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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1# Korpi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sitsongrit tests Korpi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Korpi connects with a single shot there. Sitsongrit tries to clinch and Korpi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Korpi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A big left from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korpi. Korpi misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Korpi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi connects with the punch. Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Korpi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Korpi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice shot by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit staying out of range there. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Korpi scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korpi. Korpi throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab. Korpi throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here. Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Korpi moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Korpi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2# Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Korpi.
It looks like Korpi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Korpi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Korpi misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Korpi avoids it with no problem. A left and a right from Korpi both land. Nice combination. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Korpi avoids the punch easily. Korpi checks a leg kick. Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Korpi avoids the punch easily. Korpi swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Korpi lands an overhand right. Korpi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Korpi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3# Korpi misses with a straight right. Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Korpi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Korpi moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away. Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Korpi moves his leg out of the way. A slow jab from Korpi misses its intended target. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Korpi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit. Korpi feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Korpi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Korpi misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit throws a hook but Korpi avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4# Korpi jabs at Sitsongrit's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Korpi works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook. Korpi walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Korpi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Korpi connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back. Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Korpi swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korpi doesn't seem phased though. Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aatami Korpi dominated that round. That's time! Korpi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Korpi. A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Korpi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Korpi misses with a right hand and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Korpi slips a straight right by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Korpi's head. Korpi throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korpi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut. Sitsongrit slips under a jab. Korpi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sitsongrit misses with a left hand and Korpi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. 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! Korpi swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
#T1# Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korpi.
Sitsongrit throws a solid leg kick but Korpi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Korpi digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs. A jab from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Korpi throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Korpi avoids a low kick by using good footwork. It looked like Korpi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Korpi saw that one coming. Korpi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Korpi throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily. Sitsongrit misses with a left hand and Korpi counters with a straight right hand. Korpi misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Korpi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Korpi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korpi. Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Sitsongrit scores with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A jab from Korpi misses. A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Korpi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Korpi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body. Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Korpi misses with a straight right. Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Korpi's head but Korpi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit. Korpi misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Korpi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korpi scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Korpi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Korpi is out of range. Korpi lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range. Korpi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range. Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Korpi takes one to the side of the head.
Korpi moves out of range of the strikes. Sitsongrit throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range.#T4# Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Korpi slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Korpi misses its target. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Korpi.
Korpi blocks a jab. Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Korpi steps away. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch. Korpi scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. Jab, jab by Korpi - just one landing. Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aatami Korpi will probably get the nod. That's time! Korpi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# A lazy left from Korpi finds it's target. Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A lazy left from Korpi finds it's target. Sitsongrit stuns Korpi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Korpi moves his leg out of the way. Korpi jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi. Korpi misses with a hook. Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Korpi throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick. Korpi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Korpi.#T1# Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Korpi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Korpi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning. Korpi throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Korpi backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sitsongrit scores with a hook. Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Korpi with a jab. A punch lands to the side of Korpi 's head but he takes it in his stride. Aatami Korpi is winning the standup battle so far. Korpi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit. Good work by Korpi as he checks the leg kick. Korpi on the wrong end of a nice hook. Pedrao Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Korpi. Korpi misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi. Korpi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korpi misses with a hook. Korpi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Korpi momentarily.
Korpi lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Korpi throws a shot to the body.
Korpi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3# Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Korpi. Korpi lands a nice looking body shot.
Korpi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
enabling Korpi to counter with a crisp jab. Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Korpi off the cage and back into range. Korpi misses with a looping left. Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Korpi checks it and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss! Korpi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Korpi throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease. Korpi slips under a jab. Korpi blocks a low kick nicely. Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4# Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Aatami Korpi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Korpi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Korpi throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Korpi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korpi checks it well. A kick lands to the mid section there for Korpi. Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Korpi moved away. Korpi's corner calls for a 1-2. Korpi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Korpi. Korpi tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Korpi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Korpi swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aatami Korpi. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Korpi, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aatami Korpi! During a confident post fight interview, Aatami Korpi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1# Korpi lands a leg kick that knocks Mihaijlovic off balance momentarily. Korpi connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Korpi clinches up with Mihaijlovic and pushes him back against the cage. Korpi lands with a short shot to the head. Mihaijlovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mihaijlovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korpi or not. Korpi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korpi misses with the head strike.
Korpi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaijlovic is trying to force a seperation but Korpi has the dominant position. Nice body punch from Mihaijlovic. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi. Mihaijlovic cracks Korpi with a nice body shot. Mihaijlovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mihaijlovic. Mihaijlovic misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaijlovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korpi backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihaijlovic misses with a punch to the body.
Korpi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaijlovic. Mihaijlovic throws a head punch that misses. Korpi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Korpi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaijlovic's elbow. Korpi has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaijlovic.
Mihaijlovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaijlovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Korpi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mihaijlovic can turn it around.#T1# Korpi takes a shot to the head. Korpi throws a head punch that misses. Korpi being controlled against the cage. Mihaijlovic prevents a body shot from Korpi. Korpi throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaijlovic. Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Mihaijlovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Korpi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Korpi blocking some punches.
Korpi works on Mihaijlovic's body with a couple of short punches. Korpi prevents a body shot from Mihaijlovic. Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside. Mihaijlovic blocking some punches.
Mihaijlovic tries to work over Korpi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mihaijlovic can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Mihaijlovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korpi backwards. Korpi lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaijlovic backwards. Korpi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Mihaijlovic.
Korpi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mihaijlovic can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Mihaijlovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korpi's elbow. Mihaijlovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Korpi gets an underhook and turns Mihaijlovic into the cage. Korpi lands a nice uppercut. Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Mihaijlovic avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage. Korpi has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaijlovic.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaijlovic controls his hands.
#BC2# Mihaijlovic manages to break the clinch.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Korpi misses with a leg kick. Mihaijlovic misses with a looping left. Korpi throws a hook but Mihaijlovic blocks it. Korpi throws a shot from downtown. Mihaijlovic moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Mihaijlovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mihaijlovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korpi. Korpi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaijlovic. Mihaijlovic lands with a shot to the body. #T3# Mihaijlovic walks into a jab. Mihaijlovic misses with a straight left. Korpi connects with an inside leg kick. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mihaijlovic - that will leave a mark!
Mihaijlovic cracks Korpi with an open hand slap.#CUT2#It looks like Aatami Korpi has been cut. Korpi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Mihaijlovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mihaijlovic looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range. Korpi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Korpi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Korpi looks to land a left hand but Mihaijlovic moved out of range nicely. Mihaijlovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Korpi is wise to it. Korpi throws a hook but Mihaijlovic avoids it easily. Mihaijlovic takes one on the button. Korpi throws a leg kick and Mihaijlovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korpi misses with a straight left. A countering left hand to the body from Mihaijlovic misses. Korpi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mihaijlovic catches Korpi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Korpi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mihaijlovic. That did some damage! Mihaijlovic lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Korpi misses. Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Korpi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Mihaijlovic on the wrong end of a nice jab. Korpi throws a right and a left that both miss. Korpi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mihaijlovic! But no joy. Korpi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Korpi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aatami Korpi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aatami Korpi's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Mihaijlovic swings and misses with a shot to the body and Korpi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Korpi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaijlovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpi. Korpi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaijlovic can do to turn this around? Mihaijlovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Korpi misses with a hook. Mihaijlovic ducked under it nicely. Mihaijlovic misses with a looping left. Korpi swinging wildly here.
Mihaijlovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A swing and a miss from Korpi. Mihaijlovic connects with a single shot there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mihaijlovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korpi is looking to counter punch. Mihaijlovic connects with a jab. Aatami Korpi is winning the standup battle so far. Mihaijlovic throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. Korpi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaijlovic moves away.#T1# Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mihaijlovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Mihaijlovic throws a low kick but Korpi avoids it. Korpi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Korpi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mihaijlovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Mihaijlovic throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. Korpi half committed to a counter leg kick. Korpi throws a lazy right hand but Mihaijlovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Mihaijlovic connects with a single shot there. Mihaijlovic scores with a shot to the body.
Mihaijlovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korpi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mihaijlovic manages to avoid it. Mihaijlovic feints a counter leg kick. Korpi cracks Mihaijlovic with a right hand to the side of the head. Mihaijlovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Korpi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mihaijlovic's knee momentarily.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Danga de danga de dang - Korpi scores with a four punch combination! Mihaijlovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Korpi throws a lazy head kick and Mihaijlovic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A low kick lands for Korpi.
Mihaijlovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A shot to the liver by Korpi. Beautiful body shot. Korpi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mihaijlovic's sensitive parts. Mihaijlovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away. Korpi throws a half hearted mid kick. A countering left hand to the body from Mihaijlovic misses. Korpi misses with an uppercut
and Mihaijlovic counters with a low kick, right behind Korpi 's knee. Mihaijlovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaijlovic. #T3# Mihaijlovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korpi. Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mihaijlovic. Korpi works Mihaijlovic's body with a nice hook. Korpi throws a poor cross that misses
and Mihaijlovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Some bone on bone action there as Mihaijlovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Mihaijlovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mihaijlovic. Mihaijlovic wants to slow Korpi down by chopping away at his legs. Korpi is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaijlovic. Korpi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihaijlovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mihaijlovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Korpi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4# Mihaijlovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mihaijlovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korpi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Korpi throws a body shot but no joy. Mihaijlovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mihaijlovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korpi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mihaijlovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mihaijlovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaijlovic lands a nice looking body kick. Mihaijlovic misses with a body kick. Mihaijlovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpi manages to avoid it. Mihaijlovic takes one to the side of the head.
Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zdravko Mihaijlovic will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Aatami Korpi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Korpi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mihaijlovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mihaijlovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Korpi misses with a low kick.
Mihaijlovic scores with a kick to the body.
Mihaijlovic misses the body punch and Korpi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mihaijlovic thinking. Mihaijlovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korpi. Mihaijlovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Mihaijlovic clobbers Korpi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mihaijlovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mihaijlovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Korpi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mihaijlovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Mihaijlovic scores with a nice strike. Nice uppercut there from Mihaijlovic.#T1# Mihaijlovic defending well as Korpi loads up on a big left hand. Mihaijlovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korpi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Mihaijlovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Mihaijlovic misses with a right hand enabling Korpi to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Korpi misses. Mihaijlovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Mihaijlovic thows a leg kick but Korpi checks it letting Korpi counter with a right hand. Mihaijlovic misses with a looping left. Korpi connects with an inside leg kick. Mihaijlovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Mihaijlovic swings away with a leg kick that misses. Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2# Mihaijlovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi. Korpi avoids the body shot from Mihaijlovic.
Korpi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Mihaijlovic finds it's way through Korpi's defenses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A looping hook to the body misses from Mihaijlovic. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet. A nice inside leg kick there by Korpi. That's going to slow Mihaijlovic down. Korpi misses with a head kick.
Mihaijlovic loads up on a big right hand but Korpi slips the punch. Mihaijlovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Korpi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Korpi missing with a left hand there. Mihaijlovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3# Korpi throws a hook but Mihaijlovic blocks it. Mihaijlovic takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses. Korpi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A leg kick checked by Mihaijlovic. Mihaijlovic is looking for the big counter here. Mihaijlovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Korpi is looking to counter with a body kick. Korpi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Korpi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Korpi staying out of range there. Mihaijlovic lands with an overhand left. Mihaijlovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korpi misses with a looping left. It seemed like Mihaijlovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Mihaijlovic misses with a body kick. A quick step to the side and Korpi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Korpi scores with a leg kick.
Korpi thows a body kick. Mihaijlovic tries to catch it but that hurt him. Mihaijlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mihaijlovic misses the jab. Korpi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mihaijlovic's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mihaijlovic lands with a good body shot. Mihaijlovic misses with a right hand and Korpi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Mihaijlovic checks the leg kick. Mihaijlovic checks a leg kick nicely. Mihaijlovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mihaijlovic thinks about the counter body kick. Mihaijlovic with a hook. Mihaijlovic lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aatami Korpi. Well Korpi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Korpi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Korpi cracks Shamrock with an open hand slap. Korpi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korpi wants it to stay on the feet. Shamrock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korpi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Korpi digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korpi. Korpi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Korpi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Aatami Korpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock. Korpi throws a push kick but Shamrock slaps the foot to one side. Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korpi.#T1# Korpi scores with a jab. Korpi connects with a leg kick. #TD2# Korpi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shamrock to score an easy takedown into full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Shamrock postures up in Korpi's guard and throws a big left but Korpi blocks it. Shamrock throws a big right hand that misses. Shamrock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Korpi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shamrock is stalling in the full guard. #T2# Korpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Shamrock sitting in guard, not really doing much. Korpi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korpi tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Shamrock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shamrock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Shamrock wants to control from the top but Korpi keeps moving. Shamrock throwing strikes from guard but Korpi blocks nicely. Shamrock passes into half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shamrock working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3# Korpi has hold of Shamrock's hands but Shamrock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Shamrock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Korpi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Shamrock is looking for a kimura but Korpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shamrock to get the leverage. #SUB2# Shamrock is looking for a kimura but Korpi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shamrock to get the leverage. Korpi is looking for a sweep. Shamrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Korpi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Korpi is trying to control but can't.
Korpi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Shamrock content to control rather than advance. Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock. #T4# Korpi tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.#SUB2# Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korpi defends it well. Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock. Shamrock not landing any meaningful shots this time. Shamrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Korpi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Shamrock. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Shamrock pushing down on Korpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Shamrock working Korpi over with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Shamrock will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Korpi motions for Shamrock to come forward. Korpi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Korpi connects with a nice looking jab.
Korpi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Korpi won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Shamrock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korpi, who protects the arm well. Korpi being controlled for a moment. Korpi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shamrock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shamrock throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1# Korpi manages to get back to half guard. Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock. Shamrock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shamrock is thwarting Korpi's attempts to control the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shamrock in particular looking to stall. Shamrock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shamrock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korpi's head. Shamrock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korpi defending well though. Korpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shamrock. Shamrock is controlling the pace.
Shamrock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2# Korpi wants to control but Shamrock is keeping busy and won't allow it. Shamrock passes to side control. Shamrock is looking to take a break and control but Korpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shamrock misses with an attempted head punch from side control. An elbow from Shamrock crashes against the mat.
#SUB2# Shamrock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Korpi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Shamrock tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3##SUB2# Shamrock is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Korpi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shamrock gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Korpi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shamrock lets go of the hold and Korpi can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Shamrock! During a confident post fight interview, Ken Shamrock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 111
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1# Snyder misses with a combination
and Korpi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Korpi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snyder's sensitive parts. Snyder wants to slow Korpi down by chopping away at his legs. Korpi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snyder has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snyder there as he acknowledges the shot. Korpi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Korpi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snyder. That did some damage! Korpi keeps Snyder at a distance using the push kick. Snyder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Korpi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snyder at a distance.
Snyder throws a head kick but Korpi moves out of range.
Korpi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snyder on the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Korpi lands a jab to the nose. Korpi scores with the left hand. Snyder knows he should have avoided that one. #T1# Korpi missing with a left hand there. Snyder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Snyder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Korpi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Korpi misses the target. Korpi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nice straight punches there by Korpi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Korpi. Snyder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korpi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Korpi pushes Snyder away with a front kick. Korpi lands with a cross. Snyder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Korpi throws a head kick that Snyder semi-blocks.
Snyder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Korpi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Korpi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL# Korpi moves into range and clinches up with Snyder. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Korpi on the inside. Korpi scores with a hook to the body. Snyder looks winded! Nice body punch from Korpi - that landed with a thud.
Korpi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Korpi lands with a short head shot on the inside. Korpi is working Snyder over against the cage.#T2# Korpi lands a hook to the side of the head. Korpi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Korpi. Snyder is trying to push Korpi away but Korpi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Korpi lands with a light punch inside. Korpi scores with a shoulder strike. Korpi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Korpi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Korpi.
Snyder misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Korpi scores with a nice short uppercut. Snyder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Korpi scores with a nice hook to the head. Korpi gets through Snyder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Snyder is rocked! Korpi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snyder. Korpi presses Snyder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Korpi pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Snyder is still on wobbly legs! Can Korpi finish him? Korpi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Korpi lands with a light punch inside. Korpi dips a shoulder and cracks Snyder with a mighty uppercut! Snyder falls back against the cage and Korpi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Snyder 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 - Korpi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatami Korpi! |
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Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 10
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Korpi blocks the low kick. Hanma jabbing away but nothing is landing. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korpi! But no joy. Hanma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanma throws a solid leg kick but Korpi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanma. Korpi with the inside leg kick. Korpi with a nice cross. Korpi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanma is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hanma takes one to the chin there. Hanma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hanma misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korpi! But no joy. Korpi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanma will feel that in the morning. Korpi connects with a solid leg kick. A big left from Hanma misses. Korpi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hanma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. The crowd cheers as Korpi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanma doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Yuujirou Hanma has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Korpi's head back.
Hanma takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Korpi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1# Hanma misses with a head kick.
Hanma misses with a body kick. A low kick lands for Korpi.
Hanma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korpi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Korpi lands with a kick to the temple. Hanma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Korpi throws a head kick that half lands.
Korpi lands a jab to the nose. Korpi lands with a slapping head kick. Donk. Hanma catches Korpi right on the button with a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Korpi digs a good body shot into Hanma's ribs. Korpi moves away from the strike by Hanma. Hanma throws an overhand right that lands on Korpi's shoulder, as Korpi tries to avoid the shot. Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Hanma's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanma tries to avoid it. Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Korpi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hanma really felt that one!#T2# Korpi connects with a solid leg kick. Nice jab there from Korpi. Hanma misses with a hook
and Korpi counters with a good low kick that Hanma was not able to check. A kick lands to the mid section there for Korpi. Korpi moves into range and connects with a jab. Korpi misses with a head kick.
Hanma is looking to counter punch. Korpi thuds his shin into the meat of Hanma's side. Hanma is breathing heavily. Hanma throws an off balance right hand
and Korpi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hanma really felt that one! Hanma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL# Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korpi.
Korpi avoids the elbow strike from Hanma, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Korpi.
Korpi lands an uppercut. Korpi digs a right hand into Hanma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanma's gas tank. Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head. Korpi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Korpi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3# A short right from Korpi. Korpi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Korpi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A shot in the inside from Korpi. Korpi lands a body punch. Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Korpi presses Hanma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Korpi lands a shoulder strike. Korpi lands with a left to the head. Korpi lands a body punch. Korpi lands with a light punch inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanmas head. Korpi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. Good body shot from Korpi.
Hanma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Korpi - that landed with a thud.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Korpi. Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. Korpi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4# Korpi lands with a light punch inside. Korpi is working Hanma over against the cage. Korpi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Korpi. A short right hand to the side of the head by Korpi. Korpi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanma backwards. Korpi lands a right hand. Nice body punch from Korpi. Nice body punch from Korpi - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Korpi. #ROC2#Hanma is rocked! Hanma takes a shot to the head. Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Korpi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Korpi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hanma with a big uppercut! Hanma tries to clinch up but Korpi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hanma to the mat! Hanma covers up and Korpi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aatami Korpi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1# Korpi just misses with a punch to the body.
Backwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Korpi gets a clinch. Backwood just leaning against Korpi, taking a breather. Korpi misses with a body punch.
Backwood is trying to push Korpi away but Korpi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backwood backwards. Backwood is looking to control Korpi's arms but Korpi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Backwood has his back to the cage. Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Backwood to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Backwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korpi has him pressed against the cage. Backwood lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Backwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Backwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Korpi thinks about the counter body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi. #T1# Backwood takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses. Backwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Korpi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Korpi thows a left - swing and a miss! Korpi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Backwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Backwood throws a body shot but no joy. Backwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi. Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood with a hook. Backwood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Backwood lands with a shot to the body. Korpi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Backwood misses with a left hand and Korpi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Backwood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Backwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpi manages to avoid it. Korpi wants to slow Backwood down by chopping away at his legs. Backwood jabs Korpi to the body, keeping him at a distance. Backwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.#T2# Korpi avoids the body shot from Backwood.
Korpi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Backwood slips under a jab. Korpi scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Backwood moves into the clinch successfully.
Backwood lands with a light punch inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Korpi.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage. Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head. Backwood blocks an uppercut.
Backwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi lands a shot to the body.#T3# Both fighters working to control the clinch. Korpi misses with some punches.
Korpi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Backwood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korpi can turn it around. Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage. Korpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Korpi misses with a punch to the body.
Korpi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Backwood prevents a body shot from Korpi. #BC# Backwood breaks the clinch.
Backwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Korpi.#CL# Backwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Korpi lands a right hand. A frustrated look appears on Backwood's face as he tries to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Backwood's face as he tries to break the clinch. Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head. Korpi tries a body shot but Backwood blocks it.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
#T4# Korpi misses with a punch to the body.
Backwood tries a body shot but Korpi blocks it.
Korpi lands a right hand. Backwood stalls. Backwood can't break the clinch.
Backwood tries to break free but Korpi pushes him back against the cage. Korpi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Korpi fails to land. Korpi throws a punch but it's blocked by Backwood. Backwood is looking to break free of the clinch but Korpi has double underhooks. Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Backwood is leaning against Korpi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Korpi has a couple of punches blocked by Backwood.
#BC# Backwood manages to break the clinch.
Korpi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Backwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Korpi scrambles back to his feet. Backwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A cross from Backwood lands. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aatami Korpi will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Korpi with a nice calf kick. Backwood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Korpi. Backwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Backwood throws a series of punches but Korpi moves out of range. Korpi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Backwood wants to clinch up but Korpi keeps it at a distance. Korpi connects with the punch. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Backwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Korpi - the referee stops the clock and Backwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Korpi. Backwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Korpi avoids the body shot from Backwood.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Korpi. Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Backwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Korpi counters with a nice leg kick. Backwood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi. Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korpi throws out a counter right but Backwood avoids it with no problem. Nice body punch from Korpi. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Backwood misses with a shot to the body and Korpi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1##CL2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Korpi has Backwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Korpi misses with a punch on the inside.
Backwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Korpi pushes Backwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Backwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korpi swings wildly with an uppercut but Backwood uses good head movement to avoid it. A left hand lands to the body for Korpi.
Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Korpi misses with the head strike.
Korpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A shot in the inside from Korpi. Backwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Backwood stalling in the clinch but Korpi improves position. Korpi working aggressively here.
Korpi misses with the head strike.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
#T2# Korpi prevents Backwood from breaking the clinch. Backwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korpi has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Backwood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korpi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Backwood. Korpi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Backwood's efforts to push away. Backwood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi. Korpi prevents Backwood from breaking the clinch. Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korpi. Backwood misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Korpi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC# Backwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backwood swings for the body but Korpi moves out of range.
Backwood getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3# Backwood connects with a body shot that sends Korpi's belly button to the back. Korpi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Backwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Backwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Korpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Korpi clinches up with Backwood and pushes him back against the cage. Backwood stalling the fight.
Backwood struggles to land a body shot inside as Korpi controls his hands.
Korpi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Backwood's elbow. Backwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korpi struggles to land a body shot inside as Backwood controls his hands.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Backwood. Korpi lands a hook that snaps the head of Backwood backwards. Backwood is trying to force a seperation but Korpi has the dominant position. Korpi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Korpi lands a body shot. Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Korpi tries a body shot but Backwood blocks it.
Backwood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Korpi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korpi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Backwood. Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Backwood effectively controlling the action here. Korpi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Korpi misses with a hook from the clinch. Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Backwood avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Korpi. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aatami Korpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Backwood throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Backwood misses. Korpi unleashes a big counter combination but Backwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Backwood is looking to wear down Korpi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Backwood. Backwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range. Jonny Backwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
Korpi tries a quick counter leg kick but Backwood is wise to it. Backwood throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Korpi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jonny Backwood is winning the standup battle so far. Korpi throws a body shot but no joy. Backwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Korpi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Backwood momentarily.
Backwood looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range. Backwood misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Backwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Korpi. That one must have hurt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backwood.
It seemed like Korpi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Korpi throws a looping overhand right but Backwood ducks down to avoid it. Backwood throws a hook to the side of Korpi's head but Korpi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Backwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi.#T1# A shot to the liver by Backwood. Beautiful body shot. Backwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Backwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Backwood throws a right and a left that both miss. Backwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Korpi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Korpi. A jab from Backwood misses. Korpi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Backwood throws a body shot but no joy. Backwood misses with a double jab
and Korpi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Korpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Backwood clinches up with Korpi and pushes him back against the cage. Jonny Backwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Backwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korpi as Backwood tries to tie him up. Korpi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Backwood backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backwoods head. Backwood lands a nice uppercut. A nice right hand lands inside from Korpi. Korpi can't find room to land a body shot as Backwood controls the action.
Backwood presses Korpi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Backwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside. Korpi lands a right hand. Backwood takes a shot to the head. Backwood tries to stall but Korpi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korpi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC# Backwood breaks the clinch.
Korpi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korpi throws a head kick that Backwood semi-blocks.
Backwood avoids the head kick by Korpi.
#T3# Nice defenses there by Korpi. Korpi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Backwood misses with a body shot.
Backwood misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Korpi as he connects with a hook. Korpi connects with the punch. Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Backwood. Backwood tries to clinch but Korpi moves out of range. Backwood wants to clinch up but Korpi keeps it at a distance. Korpi connects with a body shot that sends Backwood's belly button to the back. Backwood avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Backwood misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Korpi misses the target. Backwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Korpi is just out of range. Backwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Backwood throws a body shot but no joy. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Korpi. Beautiful body shot. Aatami Korpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Backwood misses with a double jab.
Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Backwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Backwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korpi.
Backwood throws an off balance right hand
letting Korpi counter with a right hand. Backwood tries to move into range but Korpi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Korpi scores with a body shot.
Backwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Korpi lands a slapping body shot.
Korpi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Backwood walks into a jab. Nice shot lands for Korpi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Korpi lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Aatami Korpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Korpi 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatami Korpi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 59
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1# Korpi throws a body shot but no joy. Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A right-left combo lands from Korpi. Korpi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab. Walker throws a hook but Korpi blocks it. Korpi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Korpi with a nice calf kick. The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Korpi defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand. Korpi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Korpi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korpi slips under a jab from Walker. Walker misses with a hook. Korpi ducked under it nicely. Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Alistair Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Korpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker. Korpi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walker's sensitive parts. Walker lands a jab to the head.
Walker throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range. Walker throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##CL# Korpi rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Korpi tries to throw a body punch but Walker avoids it by throwing Korpi back against the cage. Korpi swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it. Korpi misses with the head strike.
A short left from Korpi. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Korpi misses with some punches.
Korpi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Walker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker scores with a hook. Korpi fakes the leg kick and cracks Walker in the body. Korpi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker. Walker throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it. It looked like Korpi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A cross from Korpi lands. Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Walker.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korpi misses with a straight right. Korpi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker. Korpi swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Korpi staying out of range there. Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride. Decent striking displayed by Walker there. Left hook, right uppercut from Korpi. #ROC#Walker is rocked! Walker bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Korpi comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Walker falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Walker was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatami Korpi! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1# Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Korpi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Korpi.
Backwood misses with the combination.
Backwood misses with a looping right. Korpi throws a front kick that sends Backwood stumbling back into the cage. Backwood cracks Korpi with a good jab. Korpi blocks a jab. Backwood lands with a cross. A left lands for Backwood. Backwood misses with a few strikes there.
Backwood slips under a jab from Korpi. Korpi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. This has been an exciting period of action! Backwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korpi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Jab, jab by Backwood - just one landing. A solid leg kick lands there for Korpi.
#T1# Backwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korpi. Backwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Backwood checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korpi with a nice calf kick. Korpi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Backwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Korpi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Backwood really felt that one! Backwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Backwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Backwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Korpi circles away.
Backwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Korpi off the cage and back into range. Backwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backwood wants to clinch. Backwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpi counters with a nice leg kick. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Korpi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Korpi defending well as Backwood loads up on a big left hand. Backwood throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it. Korpi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Backwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Korpi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Backwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpi counters with an outside leg kick.
Korpi scores with a hook. Backwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away. A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Backwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Backwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korpi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Backwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Backwood avoids a kick to the body.
Backwood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Jab by Korpi. Backwood walks into a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Backwood. That snapped Korpi's head back.
#T3# Backwood takes a kick to the side of the head. Korpi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Backwood. That did some damage!#CL# Backwood has managed to clinch.
Korpi just leaning against Backwood, taking a breather. Korpi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Backwood lands a left hand.
Backwood blocks an uppercut.
Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
Korpi prevents Backwood from breaking the clinch.#BC# Backwood manages to break the clinch.
Korpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick and Backwood counters with a one-two to the body. We've been told by Backwood's head coaches at Da Trenches Fighting System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Backwood misses with a two punch combination.
Korpi thinks about the counter body kick. Korpi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Backwood on the side of the head. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korpi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Korpi takes one to the side of the head.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Backwood gets in close and instigates a clinch. Korpi has a couple of punches blocked by Backwood.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Backwood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right from Backwood on the inside. Korpi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Backwood up against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Backwood. #BC2# Korpi breaks the clinch.
Backwood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korpi can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Backwood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Korpi. Backwood throws a right hand that Korpi ducks under and follows up with a left that Korpi also avoids with ease. Korpi shapes to counter with a head kick. Korpi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Korpi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonny Backwood will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# A right-left combo lands from Backwood. Nice straight punches there by Backwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backwood. Backwood misses with a combination
and Korpi counters with a nice leg kick. Korpi throws out a loose jab but Backwood uses good head movement to avoid it. Jonny Backwood is winning the standup battle so far. Korpi is looking to score with low kicks. Korpi lands with a straight right. Backwood didn't see that one coming. Backwood misses with a body shot.
Backwood throws a body shot but no joy. Backwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Backwood. Korpi looks to score with a jab to the body but Backwood is just out of range. Backwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi throws a poor cross that misses
and Backwood counters with a nice uppercut. Backwood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1# Backwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korpi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backwood.
Korpi scores with a kick to the body.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Backwood. Backwood tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL# Backwood pushes Korpi up against the cage in a clinch. Backwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Korpi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Backwood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korpi's elbow. Backwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Korpi has him pressed against the cage. Korpi misses with the head strike.
Backwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korpi backwards. Backwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Korpi won't allow it.
Korpi blocking some punches.
Korpi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Korpi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Backwood seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korpi can turn it around.#T2# Nice body punch from Backwood. Backwood can't find room to land a body shot as Korpi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Korpi fails to land. #BC2# Korpi breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Backwood. Backwood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Korpi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. A shot to the liver by Korpi. Beautiful body shot. Backwood loads up on a big right hand but Korpi slips the punch. Backwood misses with a looping left. Korpi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Korpi both land. Nice combination. Korpi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Backwood backing away here, and Korpi unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Jonny Backwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Korpi lands a nice shot to the body.
Backwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Korpi thows a body kick. Backwood tries to catch it but that hurt him. Backwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Korpi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Backwood slips a straight right by Korpi.#CL# Backwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Korpi is trying to stall.
Korpi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Backwood fails to land. Korpi tries to stall but Backwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Backwood on the inside. Backwood wants to break free but Korpi has control.
Korpi misses with a hook from the clinch. A short uppercut from Backwood. A head punch blocked on the inside by Korpi. Backwood avoids a wild elbow strike from Korpi. Backwood wants to get back to striking at distance but Korpi won't allow it.
#T4##BC2# Korpi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korpi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korpi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Backwood looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range. Korpi throws a body kick that misses. Korpi fakes the leg kick and cracks Backwood in the body. Backwood defending well as Korpi loads up on a big left hand. Korpi blocks a jab. Korpi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Korpi lands with a kick to the temple. Backwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Korpi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Backwood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A nice inside leg kick there by Korpi. That's going to slow Backwood down. Korpi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korpi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Backwood lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aatami Korpi will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Korpi defending well as Backwood loads up on a big left hand. Backwood misses with a straight left. Backwood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Korpi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Korpi scoring well with a low kick there.
Korpi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Korpi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Backwood counters with a lovely straight right hand! Some wild striking there from Backwood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korpi! But no joy. Korpi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korpi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Korpi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# A solid leg kick lands there for Korpi.
Backwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Korpi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Backwood.
Korpi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Korpi scoring well with a low kick there.
Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Backwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backwood misses with a combination
and Korpi counters with a leg kick. Korpi lands a head kick!
Korpi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Backwood swinging wildly here.
Korpi shapes to counter with a head kick. Backwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Korpi moves away. Korpi looks like he wants to counter punch here. Backwood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2# Korpi throws a body shot but no joy. Backwood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Korpi lands a leg kick that knocks Backwood off balance momentarily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Korpi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Backwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi. Backwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Backwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi. Backwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Korpi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Backwood misses with a hook. Backwood misses with a straight right. Korpi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Korpi. Korpi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Backwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Backwood throws a right hand that misses
and Korpi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Backwood on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Backwood misses with a wild combination.
#T3# Backwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonny Backwood has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Backwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Backwood lunges at Korpi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korpi's hand. Korpi throws a quick inside leg kick. Backwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Backwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Backwood misses with an uppercut. Korpi saw that one coming. Korpi only half commits to the counter leg kick. Backwood moves to clinch but Korpi breaks away and Korpi counters with a thumping low kick. #T4# Backwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korpi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Korpi throws a head kick that misses. Korpi throws a body punch but Backwood moves out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Korpi.
Backwood misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Backwood misses the target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Korpi tries a head kick but it misses.
Backwood blocks a head kick by Korpi.
Backwood misses with a double jab.
Backwood throws a hook but Korpi avoids it easily. Korpi thuds his shin into the meat of Backwood's side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Korpi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Korpi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Backwood. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight! Aatami Korpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Korpi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1# Joki tries to work over Korpi's front leg with a kick but Korpi checks it. Korpi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Korpi misses the target. Joki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Korpi staying out of range there. Korpi throws a counter high kick but Joki was just alert enough to avoid it. Korpi moves away from the strike by Joki. Korpi throws a nice outside leg kick. Joki misses with a wild body shot. Korpi thinks about countering with a body kick. Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it. Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki. Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joki misses with a looping right. A combination from Joki does no damage. Korpi looks to land a left hand but Joki moved out of range nicely. Korpi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joki if he has to take too many more of those.
Joki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1# Korpi tries a head kick but it misses.
Joki misses with an uppercut
and Korpi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Joki lands a jab to Korpi's midsection. Korpi tries a low kick but Joki avoids it. Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Korpi. That's going to slow Joki down. Korpi misses the shot to the body. That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on. Korpi throws a head kick that misses and Joki counters with a straight right hand. Joki scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Joki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Korpi. Korpi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aatami Korpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Joki throws a big shot that misses. Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Korpi lands with a straight right. Joki didn't see that one coming. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Joki blocks a head kick by Korpi.
Korpi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joki. Korpi does a little dance to reset his feet. Joki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Korpi throws a sloppy head kick and Joki counters with a nice uppercut. Joki misses with a hook
and Korpi counters with a three punch combo that has Joki backing up. Joki nods at Korpi to acknowledge the strikes. Korpi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joki.
Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it and Joki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Joki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki. It looked like Korpi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3# Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki thows a left - swing and a miss! Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki. Korpi lands a leg kick that knocks Joki off balance momentarily. Korpi throws a leg kick that misses. Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi. Korpi on the wrong end of a nice jab. A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi throws a lazy head kick and Joki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korpi thinking. Joki throws an overhand right that lands on Korpi's shoulder, as Korpi tries to avoid the shot. Korpi misses with an uppercut
and Joki counters with a straight right hand. Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand. A slapping leg kick lands for Korpi.
Korpi looks to land a right hand but Joki moved out of range.#T4# Korpi throws a front kick aimed at Joki's knee but Joki avoids it well. Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked and Joki counters with a stiff right hand. We've been informed that Joki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. 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 jab from Joki finds it's way through Korpi's defenses. Korpi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joki. Korpi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joki. Korpi is looking for a counter combo. Korpi misses with a shot to the body and Joki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Korpi throws a lazy head kick and Joki counters with a nice uppercut. That kick from Korpi tenderised Joki's leg. Joki is trying to keep his angry face on. Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Korpi throws a leg kick and Joki counters with a stiff right hand. Jab by Joki. Korpi throws a head kick that misses and Joki counters with a straight right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Joki misses with a straight left. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valto Joki dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Korpi throws a head kick but Joki moves out of range.
Joki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpi counters with a leg kick. Korpi slips under a jab from Joki. Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range. Korpi loads up on a big right hand but Joki slips the punch. Korpi lands a jab to the nose. Joki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joki misses with a two punch combination.
Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Korpi. Joki does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korpi throws a leg kick that is checked and Joki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Korpi throws a leg kick which misses Joki's front leg but catches the back leg as Joki tries to avoid it. Joki moves out of range of the strikes. Joki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1# Joki checks a low kick from Korpi. Korpi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Korpi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it enabling Joki to counter with a crisp jab. Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range. Korpi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joki. Korpi thumps Joki with a low kick. Korpi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joki checks it well. Korpi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joki manages to avoid it. Joki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Joki moves out of range of the body kick. Joki misses with a wild body shot. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joki 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. Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi. As Joki backs away, Korpi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2# Korpi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Korpi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korpi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joki. Joki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Joki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korpi. Korpi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Joki lands a body shot.
No joy there for Korpi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Korpi. Joki connects with a solid leg kick. Joki connects with a body shot. A swing and a miss from Joki. Joki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3# Korpi moves out of range as Joki strikes. Korpi blocks a jab. Joki throws a jab when Korpi was well out of range. Korpi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Joki ducks right into an uppercut from Korpi. Korpi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Korpi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. It seemed like Joki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Korpi tries to land a front kick but Joki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Joki checks the leg kick. Korpi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joki is able to avoid easily. Valto Joki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Joki looks to throw the jab but Korpi is out of range. A thudding body kick lands there by Joki!
A jab from Joki misses. #T4# Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki moved away. Korpi throws out a leg kick but Joki moves out of range and Korpi only half commits. Korpi misses with a low kick.
Joki throws a low kick, looking for Korpi's leg but Korpi calmly moves out of range. Joki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korpi sees it coming and avoids it easily. Korpi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Joki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Joki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korpi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korpi throws a leg kick but Joki sees it coming and moves out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Joki misses. Korpi thows a leg kick but Joki checks it letting Joki counter with a right hand. Nice shot lands for Joki. Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it. Korpi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joki just manages to avoid it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valto Joki will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Korpi misses with a leg kick and Joki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Joki misses with a hook. Korpi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korpi misses with a kick to the body.
Korpi throws a leg kick and Joki counters with a straight right hand. Joki misses with a straight left. Joki moves away from the strike by Korpi. Joki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Korpi is looking to slow Joki down with leg kicks. Joki throws a jab but it's blocked by Korpi. It looked like Korpi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joki avoids the head kick by Korpi.
Joki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Korpi misses with a body shot.
Joki throws a shot from downtown. Korpi moves away and avoids it. Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it. #T1# Korpi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Joki throws out a loose jab but Korpi uses good head movement to avoid it. Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Joki throws a looping overhand right but Korpi ducks down to avoid it. Korpi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Korpi swings and misses with a shot to the body and Korpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Joki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Korpi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Korpi misses with a head kick.
Joki dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A big left from Joki misses. Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Korpi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi. A slow jab from Joki misses its intended target. A big left from Korpi misses. Korpi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Korpi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Korpi slips under a jab from Joki. Korpi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Aatami Korpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Joki throws a lazy right hand but Korpi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Korpi tried to counter with a leg kick but Joki avoided it. Korpi staying out of range there. Joki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korpi checks it well. Joki looks to land a right hand but Korpi moved out of range. Korpi throws a solid leg kick but Joki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korpi. You can see that Joki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Joki scores with a body shot.
#T3# Korpi slips a jab from Joki. Joki blocks the body kick.
Korpi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Joki misses with an uppercut. Korpi wants to slow Joki down by chopping away at his legs. Korpi ducks under a wild hook from Joki. Korpi tries to work over Joki's front leg with a kick but Joki checks it. Korpi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Korpi defending well as Joki loads up on a big left hand. Joki throws a big shot that misses. A little feinted left hand from Korpi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Joki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Korpi can pounce on him.
Joki missing with a left hand there. Korpi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4# Joki catches Korpi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Joki scores with a jab. Korpi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Korpi throws a leg kick and Joki counters with a straight right hand. Korpi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joki. Korpi wants to land a leg kick but Joki is out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Korpi. A big right from Joki misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Joki lands a nice looking body kick. Joki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joki cracks Korpi with an open hand slap. Joki pushes Korpi away with a front kick. Joki takes a swing at Korpi's ribcage but misses. Korpi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight! Valto Joki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Joki 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valto Joki! |
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