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Event:
GFC 56: Fireball vs Kruger
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija blocks the body kick.
Uneksija works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Universe.
Universe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Universe tries to close the distance and clinch but Uneksija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Universe avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija throws an off balance right hand
and Universe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uneksija looks to land a combination. Universe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Mr Universe has been cut.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the head.
Universe checks a low kick from Uneksija.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Universe scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Uneksija looks winded!
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Universe.
#BC#
Universe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Universe slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Universe throws a head kick that Uneksija semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.#T1#
Uneksija takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot by Universe.
Uneksija scores with a crisp jab that stopped Universe in his tracks.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe throws a series of punches but Uneksija moves out of range.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Universe slips a jab from Uneksija.
Universe lands with a nice combination. Uneksija backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Universe is controlling the position.
Uneksija being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Universe breaks from the clinch.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Universe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Uneksija throws a low kick, looking for Universe's leg but Universe calmly moves out of range.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it
and Universe counters with a one-two to the body.
Uneksija tries to work over Universe's front leg with a kick but Universe checks it.
Universe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a jab but it's blocked by Universe.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Universe lands a jab to the head.
Universe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Universe counters with a nice leg kick.
Universe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Universe darts in and clinches Uneksija up against the cage.
Uneksija avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
A short right from Universe.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Universe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
Universe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A hook to the body from Universe.
#BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Universe.
Universe misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe lands an elbow just above Uneksija 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Paljas Uneksija's cut even more.
Uneksija is trying to force a seperation but Universe has the dominant position.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Universe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uneksija is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Universe.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Uneksija. Universe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Universe closes the distance and pushes Uneksija back into the cage.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Universe trying to land knees to the body.
Universe scores with a knee to the head.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Universe has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija managing to block the knees to the body from Universe.
Universe lands an elbow that stopped Uneksija in his tracks for a moment. #BC#
Universe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Universe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Universe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Uneksija throws a right hand that misses
and Universe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
The cut above Paljas Uneksija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Uneksija misses
and Universe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Universe defending well as Uneksija loads up on a big left hand.
Uneksija throws a shot from downtown. Universe moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija throws a low kick but it's checked well by Universe.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Universe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Universe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Universe as he checks the leg kick.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Universe checks it #CL#
and Universe moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Universe.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Universe has Uneksija pushed against the cage.
Universe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Universe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls for Universe to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Universe.
Universe avoiding damage.
Universe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T2#
Universe has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Universe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Uneksija avoids the damage to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paljas Uneksija's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr Universe!
A victorious Mr Universe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Scarfo shoots in but Uneksija avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarfo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scarfo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Uneksija looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarfo throws a looping overhand right but Uneksija ducks down to avoid it.
Uneksija lands a two punch combo.
Scarfo ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
An inside leg kick lands from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarfo.
Uneksija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarfo.
Scarfo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarfo connects with a single shot there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija punishes Scarfo's body with a nice straight punch.
Uneksija throws a right and a left that Scarfo avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uneksija.
Scarfo 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.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uneksija scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Uneksija finds it's way through Scarfo's defenses.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scarfo lands with a hook. Uneksija tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Scarfo.
Uneksija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarfo is just out of range.
Uneksija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Scarfo ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Scarfo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Jab from Uneksija.
Scarfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Scarfo.
Uneksija bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scarfo's head backwards.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a hook
and Scarfo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija lands with a nice body punch.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarfo's hands.
Uneksija is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Scarfo looks to move away, Uneksija throws a big counter combo but Scarfo just gets out of the way.
Uneksija dips to his left and cracks Scarfo with an uppercut!
Scarfo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scarfo slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
Scarfo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uneksija takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Uneksija misses. #T3#
Uneksija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarfo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Scarfo instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Scarfo.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Uneksija wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarfo won't allow it.
#BC#
Uneksija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarfo scores with a hook to the body. Uneksija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarfo connects with the punch.#CUT2#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is getting worse.
Scarfo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarfo misses the shot to the body.
Scarfo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarfo lands a nice shot that snaps Uneksija's head back.
Scarfo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarfo slips a jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scarfo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Uneksija is rocked!#CUT2#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A punch combination from Scarfo misses.
Oh Uneksija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarfo works Uneksija's body with a nice hook.
Uneksija seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarfo cracks Uneksija with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Scarfo!
Our winner, Nicky Scarfo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Thorsson ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsson tries to clinch up but Uneksija circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Thorsson gets a double leg takedown into Uneksija's guard.
Thorsson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HFC Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Let's hope that Thorsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsson throws a shot to the body.
Thorsson darts in looking for a takedown but Uneksija gets double underhooks and turns Thorsson into the cage.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Thorsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Uneksija sets himself, and Thorsson steps forward looking for the clinch! Uneksija avoids it this time.
Thorsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Thorsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Uneksija sizes up Thorsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thorsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uneksija will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorsson wants to counter with a clinch but Uneksija pushes him away.
Uneksija lands with a right hand.
No luck for Thorsson with that takedown attempt.
Uneksija throwing a counter right hand but Thorsson manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Thorsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Uneksija tries to circle away but Thorsson has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
A short left from Thorsson. #CUT2#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thorsson. #BC#
Uneksija breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Thorsson has Uneksija up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson has Uneksija pressed against the cage, preventing Uneksija from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson tries a body shot but Uneksija blocks it.
Thorsson trying to land knees to the body.
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.#BC#
Uneksija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija'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##TD2#
Thorsson feints and as Uneksija raises his hands in defense, Thorsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thorsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Thorsson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Uneksija is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Uneksija has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but instead Thorsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thorsson drops back looking for a leg! Uneksija is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uneksija manages to kick Thorsson off! Thorsson jumps back into Uneksija's guard. #T1#
Thorsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to stand and escape but Thorsson is having none of it. #T3#
Thorsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uneksija knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thorsson on the ground.#SUB2#
Thorsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thorsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thorsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Thorsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Thorsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsson is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Thorsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thorsson forces Uneksija back against the cage and clinches.
Uneksija looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija working hard to break the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Uneksija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Thorsson.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thorsson misses with the head strike.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling him.#T1#
Thorsson lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsson scores with a shot to the side of Uneksija's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thorsson misses with some punches.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thorsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
Thorsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thorsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thorsson.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Uneksija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Uneksija misses with a low kick. #T2#
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Thorsson clinches up with Uneksija and pushes him back against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Uneksija prevents a body shot from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to break free but Thorsson has control.
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thorsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija tries to break free but Thorsson pushes him back against the cage.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uneksija is trying to push Thorsson away but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Paljas Uneksija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Uneksija's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uneksija on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uneksija wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Thorsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Olaf Thorsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uneksija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorsson.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thorsson fails to land.
Thorsson prevents Uneksija from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Thorsson.
Thorsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Thorsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thorsson lands an uppercut.
Thorsson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olaf Thorsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uneksija is trying to break free.
Uneksija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Thorsson has a couple of punches blocked by Uneksija.
Uneksija wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thorsson has him pressed against the cage.
Thorsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija can't break the clinch.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija has had enough of the clinch but Thorsson keeps him there for the moment.
Thorsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uneksija.
Uneksija is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorsson has double underhooks.
Uneksija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uneksija tries to break the clinch but Thorsson is controlling the position.
Uneksija lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thorsson throws a head punch that misses.
Uneksija blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olaf Thorsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thorsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olaf Thorsson!
Olaf Thorsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Dyachkov blocks a jab.
Dyachkov slips a jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyachkov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
We've been told by Dyachkov's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uneksija misses with a wild body shot.
Dyachkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyachkov lands a head shot.
Uneksija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Dyachkov's head but Dyachkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyachkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
Uneksija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyachkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Dyachkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dyachkov thuds his shin into the meat of Uneksija's side.
Uneksija looks winded!
Dyachkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Uneksija misses with a double jab.
Dyachkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a right hand
enabling Dyachkov to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Dyachkov has knocked Uneksija down with a huge combo! Dyachkov steps away and waves a wobbly Uneksija back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Uneksija is rocked!
Dyachkov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Uneksija! Dyachkov dives in looking to finish! Uneksija is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Dyachkov!
Leonid Dyachkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Uneksija.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Uneksija misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Uneksija.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Uneksija manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Uneksija and move into the clinch.
Uneksija fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Uneksija misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson keeps control of Uneksija as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uneksija is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Uneksija breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uneksija punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Uneksija, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Uneksija against the cage but Uneksija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uneksija throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Jackson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uneksija's efforts to push away.
Uneksija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Uneksija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Uneksija sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uneksija fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Uneksija lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uneksija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Uneksija wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Jackson'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija misses the body punch #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Uneksija fights it but they end up in guard.
Uneksija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uneksija can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uneksija is keeping the position for now.
Jackson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija 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#
Uneksija displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Uneksija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Uneksija as Jackson shoots in.
Uneksija scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Uneksija misses the target.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Uneksija lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Uneksija misses with a looping left.
Uneksija finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
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!
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Uneksija throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A big right from Uneksija misses. #T1#
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uneksija looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uneksija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Uneksija with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksija misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Uneksija says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Further stalling from Jackson.#SU#
Jackson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Uneksija to stand up. #T3#
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
Uneksija connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Uneksija looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Uneksija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Uneksija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson just content to control the position.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uneksija for as long as he can get away with.
Uneksija is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson just content to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Uneksija misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Uneksija's legs.
Jackson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Uneksija is avoiding damage well.
Jackson takes a little break here. Uneksija wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Uneksija get back to his feet.#T1#
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Uneksija is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Uneksija scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Uneksija, which made it look bad.
Uneksija misses with a two punch combination.
Uneksija misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Uneksija breaks away and moves out of range.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uneksija slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A low kick from Uneksija is predictable there #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson stays in close to Uneksija's body and controls the position. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeAndre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jackson continues to stall.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Uneksija connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Uneksija misses #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Uneksija won't be happy with that.
Jackson staying calm.#T4#
Jackson is working Uneksija over with some ground and pound from side control.
Paljas Uneksija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Uneksija sneaks out the side door and pushes Jackson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson slips a jab from Uneksija.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uneksija throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
DeAndre Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paljas Uneksija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uneksija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paljas Uneksija!
After winning the bout, Paljas Uneksija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Nyysonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Nyysonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Uneksija cracks Nyysonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Nyysonen moved out of range.
Uneksija is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Uneksija missing with a left hand there. Nyysonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nyysonen checks a leg kick.
Uneksija lands a nice hook to Nyysonen's body. Nyysonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uneksija lands a jab to the head.
Nyysonen dodges the punch combination from Uneksija.
Nyysonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uneksija sprawls and moves away.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyysonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nyysonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Uneksija has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nyysonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyysonen misses with the combination.
Uneksija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nyysonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
A counter left hand to the body from Nyysonen misses its target.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Nyysonen moved out of range.#T1#
Uneksija tries to bum rush Nyysonen with a series of wild strikes but Nyysonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyysonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nyysonen throws a hook to the side of Uneksija's head but Uneksija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Uneksija both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Uneksija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Uneksija.
Nyysonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uneksija throws a hook but Nyysonen blocks it.
Nyysonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nyysonen is looking to wear down Uneksija with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nyysonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uneksija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nyysonen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nyysonen.
Uneksija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uneksija smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nyysonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from Nyysonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uneksija! But no joy.#T2#
Uneksija misses the jab.
Nyysonen swings for the body but Uneksija moves out of range.
Uneksija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uneksija wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Uneksija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nyysonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uneksija throws out the jab.
Nyysonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uneksija takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Uneksija misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Nyysonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nyysonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uneksija moves out of range as Nyysonen strikes.
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Nyysonen.
Uneksija catches Nyysonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uneksija 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.
Uneksija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nyysonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uneksija throws out the jab.
Uneksija throws a combination. Nyysonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Nyysonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Nyysonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uneksija sprawls and moves away.
Nyysonen looks to throw the jab but Uneksija is out of range.
Nyysonen punishes Uneksija's body with a nice straight punch.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.
Nyysonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uneksija can pounce on him.
Nyysonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Uneksija throws out a loose jab but Nyysonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nyysonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nyysonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Nyysonen misses its target.
Nyysonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uneksija sprawls well. Uneksija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nyysonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nyysonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uneksija throws a nice looking combination but Nyysonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyysonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Good work by Nyysonen as he checks the leg kick.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija works Nyysonen's body with a nice hook.
Uneksija scores with a jab.
Uneksija scores with a decent looking hook.
Uneksija lands a really nice looking cross but Nyysonen seems unphased.
Nyysonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uneksija is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nyysonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Uneksija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uneksija scores with a nice right hand.
Uneksija lands a jab to the nose.
Nyysonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Uneksija to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uneksija connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Uneksija throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uneksija lands with a straight right. Nyysonen didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nyysonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Nyysonen's head but Nyysonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uneksija throws a jab but it's blocked by Nyysonen.
Nyysonen misses the shot to the body.
Uneksija scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nyysonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Uneksija misses with an uppercut.
Uneksija throws a big shot that misses.
Nyysonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nyysonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nyysonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uneksija.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyysonen loads up on a big right hand but Uneksija slips the punch.
Uneksija scores with a hook.
Nyysonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nyysonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nyysonen walks into a jab.#T1#
Uneksija jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Nyysonen's head but Nyysonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyysonen tries to counter with a takedown but Uneksija is quick to defend against it.
Uneksija scores with a shot to the body.
Uneksija stalks Nyysonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nyysonen's face. Nyysonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Nyysonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uneksija throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nyysonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Uneksija is not content to let Nyysonen control the position.#SUB#
Nyysonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uneksija doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nyysonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyysonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Uneksija is trying to stand up here but Nyysonen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nyysonen is looking for a kimura here.
Nyysonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Nyysonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Nyysonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Nyysonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nyysonen winds up and cracks Uneksija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nyysonen uses his free foot to push down on Uneksija's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Uneksija.
Uneksija trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nyysonen scoring with strikes but Uneksija is staying in there.
Nyysonen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Uneksija is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Nyysonen landing shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.#SUB#
Uneksija is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Nyysonen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Uneksija is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niklas Nyysonen!
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Event:
HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Uneksija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgulan looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Turgulan avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turgulan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turgulan misses the jab.
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but Turgulan is just out of range.
Uneksija throws a series of strikes that have Turgulan backpedaling.
Turgulan throws a body shot but no joy.
Uneksija lands a lovely overhand right.
Uneksija lands a two punch combo.
Turgulan misses with a straight left.
Uneksija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turgulan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turgulan missing with a left hand there. Uneksija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turgulan moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Turgulan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uneksija changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgulan moves out of range of the leg kick from Uneksija.
Uneksija stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Uneksija misses.
Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turgulan.
A big left from Uneksija misses.
Turgulan misses with a hook. Uneksija ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Uneksija misses with a looping right.
Turgulan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Uneksija clobbers Turgulan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uneksija changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgulan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uneksija lands a head shot.
Turgulan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uneksija throws a leg kick but Turgulan checks it.
Turgulan avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Turgulan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Paljas Uneksija has been cut.
We've been told by Turgulan's head coaches at *****MY YARD***** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turgulan looks to land a right hand but Uneksija moved out of range.
Uneksija waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turgulan.
Turgulan throwing a counter right hand but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turgulan circles away quickly and effectively.
Turgulan just misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksija attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turgulan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uneksija tries to score with a low kick but Turgulan moves his leg out of the way.
Turgulan missing with a left hand there. Uneksija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uneksija tests Turgulan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Turgulan ducks down to avoid it.
Uneksija throws a jab when Turgulan was well out of range.
Uneksija fails to land with a series of punches.
Turgulan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turgulan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turgulan backs up against the cage.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Turgulan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uneksija.
Turgulan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uneksija circles away quickly and effectively.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turgulan circles away quickly and effectively.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uneksija 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.
Uneksija throws a low kick but Turgulan moves out of range easily.
Turgulan tests Uneksija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turgulan throws a shot from downtown. Uneksija moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turgulan.#T3#
Uneksija misses with a right hand
and Turgulan counters with a nice body shot.
Turgulan dodges the punch combination from Uneksija.
Turgulan tries to move into range but Uneksija moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turgulan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turgulan misses with a body shot.
A big left from Turgulan misses.
Turgulan cracks Uneksija with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uneksija with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand
and Turgulan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uneksija dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turgulan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uneksija.
Turgulan throws a hook to the side of Uneksija's head but Uneksija sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turgulan.
It looked like Turgulan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Uneksija.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uneksija.
Turgulan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Turgulan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turgulan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turgulan.
Turgulan moves out of range as Uneksija strikes.
Turgulan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uneksija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turgulan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uneksija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uneksija throws out a loose jab but Turgulan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija lands with a hook. Turgulan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turgulan dodges the punch combination from Uneksija.
A counter left hand to the body from Turgulan misses its target.
Turgulan ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uneksija ducks right into an uppercut from Turgulan.
Uneksija misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Turgulan misses the target.
Turgulan ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Uneksija steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turgulan.
Uneksija loads up on a big right hand but Turgulan slips the punch.
Uneksija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uneksija lands a leg kick that knocks Turgulan off balance momentarily.
Turgulan connects with a crisp jab.
Uneksija misses with a series of wild punches.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from Turgulan.
Uneksija misses with a left hand
and Turgulan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Turgulan misses.
Uneksija slips under a jab from Turgulan.
Turgulan catches Uneksija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uneksija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turgulan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turgulan checks a leg kick.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turgulan.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turgulan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
Uneksija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turgulan loads up on a big right hand but Uneksija slips the punch.#T1#
Uneksija throws a low kick but Turgulan moves out of range easily.
Uneksija has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turgulan circles away quickly and effectively.
Turgulan is looking to counter punch.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turgulan circles away quickly and effectively.
Turgulan missing with a left hand there. Uneksija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turgulan throws a combination. Uneksija tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turgulan looks to land a left hand but Uneksija moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turgulan.
Uneksija misses the jab.
Uneksija takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turgulan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uneksija throws out the jab.
Uneksija lands a jab to Turgulan's midsection.
Turgulan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Turgulan dodges the punch combination from Uneksija.
A little feinted left hand from Turgulan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turgulan throws a series of punches but Uneksija moves out of range.
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!
Turgulan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Turgulan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Paljas Uneksija's cut even more.#T2#
Turgulan throws a looping overhand right but Uneksija ducks down to avoid it.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Uneksija misses with a combination
and Turgulan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turgulan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uneksija.
Uneksija looks to throw the jab but Turgulan is out of range.
Turgulan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgulan.
Uneksija throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Turgulan misses its target.
Turgulan throws a lazy right hand but Uneksija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksija looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uneksija lands a two punch combo.
Uneksija throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turgulan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uneksija swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turgulan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Uneksija thinking.
Uneksija throws a hook to the side of Turgulan's head but Turgulan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Turgulan.
Turgulan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turgulan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Uneksija's head.
Turgulan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Turgulan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgulan.
Uneksija swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uneksija takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uneksija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turgulan at a distance.
Turgulan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turgulan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uneksija throws a one two combo.
Turgulan misses with a looping right.
Uneksija takes a swing at Turgulan's ribcage but misses.
Uneksija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turgulan throws a body punch but Uneksija moves out of range.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Uneksija does no damage.
Turgulan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Uneksija misses.
Turgulan looks to land a right hand but Uneksija moved out of range.
Uneksija jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Turgulan misses with a hook.
Uneksija loads up on a big right hand but Turgulan slips the punch.
It looked like Turgulan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uneksija.
A big left from Turgulan misses.
Uneksija misses the shot to the body.
Turgulan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
It looked like Turgulan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Uneksija moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uneksija swings for the body but Turgulan moves out of range.
Uneksija throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turgulan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turgulan ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Uneksija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turgulan counters with a straight right hand.
Uneksija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turgulan ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uneksija throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turgulan on the side of the head.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Turgulan blocks the leg kick.
Uneksija takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dragomir Turgulan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paljas Uneksija's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Turgulan misses with a straight left.
Uneksija connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Uneksija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turgulan throwing a counter right hand but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Turgulan misses with an uppercut.
Uneksija throws an overhand right that lands on Turgulan's shoulder, as Turgulan tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Turgulan.
Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turgulan.
Turgulan ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
Turgulan misses with a wild body shot.
Turgulan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turgulan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgulan.
A leg kick checked by Turgulan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Uneksija. Beautiful body shot.
Uneksija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turgulan.
Uneksija throws a right hand that misses
and Turgulan counters with a stiff right hand.
Turgulan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uneksija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Turgulan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uneksija's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Uneksija duly obliges.
Turgulan misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Uneksija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turgulan throws a hook but Uneksija blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Uneksija as he connects with a hook.
Turgulan defending well as Uneksija loads up on a big left hand.
Uneksija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turgulan throws a lazy right hand but Uneksija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Uneksija misses.
Turgulan slips under a jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turgulan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija walks into a straight right hand from Turgulan.#CUT#
The cut above Paljas Uneksija's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uneksija. Turgulan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uneksija thows a leg kick but Turgulan checks it
and Turgulan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uneksija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uneksija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turgulan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Turgulan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turgulan throws out a loose jab but Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Uneksija does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Turgulan misses the target.
Uneksija slips a jab and a cross from Turgulan.
Turgulan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Uneksija. Those never looked like landing.
Turgulan misses the shot to the body.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uneksija scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from Turgulan.
Uneksija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Uneksija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uneksija lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Uneksija misses.
Turgulan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Uneksija misses. #T3#
A jab lands there for Turgulan.
Turgulan throws a jab but it's blocked by Uneksija.
Turgulan scores with a shot to the body.
Turgulan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turgulan lands a glancing blow to the side of Uneksija's head.
Turgulan lands a jab to Uneksija's midsection.
Turgulan punishes Uneksija's body with a nice straight punch.
Turgulan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
Paljas Uneksija's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Uneksija throws a shot from downtown. Turgulan moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uneksija ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turgulan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uneksija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uneksija tried to score with a low kick but Turgulan checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Turgulan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Turgulan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uneksija misses with a hook.#T4#
Uneksija takes a swing at Turgulan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Uneksija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uneksija throws a jab when Turgulan was well out of range.
Uneksija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turgulan circles away quickly and effectively.
Turgulan throwing a counter right hand but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Uneksija throws a lazy right hand but Turgulan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksija misses with a wild body shot.
Turgulan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uneksija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turgulan.
Turgulan backing away here, and Uneksija unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turgulan lands a lovely overhand right.
Uneksija swings widly with a right hand
and Turgulan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uneksija misses with a hook. Turgulan ducked under it nicely.
Uneksija looks to land a combination but Turgulan avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uneksija swinging wildly here.
Turgulan misses with a hook.
Uneksija moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Dragomir Turgulan.
I think Turgulan 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paljas Uneksija!
Paljas Uneksija thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Aliev throws a front kick aimed at Uneksija's knee but Uneksija avoids it well.
As Aliev backs away, Uneksija returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Uneksija cracks Aliev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uneksija lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Aliev.
Aliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice cross by Uneksija.
Aliev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uneksija wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uneksija lands a glancing blow to the side of Aliev's head.
Uneksija displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aliev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aliev.
We've been told by Uneksija's head coaches at Barbell Brigade that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uneksija scores with a shot to the body.
Uneksija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Uneksija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uneksija throws a good cross that connects.
Aliev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Aliev takes one to the side of the head.
Aliev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Uneksija defends well and Aliev ends up having to push Uneksija into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aliev tries to clinch up but Uneksija circles away and keeps his distance.
Uneksija is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uneksija scores with a three punch combo!
Uneksija defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aliev.
Paljas Uneksija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Aliev.
Uneksija lands a glancing blow to the side of Aliev's head.
Uneksija lands a right hook to the body.
Aliev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Uneksija lands a lovely overhand right.
Uneksija shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aliev eats them both and turns towards Uneksija to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Aliev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Uneksija lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aliev. Uneksija pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paljas Uneksija!
Paljas Uneksija seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ali Aliev stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks all fans for support! Next time I'll be better, thanks God!'.
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