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Event:
TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Mettovaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mettovaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mettovaara tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorgard.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Mettovaara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mettovaara is looking to score with low kicks.
Mettovaara thuds his shin into the meat of Thorgard's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a hook.#CL2#
Thorgard gets a clinch.
Thorgard's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Thorgard has Mettovaara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mettovaara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thorgard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara. #TD#
Mettovaara drags the fight down to the ground.
Thorgard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mettovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mettovaara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thorgard rolls with it to try and escape but Mettovaara cranks on the arm and Thorgard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mordor Mettovaara!
A victorious Mordor Mettovaara 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:
TOF 90
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Majesty swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Majesty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majesty lands a jab to the head.
Mettovaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Mettovaara.
Majesty checks the leg kick nicely there.
Majesty is looking to counter punch.
Majesty throws a head kick that misses
and Mettovaara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Majesty misses with a shot to the body
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Majesty throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Mettovaara counters with a nice right hand that sends Majesty toppling to the canvas! Majesty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mettovaara finish him?!#ROC2#Majesty is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majesty misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Majesty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mettovaara moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mettovaara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Mettovaara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mettovaara is looking for a triangle but Majesty pushes his legs off easily.
Majesty seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for a guillotine here but Majesty defends easily.
Majesty wanted to stand there but Mettovaara had control of the position. #SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Mettovaara working for a triangle but Majesty defends it easily.
Majesty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Majesty stands up from Mettovaara's guard - Majesty perhaps looking for a knockout.
Majesty cracks Mettovaara with an open hand slap.
Majesty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Majesty misses with an uppercut.
Majesty throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Mettovaara counters with a crisp one two that drops Majesty! Mettovaara thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Majesty to his feet! Majesty is in big trouble!
Majesty looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mettovaara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Majesty. Mettovaara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordor Mettovaara!
Our winner, Mordor Mettovaara, 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:
CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Tetrev works Mettovaara's body with a nice hook.
Tetrev lands a nice hook to Mettovaara's body. Mettovaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mettovaara swats away the attempt to clinch by Tetrev.
Tetrev throws a right and a left that Mettovaara avoids nicely.
Mettovaara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tetrev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mettovaara is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mettovaara avoids the body shot from Tetrev.
Mettovaara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tetrev cracks Mettovaara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mettovaara slips under a jab from Tetrev.
A telegraphed right hand from Tetrev misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetrev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mettovaara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tetrev lands a nice hook to Mettovaara's body. Mettovaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mettovaara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Tetrev lands a nice shot that snaps Mettovaara's head back.
Mettovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomas Tetrev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tetrev lands a jab to Mettovaara's midsection.
Mettovaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tetrev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tetrev looks to land a left hand but Mettovaara moved out of range nicely.
Mettovaara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tetrev throws a jab when Mettovaara was well out of range.
It looked like Mettovaara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tetrev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Tomas Tetrev has been cut.
Mordor Mettovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tetrev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mettovaara tries to avoid it but Tetrev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mettovaara to the ground. Mettovaara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mettovaara avoids the body shot from Tetrev.
Mettovaara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tetrev digs a good hook to Mettovaara's body.
Nice cross by Tetrev.
Tetrev works Mettovaara's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetrev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tetrev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tetrev just misses with a punch to the body.
Mettovaara thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tetrev lands with a hook. Mettovaara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tetrev lands a jab to Mettovaara's midsection.
Nice shot by Tetrev.
Tetrev scores with a body shot.
Mettovaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Tetrev moves into the clinch successfully.
Tetrev tries to land knees in the clinch but Mettovaara avoids the damage to the body.
Tetrev misses with some punches.
Tetrev is trying to drag Mettovaara to the mat but Mettovaara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mettovaara lands with a left to the head.
Tetrev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mettovaara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev.#T3#
Mettovaara lands with a right to the head.
Tetrev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mettovaara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mettovaara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tetrev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mettovaara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mettovaara misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Tetrev has hold of one of Mettovaara's legs. Mettovaara is fighting the takedown attempt but Tetrev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tetrev won't allow Mettovaara to sweep him here.
Mettovaara has momentary wrist control but Tetrev slips an elbow through the middle.
Tetrev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mettovaara looking to control.
Mettovaara has Tetrev pulled in close to control his posture.
Mettovaara has momentary wrist control but Tetrev slips an elbow through the middle.
Tetrev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tetrev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tetrev distracts Mettovaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Mettovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Mettovaara, not yet.
Mettovaara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mettovaara wants to control from the top but Tetrev keeps moving.
Tetrev controlling Mettovaara's posture.
Tetrev wants to improve his position but instead Mettovaara has moved into half guard.
Mettovaara slows the pace down in half guard.
Tetrev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tetrev has his hands clasped together around Mettovaara's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Tetrev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Tetrev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tetrev misses with a hook. Mettovaara ducked under it nicely.
Mettovaara doesn't manage to clinch there - Tetrev circles away.
It seemed like Tetrev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tetrev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mettovaara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tetrev looks to land a left hand but Mettovaara moved out of range nicely.
Tetrev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mettovaara slips a straight right by Tetrev.
Mettovaara is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mettovaara ducks right into an uppercut from Tetrev.
Tetrev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mettovaara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tetrev fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara tries to clinch but Tetrev is having none of it. #CL2#
Tetrev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mettovaara, pushing him back against the cage.
Mettovaara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tetrev.
#T1#
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Tetrev misses with a punch on the inside.
Tetrev swings wildly with an uppercut but Mettovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tetrev lands a left hand.
Tetrev lands a right hand.
Tetrev effectively controlling the action here.
Tetrev lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Mettovaara.
Tetrev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara prevents the takedown attempt.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Tetrev.
Tetrev misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tetrev backwards.
Tetrev blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tetrev. #T2#
A short uppercut from Mettovaara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Tetrev.
Mettovaara scores with a shoulder strike.
Tetrev looking for a takedown.
Tetrev looking for a takedown.
Tetrev swings wildly with an uppercut but Mettovaara uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mettovaara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tetrev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tetrev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tetrev misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Mettovaara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tetrev working aggressively here.
Mettovaara lands a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tetrev goes for a takedown attempt but Mettovaara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD#
Mettovaara cracks Tetrev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mettovaara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tetrev to stand back up!#ROC#Tetrev is rocked!#T3#
Tetrev misses with a wild body shot.
Mettovaara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mettovaara throws a right hand that Tetrev ducks under and follows up with a left that Tetrev also avoids with ease.
Tetrev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mettovaara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tetrev thinking. #CL#
Mettovaara clinches up against the cage.
Mettovaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mettovaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mettovaara works on Tetrev's body with a couple of short punches.
Tetrev is breathing heavily.
Mettovaara is pressed up against the cage. Tetrev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mettovaara down to the mat. Mettovaara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mettovaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tetrev circles away quickly and effectively.
Mettovaara tries to clinch up.
Tetrev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Mettovaara misses the target.#T4#
Tetrev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mettovaara tries a low kick but Tetrev avoids it.
Mettovaara closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tetrev out cold! Tetrev corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mordor Mettovaara!
Mordor Mettovaara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 585
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Stein Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Frank Stein Jr has been cut.
Mettovaara misses with a hook
and Stein Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Mettovaara 's knee.
Stein Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mettovaara's head.
Mettovaara lunges at Stein Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein Jr's hand.
Stein Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mettovaara's sensitive parts.
Stein Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara scores with a push kick.
Mettovaara misses with an uppercut
and Stein Jr counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Stein Jr throws a leg kick
and Mettovaara counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mettovaara scores with a three punch combo!
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Mettovaara misses
and Stein Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Stein Jr.
Stein Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mettovaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stein Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Mettovaara circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mettovaara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein Jr. Mettovaara does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stein Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Stein Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein Jr connects with a leg kick.
Stein Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stein Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Mettovaara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mettovaara throws out the jab.
Stein Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mettovaara falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Stein Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Mettovaara lands with a left to the head.
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Mettovaara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Mettovaara - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein Jr on the side of the head.
Mettovaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Stein Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Mettovaara lands with a left to the head.
Mettovaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mettovaara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Stein Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Stein Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stein Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Mettovaara is blocking nicely.
Stein Jr keeps control of Mettovaara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mettovaara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stein Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mettovaara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stein Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Stein Jr.
Mettovaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mettovaara is working Stein Jr over against the cage.
Stein Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mettovaara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stein Jr lands with a left to the head.
Mettovaara is trying to push Stein Jr away but Stein Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mettovaara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mordor Mettovaara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mettovaara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stein Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mettovaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stein Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Mordor Mettovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Mettovaara misses with a wild body shot.
Stein Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Stein Jr tries to clinch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Mettovaara throws a hook but Stein Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara throws a combination. Stein Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#That has opened up Frank Stein Jr's cut even more.
Mettovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Stein Jr keeps Mettovaara at a distance using the push kick.
Stein Jr avoids the head kick by Mettovaara.
Stein Jr wants to clinch up but Mettovaara keeps it at a distance.
Mettovaara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mettovaara misses with a double jab
and Stein Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stein Jr staying out of range there.#T2#
Mettovaara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Stein Jr.
Stein Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stein Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mettovaara.
An attempted straight right counter from Mettovaara misses the target.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mettovaara looks to land a right hand but Stein Jr moved out of range.
Mettovaara works over Stein Jr's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Mettovaara throws a right and a left that Stein Jr avoids nicely.
Stein Jr throws out a counter right but Mettovaara avoids it with no problem.
Stein Jr tries to clinch up but Mettovaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Mettovaara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stein Jr.
Mettovaara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stein Jr's hands.
Mettovaara misses with a left hand
and Stein Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mettovaara thinking.
Mettovaara scores with a punch to the head.
Mettovaara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stein Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
No joy there for Mettovaara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stein Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stein Jr tries to clinch up but Mettovaara circles away and keeps his distance.
Mettovaara tries to land a front kick but Stein Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mettovaara takes a step back to recover.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stein Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stein Jr scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Stein Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stein Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mettovaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stein Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Mettovaara misses with a right hand
and Stein Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mettovaara throws a big shot that misses.
Stein Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stein Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein Jr moves out of range as Mettovaara strikes.
Mettovaara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mettovaara sets himself, and Stein Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Mettovaara avoids it this time.#T1#
Mettovaara misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stein Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Mettovaara misses the body punch
and Stein Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mettovaara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frank Stein Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stein Jr takes one on the button.
Mettovaara throws a body kick that misses #CL2#
and Stein Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Mettovaara manages to break the clinch.
Mettovaara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mettovaara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Frank Stein Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mettovaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mettovaara. #T3#
Mettovaara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mettovaara scores with a sloppy right hand. Stein Jr should have avoided that one. #CUT#Frank Stein Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mettovaara misses with a head kick.
Mettovaara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mettovaara checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mettovaara. #T4#
Mettovaara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Mettovaara is wise to it.
Stein Jr throws a leg kick
and Mettovaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mettovaara looks to throw the jab but Stein Jr is out of range.
Mettovaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mettovaara tries to bum rush Stein Jr with a series of wild strikes but Stein Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stein Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordor Mettovaara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mettovaara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordor Mettovaara!
A relieved looking Mordor Mettovaara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Mahi Ai misses with a right hand
and Mettovaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahi Ai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mettovaara is looking for a counter combo.
Mahi Ai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mettovaara doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahi Ai throws a shot from downtown. Mettovaara moves away and avoids it.
Mettovaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mettovaara misses with an uppercut. Mahi Ai saw that one coming.
Mahi Ai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mettovaara was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahi Ai.
Mettovaara slips a straight right by Mahi Ai.
Mettovaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahi Ai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Mettovaara tenderised Mahi Ai's leg. Mahi Ai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mettovaara connects with the punch.
Mahi Ai avoids the body shot from Mettovaara.
Nice uppercut there from Mahi Ai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahi Ai looks to clinch
and Mettovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahi Ai throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Mahi Ai lunges at Mettovaara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mettovaara's hand.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mettovaara got wobbled bad by a big combination! Mahi Ai presses forward with punches and knees until Mettovaara stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mettovaara closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Mahi Ai!
Thomas Mahi Ai made sure to mention his sponsor, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CFC 568
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Herpes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mettovaara.
Herpes looks to throw the jab but Mettovaara is out of range.
Mettovaara lands with a slapping head kick.
Herpes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mettovaara counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mettovaara.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herpes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mettovaara moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara lands the left hand.
Mettovaara throws a leg kick which misses Herpes's front leg but catches the back leg as Herpes tries to avoid it. #T1#
Herpes drops his hands momentarily and Mettovaara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Herpes misses with a hook to the body
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand.
Mettovaara scoring well with a low kick there.
Mettovaara cracks Herpes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Herpes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Herpes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Herpes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mettovaara counters with a good low kick that Herpes was not able to check. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Mettovaara.
It looked like Herpes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herpes throws a jab when Mettovaara was well out of range.#TD#
Herpes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mettovaara's half guard.
Herpes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mettovaara defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herpes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mettovaara defending well though.
Herpes 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.
Herpes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herpes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herpes drops an elbow to the side of Mettovaara's head. #T3#
Herpes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mettovaara tries to roll over but Herpes keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herpes lands a nice short elbow.
Herpes trying to control from half guard but Mettovaara is working away.
Herpes controlling the action here.
Mettovaara is not content to let Herpes control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mettovaara tries to get to full guard but Herpes has control of the leg.
Herpes trying to control the action but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Herpes is nestled in close to Mettovaara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mettovaara manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Herpes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herpes looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mettovaara controls Herpes momentarily but Herpes frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mettovaara throws a looping overhand right but Herpes ducks down to avoid it.
Herpes throwing a counter right hand but Mettovaara manages to avoid it.
Mettovaara feints and then cracks Herpes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Herpes down.
Herpes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mettovaara's hands.
Mettovaara lands a nice shot that snaps Herpes's head back.
Mettovaara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herpes.
Herpes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mettovaara to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Mettovaara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mettovaara throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Herpes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mettovaara's guard.#SUB2#
Mettovaara looking for a guillotine here but Herpes defends easily.
Herpes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Herpes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mettovaara to see if he's OK.
Mettovaara is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Herpes cracks Mettovaara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mettovaara regains half guard.
Herpes winds up and cracks Mettovaara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mettovaara trying to control from the bottom.
Herpes slips a nice elbow through Mettovaara's hands, connecting with Mettovaara's forehead.#ROC#Mettovaara is rocked!
Mettovaara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herpes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mettovaara is still in real trouble! Can Herpes finish him?
Herpes creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mettovaara is out cold and this one is all over! Herpes climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Space Herpes!
Space Herpes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 561
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Mettovaara swings widly with a right hand
and Calton counters with a nice uppercut.
Calton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Calton scores with a nice right hand.
Mettovaara wants to land a leg kick but Calton is out of range.
Calton looks to land a left hand but Mettovaara moved out of range nicely.
Calton misses with a body shot.
Mettovaara slips a jab and a cross from Calton.
Calton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara scores with a leg kick.
Mettovaara's corner calls for a 1-2. Mettovaara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Calton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calton throws a jab but it's blocked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws an overhand right that lands on Calton's shoulder, as Calton tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Mettovaara blocks the leg kick.
Mettovaara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara slips a jab and a cross from Calton.
#T1#
Mettovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calton throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mettovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mettovaara throws a head kick but Calton moves out of range.
Calton misses with a left hand
and Mettovaara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calton moves out of range as Mettovaara strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Calton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mettovaara misses the shot to the body.
Mettovaara moves out of range of the body kick.
Calton needs to keep his hands up - Mettovaara had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Calton closes the distance and clinches.
Calton tries to throw a body punch but Mettovaara avoids it by throwing Calton back against the cage.
Mettovaara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mettovaara manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mettovaara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calton misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mettovaara.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mettovaara.
Calton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mettovaara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Calton is able to avoid easily.
Calton tries to clinch
and Mettovaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mettovaara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mettovaara counters with a right hand to the body.
Donk. Calton catches Mettovaara right on the button with a cross.
Calton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Calton 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.
Mettovaara slips under a jab from Calton.#T3#
Calton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Mettovaara does no damage.
Calton throws a one two combo.
Mettovaara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calton misses with an uppercut.
Calton throws a hook but Mettovaara avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mettovaara.
Nice shot by Calton.
Mettovaara throws a hook to the side of Calton's head but Calton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mettovaara circles away.
Mettovaara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Calton scores with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Mettovaara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mettovaara.
Calton moves out of range of the body kick.
Mettovaara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Calton in his tracks.
Calton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Calton tries to clinch but Mettovaara is having none of it.
Calton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Calton 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.
Calton throws a shot from downtown. Mettovaara moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Mettovaara misses.
Calton throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Calton throws a hook to the side of Mettovaara's head but Mettovaara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Calton rushes Mettovaara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mettovaara.
Calton tries a body shot but Mettovaara blocks it.
Calton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calton.
Calton throws a punch but it's blocked by Mettovaara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Mettovaara.
Calton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Calton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Calton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mettovaara tries to land a leg kick but Calton saw it coming and moves away.
Mettovaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mettovaara throws a front kick aimed at Calton's knee but Calton avoids it well.
Calton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mettovaara circles away.
Mettovaara misses with a series of wild punches.
Mettovaara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calton's head.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mettovaara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calton's sensitive parts.
Calton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mettovaara unleashes a big counter combination but Calton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mettovaara misses with a low kick.
It looked like Calton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mettovaara. Mettovaara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calton slips a straight right by Mettovaara.
Calton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mettovaara tries to land a leg kick but Calton saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Calton drives through and clinches with Mettovaara against the cage.
Calton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Mettovaara. #ROC2#Calton is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
Oh Calton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Mettovaara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Mettovaara uses the oldest trick in the book to send Calton tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Mettovaara is absolutely delighted - when Calton wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mordor Mettovaara!
After winning the bout, Mordor Mettovaara 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Li wants to slow Mettovaara down by chopping away at his legs.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mettovaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
It seemed like Mettovaara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mettovaara checks a low kick from Li.
Mettovaara throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li 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.
Mettovaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mettovaara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mettovaara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mettovaara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Li doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mettovaara throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the head.
Mettovaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mettovaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Li misses with a leg kick.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mettovaara checks a low kick from Li.
Li throws a push kick but Mettovaara slaps the foot to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Li - that will leave a mark!
Mettovaara moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a jab but it's blocked by Li.
Mettovaara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mettovaara moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Mettovaara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Li misses with a low kick as Mettovaara jumps back.
Mettovaara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li.
Mettovaara lands an overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mettovaara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Li is looking to score with low kicks.
Mettovaara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mettovaara lands a nice shot to the body.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Mettovaara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Li lands with a kick to the ribs.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li throws a chopping leg kick but Mettovaara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Mettovaara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Mettovaara works over Li's head and body with a nice combination.
Dai Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
Mettovaara is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Li had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mettovaara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.#T3#
Li attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mettovaara is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Mettovaara misses.
Li misses with the body kick
and Mettovaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mettovaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mettovaara checks a leg kick.
Mettovaara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li motions for Mettovaara to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mettovaara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mettovaara lands a nice looking body shot.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li moves out of range as Mettovaara strikes.
Li throws a push kick but Mettovaara slaps the foot to one side.
Li throws a leg kick
and Mettovaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Mettovaara avoids it.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Mettovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Mettovaara counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara moved away.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Mettovaara saw it coming and moves away.
Mettovaara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Li shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Li misses with the body kick
and Mettovaara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a low kick.
Mettovaara lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Mettovaara checks a low kick from Li.
Mettovaara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mettovaara scores with a body shot.
Li throws out a leg kick but Mettovaara moves out of range and Li only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Mettovaara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li slips a jab from Mettovaara.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Mettovaara checks it.
Li throws a head kick but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Li defending well as Mettovaara loads up on a big left hand.
Mettovaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mettovaara is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Li might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mettovaara checks a low kick from Li.
Mettovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mettovaara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mettovaara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li throws a front kick aimed at Mettovaara's knee but Mettovaara avoids it well.
Mettovaara looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li tries to move into range but Mettovaara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
A nice leg kick from Li, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range and Li settles back down.
Mettovaara loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Mettovaara lands with a right hand.
Mettovaara loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Mettovaara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li tried to counter with a leg kick but Mettovaara avoided it.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mettovaara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Li misses with a low kick as Mettovaara jumps back.
Li motions for Mettovaara to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Mettovaara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Mettovaara misses with a hook
and Li counters with a leg kick.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A head kick misses from Li.
Mettovaara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mettovaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mettovaara throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara moved away.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mettovaara is able to avoid easily.
Li throws a low kick but Mettovaara avoids it.
Li moves forwards but Mettovaara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Li throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mettovaara blocks a leg kick.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mettovaara cracks Li with an open hand slap.
Mettovaara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li looks for the body kick but Mettovaara saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Mettovaara.
Li tries to work over Mettovaara's front leg with a kick but Mettovaara checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mettovaara. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mettovaara catches Li with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Li slips a jab and a cross from Mettovaara.
#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mettovaara checks a leg kick.
Li throws a push kick but Mettovaara slaps the foot to one side.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara checks it.
Jab from Mettovaara.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mettovaara misses with a body shot.
Li tries a low kick but Mettovaara avoids it.
Mettovaara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Li under the eye.
Li throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mettovaara misses the shot to the body.
Mettovaara checks the leg kick.
Mettovaara lands a jab.
Mettovaara throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Mettovaara misses with a straight left.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mettovaara looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Mettovaara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mettovaara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mettovaara throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Mettovaara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mettovaara tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li wants to land a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Mettovaara misses the target.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mettovaara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mettovaara misses the target.
Mettovaara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mettovaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara checks it.
It seemed like Mettovaara was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Li throws a low kick but Mettovaara avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Li's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mettovaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Li moves away.
Li tries to land a leg kick but Mettovaara saw it coming and moves away.
Mettovaara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Li finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mettovaara checks it well.
A punch combination from Mettovaara misses.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li throws a low kick but Mettovaara avoids it.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Li looks to land a body kick but Mettovaara moved away.
Mettovaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Mettovaara blocks the low kick.
Li fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mettovaara checks it well.
A lazy body kick from Li
and Mettovaara counters with a left and a right that stings Li.
Mettovaara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Li misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mettovaara misses with a looping left.
Mettovaara tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mettovaara throws a body shot but no joy.
Li misses with a low kick.
Mettovaara moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Li throws a head kick but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Li tries to work over Mettovaara's front leg with a kick but Mettovaara checks it.
The crowd cheers as Mettovaara lands an impressive looking overhand right. Li doesn't seem phased though.
Li will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range and Li settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Li defending well as Mettovaara loads up on a big left hand.
Mettovaara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li throws a leg kick that misses.
Mettovaara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Li tries a low kick but Mettovaara avoids it.
Mettovaara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Li.
Li misses with an attempted mid kick.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li tries to land a front kick but Mettovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mettovaara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mettovaara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Li. That one must have hurt.
Li takes one to the chin there.
Mettovaara lands a lovely overhand right.
Mettovaara moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Li looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mettovaara throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mettovaara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Mettovaara missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mettovaara lands a head shot.
Li tries to land a front kick but Mettovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mettovaara checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mettovaara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Li misses
and Mettovaara counters with a left to the body.
Mettovaara cracks Li with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mettovaara lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Li fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mettovaara is out of range.
Mettovaara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mettovaara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mettovaara lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara checks it. #T4#
Mettovaara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Li circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a leg kick but Mettovaara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mettovaara throws a hook to the side of Li's head but Li sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Mettovaara misses.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Mettovaara misses.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Li. Mettovaara shrugs it off though.
Li tries to land a front kick but Mettovaara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Li.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dai Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li tries to score with a low kick but Mettovaara moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordor Mettovaara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mettovaara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordor Mettovaara!
A relieved looking Mordor Mettovaara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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