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Event:
LH42: Xyd vs Out
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Hirvi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hirvi stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Ranyy tries to work over Hirvi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Ranyy fails to land.
Hirvi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ranyy up against the cage.
Ranyy is trying to break free.
Hirvi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hirvi blocks a body shot from Ranyy.
A right hand to the body from Hirvi.
Hirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvi presses Ranyy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ranyy looks winded!
Hirvi is struggling to control the position.
Hirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirvi has Ranyy pushed against the cage.
Hirvi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
A short left from Hirvi.
Hirvi digs a right hand into Ranyy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ranyy's gas tank.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ranyy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hirvi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hirvi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hirvi controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Hirvi.
Hirvi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hirvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Hirvi rushes Ranyy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvi taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Hirvi.
#T2#
Ranyy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hirvi leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hirvi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirvi.
Hirvi is leaning against Ranyy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirvi avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hirvi.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi lands an uppercut.
Hirvi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirvi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirvi is struggling to control the position.
Hirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Hirvi lands a left hand.
Ranyy being controlled against the cage.
Hirvi lands with a left to the head.
Hirvi lands a body shot.
Ranyy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ranyy is rocked!
Hirvi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ranyy is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirvi finish him?
Hirvi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ranyy seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirvi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hirvi lands a right hand.
Hirvi lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Hirvi.
Hirvi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ranyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4##CL#
Hirvi takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirvi.
Hirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ranyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirvi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ranyy is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirvi has double underhooks.
Hirvi scores with a hook to the body.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirvi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#KD#
Hirvi drops Ranyy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ranyy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A bit of stalling here from Hirvi.
Hirvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hirvi pushes Ranyy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hirvi stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Hirvi dominated that 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.
#R2#
Hirvi fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ranyy out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Juha Hirvi!
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Event:
LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Westrock shoots and misses #CL#
and Hirvi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Westrock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hirvi is defending well.
Hirvi pushes Westrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Westrock is trying to break the clinch but Hirvi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirvi works on Westrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirvi stalling the fight.
Hirvi prevents the takedown attempt.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flint Westrock.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirvi slows down the pace here.
Westrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvi stalling against the cage.
Hirvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hirvi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Westrock is rocked!
Westrock being controlled against the cage.
Westrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirvi finish him?
Nice body punch from Hirvi. #T1#
Hirvi leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Hirvi.#CL#
Hirvi rushes Westrock and presses him up against the cage.
Hirvi lands a body punch.
Westrock looks winded!
Hirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirvi is leaning against Westrock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirvi lands a big right hand that drops Westrock! The killer instinct kicks in and Hirvi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hirvi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Hirvi!
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Event:
LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Hirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirvi blocks the elbow strike.
Hirvi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hirvi avoiding damage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones. #CUT#
It looks like Juha Hirvi has been cut.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Nice elbow from Jones.
Nice body punch from Hirvi - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Juha Hirvi's cut even more.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Hirvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirvi can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Hirvi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Hirvi tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hirvi can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvi's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hirvi's brow.
Hirvi has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Hirvi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Hirvi. #T2#
Hirvi scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hirvi prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hirvi dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Hirvi 's eye.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hirvi in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Juha Hirvi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hirvi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Hirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirvi is trying to stall.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirvi misses with some punches.
Hirvi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Hirvi. #T3#
Hirvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Hirvi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Hirvi tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Hirvi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Hirvi misses with the head strike.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hirvi's defenses.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Hirvi shrugs off.
Hirvi misses with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Hirvi in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
Juha Hirvi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hirvi misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Hirvi avoiding damage.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Hirvi. #T4#
Hirvi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Hirvi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hirvi avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Hirvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juha Hirvi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Jones!
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Event:
LH27: Strife vs Hunt
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hirvi clinches up with Kom Nu and pushes him back against the cage.
Hirvi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kom Nu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Juha Hirvi has been cut.
Hirvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kom Nu backwards.
Kom Nu tries to stall but Hirvi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hirvi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kom Nu letting Hirvi take a breather here.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hirvi scores with a shot to the side of Kom Nu's head.
Kom Nu tries to stall but Hirvi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kom Nu misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kom Nu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hirvi pushes Kom Nu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kom Nu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kom Nu misses with an elbow over the top.
Kom Nu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hirvi is keeping busy.
Kom Nu misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Hirvi stalling in the clinch.
Hirvi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kom Nu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hirvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirvi tries to work over Kom Nu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kom Nu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Juha Hirvi's cut even more.
Hirvi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirvi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kom Nu lands an elbow just above Hirvi 's eye.
Nice elbow from Kom Nu. #CUT#
The cut above Juha Hirvi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hirvi is pushing Kom Nu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kom Nu misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Hirvi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kom Nu or not.
Hirvi lands with a right to the head.
Hirvi lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kom Nu trying to stall but Hirvi improves his position.
Kom Nu lands a damaging elbow.
Hirvi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kom Nu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hirvi.
A nice left hand lands by Hirvi.
A shot in the inside from Hirvi.
Hirvi blocks an elbow strike from Kom Nu.
Hirvi slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Hirvi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kom Nu letting Hirvi take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirvi as Kom Nu tries to tie him up.
Kom Nu letting Hirvi take a breather here.
Hirvi stalling.
Kom Nu being controlled against the cage.
Kom Nu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hirvi dodges an elbow strike from Kom Nu.
Kom Nu landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
Juha Hirvi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hirvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Hirvi.
Hirvi tries to throw a body punch but Kom Nu avoids it by throwing Hirvi back against the cage.
Hirvi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hirvi pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kom Nu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hirvi's brow.
Hirvi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirvi stalling.
Hirvi is working Kom Nu over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hirvi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kom Nu.
Hirvi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kom Nu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juha Hirvi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lllaaaaaaaaak Kom Nu!
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Event:
LH19: Strife vs Ramon
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Rovanov closes the distance but Hirvi moves to the side
and Hirvi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rovanov darts in looking for a takedown but Hirvi gets double underhooks and turns Rovanov into the cage.
Hirvi jabs Rovanov right on the nose. Rovanov blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Rovanov has been cut.
Rovanov 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.
A swing and a miss from Rovanov.#CL#
Hirvi has closed the distance and engaged Rovanov in a clinch.
Rovanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hirvi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hirvi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvi gets underhooks to prevent Rovanov's takedown attempt.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Rovanov.
Hirvi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Hirvi as the two fighters clinch.
Hirvi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rovanov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rovanov being controlled against the cage.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirvi just leaning against Rovanov, taking a breather. #T1#
Hirvi gets through Rovanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirvi scores with a shot to the side of Rovanov's head.
Hirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rovanov backwards. #ROC#
Rovanov is rocked!#KD#
Hirvi drops Rovanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rovanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirvi finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirvi dips a shoulder and cracks Rovanov with a mighty uppercut! Rovanov falls back against the cage and Hirvi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rovanov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hirvi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Hirvi!
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Event:
LH14: Jackson vs Jigsawz
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Griffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griffy drops his hands momentarily and Hirvi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirvi. #CL#
Hirvi instigates a clinch.
Griffy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hirvi just stands there and leans against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirvi.
Griffy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Griffy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hirvi fails to land.
Griffy is looking for a takedown.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Griffy.
Hirvi misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Griffy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirvi stops a takedown attempt from Griffy.
Hirvi lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffy tries to stall but Hirvi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Griffy looking for a takedown.
Hirvi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hirvi gets through Griffy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hirvi's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from Hirvi.
Hirvi has a couple of punches blocked by Griffy.
Hirvi lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lee Griffy has been cut.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirvi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirvi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirvi after a bit of a struggle.
Hirvi avoids the elbow strike from Griffy, against the cage.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hirvi.
Hirvi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Griffy up against the cage.
Hirvi slows down the pace here.
#T2##TD2#
Griffy manages to pull guard.
Hirvi is stalling in the full guard.
Hirvi'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.
Hirvi trying to control but Griffy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hirvi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hirvi looking to sit in guard and control but Griffy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hirvi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffy is one step ahead there.
Griffy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hirvi wants to improve his position but instead Griffy has moved into half guard.
Griffy wants to take a breather but Hirvi is having none of it.
Griffy slows the pace down in half guard.
Hirvi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hirvi is refusing to be controlled, as Griffy sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Griffy seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Hirvi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Griffy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hirvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffy manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffy misses the target.
Hirvi misses with an uppercut
and Griffy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffy can do to turn this around?
Griffy misses with a straight left.
Griffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirvi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirvi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hirvi fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Griffy waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hirvi. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hirvi to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#
Hirvi is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Juha Hirvi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Hirvi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirvi seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirvi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Griffy wants to control from the top but Hirvi keeps moving.
Hirvi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirvi is looking to stand up but Griffy isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffy throws a right hand that Hirvi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvi also avoids with ease.
Hirvi throws a lazy right hand but Griffy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffy moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirvi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffy! But no joy.
Griffy avoids the body shot from Hirvi.
Hirvi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffy keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffy is looking for the big counter here.
Griffy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hirvi misses with a body shot
and Griffy counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee Griffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Griffy moves out of range as Hirvi strikes.
Hirvi misses with a hook.
Griffy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hirvi throws a lazy right hand but Griffy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Hirvi moves into the clinch.
Hirvi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hirvi has a couple of punches blocked by Griffy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffy is trying to stall.
Griffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirvi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Griffy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hirvi uses from the top position.
Hirvi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hirvi trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hirvi is really struggling to control Griffy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hirvi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Griffy is proving hard to escape from.
Hirvi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirvi tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffy is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffy trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juha Hirvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Hirvi.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffy misses the target.
Hirvi is looking to counter the offense by Griffy and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hirvi rushes Griffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hirvi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Griffy manages to pull guard.
Griffy keeping moving, preventing Hirvi from controlling successfully.
Hirvi 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.
Hirvi trying to control but Griffy is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Griffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hirvi throws a poor cross that misses
and Griffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griffy walks into a stiff left hand from Hirvi.
Griffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirvi.
Hirvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hirvi moves into the clinch.
Hirvi slowing the pace effectively.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Griffy is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirvi gets an underhook and turns Griffy into the cage.
Griffy is trying to pull guard but Hirvi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Juha Hirvi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Griffy is trying to stall.
Hirvi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Hirvi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from Hirvi.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Hirvi.
Griffy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Hirvi - that landed with a thud.
Griffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirvi lands with a light punch inside.
Hirvi gets underhooks to prevent Griffy's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvi lands a left hand.
Griffy lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirvi backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hirvi.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Hirvi is struggling to control the position.
Hirvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Hirvi stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirvi.
A body shot lands from Hirvi.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Griffy blocking some punches.
Hirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Griffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Griffy jumps guard.
Hirvi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffy keeping full guard, as Hirvi tries to pass.
Griffy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Hirvi stays in close to Griffy's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hirvi wants to control from the top but Griffy keeps moving.
Hirvi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hirvi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Griffy. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A slow jab from Hirvi misses its intended target.
Hirvi throws a body punch but Griffy moves out of range.
Hirvi scores with the left hand. Griffy knows he should have avoided that one.
Griffy misses with a straight left.
Hirvi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Griffy.
Griffy throws a right and a left that Hirvi avoids nicely. #CL#
Hirvi has managed to clinch.
Hirvi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hirvi lands a left hand.
Griffy tries to score a body lock takedown but Hirvi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juha Hirvi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Griffy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Griffy stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juha Hirvi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hirvi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Hirvi!
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Event:
LH9: Schmo vs Hackett
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hirvi swings widly with a right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanagawa looks to land a left hand but Hirvi moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Hirvi darts in and clinches Kanagawa up against the cage.
Hirvi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kanagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirvi.
Kanagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanagawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kanagawa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanagawa lands an uppercut.
Kanagawa can't break the clinch.
Kanagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirvi controls his hands.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirvi has Kanagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kanagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kanagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirvi controls his hands.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Kanagawa lands with a left to the head.
Kanagawa tries to work over Hirvi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kanagawa scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kanagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvi.
Kanagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kanagawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kanagawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirvi backwards.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirvi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanagawa. #T2#
Hirvi lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirvi.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirvi trying to control the position but instead, Kanagawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hirvi into the cage.
Kanagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Hirvi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hirvi prevents Kanagawa from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanagawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanagawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirvi.
Hirvi stalling.
Kanagawa is trying to break the clinch but Hirvi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirvi looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanagawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirvi looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Hirvi lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Kanagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirvi.
Kanagawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hirvi swings widly with a right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a series of strikes. Hirvi will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Hirvi has Kanagawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvi just leaning against Kanagawa, taking a breather.
Hirvi trying to stall but Kanagawa improves his position.
Nice body punch from Kanagawa. #BC2#
Kanagawa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hirvi closes the distance and pushes Kanagawa back into the cage.
Kanagawa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Hirvi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hirvi working aggressively here.
#T4#
Kanagawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hirvi throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Hirvi.
Kanagawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirvi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanagawa's efforts to push away.
Kanagawa has had enough of the clinch but Hirvi keeps him there for the moment.
Kanagawa tries a body shot but Hirvi blocks it.
Hirvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanagawa misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirvi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirvi lands an overhand right.
Kanagawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hirvi is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Kanagawa 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#
Hirvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirvi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanagawa counters with a left to the body.
Kanagawa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Juha Hirvi has been cut.
Hirvi ducks under a wild hook from Kanagawa.
Hirvi misses with a hook
and Kanagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanagawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hirvi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC2#
Hirvi is rocked!
Hirvi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kanagawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kanagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirvi.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanagawa misses.
Kanagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa takes a swing at Hirvi's ribcage but misses.
Kanagawa slips under a jab from Hirvi.
Kanagawa is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirvi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirvi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kanagawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kanagawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Hirvi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirvi misses with a left hand
and Kanagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvi wants to clinch.#T2##CL#
Hirvi closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hirvi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kanagawa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kanagawa.
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!
Kanagawa throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
Hirvi misses with a shot to the body
and Kanagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Kanagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirvi.
Kanagawa misses with a body shot.
Kanagawa 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.
#T3#
Hirvi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kanagawa.
Hirvi moves in looking to clinch but Kanagawa pushes him off.
Kanagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Kanagawa misses the target.
Hirvi misses with a hook. Kanagawa ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Kanagawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hirvi.
Kanagawa throws a looping overhand right but Hirvi ducks down to avoid it.
Hirvi throws a hook but Kanagawa avoids it easily.
Hirvi misses with a left hand
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hirvi closes the distance and clinches.
Hirvi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanagawa backwards. #BC2#
Kanagawa breaks the clinch.
Kanagawa misses the jab.
Kanagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Kanagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hirvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanagawa looks to throw the jab but Hirvi is out of range.
Hirvi tries to counter by clinching up but Kanagawa breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Hirvi instigates a clinch.
Hirvi blocks an uppercut.
Hirvi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanagawa being controlled against the cage.
Hirvi is leaning against Kanagawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanagawa backwards.
Kanagawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirvi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Kanagawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirvi slips a straight right by Kanagawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Kanagawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juha Hirvi's cut.
That's time! Hirvi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hirvi forces Kanagawa back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kanagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masaaki Kanagawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanagawa takes one to the side of the head.
Kanagawa swings for the body but Hirvi moves out of range.
Hirvi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kanagawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirvi throws an off balance right hand
letting Kanagawa counter with a right hand.
Juha Hirvi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirvi misses the shot to the body.
Hirvi tries to clinch there but Kanagawa circles away.
Hirvi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kanagawa has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Masaaki Kanagawa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvi moves out of range as Kanagawa strikes.
Hirvi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanagawa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirvi's head backwards.
Hirvi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirvi tries to clinch but Kanagawa moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Kanagawa misses.
Hirvi misses with a left hand
and Kanagawa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kanagawa misses with a double jab.
Hirvi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kanagawa in his tracks. #CL#
Hirvi moves into range and clinches up with Kanagawa.
Hirvi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hirvi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kanagawa as Hirvi tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Kanagawa - that landed with a thud.
Kanagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Hirvi controls the action.
Hirvi has Kanagawa pressed against the cage, preventing Kanagawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Kanagawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanagawa manages to avoid it.
As Hirvi backs off Kanagawa throws a huge counter combo but Hirvi manages to avoid it all.#T2#
A big right from Hirvi misses. #CL#
Hirvi forces Kanagawa back against the cage and clinches.
Kanagawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirvi misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
Hirvi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kanagawa dips to his left and cracks Hirvi with an uppercut!
Hirvi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirvi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kanagawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanagawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirvi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanagawa counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Hirvi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kanagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kanagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirvi.
Hirvi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kanagawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Kanagawa lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Hirvi closes the distance and clinches.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirvi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kanagawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirvi prevents Kanagawa from breaking the clinch.
Kanagawa digs a right hand into Hirvi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hirvi's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Kanagawa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kanagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvi's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kanagawa.
Kanagawa lands a body shot.
Kanagawa is working Hirvi over against the cage.#BC2#
Kanagawa breaks from the clinch.
Kanagawa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kanagawa works Hirvi's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Hirvi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kanagawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hirvi scrambles back to his feet.
Hirvi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirvi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kanagawa jabs Hirvi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kanagawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirvi throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanagawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanagawa misses with a body shot.
Juha Hirvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirvi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirvi swings widly with a right hand
letting Kanagawa counter with a right hand.
Hirvi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanagawa throws out a loose jab but Hirvi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirvi tries to counter by clinching up but Kanagawa breaks away and moves out of range.
Kanagawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masaaki Kanagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hirvi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanagawa manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masaaki Kanagawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kanagawa 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Kanagawa!
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Event:
LH5: Houghton vs Karhu
Date: Oct 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Hicks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirvi circles away.
A jab from Hirvi misses.
Hirvi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirvi wants to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Hirvi pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hirvi lands a nice uppercut.
Hicks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirvi's elbow.
A short right from Hirvi on the inside.
Hirvi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirvi is working Hicks over against the cage.
Hicks blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirvi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hirvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hirvi avoiding damage as Hicks throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hicks wants a takedown but no success here.
Hirvi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks is trying to break the clinch but Hirvi is controlling him.
Hirvi blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi has Hicks pressed against the cage, preventing Hicks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Hirvi blocks it.
Hicks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hirvi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hirvi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hirvi lands a right hand.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirvi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvi lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Hicks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirvi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirvi stalling the fight.
Hicks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirvi controls his hands.
A short left from Hirvi. #BC#
Hicks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirvi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Hicks gets tackled into the cage by Hirvi. Hirvi maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirvi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Hirvi manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hicks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hirvi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hirvi stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirvi.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Hirvi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards. #T3#
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hirvi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hicks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Hicks is rocked!
Hirvi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hicks up against the cage.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirvi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hicks with a big uppercut! Hicks tries to clinch up but Hirvi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hicks to the mat! Hicks covers up and Hirvi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juha Hirvi!
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Event:
LH 2: Joutsen vs Starfighter
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Hirvi throws an off balance right hand
and Oleynik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirvi throws out a loose jab but Oleynik uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Oleynik gets tackled into the cage by Hirvi. Hirvi maintains the clinch.
Hirvi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Oleynik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oleynik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirvi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oleynik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oleynik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirvi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oleynik connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Juha Hirvi has been cut.
Hirvi cracks Oleynik with a good jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oleynik connects with a superb combination that knocks Hirvi out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Oleynik before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hirvi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Oleynik!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Bozzano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirvi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bozzano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirvi on the side of the head.
Hirvi tries to clinch there but Bozzano circles away.
Hirvi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirvi misses with an uppercut. Bozzano saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bozzano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bozzano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirvi on the side of the head.
Hirvi misses with a looping left.
Bozzano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Hirvi forces Bozzano back against the cage and clinches.
Bozzano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bozzano misses with the head strike.
Hirvi prevents a body shot from Bozzano.
Bozzano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirvi misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirvi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bozzano has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvi.
Bozzano lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bozzano blocks a body shot from Hirvi.
Bozzano has a couple of punches blocked by Hirvi.
Hirvi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirvi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirvi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirvi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirvi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bozzano backwards.
Hirvi prevents Bozzano from breaking the clinch.
Hirvi tries to throw a body punch but Bozzano avoids it by throwing Hirvi back against the cage.
Bozzano working aggressively here.
Hirvi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bozzano lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirvi.
Hirvi lands a body punch.
Bozzano is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Hirvi to work.
Hirvi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bozzano takes a shot to the head.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hirvi.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirvi.
Hirvi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hirvi slows down the pace here.
Hirvi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hirvi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bozzano up against the cage.
Hirvi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hirvi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bozzano is trying to stall.
#T3#
Hirvi slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Hirvi.
Hirvi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Bozzano is rocked!
Hirvi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bozzano backwards.
Oh Bozzano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirvi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bozzano to his knees! Hirvi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Hirvi!
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