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VFN 12: Egyptian v. Kastrioti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfe Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Guerra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfe Larson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson throws a shot to the body.
Larson moves out of range of the strikes.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Guerra closes the distance and clinches.
Guerra working hard to break the clinch.
Larson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Larson can't break the clinch.
Larson looking to throw knees to the head but Guerra is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Larson.
Guerra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guerra looks to throw the jab but Larson is out of range.
Larson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Larson.
Guerra lands a high kick!
It looks like Wolfe Larson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
Larson digs a good body shot into Guerra's ribs.
Guerra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerra misses with a hook
and Larson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerra thinking.
Larson scores with a hook to the body. Guerra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larson, right into the meat.
Larson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerra rather than just go for the knockout.
Larson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
Larson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Larson has knocked Guerra down with a huge combo! Larson steps away and waves a wobbly Guerra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Guerra is rocked!
It looks like Luis Guerra has been cut.
Guerra misses with a low kick as Larson jumps back.
Guerra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larson lands with a nice body kick.
Larson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Larson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Larson finds it's target.
Guerra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Larson.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guerra at a distance.
Larson takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
Larson misses the shot to the body.
Guerra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson thuds a left hand into Guerra's body.
A head kick misses from Larson.
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guerra doesn't seem bothered though.
Guerra avoids the head kick by Larson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Larson both land. Nice combination.
Larson with a jab.
Guerra walks into a left hand.
Guerra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guerra.
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guerra doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfe Larson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guerra doesn't seem bothered though.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
Guerra needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Larson looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerra is just out of range.
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Guerra pushes Larson up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larson misses with the combination.
Larson takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Larson.
Larson misses the shot to the body.
Luis Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larson misses with a body shot.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larson was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Guerra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guerra takes one to the side of the head.
Larson throws a right and a left that Guerra avoids nicely.
Larson moves out of range as Guerra strikes.
Larson scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson looks for the body kick but Guerra saw that one coming.
Guerra misses with a hook. Larson ducked under it nicely.
Larson cracks Guerra with an open hand slap.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Larson.
Larson lands a body shot.
Guerra looks to land a left hand but Larson moved out of range nicely.
Larson fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson works the jab nicely.
Guerra catches Larson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larson misses with a body shot.
Guerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Larson is just out of range.
Wolfe Larson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson blocks a jab.
Guerra takes a swing at Larson's ribcage but misses.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larson.
Larson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larson cracks Guerra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larson.
Larson scores with a push kick.
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!
Larson feints and then cracks Guerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guerra down.
Larson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larson thuds a left hand into Guerra's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfe Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Larson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Guerra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Larson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larson feints and then cracks Guerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guerra down.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larson digs a good body shot into Guerra's ribs.
Larson lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson throws a head kick but Guerra moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Larson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Guerra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Larson. Those never looked like landing.
Guerra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guerra.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerra throws a body punch but Larson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Larson.
Larson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Larson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larson. That's going to slow Guerra down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson swings for the body but Guerra moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Larson.
That kick from Larson tenderised Guerra's leg. Guerra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guerra takes one to the side of the head.
Larson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larson lands a jab.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guerra at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larson.
Larson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Larson keeps Guerra at a distance using the push kick.
Guerra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larson.
Larson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Larson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfe Larson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guerra if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerra manages to avoid it.
Larson connects with a solid leg kick.
Larson lands a glancing blow to the side of Guerra's head.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Luis Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larson takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larson delivers a nice body kick.
Guerra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfe Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfe Larson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhiury Ajniafh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeSean Larson (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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jhiury Ajniafh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeSean Larson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajniafh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larson counters with a three punch combo that has Ajniafh backing up. Ajniafh nods at Larson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jhiury Ajniafh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ajniafh as he avoids it easily.
Ajniafh moves to clinch but Larson breaks away
and Larson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ajniafh thinking.
Ajniafh closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larson counters with a crisp one two that drops Ajniafh! Larson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ajniafh to his feet! Ajniafh is in big trouble!
Ajniafh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajniafh darts in trying to clinch
and Larson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Larson is trying to force a seperation but Ajniafh has the dominant position.
Larson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage.
Ajniafh tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the head but Larson blocks with his arms.
Larson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ajniafh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larson.
Larson tries to circle away but Ajniafh has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajniafh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ajniafh won't allow it.
Larson has had enough of the clinch but Ajniafh keeps him there for the moment.
Larson is trying to break free.
Larson is trying to break free.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
Ajniafh connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like DeSean Larson has been cut.
Ajniafh managing to block the knees to the body from Larson.
Ajniafh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ajniafh misses with a knee to the head.
Larson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ajniafh lands a damaging elbow.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson is trying to break the clinch but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage.
Ajniafh lands a knee to the body.
Larson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jhiury Ajniafh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeSean Larson.
Ajniafh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Larson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson breaks the clinch.
Ajniafh looks to clinch
and Larson counters with a series of strikes. Ajniafh will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajniafh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson looks gassed!
Ajniafh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ajniafh.
Larson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ajniafh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Larson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ajniafh crunches a lovely knee into Larson's ribcage.
Ajniafh lands an elbow inside.
Ajniafh tries a knee to the head but Larson blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ajniafh obliges.
Ajniafh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ajniafh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larson is defending well for now.
Ajniafh lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajniafh missing with knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ajniafh crunches a lovely knee into Larson's ribcage.
Ajniafh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ajniafh trying to land knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands a nice knee to the body.
Ajniafh lands a damaging elbow.
Ajniafh tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Larson trying to land knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands an elbow inside.
Ajniafh lands an elbow just above Larson 's eye.
Ajniafh lands a damaging elbow.
Ajniafh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Larson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands an elbow inside.
Ajniafh lands a good knee to the midsection. Larson won't want to take too many of those.
Ajniafh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Larson's face.
Knees to the body from Ajniafh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson has had enough of the clinch but Ajniafh keeps him there for the moment.
Larson has Ajniafh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ajniafh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ajniafh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ajniafh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands an elbow that stopped Larson in his tracks for a moment.
Ajniafh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ajniafh looking to throw knees to the head but Larson is blocking nicely.
Ajniafh landing knees to the body.
Ajniafh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Larson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ajniafh lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ajniafh lands a nice elbow.
Ajniafh missing with knees to the body.
Ajniafh trying to land knees to the body.
Ajniafh prevents Larson from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhiury Ajniafh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeSean Larson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ajniafh tries to clinch but Larson moves away
and Larson counters with a series of strikes. Ajniafh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ajniafh wants to clinch but Larson slips to the side
and Larson counters with a series of strikes. Ajniafh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ajniafh wants to clinch but Larson slips to the side
and Larson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ajniafh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Larson counters with a two punch combo.
Ajniafh wants to clinch
and Larson counters by clinching up.
Ajniafh seems to have got his legs back now.
Ajniafh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jhiury Ajniafh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Larson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ajniafh unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Larson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
Larson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ajniafh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Larson is breathing heavily.
Larson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ajniafh trying to land knees to the body.
Larson tries to break the clinch but Ajniafh is controlling the position.
Larson tries to break the clinch but Ajniafh is controlling the position.
Ajniafh trying to land knees to the body.
Larson takes an elbow to the temple.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Larson stalling against the cage.
Larson takes an elbow to the temple.
Larson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ajniafh tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Ajniafh lands a good knee to the midsection. Larson won't want to take too many of those.
Ajniafh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ajniafh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larson's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ajniafh avoids the damage to the body.
Larson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ajniafh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larson's defenses.
Ajniafh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Larson.
Jhiury Ajniafh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeSean Larson.
Ajniafh lands a good knee to the midsection. Larson won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajniafh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ajniafh landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ajniafh scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Ajniafh.
Ajniafh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Larson's defenses.
Ajniafh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ajniafh lands a good knee to the midsection. Larson won't want to take too many of those.
Ajniafh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ajniafh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajniafh utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the head but Larson blocks with his arms.
Ajniafh looking to throw knees to the head but Larson is blocking nicely.
Ajniafh misses with a knee to the head.
Larson is trying to pull guard but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage.
Ajniafh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ajniafh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larson is defending well for now.
Larson managing to block the knees to the body from Ajniafh.
Ajniafh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larson.
Ajniafh avoiding damage as Larson throws knees to the body.
Ajniafh landing knees to the head.
Ajniafh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajniafh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajniafh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ajniafh misses with an elbow over the top.
Ajniafh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Larson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage.
Ajniafh throws an elbow but it misses.
Larson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Larson wants a takedown but no success here.
Ajniafh lands an elbow inside that Larson shrugs off.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
Larson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Larson.
Ajniafh throws an elbow but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson is trying to push Ajniafh away but Ajniafh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Larson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ajniafh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhiury Ajniafh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeSean Larson'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. This is the final round!
Larson throws a leg kick but Ajniafh sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ajniafh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ajniafh darts in trying to clinch
and Larson counters with a left and a right that stings Ajniafh.
Ajniafh tries to clinch
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jhiury Ajniafh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajniafh tries to clinch
and Larson counters with a one-two to the body.
Ajniafh looks to clinch
and Larson counters with a three punch combo that has Ajniafh backing up. Ajniafh nods at Larson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ajniafh tries to clinch but Larson moves away
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ajniafh wants to clinch but Larson slips to the side
and Larson counters with a left and a right that stings Ajniafh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajniafh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ajniafh tries to clinch up.
Ajniafh is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajniafh slips under a jab from Larson.
DeSean Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajniafh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Larson wants to get up but he can't break Ajniafh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Larson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ajniafh wants to stand and escape but Larson is having none of it.
Larson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ajniafh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajniafh wants to stand up but Larson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson looks up at the clock and then as Ajniafh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Larson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Larson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ajniafh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ajniafh is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson decides to stand back up. Larson steps back and let's Ajniafh get back to his feet.
Ajniafh closes the distance but Larson moves to the side
and Larson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ajniafh tries to clinch up
and Larson moves into the clinch.
Ajniafh tries to land knees in the clinch but Larson avoids the damage to the body.
Larson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ajniafh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larson avoids it.
Larson managing to block the knees to the body from Ajniafh.
Larson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ajniafh trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajniafh misses with an elbow strike.
Larson jumps guard but Ajniafh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Larson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ajniafh to keep the fight standing.
Larson tries to break the clinch but Ajniafh is controlling the position.
Larson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jhiury Ajniafh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeSean Larson.
Ajniafh tries a knee to the head but Larson blocks it.
Larson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Larson tries to throw a body punch but Ajniafh avoids it by throwing Larson back against the cage.
Larson is trying to drag Ajniafh to the mat but Ajniafh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Larson takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeSean Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ajniafh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ajniafh landing knees to the head.
Jhiury Ajniafh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeSean Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajniafh 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhiury Ajniafh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Rafkatovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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201 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Rod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timur Rafkatovich!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rafkatovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rod looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rafkatovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Rod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafkatovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rafkatovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rod!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rod working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rafkatovich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rafkatovich is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Rod is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timur Rafkatovich!
A victorious Timur Rafkatovich thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Raith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer clinches up with Raith and pushes him back against the cage.
Dahmer misses with an elbow strike.
Raith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Raith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dahmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raith is working Dahmer over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raith taking a breather here.
Raith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dahmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Raith trying to control the position but Dahmer is working away.
Raith has hold of Dahmer's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dahmer tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Raith cranks the arm and Dahmer screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dahmer, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Raith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Capoeira (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?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka clinches up with Capoeira and pushes him back against the cage.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Haukka working hard to break the clinch.
Haukka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Haukka avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Capoeira working Haukka over with knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Haukka on the inside.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haukka's efforts to push away.
Haukka is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Rafinha Capoeira has been cut.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Haukka is breathing heavily.
Haukka with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Haukka avoids the damage to the body.
Haukka tries to break the clinch but Capoeira is controlling the position.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka stalling.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haukka avoids it.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Capoeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haukka stalling in the clinch but Capoeira improves position.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira blocks an elbow strike from Haukka.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haukka blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haukka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haukka scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haukka blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks with his arms.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira working Haukka over with knees to the body.
Capoeira working Haukka over with knees to the body.
Haukka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka is trying to stall.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Haukka trying to control the position but instead, Capoeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haukka into the cage.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka looking to slow down the pace here.
Haukka misses with an elbow over the top.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haukka's face.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka is trying to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira prevents Haukka from breaking the clinch.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haukka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Haukka is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Haukka gets tackled into the cage by Capoeira. Capoeira maintains the clinch.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks with his arms.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira scores a nice knee 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!
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haukka avoids it.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haukka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haukka blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Haukka wants to stall.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rafinha Capoeira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haukka's face.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Haukka is blocking nicely.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haukka.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Haukka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka is trying to break free.
Haukka lands with a right to the head.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haukka takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haukka.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Haukka scores with a knee to the head.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Haukka avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira avoiding damage as Haukka throws knees to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks it.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haukka is trying to push Capoeira away but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka trying to control the position but instead, Capoeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haukka into the cage.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haukka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haukka trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Haukka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Haukka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Capoeira.
Haukka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Haukka's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haukka is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Haukka avoids the damage to the body.
Haukka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafinha Capoeira's cut.
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!
Haukka pushes Capoeira up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haukka blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haukka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Haukka won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haukka leaning against his opponent.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haukka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Haukka trying to control the position but instead, Capoeira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haukka into the cage.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Haukka blocks with his arms.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Haukka won't want to take too many of those.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Haukka blocks with his arms.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Capoeira has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haukka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Haukka stalling in the clinch but Capoeira improves position.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Capoeira blocks with his arms.
Haukka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Haukka blocks it.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Haukka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Haukka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Capoeira is blocking nicely.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Haukka's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka looking to slow down the pace here.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Haukka blocks with his arms.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Haukka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Daniel Haukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haukka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haukka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capoeira is keeping busy.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haukka.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Haukka blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haukka blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka lands an elbow that stopped Capoeira in his tracks for a moment.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Haukka avoids the damage to the body.
Haukka scores with a knee to the head.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Capoeira blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capoeira blocks an elbow strike from Haukka.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Haukka blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capoeira 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
A relieved looking Rafinha Capoeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Taylor Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Korczewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Taylor Willams!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams moves into the clinch.
Willams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Korczewski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Willams tries to pull guard but Korczewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Willams drops back down to his feet.
Willams jumps guard but Korczewski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Taylor Willams.
Willams decides to pull guard.
Korczewski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Willams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Korczewski wants to control from the top but Willams keeps moving.
Korczewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korczewski has managed to get both his arms back between Willams's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korczewski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willams's guard.
Korczewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Willams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Korczewski has managed to get both his arms back between Willams's legs - danger averted.
Korczewski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Willams darts in trying to clinch
and Korczewski counters with a one-two to the body.
Willams dodges the punch combination from Korczewski.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willams swats away the attempt to clinch by Korczewski.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korczewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willams. That's going to slow Korczewski down.
Willams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korczewski swats away the attempt to clinch by Willams.
Willams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Korczewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korczewski fails to land with a series of punches.
Korczewski is breathing heavily.
Korczewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willams is looking to clinch but Korczewski is avoiding it.
Willams misses with a head kick.
Korczewski avoids the head kick by Willams.
Korczewski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korczewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Korczewski looks to land a combination but Willams avoids it well.
Korczewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczewski blocks a head kick by Willams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams tries to clinch up.
Willams tries to clinch up but Korczewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Willams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Willams lands a high kick!
A right-left combo lands from Korczewski.
It looks like Scott Taylor Willams has been cut.
Willams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Willams tries to clinch up but Korczewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Willams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Willams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Willams moves in looking to clinch but Korczewski pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Korczewski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korczewski misses with the combination.
Willams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams tries to clinch but Korczewski is having none of it.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korczewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korczewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korczewski throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Willams tenderised Korczewski's leg. Korczewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Willams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczewski.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willams slips a straight right by Korczewski.
Willams moves in looking to clinch but Korczewski pushes him off.
Korczewski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Korczewski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch but Korczewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willams dodges the punch combination from Korczewski.
Korczewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Taylor Willams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Taylor Willams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Korczewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willams.
Willams lands a head kick. Korczewski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Korczewski fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
Willams lands a high kick!
A punch combination from Korczewski misses.
Willams moves in looking to clinch but Korczewski pushes him off.
Willams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korczewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willams connects with a high kick.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korczewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Willams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Korczewski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korczewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Korczewski avoids the head kick by Willams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korczewski misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Korczewski blocks a head kick by Willams.
Willams rushes Korczewski and presses him up against the cage.
Willams is trying to pull guard but Korczewski has him pressed against the cage.
Willams fails to pull guard.
Willams tries to pull guard but Korczewski won't allow it.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Taylor Willams.
Willams fails to pull guard.
Willams tries to pull guard but Korczewski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Willams keeps control of Korczewski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korczewski's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Korczewski to keep the fight standing.
Korczewski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Willams tries to clinch but Korczewski moves out of range.
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Korczewski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Willams's hands.
Korczewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willams circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Willams lands but Korczewski takes it in his stride.
Korczewski avoids the head kick by Willams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korczewski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Korczewski tries to close the distance and clinch but Willams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willams doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczewski circles away.
Korczewski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willams is looking to clinch but Korczewski is avoiding it.
Willams doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczewski circles away.
Korczewski throws a right hand that Willams ducks under and follows up with a left that Willams also avoids with ease.
Willams moves in looking to clinch but Korczewski pushes him off.
Korczewski throws a combination. Willams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Korczewski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willams tries to clinch up but Korczewski circles away and keeps his distance.
Willams wants to clinch.
Korczewski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Willams can pounce on him.
Willams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korczewski.
Korczewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams has closed the distance and engaged Korczewski in a clinch.
Korczewski wants to get back to striking at distance but Willams won't allow it.
Willams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Willams fails to pull guard.
Willams prevents Korczewski from breaking the clinch.
Willams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams tries to pull guard but Korczewski holds him up against the cage and eventually Willams drops back down to his feet.
Willams jumps guard but Korczewski stands there with Willams around his waist. Willams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Taylor Willams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Taylor Willams'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Korczewski misses.
Korczewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Willams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korczewski lands a two punch combo.
Willams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korczewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Willams tries to clinch but Korczewski is having none of it.
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Willams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Korczewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willams throws a head kick but Korczewski moves out of range.
Kamil Korczewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Willams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korczewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korczewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willams.
Korczewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski missing with a left hand there. Willams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willams lands a head kick!
Willams scores with a head kick. Korczewski tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Korczewski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Willams.
Willams throws a sloppy head kick and Korczewski moves out of range easily.
Willams slips a jab and a cross from Korczewski.
Willams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Korczewski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Willams tries to clinch but Korczewski is having none of it.
Willams instigates a clinch.
Willams jumps guard but Korczewski stands there with Willams around his waist. Willams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willams jumps guard but Korczewski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Korczewski walks away with a smile on his face. Willams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Taylor Willams.
Willams wants to clinch up but Korczewski keeps it at a distance.
Korczewski scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korczewski misses with a double jab.
Korczewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willams doesn't manage to clinch there - Korczewski circles away.
Willams lands with a slapping head kick.
Korczewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Willams tries to clinch up but Korczewski circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Korczewski misses.
Korczewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willams circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams scores with a head kick.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korczewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Korczewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut lands for Korczewski. That snapped Willams's head back.
Willams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Korczewski's calf.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch but Korczewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
Willams is looking to clinch.
Korczewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willams tries a low kick but Korczewski avoids it.
Willams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Korczewski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willams scores with a push kick.
Korczewski throws a nice looking combination but Willams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Willams avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams misses with a head kick.
A combination from Korczewski does no damage.
Willams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Willams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Korczewski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Korczewski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willams is looking to clinch.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Korczewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Korczewski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams misses with a head kick.
Kamil Korczewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Taylor Willams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch but Korczewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Taylor Willams.
Well Willams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Taylor Willams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inspectah Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munoz defends it nicely.
Munoz stuffs the takedown attempt from Knuckles. Knuckles gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Munoz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Knuckles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knuckles's half guard.
Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
Munoz seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles won't allow Munoz to pass to mount.
Munoz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knuckles is just riding it out for now. Munoz eventually gives up the hold.
Munoz seems to be working for a kimura but Knuckles defends the submission attempt.
Knuckles wants to get back to full guard.
Munoz wants to take a breather but Knuckles is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is trying to work for a kimura but Knuckles is defending well.
Munoz wants to pass to mount but Knuckles is defending the position.
Knuckles trying to hold on to Munoz's head to control him but Munoz postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles is defending against the submission attempts here by Munoz.
Knuckles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Munoz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Munoz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knuckles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munoz.
Munoz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munoz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Knuckles still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Knuckles has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Knuckles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Knuckles working the ground and pound but Munoz is defending the strikes.
Munoz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munoz wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knuckles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Munoz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Munoz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Munoz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Munoz is tightening it up a little... Knuckles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Knuckles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Knuckles taps out! Nice BJJ there by Munoz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mark Munoz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rmarkas Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samoa Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fletcher comes to the cage accompanied by Keep on Lovin Me Baby by Colin James. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joe's choice of entrance music: Sitting Sideways . Samoa Joe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rmarkas Fletcher's chin.
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146 lbs
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29
139 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Rmarkas Fletcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samoa Joe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fletcher shoots in for a takedown but Joe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fletcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Fletcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Fletcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe misses with a low kick as Fletcher jumps back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Fletcher lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Fletcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fletcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Fletcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fletcher slips under a jab.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joe keeping full guard, as Fletcher tries to pass.
Joe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fletcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fletcher wants to pass the guard but Joe is keeping the position.
Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fletcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Fletcher is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samoa Joe wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joe lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fletcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fletcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe kicks Fletcher off and gets to his feet.
Fletcher with a hook.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fletcher misses with an uppercut.
Fletcher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
Fletcher looks to land a body kick but Joe moved away.
Nice jab there from Fletcher.
Fletcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fletcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fletcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher prevents Joe from improving his position.
Joe is staying active underneath Fletcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fletcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
Joe wants to sweep here but Fletcher controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe managing to control the position.
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 Rmarkas Fletcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe defending well as Fletcher loads up on a big left hand.
Joe closes the distance and clinches up with Fletcher, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes Fletcher against the cage but Fletcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fletcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fletcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fletcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joe jabs at Fletcher's body.
Joe tries to clinch but Fletcher is having none of it.
Fletcher cracks Joe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fletcher there.
Joe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fletcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Fletcher.
Fletcher shoots in for a double leg but Joe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe swings for the body but Fletcher moves out of range.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Fletcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joe pinned against the cage. Joe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fletcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Fletcher.
Fletcher finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Joe tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Fletcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fletcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samoa Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fletcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe throws a hook to the side of Fletcher's head but Fletcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fletcher defending well as Joe loads up on a big left hand.
Samoa Joe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joe is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fletcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fletcher misses with a body shot.
Fletcher swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe.
Joe thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fletcher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rmarkas Fletcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fletcher lands a nice shot that snaps Joe's head back.
Fletcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe connects with a single shot there.
Fletcher throws a one two combo.
Fletcher misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fletcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Fletcher which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samoa Joe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Joe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fletcher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fletcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe won't allow Fletcher to pass to mount.
Joe is not content to let Fletcher control the position.
Fletcher passes to full mount!
Joe tries to reverse the position but Fletcher maintains control.
Joe wants to control but Fletcher is having none of it.
Joe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fletcher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fletcher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joe is looking to escape.
Fletcher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fletcher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fletcher is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fletcher to get the leverage.
Fletcher is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
Joe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fletcher scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe is concentrating on defense, preventing Fletcher from advancing position.
Fletcher wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position.
Fletcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fletcher is pressing down on Joe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joe is holding on for now.
Fletcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joe wants to control but Fletcher is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fletcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Joe misses
letting Fletcher counter with a right hand.
Fletcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fletcher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fletcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Fletcher looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe with a nice cross.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fletcher.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fletcher is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Joe. Those never looked like landing.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Fletcher is just out of range.
No luck for Fletcher with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Fletcher misses with a hook.
Fletcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Fletcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fletcher drops an elbow to the side of Joe's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fletcher wants to pass to mount but Joe is defending the position.
Fletcher is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rmarkas Fletcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fletcher 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rmarkas Fletcher!
Post fight, Rmarkas Fletcher stared into the camera and said 'This is my belt, the Champ is here! Who is next? '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sinuhe Egyptian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjergj Kastrioti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egyptian comes to the cage accompanied by Egyptian Entrance Song. Sinuhe Egyptian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gjergj Kastrioti's chin.
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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
26 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinuhe Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gjergj Kastrioti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastrioti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kastrioti misses with a series of wild punches.
Kastrioti digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs.
Gjergj Kastrioti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kastrioti is able to avoid easily.
Kastrioti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Kastrioti off balance momentarily.
Kastrioti thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kastrioti takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
Kastrioti moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Kastrioti circles away and keeps his distance.
Egyptian throws a right hand that Kastrioti ducks under and follows up with a left that Kastrioti also avoids with ease.
Kastrioti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kastrioti misses with a double jab
and Egyptian counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kastrioti takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
Kastrioti throws a series of strikes that have Egyptian backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kastrioti swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Kastrioti moves out of range easily.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kastrioti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sinuhe Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kastrioti fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Egyptian.
Kastrioti lands a jab-cross combination.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Egyptian scores with a head kick.
Kastrioti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kastrioti misses the shot to the body.
Kastrioti has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kastrioti takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kastrioti just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kastrioti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Kastrioti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian counters with a solid body kick.
Kastrioti looks gassed!
Egyptian lands a big head kick that sends Kastrioti tumbling to the mat! Egyptian takes a step backwards and waves Kastrioti back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kastrioti is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Egyptian throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kastrioti's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Egyptian lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sinuhe Egyptian!
Sinuhe Egyptian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sublime Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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