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BHFC 63 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by 300 music video - the devils own. johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by the rock says. On his way into the cage it seems that Lamar Fernandez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lamar Fernandez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamar Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwayne johnson !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fernandez struggling a bit here.
johnson wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his arm.
johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fernandez misses with a takedown
and johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernandez's guard now.
johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Fernandez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
johnson controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
johnson keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
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.
Fernandez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lamar Fernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
johnson stands and steps away. Fernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fernandez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fernandez tries to get to full guard but johnson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
johnson is keen to just control but Fernandez is a slippery customer.
Fernandez wants to control but johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
johnson thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Fernandez is looking to control johnson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez avoid being mounted?
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because johnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
Fernandez trying to control from the bottom.
Lamar Fernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
johnson breaks the clinch.
Lamar Fernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from johnson .
johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fernandez checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernandez has time to react.
johnson throws the kick towards the body but Fernandez avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne johnson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Fernandez misses with a takedown
and johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernandez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
johnson gets full guard.
johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fernandez has picked johnson up and slammed him! johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Fernandez manages to pass to side control!
johnson is trying to improve his position.
Fernandez decides to stand up, so the ref orders johnson to his feet.
Fernandez misses with a shot to the body
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson stands up and waves to Fernandez to follow him.
Fernandez shoots and misses
and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fernandez is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fernandez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fernandez is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Fernandez is defending well.
johnson decides to stand back up.
Fernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to reverse the position.
johnson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fernandez with a poor takedown
and johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Fernandez fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Fernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.
johnson stands and steps away. Fernandez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernandez defending well though.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez has his feet on johnson 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
johnson fails to land the takedown.
Lamar Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt
so johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle here but johnson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
johnson is pushing Fernandez's head away, looking to escape. Fernandez manages to hold on to the position though.
johnson struggling a bit here.
johnson is looking to reverse the position.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but johnson is defending well.
Fernandez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fernandez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fernandez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura but johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernandez to get the leverage.
Fernandez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under johnson .
Fernandez is looking to take a break and control but johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
johnson trying to control from the bottom.
johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
johnson trying to hold on to Fernandez's head to control him but Fernandez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. johnson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamar Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Pace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bomzhara Serdceed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomzhara Serdceed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Pace's chin.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Pace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bomzhara Serdceed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serdceed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serdceed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pace misses with a combination
and Serdceed counters with a head kick that drops Pace to the mat! Pace scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pace is rocked!
Serdceed moves in looking to clinch but Pace pushes him off.
Oh Pace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serdceed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Serdceed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Serdceed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pace's guard. Nice work there by Serdceed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pace pushes Serdceed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pace seems to have got his legs back now.
Pace throws a combination that misses
and Serdceed counters with a nice body shot.
Pace misses with a hook to the body
enabling Serdceed to counter with a crisp jab.
Pace shoots in for a takedown but Serdceed shows good takedown defense.
Pace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serdceed misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serdceed throws the left hand but Pace avoids the punch easily.
Pace swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serdceed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Serdceed tries a knee to the head but Pace blocks it.
Serdceed tries to land knees in the clinch but Pace avoids the damage to the body.
Pace managing to block the knees to the body from Serdceed.
Pace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Serdceed prevents it.
Serdceed with a knee to the head.
Serdceed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pace blocks it with crossed arms.
Serdceed connects with a knee to the head.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Pace is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Serdceed can't fight it off and eventually Pace manages to take the fight to the floor. Serdceed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serdceed is on top in guard.
Serdceed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pace is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serdceed 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.
Serdceed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pace misses with a wild body shot.
Pace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pace throws a big shot that misses.
Pace throws a series of punches but Serdceed avoids them all with ease.
Pace swings for the body but Serdceed moves out of range.
Pace misses with a takedown attempt - Serdceed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serdceed moves away from the strike by Pace.
Serdceed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pace swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serdceed closes the distance but Pace moves to the side
and Pace counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pace.
Pace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serdceed on the ground.
Pace works over Serdceed with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serdceed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pace throwing strikes from guard but Serdceed blocks nicely.
Pace wants to stand but Serdceed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Serdceed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Serdceed working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pace postures up in Serdceed's guard and throws a big left but Serdceed blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomzhara Serdceed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serdceed gets tackled into the cage by Pace. Pace maintains the clinch.
Serdceed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Serdceed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pace misses with a hook
and Serdceed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serdceed moves in looking to clinch but Pace pushes him off.
Serdceed tries to clinch there but Pace circles away.
Serdceed wants to clinch
so Pace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serdceed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pace!
Serdceed seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Pace is holding on tight.
Pace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pace tries to get out of the position.
Serdceed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Serdceed looking to control but Pace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pace is looking to get to half guard.
Pace is squirming around, avoiding Serdceed's attempts to control the action.
Serdceed stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Pace misses with a hook. Serdceed ducked under it nicely.
Pace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pace misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Pace. Beautiful body shot.
Pace gets a clinch.
Pace wants to stall.
Pace is working for takedown but Serdceed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Serdceed lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Serdceed.
Pace tries to circle away but Serdceed has him pinned against the cage.
Knees to the body from Serdceed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Serdceed.
Pace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Serdceed regains guard.
Serdceed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pace manages to get himself to full guard.
Pace wants to stand and escape but Serdceed is having none of it.
Serdceed trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pace holds on and takes a little breather.
Serdceed trying to control the position from guard on top but Pace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serdceed wants to pass the guard but Pace is keeping the position.
Pace wants to stand up but Serdceed is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bomzhara Serdceed was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pace scores with a jab. Serdceed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Serdceed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nick Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serdceed stuffs the takedown attempt from Pace. Pace gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Pace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pace misses with a body shot
and Serdceed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serdceed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pace counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Serdceed is trying to control the position but Pace postures up.
Pace throws a strike but Serdceed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Serdceed gets to his feet. Pace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomzhara Serdceed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Serdceed to the ground. Pace is now in Serdceed's guard.
Pace throws a strike but Serdceed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pace pulls Serdceed in close to prevent any damage.
Pace has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Serdceed decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pace, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pace misses the jab.
Serdceed scores with a hook.
Serdceed wants to clinch
so Pace counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pace postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Serdceed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pace, into his guard.
Pace keeping moving, preventing Serdceed from controlling successfully.
Pace is pulling down on Serdceed's head. It's preventing any offense from Serdceed, at least for the moment.
Nick Pace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serdceed stands up and waves to Pace to follow him.
Pace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serdceed gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pace to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Serdceed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pace wanted to stand there but Serdceed had control of the position.
Pace chips away with some ground and pound.
Pace is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Serdceed is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Serdceed has escaped and now he's on top!
Serdceed trying to control but Pace is working from the bottom.
Nick Pace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pace is trying to control the position but Serdceed postures up.
Pace can't keep his opponent in guard - Serdceed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Serdceed wants to control but Pace is keeping him busy.
Serdceed is taking a breather. Pace says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Serdceed is looking to take a break and control but Pace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Pace.
I think Serdceed 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomzhara Serdceed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Nousiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and We Rollin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nousiainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WC feat Xzibit, Young Maylay, MC Ren - Roll On Em. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Nousiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, We Rollin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nousiainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rollin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rollin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rollin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nousiainen!
Nousiainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rollin stops Nousiainen from getting back to his feet.
Rollin wants to free his trapped foot but Nousiainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nousiainen is staying active underneath Rollin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollin prevents Nousiainen from improving his position.
Nousiainen is not content to let Rollin control the position.
Ground and pound from Rollin.
Nousiainen is looking to control Rollin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nousiainen avoid being mounted?
Nousiainen won't allow Rollin to pass to mount.
Nousiainen tries to get to full guard but Rollin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nousiainen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rollin with the ground and pound from mount.
Rollin lands a heavy elbow.
Rollin lands a nice shot to the head.
Rollin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nousiainen tries to hold on but Rollin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Rollin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nousiainen regains half guard.
Nousiainen tries to roll over but Rollin keeps him under control.
Rollin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen trying to control here.
Rollin is trying to control. Nousiainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nousiainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nousiainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollin.
Rollin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nousiainen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Rollin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A low kick from Rollin misses
and Nousiainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Nousiainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nousiainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nousiainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rollin counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollin scores with punches from side control.
Rollin wants to control but Nousiainen is keeping him busy.
Rollin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rollin lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nousiainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rollin lands a nice shot to the head.
Nousiainen tries to hold on but Rollin pushes him away.
Rollin landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Nousiainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nousiainen is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Nousiainen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollin lands with some strikes.
Nousiainen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rollin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nousiainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nousiainen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nousiainen can't escape the position.
Rollin working the ground and pound effectively.
Nousiainen is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nousiainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rollin controlling the pace for now.
Rollin wants to control but Nousiainen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Rollin moves into full mount! Nousiainen won't be happy about that!
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.
Rollin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nousiainen taking shots to the head.
Rollin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nousiainen is looking to escape.
Rollin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
We Rollin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rollin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nousiainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rollin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nousiainen tries to circle away but Rollin has him pinned against the cage.
Rollin is working for takedown but Nousiainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rollin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nousiainen up against the cage.
Nousiainen stops a takedown attempt from Rollin.
Nousiainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rollin wants a takedown but no success here.
Jesse Nousiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of We Rollin.
Rollin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We Rollin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rollin preventing the sweep.
Nousiainen wants to improve his position but instead Rollin has moved into half guard.
Rollin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nousiainen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollin working the head and body with strikes.
Rollin works his way into side control.
Nousiainen is trying to control Rollin's posture but Rollin avoids it.
Rollin lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollin trying to control the action but Nousiainen is working from the bottom.
Nousiainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rollin wants to free his trapped foot but Nousiainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nousiainen tries to roll over but Rollin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nousiainen pushes Rollin off but Rollin dives into side control.
Rollin advances to full mount.
Rollin lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nousiainen is looking to escape.
Rollin dominating with strikes here.
Jesse Nousiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Nousiainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollin lands a nice shot to the head.
Nousiainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nousiainen is trying to escape the mount.
Nousiainen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
We Rollin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rollin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... We Rollin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauso Hietala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hietala comes to the cage accompanied by SAW Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
260 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauso Hietala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rey Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hietala looks to clinch
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hietala wants to clinch but Destroyer slips to the side
and Destroyer counters with a left and a right that stings Hietala.
Destroyer scores with the left hand. Hietala knows he should have avoided that one.
Hietala tries to clinch up
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer rushes Hietala and presses him up against the cage.
Destroyer manages to break the clinch.
Hietala tries to clinch
and Destroyer scores with a counter punch that sends Hietala to the canvas! Destroyer smells blood - he's punishing Hietala with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hietala has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Destroyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fowwest Gump has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Good knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Machado!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gump tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Machado regains half guard, as Gump was trying to land strikes.
Machado pushes Gump off looking to stand but Gump dives back in and keeps control.
Gump throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gump.
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Gump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gump scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gump knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Gump throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Gump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Machado regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gump.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gump throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Machado defends it easily.
Machado postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Machado wants to get up but he can't break Gump'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.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado tries to stand but Gump is controlling his head.
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gump can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump is not content to let Machado control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
Machado wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Machado holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gump tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gump thowing shots but they're missing.
Gump breaks from Machado's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Machado wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Gump.
Gump dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
Gump lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gump connects with a couple of short punches.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Gump slips an elbow through the middle.
Gump throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gump is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gump is on top in guard.
Gump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gump throws and elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gump's guard. Nice move by Machado!
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Machado gets to his feet. Gump looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a big head kick that sends Gump tumbling to the mat! Machado takes a step backwards and waves Gump back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Fowwest Gump has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado lands a big head kick that sends Gump tumbling to the mat! Machado takes a step backwards and waves Gump back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gump is rocked!
Fowwest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gump drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump cracks Machado with a solid left hand.
Gump throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machado wants to get up but he can't break Gump'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.
Machado wants to stand and escape but instead Gump has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gump stands up and waves to Machado to follow him.
Gump shoots in and gets a takedown into Machado's guard.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gump postures up and lands a big shot to Machado's brow.
Gump keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Gump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gump is working Machado over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gump won't allow Machado to get back to his feet.
Gump throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Gump wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gump is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mauricio Machado will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fowwest Gump's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Gump counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Machado's guard now.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gump.
Gump throws a strike but Machado rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gump manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machado is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Machado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gump with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gump swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machado is now in Gump's guard. A big mistake from Gump there, giving up the dominant position!
Machado wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Machado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gump manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machado has Gump in his guard.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump throwing strikes but missing.
Gump trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machado manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Machadois looking to pass into half guard but Gump pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gump is in guard.
Gump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gump throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gump drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machado looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machado looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machado!
Machado stands up and beckons Gump to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machado. That one must have hurt.
Gump shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gump was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machado really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machado wants to control but Gump is having none of it.
Gump throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gump lands a big shot there that rocks Machado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Gump.
Machado trying desperately to get to his feet.
Machado takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gump raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Gump scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Gump landing strikes from the mount.
Gump landing strikes from the mount and Machado is in trouble!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fowwest Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fowwest Gump!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanek Butsikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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278 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vanek Butsikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznev connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vanek Butsikov has been cut.
Butsikov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Breznev counters with a nice right hand that sends Butsikov toppling to the canvas! Butsikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Breznev finish him?!
Butsikov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Breznev engages and cracks Butsikov with a massive lead left hook - Butsikov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Breznev is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitry Breznev!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davide Michieletto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junkyard Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junkyard Dog is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davide Michieletto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michieletto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michieletto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown but Michieletto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dog's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Michieletto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dog throws a nice looking combination but Michieletto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michieletto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Michieletto misses with a leg kick.
Michieletto thuds a left hand into Dog's body.
Dog looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog 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.
Michieletto lands a slapping body shot.
Dog takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michieletto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michieletto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michieletto sends Dog crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Michieletto is motioning to the referee to let Dog up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Junkyard Dog has been cut.
Michieletto's corner calls for a 1-2. Michieletto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Michieletto walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Dog drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Michieletto swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Dog's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Michieletto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joselito Glorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joselito Glorenzo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glorenzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Al Zarqawi counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Glorenzo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Glorenzo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Al Zarqawi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glorenzo is looking to improve his position.
Al Zarqawi trying to pass the guard but Glorenzo defending well.
Glorenzo wants to get back to full guard.
Al Zarqawi uses his free foot to push down on Glorenzo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Glorenzo.
Glorenzo regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorenzo is trying to control but can't.
Al Zarqawi works his way into side control.
Glorenzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Zarqawi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Glorenzo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Zarqawi's best efforts.
Al Zarqawi is working for a kimura but Glorenzo is defending it quite comfortably.
Glorenzo tries to get to full guard but Al Zarqawi has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glorenzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Zarqawi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glorenzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Zarqawi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Glorenzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo wants to control the action here but instead Al Zarqawi manages to pass to full mount!
Glorenzo wants to control but Al Zarqawi is having none of it.
Al Zarqawi lands a big elbow.
Al Zarqawi with good strikes from the mount here!
Glorenzo is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Zarqawi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Glorenzo is surviving well by controlling Al Zarqawi's body position as best he can.
Al Zarqawi has control of Glorenzo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Glorenzo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Al Zarqawi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Zarqawi lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi controlling the pace for now.
Glorenzo is looking to get to half guard.
Al Zarqawi working Glorenzo over with strikes here.
Al Zarqawi unloading with bombs!
Al Zarqawi with the ground and pound from mount.
Al Zarqawi landing strikes from the mount.
Al Zarqawi lands a heavy elbow.
Glorenzo can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi looking to control but Glorenzo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Zarqawi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Glorenzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Zarqawi trying to control but Glorenzo is having none of it.
Al Zarqawi wants to finish this one by submission but Glorenzo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Zarqawi.
Al Zarqawi controlling from the full mount.
Al Zarqawi prevents Glorenzo from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abu Al Zarqawi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glorenzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glorenzo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Glorenzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Zarqawi moves away.
Glorenzo throws a solid leg kick but Al Zarqawi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glorenzo.
Al Zarqawi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo swings for the body but Al Zarqawi moves out of range.
Glorenzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glorenzo lands a right hook to the body.
Al Zarqawi defending well as Glorenzo loads up on a big left hand.
Glorenzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
Glorenzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Zarqawi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorenzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Zarqawi manages to avoid it.
Al Zarqawi swings for the body but Glorenzo moves out of range.
Glorenzo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Zarqawi counters with a straight right hand.
Glorenzo throws a shot from downtown. Al Zarqawi moves away and avoids it.
Joselito Glorenzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glorenzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Glorenzo misses.
Al Zarqawi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glorenzo.
Glorenzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Glorenzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glorenzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Zarqawi misses with a wild body shot.
Glorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glorenzo misses with a low kick.
Al Zarqawi takes a swing at Glorenzo's ribcage but misses.
Glorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Zarqawi.
Glorenzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Zarqawi on the side of the head.
Glorenzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glorenzo misses with a hook to the body
and Al Zarqawi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Glorenzo is working for takedown but Al Zarqawi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glorenzo lands with a left to the head.
Glorenzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Zarqawi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Al Zarqawi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Al Zarqawi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Zarqawi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glorenzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Zarqawi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo wants to control from the top but Al Zarqawi keeps moving.
Glorenzo pushing down on Al Zarqawi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Zarqawi tries to roll over but Glorenzo keeps him under control.
Glorenzo is keen to just control but Al Zarqawi is a slippery customer.
Glorenzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Al Zarqawi wants to control but Glorenzo is keeping busy.
Al Zarqawi tries to roll over but Glorenzo keeps him under control.
Glorenzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo trying to control the action but Al Zarqawi is working from the bottom.
Al Zarqawi is trying to control but can't.
Glorenzo trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Al Zarqawi fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glorenzo misses with a wild body shot.
Al Zarqawi misses with a wild body shot.
Al Zarqawi avoids the body shot from Glorenzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joselito Glorenzo 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. This is the final round!
Al Zarqawi just misses with a punch to the body.
Glorenzo scores with a hook to the body. Al Zarqawi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Zarqawi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Al Zarqawi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glorenzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Zarqawi.
A shot to the liver by Glorenzo. Beautiful body shot.
Glorenzo looks to land a right hand but Al Zarqawi moved out of range.
Glorenzo swings for the body but Al Zarqawi moves out of range.
Glorenzo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glorenzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Zarqawi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Zarqawi misses with a wild body shot.
Al Zarqawi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Glorenzo jabs at Al Zarqawi's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glorenzo slips a straight right by Al Zarqawi.
Al Zarqawi ducks right into an uppercut from Glorenzo.
Al Zarqawi is looking to wear down Glorenzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Al Zarqawi ducks right into an uppercut from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo shoots and misses
and Al Zarqawi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Glorenzo fails to land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Glorenzo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zarqawi. Glorenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glorenzo blocks a jab.
Al Zarqawi thows a body shot but no joy.
Glorenzo wants to land a leg kick but Al Zarqawi is out of range.
Glorenzo misses with the combination.
Glorenzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Zarqawi.
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.
Glorenzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Zarqawi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glorenzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Glorenzo misses with a body shot.
Glorenzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Al Zarqawi. Al Zarqawi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Glorenzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glorenzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Zarqawi was well out of range. Poor timing from Glorenzo.
Glorenzo looks to land a combination but Al Zarqawi avoids it well.
Glorenzo dives in and grabs Al Zarqawi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Zarqawi pushes down on Glorenzo's head and hops out.
Glorenzo connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zarqawi. Glorenzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glorenzo throws a jab when Al Zarqawi was well out of range.
Al Zarqawi ducks under a wild hook from Glorenzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glorenzo manages to avoid it.
Glorenzo misses the shot to the body.
Glorenzo dips to his left and cracks Al Zarqawi with an uppercut!
Glorenzo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Zarqawi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Glorenzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Zarqawi is not content to let Glorenzo control the position.
Glorenzo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Al Zarqawi is avoiding damage well.
Al Zarqawi is looking to regain half guard here but Glorenzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Zarqawi sneaks back into half guard.
Glorenzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Zarqawi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glorenzo thows a huge punch but Al Zarqawi dodges it nicely.
Abu Al Zarqawi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glorenzo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Glorenzo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Zarqawi defending well though.
Glorenzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Zarqawi keeps working.
Glorenzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Glorenzo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Zarqawi keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Al Zarqawi looking for submissions off his back.
Glorenzo trying to control the action but Al Zarqawi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joselito Glorenzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glorenzo 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joselito Glorenzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Romo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie wants to clinch but Lemieux slips to the side
and Lemieux counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
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!
Gracie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lemieux lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gracie. Lemieux pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lemieux!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mustang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoger Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mustang keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mustang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mustang counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Mustang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Mustang controlling from the top position.
Gracie has his feet on Mustang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hoger Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mustang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mustang advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mustang punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mustang unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
Mustang unloads with some shots from mount but Gracie bucks and avoids them well.
Mustang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Mustang's body position as best he can.
Mustang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie sneaks out the side door and pushes Mustang away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mustang throws out the jab.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hoger Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mustang tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Mustang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Mustang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mustang's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Mustang working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Mustang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control but Mustang is working from the bottom.
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 Roy Mustang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mustang has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Mustang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mustang tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Mustang drops back down to his feet.
Mustang keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mustang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Mustang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mustang 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.
Mustang with the ground and pound but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mustang wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mustang jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Mustang isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mustang postures up.
Mustang wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Mustang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Mustang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Mustang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mustang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mustang keeps moving and retains side control.
Mustang tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet.
Mustang trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Mustang wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mustang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mustang trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mustang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mustang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mustang misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mustang is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie swings for the body but Mustang moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mustang prevents Gracie from standing back up.
Mustang wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Mustang is looking for a kimura here.
Mustang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Mustang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking to get back to is feet but Mustang passes into side control.
Mustang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mustang advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Mustang punching from mount but Gracie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mustang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Will Mustang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Mustang breaks the grip.
Mustang just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mustang looking for the RNC.
Mustang looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Mustang 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mustang is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Mustang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mustang.
Mustang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mustang is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie misses the jab.
Mustang avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Mustang shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but Mustang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roy Mustang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mustang rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mustang.
Mustang misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Mustang control the position.
Gracie is trying to stand up here but Mustang is controlling him well.
Mustang not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Mustang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mustang works his way into side control.
Mustang wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie tries to escape but Mustang is in control.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mustang wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mustang wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Roy Mustang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mustang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mustang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Mustang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four 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 fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mustang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mustang trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Mustang is keeping busy.
Gracie tries to kick Mustang off but Mustang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mustang is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie pushes Mustang off looking to stand but Mustang dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Mustang had his way with Hoger Gracie in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mustang shoots in but no luck this time.
Mustang shoots and misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mustang gets the takedown into side control.
Mustang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mustang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mustang controlling from side mount.
Mustang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mustang wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mustang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mustang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mustang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie pushes Mustang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mustang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Mustang is controlling the position.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Mustang lands an elbow.
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.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Mustang taking a breather here.
Mustang throws an elbow but Gracie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mustang wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Mustang.
Hoger Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Mustang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mustang, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Mustang!
Roy Mustang retains his welterweight title!
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