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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#
Holgerson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Niemi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holgerson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Niemi checks it well.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi works over Holgerson's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Holgerson drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Holgerson can't break the clinch.
Holgerson tries to break the clinch but Niemi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD#
Holgerson drags the fight down to the ground.
Holgerson keeping moving, preventing Niemi from controlling successfully.
Niemi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Holgerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Niemi wants to get up but he can't break Holgerson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Holgerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niemi is one step ahead there.
Holgerson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Holgerson looking for a guillotine here but Niemi defends easily.
Holgerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holgerson seems keen to control Niemi's posture.
Holgerson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Niemi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holgerson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Niemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Holgerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holgerson has control of Niemi's left arm, preventing Niemi from doing any damage.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holgerson advances position into side control!
Holgerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Holgerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holgerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holgerson fails with the takedown
and Niemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad. #CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Niemi is pressed up against the cage. Holgerson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niemi down to the mat. Niemi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Niemi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holgerson avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Holgerson with that takedown attempt.
Niemi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.#CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Holgerson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Niemi 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.
Niemi wants to pass the guard but Holgerson is keeping the position.
Holgerson wants to stand but Niemi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Holgerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holgerson has his hands on Niemi's head, controlling the position.
Atturi Holgerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Niemi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holgerson dives into side control.
#T3#
Holgerson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SU#
Holgerson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Niemi to his feet.
Niemi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holgerson.
Niemi moves in looking to clinch but Holgerson pushes him off.
Niemi closes the distance and clinches up with Holgerson, looking for a takedown. Niemi pushes Holgerson against the cage but Holgerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holgerson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niemi wants to counter the offense by Holgerson and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgerson. #T4##CL#
Holgerson forces Niemi back against the cage and clinches.
Holgerson misses with an elbow over the top.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Holgerson decides to pull guard.
Holgerson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Holgerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holgerson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson works to advance to full mount. Niemi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atturi Holgerson dominated that second round.
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##CL#
Holgerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holgerson misses with a knee strike.
Holgerson wants to take the fight to the mat but Niemi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holgerson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Niemi after a bit of a struggle.
A right handed body shot lands from Holgerson.
A frustrated look appears on Holgerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holgerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Holgerson pulls guard successfully.
Niemi wants to control from the top but Holgerson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niemi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Holgerson controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Holgerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Holgerson stands and steps away. Niemi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Niemi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Holgerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Holgerson has managed to clinch.
Holgerson tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Niemi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holgerson smiles and moves away.
Niemi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Niemi blocks a low kick nicely.
Holgerson throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi feints the counter takedown.
Niemi shoots in looking for a takedown but Holgerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niemi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Niemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atturi Holgerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aro Niemi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niemi or perhaps it was just good defense by Holgerson, which made it look bad.
Niemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holgerson fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Niemi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holgerson pinned against the cage. Holgerson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aro Niemi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Niemi. No joy for Holgerson on that attempt. #CL#
Holgerson clinches up with Niemi and pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holgerson is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holgerson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi is working for takedown but Holgerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Holgerson looking for a takedown.
Holgerson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niemi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niemi throws a series of strikes that have Holgerson backpedaling.
#T4#
Niemi moves out of range of the leg kick from Holgerson.
Niemi cracks a nice hook into Holgerson's ribs.
Niemi tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Holgerson closes the distance and clinches.
Niemi has Holgerson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holgerson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holgerson prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgerson has Niemi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Niemi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holgerson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atturi Holgerson! |
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