Meuneix is having none of it.
Meuneix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korhonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korhonen throws a nice looking combination but Meuneix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korhonen wants to clinch.#T3#
Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meuneix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meuneix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meuneix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meuneix tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Meuneix lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meuneix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Korhonen.
Meuneix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Meuneix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen. #CL2#
Korhonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Korhonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meuneix is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Meuneix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Meuneix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meuneix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Korhonen wants to clinch but Meuneix slips to the side
and Meuneix counters with a nice uppercut.
Korhonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Meuneix counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Korhonen ducks under a wild hook from Meuneix.
Korhonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korhonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Meuneix misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Meuneix.
Meuneix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Meuneix keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Meuneix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korhonen throws a counter combo.
Meuneix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Korhonen can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meuneix.
Meuneix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meuneix jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Korhonen misses.
It looked like Meuneix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meuneix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meuneix looks to land a left hand but Korhonen moved out of range nicely.
As Meuneix backs off Korhonen throws a huge counter combo but Meuneix manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Korhonen tries to clinch but Meuneix is having none of it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Meuneix throws a counter high kick but Korhonen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Meuneix is avoiding it.
Meuneix is looking for a counter combo.
Meuneix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Korhonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Korhonen blocks a head kick by Meuneix.
As Meuneix backs off Korhonen throws a huge counter combo but Meuneix manages to avoid it all.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meuneix is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Korhonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korhonen is looking for the big counter here.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Meuneix.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Meuneix is avoiding it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Meuneix moves away
and Meuneix counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Meuneix dominated that second round.
That's time! Meuneix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meuneix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Meuneix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korhonen staying out of range there.
Meuneix throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Korhonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meuneix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Korhonen
and Meuneix counters with a left and a right that stings Korhonen.
Meuneix misses with a looping left.#T1#
Meuneix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Meuneix tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Korhonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Meuneix circles away and keeps his distance.
Meuneix looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Luca Meuneix is winning the standup battle so far.
Meuneix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meuneix throws a head kick but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen throws a head kick that misses
and Meuneix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Meuneix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meuneix manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meuneix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meuneix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meuneix misses with a wild combination.
Korhonen misses with the body kick
enabling Meuneix to counter with a crisp jab.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Meuneix counters with a quick kick to the body but Korhonen blocks it.#T3#
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meuneix misses with a kick to the body.
Korhonen unleashes a big counter combination but Meuneix bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meuneix throws a shot from downtown. Korhonen moves away and avoids it.
Meuneix misses the jab.
Korhonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meuneix blocks a head kick by Korhonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Meuneix misses the target.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meuneix paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2#
Korhonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meuneix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Meuneix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Meuneix misses.
Korhonen is looking for the big counter here.
Meuneix thows a body kick. Korhonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meuneix throws a hook to the side of Korhonen's head but Korhonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Meuneix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meuneix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Meuneix!
Luca Meuneix thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 98 Frank vs Newton
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen slips a jab and a cross from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Korhonen throws a big counter combination but Tampukpuk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Korhonen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tampukpuk misses with a low kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen misses with a head kick.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tampukpuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Korhonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk throws a combination that misses
and Korhonen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Korhonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a two punch combination.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Korhonen avoids the body shot from Tampukpuk.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk throws a right hand that Korhonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Korhonen also avoids with ease.
Korhonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korhonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lands a front kick.
Tampukpuk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Tampukpuk stalks Korhonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Korhonen's face. Korhonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Tampukpuk tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Korhonen tries to clinch there but Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk throws a body punch but Korhonen moves out of range. #T4#
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Korhonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Korhonen has managed to clinch.
Korhonen trying to stall but Tampukpuk improves his position.
#BC2#
Tampukpuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korhonen dodges the punch combination from Tampukpuk.
It looked like Korhonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Korhonen blocks the leg kick.
Korhonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tampukpuk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Korhonen wants to clinch.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Korhonen avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Arturito Tampukpuk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Korhonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tampukpuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korhonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Tampukpuk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Tampukpuk misses. #T1#
Tampukpuk looks to land a body kick but Korhonen moved away.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk misses with a few strikes there.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Korhonen.
Korhonen thumps Tampukpuk with a low kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Tampukpuk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen is looking for a counter combo.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Tampukpuk. Those never looked like landing.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korhonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tampukpuk circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korhonen lands a head kick. Tampukpuk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tampukpuk throws a nice looking combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Tampukpuk looks to move away, Korhonen throws a big counter combo but Tampukpuk just gets out of the way.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Tampukpuk.
#T3#
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korhonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen avoids them all with ease.
Sauvo Korhonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Tampukpuk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk misses with a wild combination.
Tampukpuk scores with a one two! Korhonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
#T4#
Tampukpuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korhonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Korhonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tampukpuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tampukpuk misses with an uppercut.
Tampukpuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Tampukpuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Korhonen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturito Tampukpuk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sauvo Korhonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk throws a head kick that misses.
Tampukpuk misses with the combination.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tampukpuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tampukpuk cracks a nice hook into Korhonen's ribs.
Tampukpuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korhonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen moves out of range as Tampukpuk throws a body kick.
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Tampukpuk lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Korhonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tampukpuk throws a series of punches but Korhonen moves out of range.
Korhonen wants to clinch up but Tampukpuk keeps it at a distance.
Tampukpuk misses with a straight left.
Tampukpuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Korhonen avoids a kick to the body.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tampukpuk throws a wild body kick that Korhonen sees coming a mile off.
Tampukpuk is looking to land body kicks.
Korhonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tampukpuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Korhonen moves away from the strike by Tampukpuk.
Korhonen appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Tampukpuk tries to bum rush Korhonen with a series of wild strikes but Korhonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korhonen tries to clinch up but Tampukpuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tampukpuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen is looking to clinch.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Korhonen.
Korhonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tampukpuk just manages to avoid it.
Korhonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tampukpuk misses with a double jab
and Korhonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk throws the kick towards the body but Korhonen avoids it.
Korhonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tampukpuk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Korhonen misses with a two punch combination.
Tampukpuk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Tampukpuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korhonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk misses with a body kick.
Tampukpuk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Korhonen counters with a nice body kick.
Korhonen tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Tampukpuk misses.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Korhonen is just out of range.
Korhonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Korhonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arturito Tampukpuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Korhonen is looking to clinch but Tampukpuk is avoiding it.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tampukpuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tampukpuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen.
Tampukpuk looks to land a combination but Korhonen avoids it well.
Tampukpuk walks into a jab.
Korhonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korhonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korhonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tampukpuk circles away.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Tampukpuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korhonen tries to clinch but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Tampukpuk swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturito Tampukpuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tampukpuk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturito Tampukpuk! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Hussain is looking to clinch but Korhonen is avoiding it.
Korhonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Korhonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.#CL#
Korhonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Hussain.
Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Korhonen is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain tries to work over Korhonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korhonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korhonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hussain gets an underhook and turns Korhonen into the cage.
Hussain works on Korhonen's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hussain misses with a knee to the head.
Korhonen prevents a body shot from Hussain.
Korhonen tries to pull guard but Hussain forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hussain lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Sauvo Korhonen has been cut.
Hussain connects with a knee to the head.
Hussain scores with a hook to the body.
Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Korhonen is blocking nicely.
Hussain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussain struggles to land a body shot inside as Korhonen controls his hands.
Hussain misses with a knee strike.
Hussain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korhonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hussain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korhonen blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
The referee calls for Korhonen to work.
Hussain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hussain misses with a knee to the head.
Hussain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hussain avoiding damage as Korhonen throws knees to the body.
Korhonen trying to land knees to the body.
Korhonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hussain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korhonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hussain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Hussain tries a knee to the head but Korhonen blocks it.
Hussain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussain being controlled against the cage.
Korhonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hussain avoids it.
Korhonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hussain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Korhonen is blocking nicely.
Korhonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hussain up against the cage.
Hussain misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Korhonen jumps guard and drags Hussain to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SUB#
Korhonen looking for a triangle here. Hussain is fighting it but it looks tight! Korhonen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hussain is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sauvo Korhonen!
An out of breath Sauvo Korhonen 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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