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CEC 308 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Moody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Ass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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35
196 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass connects with a body shot that sends Moody's belly button to the back.
Ass connects with a right hand. Moody shakes it off.
Ass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moody was well out of range. Poor timing from Ass.
Moody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moody throws a hook but Ass avoids it easily.
Moody walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moody lands a body shot.
Ass lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Moody.
Moody defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
Moody throws a wild body kick that Ass sees coming a mile off.
Moody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ass.
Ass throws a head kick but Moody moves out of range.
Ass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moody's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ass blocks the body kick.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass throws out a loose jab but Moody uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ass.
Moody has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dwight Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody tries a head kick but it misses.
Ass lands with a shot to the body.
Moody misses with a body shot.
Ass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ass misses with a looping right.
Moody throws a body punch but Ass moves out of range.
Moody lands a jab to Ass's midsection.
Ass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moody thows a body shot but no joy.
Moody tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ass is able to avoid easily.
Ass scores with a nice right hand.
Ass lunges at Moody with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moody's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ass with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moody moves in looking to clinch but Ass pushes him off.
Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ass throws a right hand that Moody ducks under and follows up with a left that Moody also avoids with ease.
Moody misses with a head kick.
Ass throws a head kick that misses
and Moody counters with a good, hard body kick but Ass shrugs it off.
Ass feints a jab promting Moody to slip. Ass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Moody throws the kick towards the body but Ass avoids it.
Moody is looking to slow Ass down with leg kicks.
Moody misses with a body shot.
Moody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Moody.
Ass's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moody under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moody tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Moody is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moody is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moody is working hard here to advance position.
Ass looking to control but Moody is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ass takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass trying to control but Moody is having none of it.
Jack Ass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ass with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moody doesn't seem bothered though.
Ass throws a head kick that misses.
A cross from Ass lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass scores with a head kick.
Ass throws the left hand but Moody avoids the punch easily.
Ass misses with a straight left.
Ass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moody had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Moody lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ass 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.
Ass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moody is looking to wear down Ass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moody pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ass checks a leg kick nicely.
Moody swings for the body but Ass moves out of range.
Ass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moody scores with a kick to the body.
Ass misses with the combination.
Ass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack Ass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moody throws a sloppy head kick and Ass moves out of range easily.
Moody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ass.
Moody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ass. That did some damage!
Moody blocks a head kick by Ass.
Ass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Ass scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moody throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ass. Moody does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ass.
Ass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moody defends it nicely.
Moody doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moody uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ass.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ass crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moody - the referee stops the clock and Ass gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moody. Ass manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ass misses with a hook. Moody ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Moody.
It looks like Jack Ass has been cut.
Moody slips a jab and a cross from Ass.
Ass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Moody.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moody scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody scores with a body shot.
Ass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody tries to land a front kick but Ass steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moody misses with a straight right.
Ass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moody but Moody pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ass doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moody counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dwight Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ass.
Ass is breathing heavily.
Moody misses with a body shot.
Moody misses with a body punch
and Moody takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ass takes one to the side of the head.
Ass moves out of range as Moody throws a body kick.
Moody connects with a crisp jab.
Ass lands with a nice combination. Moody backs away looking to recover.
Ass scores with a jab.
Ass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ass looks to land a combination. Moody sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody scores with a nice head shot.
Ass takes a swing at Moody's ribcage but misses.
Moody tried to score with a low kick but Ass checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Ass there.
Ass has his takedown stuffed
and Moody counters with a thumping low kick.
Moody feints and then cracks Ass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ass down.
Ass misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Ass.
Moody with a hook.
Ass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody gets full guard.
Moody has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass stops Moody from standing up.
Ass trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
Moody is looking to stand up but Ass isn't so interested in that idea.
Moody 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.
Ass is looking to stand up but Moody won't let him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jack Ass has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Moody as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moody stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moody wants it to stay on the feet.
Ass misses with a few strikes there.
Ass avoids the body shot from Moody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Moody dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Ass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moody has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moody there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moody with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ass to score with a decent uppercut.
Moody lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Ass just misses with a punch to the body.
Ass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moody's guard.
Moody seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ass stops Moody from standing up.
Ass scoring with some ground and pound.
Ass wants to stand but Moody has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass prevents Moody from getting back to his feet.
Moody is pulling down on Ass's head to control his posture.
Moody keeping full guard, as Ass tries to pass.
Ass trying to control but Moody is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moody thuds a left hand into Ass's body.
Moody staying out of range there.
No joy there for Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ass throws a lazy uppercut
and Moody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ass misses the target.
A head kick misses from Ass.
Moody stuffs the takedown attempt from Ass. Ass gets slowly back to his feet.
Ass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Moody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Moody throws a hook to the side of Ass's head but Ass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ass lands a high kick!
Moody misses with a hook. Ass ducked under it nicely.
Ass throws a jab when Moody was well out of range.
Moody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Ass slips a jab from Moody.
Moody lands with a hook. Ass tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moody fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moody gets caught flat footed, as Ass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moody keeping moving, preventing Ass from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moody wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ass won't allow Moody to sweep him here.
Moody wants to stand but Ass is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ass tries to move into range but Moody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ass's calf.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Ass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ass ducks under a wild hook from Moody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ass was well out of range. Poor timing from Moody.
Ass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ass.
Ass throws a jab but it's blocked by Moody.
Ass misses with a hook
and Moody counters with an inside leg kick.
Ass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moody's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moody is pulling down on Ass's head to control his posture.
Jack Ass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moody is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ass is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ass wants to control from the top but Moody keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moody is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ass defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Ass.
I think Ass has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Ass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mica Makaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Crizanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makaaja's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BassLovers United - I Can't Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mica Makaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominic Crizanto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crizanto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makaaja's guard.
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Crizanto passes into half guard.
Makaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crizanto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaaja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crizanto stacks Makaaja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crizanto!
Makaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Crizanto keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crizanto wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
Makaaja is looking for a sweep.
Makaaja is working hard here to advance position.
Crizanto trying to control the position but Makaaja is working away.
Makaaja sneaks back into half guard.
Crizanto tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ground and pound from Crizanto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makaaja trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
Makaaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makaaja is trying to control but can't.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crizanto trying to control from half guard but Makaaja is working away.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crizanto pulls his head out easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Makaaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makaaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crizanto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaaja working for submissions but it's allowed Crizanto to get to half guard.
Makaaja is looking to control Crizanto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makaaja avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto stalling.
Crizanto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Makaaja controls his leg.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crizanto pulls his head out easily.
Crizanto is keen to just control but Makaaja is a slippery customer.
Makaaja tries to get to full guard but Crizanto has control of the leg.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is staying active underneath Crizanto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crizanto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Makaaja trying to control here.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makaaja actively working from the bottom here.
Makaaja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Crizanto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Makaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crizanto dives in and grabs Makaaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaaja pushes down on Crizanto's head and hops out.
Crizanto shoots in for a takedown but Makaaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crizanto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Makaaja tries for a takedown but Crizanto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Crizanto or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaaja which made him look bad.
Mica Makaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Crizanto.
Crizanto dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaaja sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crizanto has hold of one of Makaaja's legs. Makaaja is fighting the takedown attempt but Crizanto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mica Makaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makaaja manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is working for a guillotine from mount but Crizanto frees his head quite easily.
Crizanto wants to hold on but Makaaja pushes him away.
Makaaja seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Crizanto is holding on tight.
Makaaja jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Crizanto is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Crizanto and Makaaja has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Makaaja works to advance to full mount. Crizanto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Crizanto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crizanto is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Makaaja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Makaaja trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crizanto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaaja has control of Crizanto's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crizanto regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Makaaja moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crizanto has worked his arm free - good work by Crizanto!
Crizanto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makaaja wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makaaja trying to control the action but Crizanto is working from the bottom.
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control the action but Crizanto is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Crizanto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makaaja trying to control the position but Crizanto is working away.
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makaaja is trying to move to mount but Crizanto reverses beautifully and ends up in Makaaja's guard.
Crizanto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makaaja, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crizanto pushes Makaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Crizanto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mica Makaaja dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Crizanto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crizanto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makaaja defends well and Crizanto ends up having to push Makaaja into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crizanto jumps guard.
Makaaja stands and throws Crizanto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crizanto prevents Makaaja from improving position.
Makaaja swings around for an armbar but Crizanto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makaaja's guard.
Crizanto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makaaja has an active guard here but Crizanto has managed to pass into half guard.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crizanto pulls his head out easily.
Crizanto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crizanto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crizanto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crizanto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makaaja defending well though.
Crizanto thows a huge punch but Makaaja dodges it nicely.
Crizanto wants to control but Makaaja is keeping him busy.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crizanto pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja wants to control but Crizanto is keeping busy.
Crizanto is pressing down on Makaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makaaja is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crizanto pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makaaja is looking to control Crizanto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makaaja avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Crizanto sits in half guard.
Crizanto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crizanto is looking to stall here but Makaaja recovers full guard.
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crizanto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makaaja's guard.
Crizanto trying to control but Makaaja is working from the bottom.
Makaaja working a defensive guard here.
Makaaja looking for subs off his back but Crizanto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja won't allow Crizanto to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to hold on to Crizanto's head to control him but Crizanto postures up.
Crizanto trying to control the action but Makaaja is working from the bottom.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Makaaja moves into full guard.
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crizanto wants to pass the guard but Makaaja is keeping the position.
Dominic Crizanto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mica Makaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crizanto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mica Makaaja.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makaaja, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja made sure to mention his sponsor, Zipp Zapp in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Garvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devil comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Enter Sandman. Garvey has chosen One Loaf of Bread -- Damian Marley as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Garvey!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Devil is predictable there
and Garvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Devil tried to score with a low kick but Garvey checks it.
Devil throws a lazy right hand but Garvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Devil blocks the low kick.
Garvey throws a low kick, looking for Devil's leg but Devil calmly moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garvey.
Devil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Devil.
Devil misses with a series of wild punches.
Devil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garvey.
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garvey's sensitive parts.
Devil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Devil lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Devil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garvey's hands.
Devil throws a head kick that Garvey semi-blocks.
Garvey swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Devil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Devil lands a slapping body shot.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Garvey is just out of range.
Garvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Garvey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Devil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Garvey counters with a nice leg kick.
Garvey blocks a head kick by Devil.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garvey throws an overhand right that lands on Devil's shoulder, as Devil tries to avoid the shot.
Garvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Devil tries to work over Garvey's front leg with a kick but Garvey checks it.
A jab from Devil does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey moves out of range as Devil throws a body kick.
Devil avoids the body shot from Garvey.
Garvey looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Garvey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Devil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
Devil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Devil lands with a kick to the temple. Garvey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body kick from Devil.
Garvey throws a wild body kick that Devil sees coming a mile off.
Devil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Devil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garvey circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Devil misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil feints and then cracks Garvey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garvey down.
A good leg kick by Devil.
Devil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Garvey. That snapped Devil's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Garvey.
Garvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Devil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garvey blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Garvey is predictable there
and Devil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Devil misses with a body shot.
Garvey slips under a jab.
Garvey misses with an uppercut. Devil saw that one coming.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Garvey.
Devil throws a shot from downtown. Garvey moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devil, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvey looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Devil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garvey can pounce on him.
A head kick by Garvey misses
and Devil counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Garvey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devil 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!
Donk. Devil catches Garvey right on the button with a cross.
Devil lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Devil's head coaches at Elite MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Devil misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that round.
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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Devil.
Nice jab there from Devil.
Garvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garvey throws a leg kick which misses Devil's front leg but catches the back leg as Devil tries to avoid it.
Devil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Devil moves out of range of the body kick from Garvey.
Garvey closes the distance and clinches.
Garvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garvey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Devil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garvey swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
Garvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Devil goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garvey misses with a low kick as Devil jumps back.
Devil throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Devil has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Devil looks to score with a jab to the body but Garvey is just out of range.
Garvey just misses with a punch to the body.
Garvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Devil misses with a low kick as Garvey jumps back.
Garvey scores with a nice head shot.
Devil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Garvey misses.
Garvey scores with the left hand. Devil knows he should have avoided that one.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Garvey moves out of range easily.
Devil ducks under a wild hook from Garvey.
Devil misses with a low kick.
Garvey misses with a shot to the body
and Devil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Devil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garvey throws a leg kick but Devil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Devil punishes Garvey's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvey throws a good cross that connects.
Garvey blocks a head kick by Devil.
Garvey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Devil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Devil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taz Devil is winning the standup battle so far.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garvey.
Garvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Devil.
Devil lands a high kick!
Devil wants to land a leg kick but Garvey is out of range.
Garvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil slips under a jab from Garvey.
Garvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garvey avoids the head kick by Devil.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garvey.
A cross from Garvey lands.
Devil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That kick from Devil tenderised Garvey's leg. Garvey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Devil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garvey scores with a kick to the body.
Garvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devil with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Devil throws the kick towards the body but Garvey avoids it.
Devil lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil thuds a left hand into Garvey's body.
Devil jabs Garvey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devil throws a head kick but Garvey moves out of range.
Garvey throws a leg kick
and Devil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Devil swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devil takes a swing at Garvey's ribcage but misses.
Devil takes a swing at Garvey's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Devil does no damage.
Devil connects with a looping right hand.
Devil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garvey.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garvey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garvey throws a leg kick
and Devil counters with a nice uppercut.
Garvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Devil dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Devil connects with a leg kick. Garvey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Devil staying out of range there.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Devil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Garvey throws a looping overhand right but Devil ducks down to avoid it.
Devil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garvey. That's going to slow Devil down.
Devil connects with a crisp jab.
Garvey avoids the body shot from Devil.
Devil throws a hook but Garvey avoids it easily.
Garvey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garvey avoids the head kick by Devil.
Garvey with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Devil is out of range.
Garvey throws a leg kick but Devil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Devil lands with a shot to the body.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Garvey moves out of range easily.
Garvey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devil moves away.
Garvey connects with a body shot that sends Devil's belly button to the back.
Garvey pushes Devil up against the cage in a clinch.
Devil tries to stall but Garvey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garvey cracks Devil with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Garvey - that landed with a thud.
Devil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devil manages to avoid it.
Devil throws a leg kick but Garvey moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey 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.
Garvey looks to score with a jab to the body but Devil is just out of range.
Garvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Devil. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Devil checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garvey throws a body punch but Devil moves out of range.
Devil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garvey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Devil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Garvey works over Devil's head and body with a nice combination.
Garvey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey scores with a body shot.
Devil jabs Garvey right on the nose. Garvey blinks but takes it well.
Garvey looks to land a left hand but Devil moved out of range nicely.
Devil lands with an uppercut that bounces Garvey off the cage and back into range.
Garvey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garvey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Devil.
Garvey takes one to the chin there.
Devil misses the shot to the body.
Garvey blocks a jab.
Devil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garvey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garvey misses with a hook. Devil ducked under it nicely.
Garvey throws a head kick but Devil moves out of range.
Marcus Garvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garvey missing with a left hand there. Devil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Devil lands with a straight right. Garvey didn't see that one coming.
Devil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garvey's sensitive parts.
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!
Devil throws a leg kick but Garvey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garvey scores with a shot to the body.
Garvey staying out of range there.
Garvey missing with a left hand there. Devil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devil throws a head kick that half lands.
Devil thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garvey misses with a kick to the body.
Garvey throws a hook but Devil avoids it easily.
Taz Devil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garvey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Garvey.
I think Devil 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Devil!
Taz Devil 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Onizuka has chosen GTO's Greatest Moments as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Onizuka shakes it off.
Diaz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Onizuka moves to clinch but Diaz breaks away
and Diaz counters with a nice leg kick.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Onizuka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Onizuka's guard now.
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!
Onizuka has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Onizuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Onizuka is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Onizuka's guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Onizuka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onizuka has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diaz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diaz!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Onizuka tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.
Onizuka is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Onizuka tries to escape but Diaz is in control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
Diaz working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is trying to get back to his feet.
Onizuka is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Onizuka!
Diaz looking to control but Onizuka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Onizuka is controlling an arm, preventing Diaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Onizuka is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
Onizuka prevents Diaz from taking his back.
Diaz looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Onizuka tries to buck Diaz off but he can't manage it.
Onizuka tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Onizuka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Onizuka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Onizuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Onizuka from controlling successfully.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Onizuka is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onizuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Onizuka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onizuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onizuka wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Onizuka gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz stops Onizuka from standing up.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Onizuka doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz with a hook.
Onizuka wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Onizuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Onizuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Onizuka tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Onizuka's guard now.
Onizuka wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Onizuka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Onizuka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to control but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Onizuka is retaining full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka digs a good body shot into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Onizuka's legs.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Onizuka walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Onizuka tries to sprawl but Diaz drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Onizuka is defending well.
Onizuka wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onizuka is looking to escape.
Diaz stalling.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Onizuka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Onizuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Diaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Onizuka is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is pressing down on Onizuka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Onizuka is holding on for now.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Onizuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Onizuka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is looking to advance position but Onizuka won't allow it.
Onizuka actively working from the bottom here.
Onizuka looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matt Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Onizuka keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz pushing down on Onizuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Onizuka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onizuka wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Onizuka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz trying to control the action but Onizuka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Diaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Onizuka.
Onizuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eikichi Onizuka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Onizuka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Onizuka's legs.
Eikichi Onizuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Onizuka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Onizuka forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Onizuka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Onizuka blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onizuka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Onizuka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Onizuka looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Onizukas head.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Onizuka is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Onizuka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz pushing down on Onizuka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Onizuka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz is trying to control. Onizuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is thwarting Onizuka's attempts to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Onizuka won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Onizuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Matt Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eikichi Onizuka.
Diaz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Onizuka wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onizuka stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Onizuka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
A short left from Diaz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Matt Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Onizuka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Onizuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Onizuka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Onizuka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eikichi Onizuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Onizuka is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Onizuka misses with the head strike.
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Onizuka regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onizuka wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Onizuka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Diaz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Onizuka's efforts to push away.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Onizuka is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onizuka gets through Diaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Onizuka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onizuka has Diaz pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Diaz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Diaz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
26 - 15 - 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Edward!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan slips a straight right by Edward.
Edward has managed to clinch.
Edward misses with some punches.
Bryan breaks from the clinch.
Bryan misses with a low kick as Edward jumps back.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Edward.
Edward throws an off balance right hand
and Bryan counters with a low kick, right behind Edward 's knee.
Edward fails to land with a series of punches.
Edward tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bryan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bryan.
Bryan avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bryan.
Edward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryan lands a nice uppercut.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward misses with some punches.
Edward keeps control of Bryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Ryan Edward has been cut.
Bryan is looking to break free of the clinch but Edward has double underhooks.
Edward blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bryan looking to stall.
Edward is leaning against Bryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bryan manages to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bryan has his foot on Edward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Edward works his way back into a safe position though.
Edward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan has an active guard here but Edward has managed to pass into half guard.
Bryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Edward seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan wants to get back to full guard.
Edward blocks the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.
Bryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edward pulls his head out easily.
Bryan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Finland that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edward's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edward's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edward has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bryan.
Edward covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bryan has the hooks in. Edward is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bryan looking to break Edward's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Edward remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bryan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Edward covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bryan working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Edward'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.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Edward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Daniel Bryan has been cut.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Edward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryan misses with a leg kick.
Edward takes one to the chin there.
Edward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bryan's best efforts.
Edward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan.
Bryan trying to control from half guard but Edward is working away.
Bryan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Edward is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edward tries to kick Bryan off but Bryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryan.
Bryan trying to control from Edward's half guard. Edward has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bryan is pushing down on Edward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edward is fighting to maintain full guard but Bryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edward regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bryan.
Bryan is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan advances position into side control!
Bryan 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.
Bryan controls the position.
Bryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Edward is defending well.
Edward prevents Bryan from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan takes a little break here. Edward wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bryan trying to control the action but Edward is working from the bottom.
Bryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Edward's legs.
Bryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Edward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edward managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bryan.
Bryan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Edward has worked his arm free - good work by Edward!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Edward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edward throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryan thows a leg kick but Edward checks it
and Edward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch! Bryan slams his shin into Edward's torso.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edward.
Edward throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bryan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward throws out a loose jab but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Edward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Edward catches Bryan right on the button with a cross.
Bryan is rocked!
Bryan shoots in but Edward avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bryan's hands.
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Bryan's cut is getting worse.
Bryan glances at the clock... BAM! Edward nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bryan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bryan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Edward!
A very excited looking Ryan Edward made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Daniel Bryan had this to say: 'NO! NO! NO! NO!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aurelius comes into the arena with T.I. - Go Get It blaring out of the sound system. Paniikki has chosen N'sync - Bye Bye Bye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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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
28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sigvard Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paniikki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aurelius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paniikki.
Aurelius scores with a leg kick.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a good low kick that Paniikki was not able to check.
Sigvard Aurelius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paniikki if he has to take too many more of those.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Paniikki 's knee.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
The fighters circling - Aurelius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paniikki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aurelius's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Aurelius keeping full guard, as Paniikki tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aurelius is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paniikki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius wants to get up but he can't break Paniikki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Paniikki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aurelius has picked Paniikki up and slammed him! Paniikki can't keep hold of the triangle and Aurelius manages to pass to side control!
Paniikki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aurelius presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Aurelius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paniikki is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is still trying to improve position.
Aurelius takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paniikki tries to reverse the position but Aurelius maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki regains half guard.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aurelius pulls his head out easily.
Aurelius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Paniikki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Aurelius pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paniikki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paniikki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aurelius.
Good work by Paniikki as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with a low kick.
Paniikki drives through with a takedown into Aurelius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aurelius 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.
Aurelius is working hard here to advance position.
Paniikki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aurelius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aurelius has escaped and now he's on top!
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Paniikki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aurelius stacks Paniikki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aurelius!
Aurelius trying to control the position but Paniikki is working away.
Paniikki looking for a sweep but Aurelius has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Aurelius prevents Paniikki from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki keeps trying to improve his position.
Paniikki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aurelius controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paniikki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paniikki tries to get to full guard but Aurelius has control of the leg.
Aurelius controlling the action here.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is not content to let Aurelius control the position.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Aurelius keeps him under control.
Paniikki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paniikki being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pelle Paniikki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Paniikki tries for a takedown but Aurelius circles away easily
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Paniikki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a head kick.
Sigvard Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Aurelius is looking to land body kicks.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paniikki with a poor takedown
and Aurelius counters with a low kick, right behind Paniikki 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aurelius.
Aurelius wants to land a leg kick but Paniikki is out of range.
Aurelius misses with a looping left.
Paniikki shoots for a takedown but Aurelius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius is looking to chop away at Paniikki's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki misses with a takedown
and Aurelius counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aurelius stuffs the takedown.
Paniikki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paniikki misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paniikki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aurelius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paniikki's hands.
Aurelius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paniikki fails with the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius connects with a leg kick. Paniikki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Paniikki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paniikki is rocked!
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Aurelius fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Paniikki out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sigvard Aurelius!
Our winner, Sigvard Aurelius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Laitinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne comes to the cage accompanied by Open your eyes before you die!. Laitinen has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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33
166 lbs
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36
165 lbs
38 - 19 - 0 |
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Zachariah Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Laitinen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laitinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wayne throws a leg kick
and Laitinen counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Zachariah Wayne has been cut.
Laitinen keeps Wayne at a distance using the push kick.
Wayne thumps Laitinen with a low kick.
Wayne scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laitinen in his tracks.
Wayne throws a nice head kick!
Zachariah Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Laitinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne moves out of range of the leg kick from Laitinen.
Laitinen ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Laitinen misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Wayne seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Laitinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laitinen throws a chopping leg kick but Wayne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Laitinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laitinen throws a wild body kick that Wayne sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Wayne lands.
Wayne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laitinen. Laitinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Laitinen lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Laitinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Laitinen cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Laitinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne cracks Laitinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wayne takes a swing at Laitinen's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wayne is defended easily by Laitinen.
Laitinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne dives in for a single leg takedown but Laitinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laitinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laitinen.
Laitinen stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne tries to land knees in the clinch but Laitinen avoids the damage to the body.
Wayne is leaning against Laitinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laitinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wayne lands a shoulder strike.
Laitinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wayne is stalling here.
Wayne stalling in the clinch but Laitinen improves position.
Wayne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Laitinen controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
Wayne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laitinen backwards.
Laitinen misses with the head strike.
Laitinen tries to break free but Wayne pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne swings wildly with an uppercut but Laitinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laitinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laitinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wayne's brow.
Laitinen stalling in the clinch.
Laitinen blocking some punches.
Laitinen has Wayne pressed against the cage.
Wayne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laitinen looking to stall.
Wayne digs a right hand underneath Laitinen's ribcage. Laitinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laitinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Laitinen blocks the elbow strike.
Laitinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laitinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laitinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Laitinen effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laitinen misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wayne misses with a punch to the body.
Laitinen has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laitinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Good body shot from Laitinen.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laitinen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilkka Laitinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Wayne'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.
Laitinen takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Laitinen swings for the body but Wayne moves out of range.
Laitinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wayne.
Laitinen throws a lazy body kick
and Wayne counters with a single leg into guard. Laitinen didn't expect that.
Laitinen is looking to stand up but Wayne isn't so interested in that idea.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Laitinen has momentary wrist control but Wayne slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laitinen 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.
Laitinen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laitinen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laitinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wayne has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laitinen tries to buck Wayne off but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laitinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Laitinen is looking to reverse the position.
Wayne scores with punches from side control.
Laitinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitinen is trying to buck Wayne off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne cracks Laitinen with a big elbow.
Wayne throws an elbow but Laitinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wayne misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Laitinen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laitinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wayne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Laitinen.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Laitinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laitinen 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.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Laitinen blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Wayne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laitinen counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wayne lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left lands for Wayne.
Wayne scores with a nice head shot.
Laitinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Laitinen is looking to land body kicks.
Wayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laitinen tries to work over Wayne's front leg with a kick but Wayne checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Laitinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
Wayne takes a swing at Laitinen's ribcage but misses.
Laitinen avoids the body shot from Wayne.
Zachariah Wayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wayne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laitinen misses with a low kick as Wayne jumps back.
Laitinen misses with a body kick.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne lands a jab to Laitinen's midsection.
Wayne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Wayne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Wayne's cut.
That's time! Wayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wayne throws a low kick, looking for Laitinen's leg but Laitinen calmly moves out of range.
Wayne feints and then cracks Laitinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laitinen down.
Laitinen feints and then cracks Wayne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wayne down.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
Wayne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Wayne takes one to the side of the head.
Laitinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wayne swings for the body but Laitinen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Laitinen misses the target.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laitinen has time to react.
Wayne dives in and grabs Laitinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laitinen pushes down on Wayne's head and hops out.
Laitinen misses with a leg kick.
Laitinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Laitinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wayne. That did some damage!
Ilkka Laitinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laitinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laitinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laitinen moves away.
Laitinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laitinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Wayne blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wayne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Wayne.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laitinen manages to avoid it.
Laitinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitinen scores with a nice strike.
Laitinen throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Laitinen won't be happy with that.
Laitinen tries to bench press Wayne off him but Wayne keeps the position.
Wayne sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laitinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Laitinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laitinen manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laitinen controlling the position well.
Wayne is thwarting Laitinen's attempts to control the position.
Laitinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wayne is staying active.
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Laitinen is defending well.
Laitinen is trying to stand.
Laitinen tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wayne connects with a nice short shot to Laitinen's temple.
Wayne wants to control but Laitinen is keeping him busy.
Wayne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laitinen defends it well.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Laitinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laitinen is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne stops Laitinen from getting back to his feet.
Laitinen is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wayne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Wayne!
An out of breath Zachariah Wayne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford's entrance music is Stand up - Ludacris. A fine choice. Lebowski has chosen VHB - Freedom Fighter as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lebowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jacob Ford has been cut.
Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ford throws a jab when Lebowski was well out of range.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lebowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Lebowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Lebowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ford throws the left hand but Lebowski avoids the punch easily.
Lebowski thuds his shin into the meat of Ford's side.
Lebowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a shot to the body.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacob Ford's cut is getting worse.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Lebowski is just out of range.
Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Lebowski.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Lebowski misses.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford blocks a low kick nicely.
Lebowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lebowski throws the kick towards the body but Ford avoids it.
Ford slips under a jab.
Lebowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Lebowski. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lebowski.
Lebowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jacob Ford's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lebowski.
Ford tries a low kick but Lebowski avoids it.
Lebowski misses the shot to the body.
Lebowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
Lebowski throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ford stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Lebowski follows into mount!
Ford is rocked!
Jeez, Jacob Ford's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lebowski cracks Ford with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Lebowski!
Jeffrey Lebowski 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristow Zedski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost's entrance music is Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristow Zedski!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Drost fails with the takedown.
We've been informed that Zedski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kristow Zedski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drost connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zedski momentarily.
Zedski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drost.
Drost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zedski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zedski misses with a hook
and Drost counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Drost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zedski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drost accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zedski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Drost with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zedski working a defensive guard but Drost passes into half guard.
Drost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Drost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Drost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zedski wants to get back to full guard.
Drost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zedski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zedski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zedski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drost is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drost is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drost wants to control from the top but Zedski keeps moving.
Drost postures up in Zedski's guard and throws a big left but Zedski blocks it.
Drost missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zedski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Drost defends well.
Drost chips away with some ground and pound.
Drost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost throws a big elbow that misses.
Drost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zedski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drost passes into half guard.
Zedski wants to improve his position but Drost is controlling well.
Zedski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zedski.
Drost preventing the sweep.
Drost landing some decent shots from guard.
Zedski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zedski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost with a nice head shot there.
Zedski is rocked!
Drost postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Zedski covers up, he's hurt! Drost keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Drost and the ref steps in to end the fight! Drost can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doomsday Drost!
Doomsday Drost managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua comes to the cage accompanied by "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Martinez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Emperor's Dawn. Andy La Plegua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
La Plegua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez thows a huge punch but La Plegua dodges it nicely.
Martinez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martinez passes to side control.
La Plegua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martinez connects with a decent elbow.
La Plegua tries to bench press Martinez off him but Martinez keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plegua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
La Plegua not doing much here.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but La Plegua pulls his head out easily.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez has a hand on La Plegua's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. La Plegua takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
La Plegua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez wants to hold on but La Plegua pushes him away.
La Plegua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to improve his position but La Plegua isn't that keen on the idea.
Martinez wants to control but La Plegua is having none of it.
La Plegua tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
La Plegua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Plegua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
La Plegua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
La Plegua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy La Plegua.
La Plegua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
La Plegua blocks a head kick by Martinez.
La Plegua missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
La Plegua misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Plegua misses with a straight right.
We've been told by La Plegua's head coaches at CEC Underdark that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Plegua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Plegua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from La Plegua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Martinez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Martinez lets loose with a powerful body kick. La Plegua will feel that in the morning.
La Plegua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez ducks right into an uppercut from La Plegua.
La Plegua missing with a left hand there. Martinez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Plegua.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Richard Martinez has been cut.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez throws out a powerful jab.
Martinez cracks the inside of La Plegua's front leg.
Martinez pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Plegua is out of range and Martinez settles back down.
La Plegua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from La Plegua.
Martinez is trying to break the clinch but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La Plegua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Martinez lands with a light punch inside.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
Martinez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. La Plegua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Plegua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Plegua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
La Plegua throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Plegua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua misses with a body shot.
A left and a right from Martinez both land. Nice combination.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez ducks under a wild hook from La Plegua.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
La Plegua blocks a low kick nicely.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
La Plegua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Plegua cracks Martinez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Andy La Plegua is winning the standup battle so far.
La Plegua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Plegua leaves Martinez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Martinez.
La Plegua takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks La Plegua off balance momentarily.
Martinez tries to move into range but La Plegua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martinez is rocked!
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can La Plegua finish him?
Martinez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
La Plegua controlling the position for now.
La Plegua moves into full guard.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martinez is fighting to break La Plegua's control of his arms but La Plegua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez throws a strike but La Plegua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but La Plegua is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is looking for a triangle here but La Plegua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
La Plegua just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
La Plegua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
La Plegua throws a good cross that connects.
La Plegua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
La Plegua swinging wildly here.
La Plegua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
La Plegua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
La Plegua closes the distance and clinches.
Martinez lands a nice uppercut.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plegua looks to clinch
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Plegua's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua trying to control the position here.
Martinez distracts La Plegua with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but La Plegua blocks nicely.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Plegua controlling the position.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but La Plegua blocks nicely.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but La Plegua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez won't allow La Plegua to sweep him here.
Martinez advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Plegua's head.
La Plegua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Martinez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martinez throwing shots but La Plegua is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
La Plegua tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
Martinez wants to control but La Plegua is keeping him busy.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Plegua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Martinez there.
La Plegua is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Plegua wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Martinez is looking to advance position but La Plegua won't allow it.
Martinez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Plegua's head.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Plegua trying to control but Martinez postures up.
La Plegua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martinez.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez trying to control from La Plegua's half guard. La Plegua has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but La Plegua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
La Plegua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez looking for a guillotine here but La Plegua defends easily.
La Plegua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez controlling La Plegua's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez's cut.
That's time! La Plegua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
La Plegua's corner calls for a 1-2. La Plegua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martinez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but La Plegua is defending the position.
La Plegua wants to get back to full guard.
Martinez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Martinez.
Martinez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. La Plegua defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a strike but La Plegua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
La Plegua trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! La Plegua has picked Martinez up and slammed him! Martinez can't keep hold of the triangle and La Plegua manages to pass to side control!
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but La Plegua keeps moving and retains side control.
La Plegua trying to control the position but Martinez is working away.
La Plegua content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to get back to half guard.
La Plegua works his foot free and advances to mount.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martinez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Martinez wants to control the action here but instead La Plegua manages to pass to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Plegua looking to control but Martinez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martinez regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua is figuring out what he wants to do next.
La Plegua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Richard Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but La Plegua has control of the leg.
La Plegua tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martinez tries to get to full guard but La Plegua has control of the leg.
La Plegua takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy La Plegua has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Martinez wants to slow La Plegua down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
La Plegua throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Plegua's guard.
La Plegua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Martinez trying to control but La Plegua is working from the bottom.
Martinez won't allow La Plegua to sweep him here.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but La Plegua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
La Plegua ducks right into an uppercut from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Martinez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Richard Martinez'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
La Plegua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez is looking to chop away at La Plegua's legs.
La Plegua takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
La Plegua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - La Plegua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martinez. La Plegua shrugs it off though.
Martinez walks into a stiff left hand from La Plegua.
La Plegua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
La Plegua misses with a lunging right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in La Plegua's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Martinez moves into full guard.
La Plegua tries to stand but Martinez is controlling from the bottom.
Martinez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for La Plegua!
Martinez thowing shots but they're missing.
La Plegua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
La Plegua blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a nice shot to the head.
La Plegua tries to lock up and control but Martinez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez raining down shots from the mount!
Martinez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But La Plegua has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from La Plegua!
Martinez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but La Plegua has passed into side control.
Richard Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but La Plegua keeps moving and retains side control.
La Plegua content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to bench press La Plegua off him but La Plegua keeps the position.
Martinez is trying to control La Plegua's posture but La Plegua avoids it.
La Plegua staying calm.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua decides to stand up, so the ref orders Martinez to his feet.
Andy La Plegua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Plegua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from La Plegua misses.
La Plegua throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Martinez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez gets tackled into the cage by La Plegua. La Plegua maintains the clinch.
Martinez pulls guard.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Plegua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Martinez!
Richard Martinez is the new lightweight champion!
Richard Martinez spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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