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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hogin's choice of entrance music: real american. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
52 - 22 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
52 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Hogin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hogin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hogin stops Silva from standing up.
Hogin passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hogin.
Hogin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hogin.
Hogin trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hogin is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogin throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hogin throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Hogin has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hogin's guard.
Silva gets to his feet - Hogin follows without any prompting.
Hogin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Hogin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogin on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogin has a takedown stuffed.
Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hogin throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Wanderlei Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
Hogin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Hogin in his half guard.
Silva tries to kick Hogin off but Hogin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hogin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogin lands strikes from half guard.
Hogin wants to advance to full mount but Silva doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogin is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogin cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Hogin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogin trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hogin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogin prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hogin with a nice head shot there.
Hogin throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Hogin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Hogin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogin slips a nice elbow through Silva's hands, connecting with Silva's forehead.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Hogin is controlling him well.
Hogin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Hogin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hogin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Hogin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is looking to escape.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogin.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Hogin in his half guard.
Hogin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogin trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hogin working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva is rocked!
Hogin lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Silva! More strikes land and this one is all over! Hogin jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hulk Hogin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudell Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crim's choice of entrance music: Go To Sleep B1TCH!. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudell Crim!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Vilkuttaja. That snapped Crim's head back.
Crim tries a head kick but it misses.
Crim throws a head kick but Vilkuttaja moves out of range.
Crim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilkuttaja.
Crim's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilkuttaja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crim scrambles back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crim manages to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crim circles away quickly and effectively.
Crim slips a straight right by Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vilkuttaja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilkuttaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Vilkuttaja looks to land a right hand but Crim moved out of range.
Vilkuttaja throws a right hand that misses
and Crim counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vilkuttaja's guard now.
Crim is fighting to break Vilkuttaja's control of his arms but Vilkuttaja is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crim trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vilkuttaja's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is trying to keep Crim in close.
Crim wants to stand but Vilkuttaja has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vilkuttaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vilkuttaja controlling Crim's posture.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilkuttaja misses the target.
Crim gets caught napping as Vilkuttaja dives in and scores a takedown. Crim manages to retain guard.
Vilkuttaja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vilkuttaja postures up and lands a big shot to Crim's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja trying to control but Crim is working from the bottom.
Crim wants to get back to his feet but Vilkuttaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Vilkuttaja is having none of it.
Vilkuttaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Crim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vilkuttaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Crim has wrist control.
Crim pushes Vilkuttaja off and scrambles back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Crim.
Vilkuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilkuttaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Crim sprawls well. He's pushed Vilkuttaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilkuttaja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crim blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vilkuttaja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vilkuttaja throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Crim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vilkuttaja is in Crim's guard.
Vilkuttaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crim is keeping the position for now.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Vilkuttaja is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilkuttaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crim is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
Vilkuttaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vilkuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilkuttaja is in close to Crim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crim wants to stand and escape but Vilkuttaja is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vilkuttaja looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilkuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Vilkuttaja getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilkuttaja connects with the punch.
Crim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilkuttaja as he avoids it easily.
Vilkuttaja lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vilkuttaja throws a sloppy body shot
and Crim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilkuttaja throws a looping overhand right but Crim ducks down to avoid it.
Vilkuttaja misses with a straight right.
Vilkuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Crim is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murheellinen Vilkuttaja dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vilkuttaja drops Crim with a huge uppercut! Crim drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vilkuttaja is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
After winning the bout, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Filcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by Check it out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshad Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandro Filcic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Filcic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singh closes the distance and clinches.
Filcic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Filcic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Filcic misses with some punches.
Singh is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filcic can't fight it off and eventually Singh manages to take the fight to the floor. Filcic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Filcic is keeping the position.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Filcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filcic is trying to keep Singh in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh trying to control the position from guard on top but Filcic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arshad Singh.
Singh closes the distance and clinches up with Filcic, looking for a takedown. Singh pushes Filcic against the cage but Filcic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filcic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Singh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Filcic on his heels. He'll look to pass Filcic's guard now, I'm sure.
Singh wants to control from the top but Filcic keeps moving.
Singh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Singh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Filcic for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arshad Singh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Filcic misses with a kick to the body
and Singh counters with a shoot takedown. Filcic fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filcic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Singh trying to control but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Filcic has his hands on Singh's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arshad Singh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Singh wants to clinch.
Filcic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshad Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh tries for a takedown but Filcic manages to get underhooks.
Singh is looking to break free of the clinch but Filcic has double underhooks.
Singh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Singh stalling against the cage.
Filcic presses Singh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filcic gets underhooks to prevent Singh's takedown attempt.
Singh tries a knee to the head but Filcic blocks it.
Filcic lands an uppercut.
Singh blocking some punches.
Filcic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Singh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filcic's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh trying to control but Filcic is working from the bottom.
Singh is stalling in the full guard.
Filcic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singh is one step ahead there.
Arshad Singh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filcic tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshad Singh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Filcic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filcic stuffs the takedown.
Filcic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Singh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Filcic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singh shoots in and gets a takedown into Filcic's guard.
Filcic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Singh!
Filcic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Singh can't escape the position.
Singh wants to hold on but Filcic pushes him away.
Filcic wants to finish this one by submission but Singh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Filcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is working to get back to half guard.
Filcic is working for a guillotine from mount but Singh frees his head quite easily.
Singh regains half guard.
Singh wants to improve his position but Filcic is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filcic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Singh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Filcic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Singh pulls Filcic in to control the position.
Singh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arshad Singh.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Filcic, pushing him back against the cage.
Filcic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filcic is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singh jumps guard.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh trying to keep a closed guard but Filcic is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Arshad Singh has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Filcic misses with a body shot.
Filcic gets caught flat footed, as Singh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Filcic working a defensive guard but Singh manages to pass into side control anyway.
Singh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Filcic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filcic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh misses with a takedown attempt
letting Filcic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arshad Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh shoots in looking for a takedown but Filcic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Singh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Filcic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Singh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filcic gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Filcic manages to retain guard.
Filcic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshad Singh dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Singh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filcic is fending him off so far but Singh persists. Nope, Filcic circles away and we're back to standing.
Sandro Filcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh fails with a takedown attempt.
Filcic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Filcic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Filcic.
Filcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
Singh throwing strikes from guard but Filcic blocks nicely.
Singh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Singh postures up and lands a big shot to Filcic's brow.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filcic is keeping the position for now.
Filcic wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Singh wants to control from the top but Filcic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Arshad Singh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Filcic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Singh moves into full guard.
Filcic controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singh holds on and takes a little breather.
Sandro Filcic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arshad Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Singh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filcic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filcic being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arshad Singh.
Singh misses with a combination
and Filcic counters with a body kick that stops Singh in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filcic wants to clinch.
Arshad Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Singh lands a two punch combo.
Singh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Singh showed some decent athleticism there.
Filcic is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filcic is looking to improve his position.
Singh trying to pass the guard but Filcic defending well.
Filcic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Filcic is in trouble now - Singh has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filcic is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh controlling his opponent.
Filcic is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshad Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Singh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshad Singh!
After the big win, Arshad Singh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brute and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manson comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrzewski looks to land a combination but Manson avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manson. That's going to slow Zakrzewski down.
Manson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Manson gets a double leg takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Manson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zakrzewski is keeping the position for now.
Zakrzewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zakrzewski's head.
Manson landing with the ground and pound.
Manson landing with the ground and pound.
Zakrzewski is rocked!
Manson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throwing strikes from guard but Zakrzewski blocks nicely.
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zakrzewski has Manson pulled in close to control his posture.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manson advances position into side control!
Manson tries for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.
Zakrzewski gets back to half guard.
Manson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manson wants to free his trapped foot but Zakrzewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson raining down shots from the mount!
Manson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zakrzewski because Manson loaded up on that one.
Zakrzewski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Manson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zakrzewski is still in real trouble! Can Manson finish him?
Zakrzewski is trying desperately to improve position.
Zakrzewski seems to have recovered his senses.
Manson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Zakrzewski in real trouble here! The ref calls for Zakrzewski to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Manson!
Charlie Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luc La Fleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barby Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Fleur comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. Girl has chosen You're my heart, You're me soul as his entrance music. Girl has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luc La Fleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barby Girl!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by La Fleur - just one landing.
That has opened up Barby Girl's cut even more.
Girl looks gassed!
La Fleur jabs at Girl's body.
La Fleur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Fleur moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Fleur clinches up with Girl and pushes him back against the cage.
La Fleur breaks the clinch.
A combination from La Fleur does no damage.
La Fleur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Girl on the side of the head.
Girl is rocked!
The cut above Barby Girl's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
La Fleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Girl is still on wobbly legs! Can La Fleur finish him?
Barby Girl's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Girl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
BAM! La Fleur delivers a spinning backfist that drops Girl like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Luc La Fleur!
A victorious Luc La Fleur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Montage. Jones has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Method Man as his entrance music. Jones has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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137 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones looks gassed!
Sanchez stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanchez as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanchez! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juan Sanchez!
As Juan Sanchez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Me llamo Juan'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rin Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki comes into the arena with Hito toshite Jiku ga Bureteiru (SZS Mod. Rap ver.) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rin Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Itoshiki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hogan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Itoshiki quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hogan looks to land a strike but Itoshiki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Itoshiki wants to stand but Hogan is controlling the position.
Itoshiki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Itoshiki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hogan, into his guard.
Hogan working for a triangle but Itoshiki defends it easily.
Itoshiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itoshiki wants to control from the top but Hogan keeps moving.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Itoshiki controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rin Itoshiki.
Itoshiki forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Itoshiki.
Hogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Hulk Hogan has been cut.
Itoshiki lands an elbow that stopped Hogan in his tracks for a moment.
Itoshiki breaks from the clinch.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itoshiki sprawls well. Itoshiki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hogan gets slowly back to his feet.
Rin Itoshiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Itoshiki pinned against the cage. Itoshiki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt.
Itoshiki looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itoshiki regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itoshiki pushes Hogan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itoshiki drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
Hogan takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Hulk Hogan's cut even more.
Itoshiki with a knee to the head.
The cut above Hulk Hogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Itoshiki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Itoshiki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hogan's defenses.
Itoshiki jumps guard and drags Hogan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Itoshiki pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan tries to free his leg and advance position but Itoshiki is retaining full guard.
Itoshiki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Itoshiki stuffs the takedown.
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Itoshiki wants to clinch up but Hogan keeps it at a distance.
Hogan looks for a takedown but Itoshiki sprawls well.
Itoshiki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Itoshiki's waist but Itoshiki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Itoshiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hulk Hogan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hulk Hogan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rin Itoshiki!
Rin Itoshiki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happy Lucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zac Dane!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lucky sprawls well. Lucky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dane gets slowly back to his feet.
Dane shoots and misses
and Lucky counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dane's guard now.
Lucky is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lucky wants to control from the top but Dane keeps moving.
Dane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lucky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dane has his foot on Lucky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucky works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lucky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lucky, into his guard.
Lucky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Happy Lucky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lucky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dane.
Dane swings widly with a right hand
and Lucky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dane won't be happy with that.
Lucky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucky looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lucky has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dane is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lucky yanks on the arm and Dane is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lucky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Happy Lucky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitry Belov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belov.
Belov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Belov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko manages to avoid it.
Belov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ko counters with a crisp one two that drops Belov! Ko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Belov to his feet! Belov is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belov tries for a takedown but Ko circles away easily
and Ko comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Belov stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Ko is on him like rabid pit bull! Belov slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Ko!
Ivan Ko very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen has chosen the Finnish National Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Japa Kaka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka avoids the head kick by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kaka scores with the left hand. Hamalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kaka stuffs the takedown.
Hamalainen fails to land the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Kaka. Beautiful body shot.
Hamalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hamalainen.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaka sprawls well. Kaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Japa Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukko Hamalainen.
Kaka thuds a left hand into Hamalainen's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Kaka catches Hamalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kaka stuns Hamalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaka connects with a body shot that sends Hamalainen's belly button to the back.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Japa Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamalainen looks for a takedown but Kaka sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hamalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamalainen connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Kaka.
Kaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamalainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaka tries to avoid it but Hamalainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaka to the ground. Kaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Kaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hamalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Kaka defending well as Hamalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kaka cracks Hamalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Kaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kaka scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Kaka. No joy for Hamalainen on that attempt.
Kaka connects with a jab.
Kaka lands a really nice looking cross but Hamalainen seems unphased.
Hamalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Hamalainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hamalainen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaka is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hamalainen.
Hamalainen looks gassed!
Kaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaka with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaka scores with a shot to the body.
Kaka works Hamalainen's body with a nice hook.
Kaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hamalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaka connects with a crisp jab.
Hamalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Kaka does no damage.
Kaka cracks Hamalainen with a good jab.
Hamalainen has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaka digs a good hook to Hamalainen's body.
Nice defenses there by Hamalainen.
Kaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hamalainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaka swivels and escapes.
Kaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hamalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Kaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Japa Kaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaka scores with a shot to the body.
Kaka lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Kaka coming out on top.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hamalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kaka has got the better of the exchanges.
Hamalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaka feints a jab promting Hamalainen to slip. Kaka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hamalainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaka with a jab.
Kaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaka swinging wildly here.
Kaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hamalainen in his tracks.
Kaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Japa Kaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Hamalainen misses.
Kaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamalainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Kaka.
It looks like Jukko Hamalainen has been cut.
Hamalainen is breathing heavily.
Hamalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hamalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Kaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaka tests Hamalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaka lands a nice shot that snaps Hamalainen's head back.
Japa Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaka keeping full guard, as Hamalainen tries to pass.
Hamalainen trying to control but Kaka is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaka tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamalainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jukko Hamalainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamalainen is defended easily by Kaka.
Kaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaka misses with a looping left.
Jab from Kaka.
Hamalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a double jab.
Hamalainen moves forwards but Kaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaka connects with a crisp jab.
Hamalainen misses with a takedown attempt - Kaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamalainen's head backwards.
Kaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kaka.
Kaka drops Hamalainen with a left right combo! Kaka follows him down to the ground into side control.
Hamalainen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka wants to stand but Hamalainen has his arm trapped.
Hamalainen is still in real trouble! Can Kaka finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka decides to stand back up. Kaka steps back and let's Hamalainen get back to his feet.
Hamalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaka lands a two punch combo.
Jukko Hamalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Kaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaka with a nice cross.
Hamalainen connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamalainen can do to turn this around?
Hamalainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaka's waist but Kaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamalainen off to one side.
Japa Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukko Hamalainen.
Kaka misses with the combination.
Hamalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hamalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hamalainen takes one to the chin there.
Kaka scores with a hook to the body. Hamalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamalainen eats them both and turns towards Kaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka dips to his left and cracks Hamalainen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka cracks Hamalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hamalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown by Hamalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaka which made him look bad.
Kaka cracks Hamalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Japa Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Japa Kaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Japa Kaka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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