Genesis Aspirants 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joachim SenHan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Kupis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joachim SenHan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

SenHan
vs
Kupis

185 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

PhoQus Sports Clothing Line

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joachim SenHan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Kupis!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kupis misses with a double jab.
Kupis checks a leg kick.
SenHan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SenHan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kupis throws a right and a left that both miss.
SenHan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kupis sprawls well. He's pushed SenHan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Kupis does no damage.
SenHan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kupis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Joachim SenHan has been cut.
SenHan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kupis is able to avoid easily.
SenHan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kupis pinned against the cage. Kupis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from SenHan.
Kupis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

SenHan is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kupis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kupis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Kupis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in SenHan's guard.
Oh SenHan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kupis wanted to stand there but SenHan had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kupis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kupis is looking to stand up but SenHan won't let him.
Kupis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marek Kupis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
SenHan ducks into an uppercut from Kupis and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marek Kupis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake McBox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Knoxville will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McBox
vs
Knoxville

170 cm
28
143 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake McBox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonny Knoxville!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBox sends Knoxville crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McBox is motioning to the referee to let Knoxville up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Knoxville is rocked!
McBox sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Knoxville's defenses. It connects perfectly with Knoxville's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake McBox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Streder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. Shane Beast has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Beast
vs
Streder

180 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
27
138 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Streder!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Streder moves to clinch but Beast breaks away

and Beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Streder's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Streder has a closed guard, preventing Beast from standing up.
Streder 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.
Streder throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Streder wants to sweep here but Beast controlling him for the moment.
Streder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Streder throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Streder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Streder throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Streder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Streder has a closed guard, preventing Beast from standing up.
Beast slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Streder.
Beast moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Streder.

Beast has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Streder moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Streder wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Streder darts in trying to clinch

and Beast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Streder's guard.
Streder will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Streder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Streder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Streder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beast wants to stand but Streder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Streder striking off his back but it's not causing Beast any problems.
Streder is striking but Beast is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to stand but can't do so whilst Streder controls his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Streder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beast has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Streder flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Streder throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Streder wants to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beast has Streder's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Streder doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast circles away.
Streder looks to clinch

so Beast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Streder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Streder is looking to sweep but instead, Beast has passed into half guard.
Streder looks gassed!
Streder strikes from the bottom but Beast uses the opportunity to move to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Streder is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Beast dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Streder tries to clinch but Beast moves away

and Beast counters with a takedown into side control.
Beast avoids the strikes from the bottom by Streder.
Streder throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Beast decides to stand up, so the ref orders Streder to his feet.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Beast would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Streder trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Streder throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Beast stopping the sweep attempt from Streder.
Shane Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Streder is proving hard to escape from.
Streder wants to sweep but no luck.
Streder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Streder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Streder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Streder is striking from the bottom but Beast uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Beast decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Streder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Streder wants to clinch up but Beast keeps it at a distance.
Streder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beast swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank Streder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Streder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Streder tries to clinch up.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beast keeps the fight on the outside.
Streder doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Streder closes the distance but Beast moves to the side

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Beast tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Streder.
Beast moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Streder.
Streder tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Beast slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Streder.
Beast blocks Streder's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Streder wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast has the hooks in. Streder is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Streder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Streder breaks Beast's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Beast wants to stand up but Streder is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shane Beast will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Streder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Streder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Streder.
Streder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Streder 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.
Streder wants to clinch but Beast slips to the side

so Beast counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Streder tries to strike from the bottom.
Streder doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Streder wants to improve his position but instead Beast has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Streder missing with punches from the bottom.
Beast prevents Streder from improving his position.
Streder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beast blocks the strikes from Streder.
Beast blocks the strikes from Streder.
Streder tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Beast has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Streder is desperately trying to improve his position but Beast has a good base and remains in mount.
Frank Streder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast stands up from mount. Strange move.
Streder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Streder closes the distance looking to clinch

and Beast counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Streder's guard now.
Streder throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Streder trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Streder is striking but Beast is not phased and passes to half guard.

Beast stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Streder tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
Streder moves in looking to clinch but Beast pushes him off.
Streder tries to clinch up.
Streder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Streder tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Streder.
Frank Streder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Streder tries to clinch but Beast is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Streder wants to clinch

and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.

Streder looking for subs off his back but Beast has passed one foot through into half guard.
Streder missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Streder strikes from the bottom but Beast uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Beast slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Streder.

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 Shane Beast.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Beast, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Pack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Endan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pack
vs
Endan

210 cm
25
259 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
277 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Endan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endan moves in looking to clinch but Pack pushes him off.
Pack misses with a head kick.
Pack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Endan moves in looking to clinch but Pack pushes him off.
Pack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Endan tries to clinch up.
Pack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Pack gets tackled into the cage by Endan. Endan maintains the clinch.
Pack working hard to break the clinch.
Pack dodges an elbow strike from Endan.
Endan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Endan landing knees to the body.
Pack is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Endan.
Pack takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like John Pack has been cut.
Endan lands an elbow inside.
Endan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pack up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Endan obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Endan.
Pack takes an elbow to the forehead.

John Pack's cut is getting worse.
Endan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pack's defenses.
Pack wants to break the clinch but can't.
Endan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Endan lands a nice elbow.

John Pack's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Endan lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, John Pack's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Endan lands a damaging elbow.
Endan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Endan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Endan controlling the action here for a moment.
Endan lands an elbow that stopped Pack in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Pack's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Krzysztof Endan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Barcoux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Barcoux has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Medeiros
vs
Barcoux

188 cm
26
240 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
23
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Barcoux!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcoux throws a right hand that Medeiros ducks under and follows up with a left that Medeiros also avoids with ease.
Barcoux swinging wildly here.
Medeiros closes the distance but Barcoux moves to the side
letting Barcoux counter with a right hand.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Barcoux.
Medeiros avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medeiros doesn't manage to clinch there - Barcoux circles away.
Barcoux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Barcoux misses.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barcoux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Medeiros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barcoux, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Medeiros on the inside.
Medeiros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barcoux's efforts to push away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barcoux takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Damien Barcoux has been cut.
Barcoux looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside.
A frustrated look appears on Barcoux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Medeiros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Barcoux has eaten all the pies!
Medeiros lands a knee to the body.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the temple.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Medeiros lands a damaging elbow.
Medeiros is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux fails to land with a series of punches.
Damien Barcoux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros wants to clinch up but Barcoux keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Medeiros closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Medeiros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcoux's face.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Barcoux in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on Barcoux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barcoux's face.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
Medeiros connects with a knee to the head.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barcoux takes a shot to the head.
Barcoux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Barcoux wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros stalling the fight.
Barcoux wants to get back to striking at distance but Medeiros won't allow it.
Barcoux being controlled against the cage.
Medeiros gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Medeiros lands with a left to the head.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
Barcoux is trying to break free.
Medeiros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcoux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros avoiding damage.
Medeiros lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Medeiros is pushing Barcoux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barcoux tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Barcoux.
Barcoux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medeiros as he avoids it easily.
Barcoux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Damien Barcoux's cut even more.
A knee to the head by Medeiros.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Barcoux'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.

Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Barcoux pushes him off.

Medeiros closes the distance and clinches.
Barcoux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barcoux is trying to push Medeiros away but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barcoux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Medeiros has him pressed against the cage.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Medeiros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barcoux being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Medeiros for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barcoux's efforts to push away.
Medeiros taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Medeiros obliges.
Barcoux is breathing heavily.
Medeiros lands an elbow just above Barcoux 's eye.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Medeiros.
Medeiros wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.

Medeiros has Barcoux up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros trying to stall but Barcoux improves his position.
Medeiros pushes Barcoux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medeiros pressing his opponent against the cage.
Medeiros taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Medeiros to work.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands an elbow that stopped Barcoux in his tracks for a moment.
Medeiros displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barcoux up against the cage.
Barcoux tries to break the clinch but Medeiros is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barcoux closes the distance and clinches up with Medeiros, looking for a takedown. Barcoux pushes Medeiros against the cage but Medeiros circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barcoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Medeiros is looking to clinch but Barcoux is avoiding it.
Barcoux swats away the attempt to clinch by Medeiros.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcoux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros tries to clinch up.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Medeiros tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barcoux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barcoux looks for a takedown but Medeiros sprawls well.
Fabio Medeiros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Barcoux.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
Barcoux swats away the attempt to clinch by Medeiros.
Barcoux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Medeiros is fending him off so far but Barcoux persists. Nope, Medeiros circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabio Medeiros has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Medeiros scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Medeiros.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medeiros has Barcoux pressed against the cage.
Medeiros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barcoux can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barcoux as Medeiros tries to tie him up.
Barcoux has had enough of the clinch but Medeiros keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros scores a nice knee to the body.
Medeiros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fabio Medeiros dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Damien Barcoux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch but Barcoux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barcoux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch but Barcoux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Medeiros tries to clinch up but Barcoux circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick by Barcoux misses

and Medeiros counters by clinching up.
Barcoux tries to break free but Medeiros pushes him back against the cage.
Medeiros will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barcoux up against the cage.
Barcoux has had enough of the clinch but Medeiros keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Medeiros takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Medeiros lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barcoux backwards.
Barcoux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a hook to the body.
Medeiros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Medeiros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Medeiros taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Medeiros moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Medeiros.
Medeiros lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barcoux letting Medeiros take a breather here.
Medeiros is looking to control Barcoux's arms but Barcoux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medeiros has his back to the cage.
Medeiros leaning against his opponent.
Medeiros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Medeiros lands a nice elbow.
Barcoux takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcoux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Medeiros here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Medeiros looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros is looking to control Barcoux's arms but Barcoux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medeiros has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
Barcoux throws a right and a left that Medeiros avoids nicely.
Medeiros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medeiros moves in looking to clinch but Barcoux pushes him off.
Barcoux shoots in but Medeiros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Medeiros drives through and clinches with Barcoux against the cage.
Medeiros keeps control of Barcoux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside.
Barcoux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Medeiros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Medeiros lands an elbow inside that Barcoux shrugs off.
Medeiros effectively controlling the action here.
Medeiros with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Medeiros.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Medeiros.
Medeiros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barcoux in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros leaning against his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barcoux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barcoux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Medeiros stalling against the cage.
Medeiros looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fabio Medeiros.
The fight stays on the outside here - Medeiros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barcoux keeps the fight on the outside.
Fabio Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medeiros is looking to clinch.
Barcoux throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barcoux shoots in but no luck this time.
Medeiros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barcoux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Damien Barcoux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fabio Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fabio Medeiros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros tries to clinch but Barcoux is having none of it.
Medeiros fails with an attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabio Medeiros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Medeiros has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabio Medeiros!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amin Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax's entrance music is Infected Mushroom - Smashing The Opponent. A fine choice. Musashi Miyamoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sax
vs
Miyamoto

181 cm
28
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Sax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto lands a jab.
Miyamoto takes a swing at Sax's ribcage but misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sax goes for a takedown attempt but Miyamoto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sax showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyamoto.
Sax lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Musashi Miyamoto has been cut.
Miyamoto connects with the punch.
A jab lands there for Miyamoto.
Miyamoto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Miyamoto throws a right hand that Sax ducks under and follows up with a left that Sax also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Miyamoto.
Amin Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sax drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miyamoto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyamoto is keeping the position for now.
Sax advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sax is looking to advance position but Miyamoto won't allow it.
Sax is trying to control. Miyamoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyamoto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sax is trying to control the action in half guard but Miyamoto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Amin Sax.
Miyamoto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sax, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miyamoto!

Miyamoto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sax's guard.
Miyamoto throws a strike but Sax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miyamoto keeping moving, preventing Sax from controlling successfully.
Sax throwing strikes from guard but Miyamoto blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sax stops Miyamoto from standing up.
Miyamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sax wants to control from the top but Miyamoto keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sax is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyamoto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyamoto has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sax throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Amin Sax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Musashi Miyamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Miyamoto clinches with his opponent.
Miyamoto is struggling to control the position.
Miyamoto is trying to break the clinch but Sax is controlling him.
Miyamoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miyamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sax drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyamoto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miyamoto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miyamoto.
Sax with a poor takedown
and Miyamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax shoots in for a takedown but Miyamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sax shoots in but Miyamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Sax moves out of range.
Sax is looking to clinch but Miyamoto is avoiding it.
Amin Sax is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Miyamoto pushes Sax up against the cage in a clinch.
Sax is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Miyamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Sax manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyamoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyamoto misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyamoto circles away.
Miyamoto connects with a single shot there.
Miyamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Miyamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miyamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sax back to the cage. Miyamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Miyamoto moves into the clinch.
Miyamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Miyamoto lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sax has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miyamoto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax wants a takedown.
Sax keeps control of Miyamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sax fails to land.

Miyamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Miyamoto moves into the clinch successfully.
Sax drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miyamoto is pushing Sax up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miyamoto prevents Sax from breaking the clinch.
Sax wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyamoto manages to break the clinch.
Miyamoto throws a one two combo.
Miyamoto moves in looking to clinch but Sax pushes him off.
Sax tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Miyamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyamoto stops a takedown attempt from Sax.
Sax wants to get back to striking at distance but Miyamoto won't allow it.
Sax has a couple of punches blocked by Miyamoto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sax has had enough of the clinch but Miyamoto keeps him there for the moment.

Miyamoto breaks from the clinch.
Miyamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sax.
Sax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Musashi Miyamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Musashi Miyamoto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Miyamoto throws a combination. Sax tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Miyamoto drives through and clinches with Sax against the cage.
Sax drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miyamoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sax has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miyamoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sax.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amin Sax. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyamoto stops a takedown attempt from Sax.
Sax swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sax avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miyamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sax looking for a takedown.

Miyamoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyamoto misses with a few strikes there.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyamoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sax.
Sax dives in and grabs Miyamoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyamoto pushes down on Sax's head and hops out.

Miyamoto rushes Sax and presses him up against the cage.
Miyamoto lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyamoto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sax throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sax.
Sax misses with the head strike.

Miyamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miyamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miyamoto.

Miyamoto closes the distance and clinches.
Sax wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Miyamoto.

Miyamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sax walks into a straight right hand from Miyamoto.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sax dodges the punch combination from Miyamoto.
Sax closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyamoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Sax tries to keep at a distance but Miyamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Miyamoto.
Sax is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miyamoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Miyamoto breaks from the clinch.
Sax shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miyamoto sprawls well. Miyamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sax gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miyamoto gets a clinch.

Miyamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sax is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyamoto throws a right and a left that Sax avoids nicely.
Miyamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sax.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyamoto with a hook.
Sax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Miyamoto darts in and clinches Sax up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musashi Miyamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miyamoto 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musashi Miyamoto!