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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer Fists will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hammer Fists!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines clinches with his opponent.
Fists misses with the head strike.
Gaines pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gaines manages to break the clinch.
Fists tries to clinch up
and Gaines counters with a shoot takedown. Fists fights it but they end up in guard.
Gaines 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.
Gaines gets to his feet - Fists follows without any prompting.
Fists closes the distance but Gaines moves to the side
and Gaines counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaines is stalling here.
Gaines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists closes the distance but Gaines moves to the side
and Gaines counters by clinching up.
Gaines is struggling to control the position.
Gaines pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fists looks to throw the jab but Gaines is out of range.
Fists misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer Fists is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaines changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fists tries to avoid it but Gaines manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fists to the ground. Fists escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gaines closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fists quickly recovers to half guard.
Gaines slows the pace down in half guard.
Gaines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fists is in trouble now - Gaines has advanced to mount!
Gaines is landing with some decent strikes but Fists is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaines connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gaines cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gaines working Fists over with strikes here.
Gaines controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fists looks gassed!
BOOM! Gaines connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaines landing punches.
Gaines tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gaines dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaines controlling the pace for now.
Fists is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gaines has taken his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Gaines dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fists napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gaines has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gaines working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Fists turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Gaines off and cradles Fists's limp body as Gaines celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kevin Gaines!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Bloomfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Bloomfield acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Bloomfield!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloomfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cohen scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen thowing shots but they're missing.
Cohen 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.
Cohen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bloomfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cohen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cohen wants to control the pace but Bloomfield is squirming around nicely.
Cohen controlling his opponent.
Bloomfield is trying to escape the mount.
Cohen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bloomfield is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bloomfield and Cohen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloomfield is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position but Bloomfield is working away.
Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloomfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen tries for a kimura but Bloomfield is defending well.
Bloomfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cohen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Bloomfield is defending well.
Bloomfield tries to improve position but can't.
Bloomfield wants to control but Cohen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cohen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bloomfield gets back to half guard.
Bloomfield won't allow Cohen to pass to mount.
Cohen is keen to just control but Bloomfield is a slippery customer.
Bloomfield makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cohen enables Bloomfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cohen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bloomfield cracks Cohen with a solid left hand.
Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cohen has his hands on Bloomfield's head, controlling the position.
Cohen keeping moving, preventing Bloomfield from controlling successfully.
Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cohen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jerry Bloomfield.
Cohen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bloomfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bloomfield wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
Cohen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloomfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloomfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloomfield pushing down on Cohen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Bloomfield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cohen with a poor takedown
so Bloomfield counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cohen is looking for a triangle but Bloomfield pushes his legs off easily.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Bloomfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bloomfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cohen looking to control.
Bloomfield is working Cohen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bloomfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohen is keeping the position for now.
Cohen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bloomfield defends well.
Bloomfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Bloomfield advances position into side control!
Bloomfield trying to control the position but Cohen is working away.
Cohen is trying to control Bloomfield's posture but Bloomfield avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bloomfield controlling the position.
Cohen sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bloomfield in particular looking to stall.
Cohen trying to control here.
Cohen tries to roll over but Bloomfield keeps him under control.
Cohen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bloomfield is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloomfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cohen trying to control but Bloomfield postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cohen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloomfield did well to prevent Cohen getting side control.
Bloomfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cohen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cohen's back!
Bloomfield throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cohen trying to control the hands but Bloomfield won't let him.
Cohen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bloomfield.
Bloomfield is trying to stick to Cohen's back but Cohen is turning into Bloomfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bloomfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cohen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloomfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield has control of Cohen's left arm, preventing Cohen from doing any damage.
Bloomfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cohen is one step ahead there.
Cohen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloomfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloomfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cohen trying to control but Bloomfield is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caleb Cohen.
Bloomfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bloomfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cohen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Bloomfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Bloomfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cohen won't be happy with that.
Cohen tries to bench press Bloomfield off him but Bloomfield keeps the position.
Bloomfield decides to stand back up. Bloomfield steps back and let's Cohen get back to his feet.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Bloomfield circles away easily
and Bloomfield counters with a shoot takedown. Cohen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloomfield trying to control but Cohen is working from the bottom.
Cohen managing to control the position.
Cohen working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cohen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloomfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloomfield wants to control from the top but Cohen keeps moving.
Cohen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bloomfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bloomfield has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Bloomfield has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cohen is proving hard to escape from.
Bloomfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jerry Bloomfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cohen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cohen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloomfield keeps working.
Bloomfield is trying to control Cohen's posture but Cohen avoids it.
Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bloomfield is looking for a sweep.
Bloomfield wants to get back to his feet.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Bloomfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen working away.
Bloomfield is looking for a sweep.
Cohen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloomfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bloomfield holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Bloomfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cohen off and has taken his back!
Cohen turns into Bloomfield and is now in his guard.
Cohen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cohen drops back looking for a leg! Bloomfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bloomfield manages to kick Cohen off! Cohen jumps back into Bloomfield's guard.
Cohen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bloomfield dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Bloomfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bloomfield 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Bloomfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Train has chosen Rammstein - Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Sanders!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Train!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders feints and then cracks Train's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Train down.
Train throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Train connects with a body shot.
Train blocks a jab.
Train lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Train. That's going to slow Sanders down.
Train throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
Train lands with a nice body punch.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanders ducks right into an uppercut from Train.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Train to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Train.
Sanders is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanders misses with a body shot
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
Train takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Train uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanders.
Good exchange - Train coming out on top.
Christian Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Train throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Train.
Train scores with a jab to the body.
Train fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Train scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Train scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Christian Sanders has been cut.
Train chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Train instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Train throws a shot to the body.
Train stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Train is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sanders rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Train lands a jab to the head.
Train connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train moves into the clinch.
Train scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Train gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sanders to get to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Train.
Good leg kick by Train there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Train lands with a shot to the body.
Train thumps Sanders with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Train.
Train moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Train to score with a decent uppercut.
Train lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Sanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Train counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Train lands a two punch combo.
Train lands with a nice body punch.
Train lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Train to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanders tries to keep at a distance but Train has taken the fight into the clinch.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Train.
Train lands with a good body shot.
Train punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train slips a jab from Sanders.
Train closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Train comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Train buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Train fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Train scoring well with a low kick there.
Train works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Train.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Train lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Train scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Train!
Train scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Nice cross by Train.
Sanders thows a leg kick but Train checks it
and Train counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Train has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Train moves into the clinch.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train lands with a hook. Sanders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body kick there by Train.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train closes the distance and clinches.
Train's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Train tries a head kick but it misses.
Train is working the combinations to good effect here.
Train scores with a body shot.
Mike Train seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Train rushes Sanders and presses him up against the cage.
Train lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
Christian Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Train lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanders doesn't seem phased though.
Train is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Train takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Train.
Train lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Train.
Train lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Train lands a really nice looking cross but Sanders seems unphased.
Train closes the distance and clinches.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders tries to break the clinch but Train is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders 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 punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Train forces Sanders back against the cage and clinches.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Sanders's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Sanders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Train counters with a stiff right hand.
Train slips under a jab from Sanders.
Train displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanders throws out the jab.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders walks into a stiff left hand from Train.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Train.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Train does it's job there.
A lazy left from Train finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a leg kick
and Train counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at Train to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Train.
Good standup being displayed there by Train as he connects with a hook.
Sanders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Train counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Train lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Train darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Train lands with a short shot to the head.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Train moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Train prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Train breaks the clinch.
Train goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Train throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Train counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Train lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Train counters with a one-two to the body.
Train lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanders off the cage and back into rage.
A good leg kick by Sanders.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Train scores with a three punch combo!
Train moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Train swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanders.
Train bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Sanders throws a body kick the misses
and Train counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Train. Train obviously looking to wear him down.
Train moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
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!
Sanders misses with some punches.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Train throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Train.
Train lunges at Sanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanders's hand.
Jab, jab by Train - just one landing.
Sanders misses with a leg kick
and Train counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanders thinking.
Train lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanders tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Train lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanders is rocked!
Train looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Sanders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sanders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Train there.
Train darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
Train has Sanders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Train scores with a hook to the body.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Train scores with a nice head shot.
Train ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Train throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Train feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train connects with a jab.
Train lands with a right hand.
A cross from Train lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Train.
Train lunges at Sanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanders's hand.
Train has Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Train manages to break the clinch.
Train ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanders throws a leg kick that is checked
and Train counters with a right hand to the body.
Train jabs at Sanders's body.
Train throws a chopping leg kick but Sanders manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Train thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanders if he has to take too many more of those.
Sanders throws a lazy body kick
and Train counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and Train counters with a nice body shot.
Train scores with a hook.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Train scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Train scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Train scores with a shot to the body.
Train jabs at Sanders's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Train thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Train connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanders's hands.
Train moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Train.
Sanders seems to have got his legs back now.
Train scores with a body shot.
Sanders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Train lands a nice shot that snaps Sanders's head back.
Train feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Train scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanders should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Train, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Train.
Train displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Train misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Train both land. Nice combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Train.
Train cracks the inside of Sanders's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanders on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Train dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Christian Sanders's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Train moves into the clinch successfully.
Train breaks the clinch.
Train scores with a jab to the jaw.
Train lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
Train connects with a jab.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses
and Train cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Train moves into the clinch.
Train pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Train punishes Sanders's body with a nice straight punch.
Train scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Train throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train scores with a jab to the body.
Train takes the fight into the clinch.
Train's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Train clinches.
Train's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanders misses with a double jab
and Train counters with a good low kick that Sanders was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Sanders misses
and Train counters with a left to the body.
Train scores with a shot to the body.
Train moves into the clinch.
Train's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Train lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Train.
Train throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Train digs a good body shot into Sanders's ribs.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
Train lands a head shot.
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!
Train lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Train.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Train counters with a right hand to the body.
Train lands a head kick. Sanders smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Train instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries a body shot but Train blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders wants to clinch
and Train counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders thows a leg kick but Train checks it
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Train fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Train breaks the clinch.
Sanders thows a leg kick but Train checks it
and Train counters with a good low kick that Sanders was not able to check.
Train scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Train.
Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Train cracks Sanders with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a leg kick
and Train counters with a left to the body.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Train lands a slapping body shot.
Train lunges at Sanders with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanders's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Train closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanders.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christian Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Train comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Train 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 40:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 40:50
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Train!
Mike Train is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justina Vanovcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vanovcan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moskau. Calhoun has chosen Always Strapped as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justina Vanovcan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calhoun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vanovcan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vanovcan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vanovcan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calhoun.
Vanovcan is looking to control Calhoun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanovcan avoid being mounted?
Calhoun trying to control the action but Vanovcan is working from the bottom.
Vanovcan gets full guard.
Vanovcan 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! Calhoun rolls with it to try and escape but Vanovcan cranks on the arm and Calhoun is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justina Vanovcan!
Justina Vanovcan retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Mata had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaines misses with a takedown attempt - Mata sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mata drives through and clinches with Gaines against the cage.
Gaines drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mata pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gaines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata scores with a jab to the head.
Mata moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gaines is defended easily by Mata.
Jose Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Gaines.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaines.
Mata scores with a body shot.
Gaines shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mata's guard.
Gaines throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines stops Mata from standing up.
Mata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gaines can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaines avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mata wants to get up but he can't break Gaines's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mata thows a big elbow that misses.
Mata preventing the sweep.
Mata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mata landing some decent shots from guard.
Mata is breathing heavily.
Mata is looking to stand up but Gaines won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mata is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gaines is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata punching from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gaines there.
Gaines working over Mata with some ground and pound. Mata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaines looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Gaines.
Gaines working Mata over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Mata will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gaines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mata sprawls well initially but Gaines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mata is pressing down on Gaines's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gaines is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gaines distracts Mata with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gaines stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaines working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaines throws a big right hand that misses.
Gaines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gaines lands a couple of elbows.
Gaines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mata throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mata has momentary wrist control but Gaines slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaines is one step ahead there.
Gaines keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mata's head.
Mata 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.
Mata striking off his back but it's not causing Gaines any problems.
Gaines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gaines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaines stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Gaines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaines keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mata's head.
Mata is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaines landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaines working some strikes from top position.
Gaines is working Mata over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gaines keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mata's head.
Mata has momentary wrist control but Gaines slips an elbow through the middle.
Mata is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gaines has Mata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gaines goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mata prevents it.
Mata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gaines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jose Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Gaines.
Gaines's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Mata.
Gaines is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines has Mata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gaines pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mata tumbling to the mat - Gaines dives into Mata's guard.
Gaines with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mata wants to stand up but Gaines is controlling him.
Gaines landing with the ground and pound.
Gaines with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaines chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaines is in close to Mata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gaines landing with the ground and pound.
Mata wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaines stands up over Mata, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaines throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines with a nice head shot there.
Mata pushes Gaines off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gaines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mata as he avoids it easily.
Gaines slips a straight right by Mata.
Gaines ducks under a wild hook from Mata.
Mata throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Gaines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mata manages to break the clinch.
Mata tries to clinch up.
Mata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaines closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mata did well to prevent Gaines getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mata taking some punishment here, with Gaines in his half guard.
Gaines landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gaines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mata is trying to stand back up but Gaines is controlling him
Gaines working over Mata with some ground and pound. Mata looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gaines really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gaines slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.
Gaines is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gaines connects with a nice short shot to Mata's temple.
Gaines looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gaines is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaines lands strikes from half guard.
Mata wants to control but Gaines is keeping busy.
Gaines is nestled in close to Mata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaines winds up and cracks Mata with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mata won't allow Gaines to pass to mount.
Mata pushes Gaines off looking to stand but Gaines dives back in and keeps control.
Gaines looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gaines prevents Mata from standing back up.
Gaines is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gaines is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mata is trying to stand back up but Gaines is controlling him
Gaines lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaines looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mata with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Gaines has control of the leg.
Mata is trying to stand.
Gaines lands strikes from half guard.
Mata wants to get back to his feet.
Gaines is nestled in close to Mata, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mata landing strikes from the bottom.
Mata taking some punishment here, with Gaines in his half guard.
Gaines working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mata looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaines's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaines's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata missing with punches from the back.
Mata misses with an elbow to the head.
Mata trying to control momentarily.
Gaines is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mata missing with strikes from the back.
Gaines covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Gaines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaines has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Gaines!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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