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SPI: Helsinki - 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Gromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramos Mendonca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gromov comes to the ring accompanied by LITTLE BIG-PUBLIC ENEMY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Gromov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramos Mendonca!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gromov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendonca but Mendonca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gromov drives through and clinches with Mendonca against the ropes.
Gromov pulls Mendonca into guard.
Mendonca is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gromov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mendonca is looking to defend but Gromov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendonca! Gromov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendonca taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikhail Gromov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignat Grenovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostons Finest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harry Axe-Our people. Bostons Finest will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270 lbs
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252 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ignat Grenovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bostons Finest!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grenovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finest pinned against the ropes. Finest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Finest misses with a series of wild punches.
Grenovsky throws a shot to the body.
Finest has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grenovsky dances in with a quick combination. Finest is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Grenovsky snaps Finest's head back. Finest stumbles backwards against the ropes. Grenovsky steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Finest's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Finest just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ignat Grenovsky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nettles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Weewax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Nettles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Nettles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Weewax!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nettles forces Weewax back against the ropes and clinches.
Nettles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weewax decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nettles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weewax is working away from the top position though.
Weewax throwing shots but Nettles is blocking nicely.
Nettles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Weewax jumps into side control!
Nettles is trying to control Weewax's posture but Weewax avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weewax trying to control the position but Nettles is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nettles looks to move to half guard but instead Weewax has passed into mount! Damn!
Weewax looking to control but Nettles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weewax avoids the attempt from Nettles to control.
Weewax looking to secure an arm triangle but Nettles defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nettles is working to get back to half guard.
Weewax connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nettles blocking the ground and pound.
Nettles is working to get back to half guard.
Weewax lands a couple of good shots and Nettles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Nettles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Weewax working for a choke but Nettles is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettles is in bad spot here.
Nettles staying busy and making it hard for Weewax to control.
Nettles rolls, trying to escape but Weewax keeps control of the position.
Will Weewax go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nettles is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nettles tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Weewax wants to control but Nettles is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weewax lands strikes to the head.
Weewax has got one arm under Nettles's chin. This could be trouble... Nettles trying to control the other hand but Weewax gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nettles has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harley Weewax!
Our winner, Harley Weewax, 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 Serge DjambaShango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aakke Vuori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serge DjambaShango has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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154 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Serge DjambaShango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aakke Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuori misses with a two punch combination.
DjambaShango throws a body kick that misses.
DjambaShango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vuori is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vuori is working for takedown but DjambaShango is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vuori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vuori breaks the clinch.
Vuori avoids the head kick by DjambaShango.
Vuori looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DjambaShango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Vuori's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DjambaShango lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DjambaShango stuffs the takedown.
Vuori dives in and grabs DjambaShango's left leg, looking for a takedown. DjambaShango pushes down on Vuori's head and hops out.
Serge DjambaShango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aakke Vuori.
DjambaShango tries a head kick but it misses.
Vuori darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vuori wants to work for an arm triangle but DjambaShango is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vuori is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vuori is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DjambaShango is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DjambaShango has escaped and now he's on top!
DjambaShango is stalling in the full guard.
Vuori has a closed guard, preventing DjambaShango from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vuori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DjambaShango stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DjambaShango misses with a head kick.
DjambaShango scores with a kick to the body.
Vuori throws a right and a left that DjambaShango avoids nicely.
Vuori avoids the head kick by DjambaShango.
Vuori misses with a series of wild punches.
DjambaShango feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vuori's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuori looks to land a right hand but DjambaShango moved out of range.
DjambaShango keeps the fight on the outside.
Vuori misses with a two punch combination.
DjambaShango looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vuori scores with a one two! DjambaShango had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DjambaShango throws a head kick but Vuori moves out of range.
DjambaShango scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vuori pivots, looking for a leg kick but DjambaShango is out of range and Vuori settles back down.
DjambaShango throws a jab when Vuori was well out of range.
DjambaShango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vuori misses with a few strikes there.
Vuori avoids the head kick by DjambaShango.
Vuori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DjambaShango throws a hook but Vuori blocks it.
Vuori clinches up against the ropes.
Vuori goes for a takedown attempt but DjambaShango pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DjambaShango pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuori looks for the body kick but DjambaShango saw that one coming.
Serge DjambaShango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Vuori wants to clinch up but DjambaShango keeps it at a distance.
Vuori moves out of range of the body kick.
Vuori fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vuori is looking to chop away at DjambaShango's legs.
Vuori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DjambaShango defends it nicely.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vuori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vuori avoids the head kick by DjambaShango.
DjambaShango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DjambaShango is breathing heavily.
DjambaShango throws a sloppy head kick and Vuori moves out of range easily.
Vuori is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Vuori misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vuori closes the distance and pushes DjambaShango back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Serge DjambaShango will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vuori tries to clinch up.
A thudding body kick lands there by DjambaShango!
Vuori misses with a few strikes there.
DjambaShango throws a push kick but Vuori slaps the foot to one side.
Vuori throws a series of punches but DjambaShango avoids them all with ease.
Aakke Vuori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses.
Vuori closes the distance and clinches.
Vuori using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vuori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vuori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vuori drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DjambaShango gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DjambaShango taking a breather.
Vuori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DjambaShango is looking to break free of the clinch but Vuori has double underhooks.
DjambaShango has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vuori trying to stall but DjambaShango improves his position.
Vuori throws a head punch that misses.
DjambaShango prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vuori trying to control the position but instead, DjambaShango has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vuori into the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vuori as DjambaShango tries to tie him up.
Vuori can't get the takedown.
Serge DjambaShango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aakke Vuori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DjambaShango prevents the takedown attempt.
Vuori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DjambaShango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vuori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for DjambaShango.
Vuori is breathing heavily.
Vuori throws a right hand that DjambaShango ducks under and follows up with a left that DjambaShango also avoids with ease.
Serge DjambaShango is winning the standup battle so far.
DjambaShango lands with a slapping head kick.
DjambaShango throws a right and a left that Vuori avoids nicely.
DjambaShango moves out of range of the leg kick from Vuori.
Vuori blocks a head kick by DjambaShango.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DjambaShango!
Vuori avoids the head kick by DjambaShango.
Vuori slips a straight right by DjambaShango.
DjambaShango looks for the body kick but Vuori saw that one coming.
A head kick from Vuori lands but DjambaShango takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vuori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DjambaShango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses.
Vuori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vuori just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDjambaShango.
DjambaShango throws a wild body kick that Vuori sees coming a mile off.
DjambaShango takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vuori lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That kick from Vuori tenderised DjambaShango's leg. DjambaShango is trying to keep his angry face on.
DjambaShango tries a head kick but it misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from DjambaShango enables Vuori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DjambaShango manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vuori has gone for a leg lock! DjambaShango slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vuori's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DjambaShango trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vuori's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vuori manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DjambaShango manages to get himself to full guard.
Vuori throws a strike but DjambaShango rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DjambaShango tries to free his leg and advance position but Vuori is retaining full guard.
Vuori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DjambaShango would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aakke Vuori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vuori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DjambaShango to the ground. Vuori is now in DjambaShango's guard.
DjambaShango is working an open guard so Vuori takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vuori misses with a double jab.
A cross from DjambaShango lands.
DjambaShango dodges the punch combination from Vuori.
Vuori's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DjambaShango connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vuori scrambles back to his feet.
Vuori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vuori managing to block the knees to the body from DjambaShango.
Vuori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses.
Vuori falls off balance throwing a combination
and DjambaShango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aakke Vuori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DjambaShango moves out of range as Vuori throws a body kick.
Vuori just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDjambaShango.
Vuori pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DjambaShango back to the ropes. Vuori follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DjambaShango moves out of range as Vuori throws a body kick.
Vuori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DjambaShango counters with a big head kick but Vuori shrugs it off.
Vuori is rocked!
Vuori throws a series of punches but DjambaShango avoids them all with ease.
Vuori is still on wobbly legs! Can DjambaShango finish him?
Vuori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DjambaShango throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Vuori misses.
Vuori wants to stay close but DjambaShango steps back to make room for something. Vuori seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from DjambaShango and Vuori drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serge DjambaShango!
A relieved looking Serge DjambaShango thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kowalchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peel Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peel Steel!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalchuk tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Kowalchuk throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel lands a body shot.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Steel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steel stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel stalls.
Kowalchuk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Steel to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalchuk is trying to pull guard but Steel has him pressed against the ropes.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalchuk ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kowalchuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kowalchuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kowalchuk keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Kowalchuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel lying in Kowalchuk 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kowalchuk decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Steel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vyacheslav Kowalchuk !
Our winner, Vyacheslav Kowalchuk , 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Maksimushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers has chosen Suffa by Hed Pe as his entrance music. Gennady Maksimushkin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gennady Maksimushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers dives in and scores a takedown into Maksimushkin's guard.
Maksimushkin wants to stand up but Rivers is controlling him.
Maksimushkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rivers wants to control from the top but Maksimushkin keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maksimushkin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maksimushkin wants to stand but Rivers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maksimushkin is retaining full guard.
Maksimushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rivers.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maksimushkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Rivers.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Rivers does no damage.
Maksimushkin misses with a takedown attempt
and Rivers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maksimushkin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maksimushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rivers is one step ahead there.
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Maksimushkin is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maksimushkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rivers trying to control the position from guard on top but Maksimushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maksimushkin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Rivers has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
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!
Maksimushkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maksimushkin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gennady Maksimushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers tries a body shot but Maksimushkin blocks it.
Maksimushkin jumps guard but Rivers turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Rivers.
Maksimushkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maksimushkin's guard.
Rivers throws a big elbow that misses.
Rivers looking to sit in guard and control but Maksimushkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rivers holds on and takes a little breather.
Rivers working a defensive guard here.
Maksimushkin wants to get up but he can't break Rivers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maksimushkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rivers is looking to sweep but instead, Maksimushkin has passed into half guard.
Maksimushkin trying to control the action but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maksimushkin moves out of range as Rivers throws a body kick.
Maksimushkin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maksimushkin tries to clinch but Rivers moves out of range.
Maksimushkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rivers feints and as Maksimushkin raises his hands in defense, Rivers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Rivers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Rivers is looking to clinch but Maksimushkin is avoiding it.
Rivers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maksimushkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rivers wants to clinch.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maksimushkin misses with a head kick.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maksimushkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rivers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksimushkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the ropes. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maksimushkin moves in looking to clinch but Rivers pushes him off.
Rivers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maksimushkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maksimushkin to the ground. Rivers is now in Maksimushkin's guard.
Rivers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maksimushkin is keeping the position for now.
Rivers stands up and waves to Maksimushkin to follow him.
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Gennady Maksimushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maksimushkin cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zeke Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers checks a low kick from Maksimushkin.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Maksimushkin circles away.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maksimushkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Maksimushkin avoids a kick to the body.
Rivers with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maksimushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maksimushkin misses with a looping right.
Rivers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maksimushkin on his heels. He'll look to pass Maksimushkin's guard now, I'm sure.
Rivers won't allow Maksimushkin to sweep him here.
Rivers gets to his feet - Maksimushkin follows without any prompting.
Maksimushkin thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maksimushkin moves into the clinch.
Maksimushkin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rivers regains guard immediately.
Maksimushkin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking for a triangle here but Maksimushkin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Maksimushkin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rivers to his feet.
No luck for Maksimushkin with that takedown attempt.
Rivers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rivers misses with a combination
and Maksimushkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Maksimushkin avoids nicely.
Maksimushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gennady Maksimushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maksimushkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maksimushkin dodges the punch combination from Rivers.
Maksimushkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Rivers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Maksimushkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maksimushkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rivers is defending well.
Maksimushkin jumps guard but Rivers stands there with Maksimushkin around his waist. Maksimushkin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maksimushkin is trying to stall.
Rivers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maksimushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maksimushkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rivers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zeke Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maksimushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maksimushkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rivers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maksimushkin did well to prevent Rivers getting side control.
Rivers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rivers wants to control but Maksimushkin is keeping him busy.
Rivers decides to stand and escape the position.
Maksimushkin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rivers defends well and Maksimushkin ends up having to push Rivers into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gennady Maksimushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers drives through with a takedown into Maksimushkin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rivers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rivers throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers passes Maksimushkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maksimushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Zeke Rivers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rivers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maksimushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivers trying to control from half guard but Maksimushkin is working away.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maksimushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Rivers sits in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rivers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maksimushkin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rivers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rivers tries to score with some ground and pound. Maksimushkin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maksimushkin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers stands up.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rivers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maksimushkin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Rivers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Maksimushkin can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeke Rivers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maksimushkin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gennady Maksimushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maksimushkin staying busy and making it hard for Rivers to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeke Rivers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rivers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Rivers!
A very excited looking Zeke Rivers 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Stylez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Zanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stylez comes to the ring accompanied by Ace Of Spades. Zanik has chosen Walk this way as his entrance music. Ted Zanik has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ace Stylez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Stylez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Zanik!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stylez to the mat! Stylez manages to get full guard.
Stylez being controlled here, momentarily.
Zanik tries to free his leg and advance position but Stylez is retaining full guard.
Zanik preventing the sweep.
Zanik stops Stylez from standing up.
Zanik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zanik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stylez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zanik wants to pass the guard but Stylez is keeping the position.
Zanik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanik stands and throws Stylez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zanik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stylez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stylez tries to improve position but can't.
Zanik looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stylez is avoiding damage well.
Zanik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zanik sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stylez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zanik has hold of Stylez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stylez seems comfortable defending it but Zanik has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stylez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stylez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zanik couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ted Zanik!
Ted Zanik made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Ace Stylez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry fans I have no excuses I tried my best the only thing I can do is train harder and take your fans support'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Highfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Highfield!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Highfield.
Highfield has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wick misses with a looping left.
Wick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Highfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Highfield misses its intended target.
Highfield lunges at Wick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wick's hand.
No joy there for Wick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wick.
It looks like James Highfield has been cut.
Highfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Wick's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Highfield scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wick throws a head kick but Highfield moves out of range.
Highfield jabs at Wick's body.
Highfield is looking to slow Wick down with leg kicks.
Wick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highfield.
Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Wick.
Highfield clobbers Wick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highfield scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decent striking displayed by Highfield there.
Wick wants to clinch up but Highfield keeps it at a distance.
Wick throws a sloppy head kick and Highfield moves out of range easily.
Wick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Highfield.
Left hook, right uppercut from Highfield.
Highfield cracks a nice hook into Wick's ribs.
Highfield lands a body shot.
Highfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick slips a jab and a cross from Highfield.
Highfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Highfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Wick.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Highfield circles away.
Wick misses with a wild combination.
Wick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
James Highfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Highfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield avoids the head kick by Wick.
Highfield lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Highfield.
A punch combination from Wick misses.
Highfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Wick.
Highfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wick throws a head kick that half lands.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Highfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Highfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wick.
Wick wants to clinch.
Wick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Highfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Highfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Highfield tries to break free but Wick pushes him back against the ropes.
Highfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Wick won't allow it.
Highfield manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wick.
Wick misses with a wild combination.
Highfield scores with a shot to the body.
Wick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Highfield misses the shot to the body.
Wick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wick. Those never looked like landing.
Highfield dodges the punch combination from Wick.
Highfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Highfield thuds a left hand into Wick's body.
Wick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Highfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wick scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wick doesn't seem bothered though.
Highfield lands with a good body shot.
Wick dodges the punch combination from Highfield.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Highfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Highfield lands the left hand.
Wick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Highfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Highfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Highfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wick misses with a combination
and Highfield counters with a three punch combo that has Wick backing up. Wick nods at Highfield to acknowledge the strikes.
James Highfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wick misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highfield looks to land a combination. Wick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wick moves in looking to clinch but Highfield pushes him off.
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Highfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highfield connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wick throws a series of punches but Highfield moves out of range.
John Wick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wick wants to clinch up but Highfield keeps it at a distance.
Highfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Highfield connects with a body shot that sends Wick's belly button to the back.
Wick doesn't manage to clinch there - Highfield circles away.
Wick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Highfield lands the left hand.
Highfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Some wild striking there from Wick.
Sloppy strikes from Highfield. Those never looked like landing.
Highfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wick looks to clinch
and Highfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A punch combination from Wick misses.
Wick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Highfield. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Highfield.
Wick throws a nice looking combination but Highfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Highfield throws a nice looking combination but Wick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Wick as he checks the leg kick.
Wick tries a head kick but it misses.
Highfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Highfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Highfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wick dodges the punch combination from Highfield.
Wick misses with the combination.
Wick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Highfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Highfield.
Wick throws a combination that misses
and Highfield counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wick is able to avoid easily.
Wick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Highfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Highfield misses the target.
Wick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wick walks into a jab.
Wick tries to clinch there but Highfield circles away.
A little jabbing left from Highfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wick looks to land a combination but Highfield avoids it well.
Wick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Highfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Wick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Highfield throws a solid leg kick but Wick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Highfield.
Highfield swings for the body but Wick moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highfield scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick throws a series of punches but Highfield moves out of range.
Wick misses with the combination.
Highfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wick throws out the jab.
Highfield swings for the body but Wick moves out of range.
Highfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Highfield.
Wick tries to clinch there but Highfield circles away.
Wick tries to clinch there but Highfield circles away.
Wick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wick tries to clinch up but Highfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Wick looks for a takedown but Highfield sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highfield scores with a jab to the head.
Highfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Highfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Highfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Highfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wick throws a hook but Highfield avoids it easily.
Highfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Highfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Highfield slips a jab and a cross from Wick.
Wick swinging wildly here.
Wick checks a low kick from Highfield.
Wick swinging wildly here.
Highfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highfield throws a hook but Wick blocks it.
Wick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highfield blocks a head kick by Wick.
Highfield lands with a shot to the body.
Wick tries to clinch up but Highfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Highfield with a nice cross.
Highfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Highfield scores with a nice head shot.
Wick throws a sloppy head kick
letting Highfield counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Wick blocks the low kick.
Wick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wick on the side of the head.
Wick slips a jab and a cross from Highfield.
Wick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Highfield swivels and escapes.
Highfield clobbers Wick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut there from Highfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Highfield lands.
Highfield lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wick tries a head kick but it misses.
Highfield misses with the combination.
Wick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Highfield looks to land a combination. Wick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Highfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highfield scores with the left hand. Wick knows he should have avoided that one.
Highfield lands a right hook to the body.
Wick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Highfield as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highfield lands a head shot.
Wick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highfield lands with a straight right. Wick didn't see that one coming.
Highfield with a hook.
Highfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wick is able to avoid easily.
Highfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Highfield throws a series of punches but Wick avoids them all with ease.
Wick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Highfield.
Wick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Highfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wick checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Highfield. That snapped Wick's head back.
Highfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Highfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highfield digs a good body shot into Wick's ribs.
Highfield throws a right hand that Wick ducks under and follows up with a left that Wick also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wick misses with a two punch combination.
Highfield throws a right hand that Wick ducks under and follows up with a left that Wick also avoids with ease.
Highfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Wick wants to clinch up but Highfield keeps it at a distance.
Highfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Wick does it's job there.
Wick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Highfield.
Wick fails with a takedown attempt.
Highfield looks to land a combination. Wick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Highfield lands a jab.
Wick clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wick lands with a short shot to the head.
John Wick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Highfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Highfield breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Highfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Highfield winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Highfield!
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