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Event:
TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Holgerson stuffs the takedown.
Ukkola is looking to clinch but Holgerson is avoiding it.
Holgerson leaves Ukkola with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ukkola tries for a takedown but Holgerson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Holgerson with a poor takedown
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Holgerson darts in and clinches Ukkola up against the cage.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola keeps control of Holgerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holgerson just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson is stalling here.
Ukkola is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ukkola down to the mat. Ukkola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Ukkola stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgerson. Holgerson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ukkola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ukkola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holgerson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Ukkola as Holgerson shoots in.
Ukkola darts in looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets double underhooks and turns Ukkola into the cage.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Holgerson circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ukkola doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Holgerson stops a takedown attempt from Ukkola.
Holgerson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Ukkola tries to break the clinch but Holgerson is controlling the position.
Holgerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ukkola dodges an elbow strike from Holgerson.
Holgerson avoiding damage.
Ukkola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Holgerson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ukkola changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holgerson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt - Holgerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Holgerson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola can't break the clinch.
Ukkola jumps guard but Holgerson stands there with Ukkola around his waist. Ukkola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Holgerson is trying to force a seperation but Ukkola has the dominant position.#T4##TD#
Holgerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson controlling the position.
Holgerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holgerson tries to get out of the position.
Ukkola won't allow Holgerson to sweep him here.
Ukkola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holgerson wants to stand but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Ukkola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ukkola preventing the sweep.
Holgerson managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Holgerson gets a clinch.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holgerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holgerson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holgerson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holgerson tries to pull guard but Ukkola won't allow it.
Holgerson blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson stays in close to Ukkola's body and controls the position. #T1#
Holgerson lands a couple of elbows.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ukkola is trying to keep Holgerson in close.
Holgerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holgerson ducks right into an uppercut from Ukkola.
Ukkola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
Holgerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holgerson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ukkola pinned against the cage. Ukkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ukkola is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ukkola defends it nicely.
Ukkola steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atturi Holgerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ukkola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkola misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Holgerson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ukkola has Holgerson pressed against the cage, preventing Holgerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ukkola prevents the takedown attempt.
Ukkola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Ukkola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkola tries to score a body lock takedown but Holgerson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Holgerson is struggling to control the position.
Ukkola misses with an elbow over the top.
Ukkola stops a takedown attempt from Holgerson.
Ukkola is looking for a takedown.
Ukkola is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Ukkola pulls guard effortlessly.
Holgerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ukkola looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holgerson has picked Ukkola up and slammed him! Ukkola can't keep hold of the triangle and Holgerson manages to pass to side control!
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 Atturi Holgerson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ukkola wants to land a leg kick but Holgerson is out of range.
Holgerson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkola. Ukkola obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Ukkola gets tackled into the cage by Holgerson. Holgerson maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Holgerson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ukkola has had enough of the clinch but Holgerson keeps him there for the moment.
Ukkola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holgerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola being controlled here momentarily.
Ukkola prevents Holgerson from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holgerson controlling Ukkola's posture.
Ukkola trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ukkola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holgerson is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Holgerson stands up and waves to Ukkola to follow him.
Holgerson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ukkola tries to sprawl out of it but Holgerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ukkola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola has a takedown stuffed.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ukkola.
Ukkola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Holgerson forces Ukkola back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD#
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Holgerson pushes Ukkola off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holgerson is defended easily by Ukkola.
Holgerson shoots and misses
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atturi Holgerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ukkola throws a nice head kick!
Holgerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ukkola counters with a three punch combo that has Holgerson backing up. Holgerson nods at Ukkola to acknowledge the strikes.
Ukkola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holgerson is fending him off so far but Ukkola persists. Nope, Holgerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ukkola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Holgerson lands.
Marcus Ukkola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holgerson walks away with a smile on his face. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ukkola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukkola slaps away a takedown attempt from Holgerson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atturi Holgerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holgerson, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson! |
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Event:
TO1
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Raikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ukkola tries to avoid it but Raikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ukkola to the ground. Ukkola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Raikkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raikkonen shoots for a takedown but Ukkola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Raikkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ukkola drives through and clinches with Raikkonen against the cage.
#BC#
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raikkonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ukkola moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Raikkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkola throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raikkonen.#KD2#
Ukkola lands a big head kick that sends Raikkonen tumbling to the mat! Ukkola takes a step backwards and waves Raikkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Raikkonen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Usko Raikkonen has been cut.#T1##CL2#
Ukkola clinches up against the cage.
Oh Raikkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ukkola misses with a knee to the head.
Raikkonen looking for a takedown.
Raikkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukkola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ukkola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raikkonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Ukkola jumps guard and drags Raikkonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ukkola being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ukkola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raikkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raikkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raikkonen postures up in Ukkola's guard and throws a big left but Ukkola blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Ukkola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ukkola won't allow Raikkonen to sweep him here.
Raikkonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling him. #SU2#
Ukkola stands and steps away. Raikkonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Raikkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ukkola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkola misses with a takedown
and Raikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Ukkola thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown but Ukkola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Ukkola fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Raikkonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkola throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raikkonen's waist but Raikkonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ukkola off to one side.
Raikkonen looks to land a body kick but Ukkola moved away.#CL#
Raikkonen has managed to clinch.
Raikkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ukkola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ukkola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raikkonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Raikkonen tries to pull guard but Ukkola holds him up against the cage and eventually Raikkonen drops back down to his feet.
Ukkola looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raikkonen. #BC#
Raikkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Raikkonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Ukkola is looking to stand up but Raikkonen isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ukkola manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ukkola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Raikkonen rushes Ukkola and presses him up against the cage.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
Ukkola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Raikkonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ukkola uses from the top position. #SUB#
Raikkonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ukkola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raikkonen is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkola wants to hit a sweep here but Raikkonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ukkola there!
Ukkola's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Ukkola regains half guard.
Ukkola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raikkonen preventing the sweep.
Raikkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ukkola keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ukkola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Ukkola pushes Raikkonen off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Raikkonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raikkonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ukkola tries to pull guard but Raikkonen holds him up against the cage and eventually Ukkola drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Ukkola drags the fight down to the ground.
Ukkola is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ukkola can't keep his opponent in guard - Raikkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raikkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ukkola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Raikkonen seems content to control.
Ukkola is trying to maintain the position but Raikkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ukkola wants to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen wants to stand up but Ukkola is controlling the position.
Raikkonen passes into side control, despite Ukkola's attempt to control the position.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ukkola tries to buck Raikkonen off but Raikkonen is having none of it.
Ukkola trying to remain calm as Raikkonen controls from the top position.
Ukkola struggling a bit here.
Raikkonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ukkola's legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Ukkola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Raikkonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Usko Raikkonen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Raikkonen throws a head kick but Ukkola moves out of range.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Ukkola wants to counter with a clinch but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ukkola, which made it look bad.
Nice body kick there by Ukkola.
Ukkola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raikkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Raikkonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ukkola being controlled against the cage.
Raikkonen is trying to break the clinch but Ukkola has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Raikkonen lands an uppercut.
Ukkola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raikkonen prevents it.
#BC#
Raikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Ukkola sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usko Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raikkonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ukkola shoots in and drives through. Raikkonen sprawls well.
Ukkola shoots in but no luck this time.
Ukkola shoots in for a takedown but Raikkonen shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Ukkola tries to clinch there but Raikkonen circles away.
Raikkonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ukkola. Ukkola gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkola tries to land knees in the clinch but Raikkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Ukkola goes for a takedown attempt but Raikkonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen throws a combination. Ukkola tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ukkola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raikkonen swivels and escapes.#T3#
Raikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown but Ukkola sprawls well.#CL#
Ukkola tries to keep at a distance but Raikkonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Raikkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Raikkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Raikkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Raikkonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ukkola defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ukkola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ukkola chips away with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Ukkola gets to his feet - Raikkonen follows without any prompting.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ukkola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raikkonen defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usko Raikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Raikkonen! |
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