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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Todd Hofmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaufmann is trying to maintain the position but Hofmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaufmann is pressing down on Hofmann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaufmann looking for subs off his back but Hofmann has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hofmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to stand and escape but Kaufmann is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann manages to get to full guard.
Kaufmann controls Hofmann momentarily but Hofmann frees himself.
Kaufmann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaufmann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaufmann is trying to hold Hofmann in close to prevent damage but Hofmann has managed to pass into half guard.
Hofmann trying to control from half guard but Kaufmann is working away.
Hofmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufmann on the ground.
Hofmann controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kaufmann is looking to control Hofmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaufmann avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hofmann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hofmann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaufmann tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hofmann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaufmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hofmann tries to counter by clinching up but Kaufmann breaks away and moves out of range.
Hofmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hofmann is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaufmann's half guard.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep. Hofmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufmann is trying to control but can't.
Hofmann slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kaufmann for as long as he can get away with.
Kaufmann wants to improve his position but Hofmann is controlling well.
Hofmann wants to take a breather but Kaufmann is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hofmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaufmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hofmann.
Kaufmann let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Hofmann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hofmann tries to work over Kaufmann's front leg with a kick but Kaufmann checks it.
Hofmann clinches up with Kaufmann and pushes him back against the cage.
Hofmann manages to break the clinch.
Kaufmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hofmann's waist but Hofmann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufmann off to one side.
An inside leg kick from Kaufmann misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hofmann.
Hofmann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kaufmann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Hofmann politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hofmann prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufmann can do to turn this around?
Kaufmann wants to control but Hofmann postures up.
Kaufmann manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hofmann controlling the action here.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep. Hofmann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Kaufmann gets back to full guard.
Kaufmann being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaufmann tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hofmann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaufmann's guard.
Hofmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hofmann looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann looking for a guillotine here but Hofmann defends easily.
Kaufmann looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hofmann is defending well. Kaufmann quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hofmann has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kaufmann celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaron Kaufmann!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Beats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Beats 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Beats!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Beats takes the fight into the clinch.
Beats tries to work over Cierpka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cierpka's elbow.
Cierpka scores a nice knee to the body.
Cierpka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beats is trying to stall.
Cierpka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cierpka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beats.
Beats jumps into guard, dragging Cierpka to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cierpka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cierpka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cierpka throws a strike but Beats rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beats accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beats stands up and waves to Cierpka to follow him.
Cierpka instigates a clinch.
Beats pushes off an throws an elbow but Cierpka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cierpka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cierpka.
Beats fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Cierpka.
A left hand lands to the body for Cierpka.
Beats tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cierpka lands with a left to the head.
Cierpka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Beats lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cierpka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cierpka tries a knee to the head but Beats blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cierpka manages to break the clinch.
Cierpka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Cierpka.
Cierpka is pressed up against the cage. Beats has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cierpka down to the mat. Cierpka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krystian Cierpka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beats.
Cierpka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beats dives in and grabs Cierpka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cierpka pushes down on Beats's head and hops out.
Beats looks winded!
Cierpka clinches with his opponent.
Cierpka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka pushes Beats up against the cage in a clinch.
Cierpka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cierpka.
Beats tries to pull guard but Cierpka won't allow it.
Beats takes a knee right on the jaw!
Beats jumps guard but Cierpka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Beats jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beats is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cierpka is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cierpka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cierpka trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
Cierpka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cierpka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cierpka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cierpka uses his free foot to push down on Beats's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Beats.
Cierpka lands a nice shot to the head.
Beats trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cierpka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beats's face.
Beats is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beats is trying to escape the mount but Cierpka keeps good control and instead manages to take Beats's back.
Beats is still in real trouble! Can Cierpka finish him?
Cierpka lands shots to the head and Beats turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Cierpka!
Krystian Cierpka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parker Schneibal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortal Kombatant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Parker Schneibal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mortal Kombatant!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kombatant avoids the head kick by Schneibal.
And Kombatant tries to counter it with a takedown but Schneibal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kombatant goes for a double leg but Schneibal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schneibal continues to drive forward.
Kombatant tries to clinch up but Schneibal circles away and keeps his distance.
Kombatant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schneibal is looking for a counter combo.
Kombatant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schneibal's guard.
Schneibal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kombatant has passed into half guard!
Kombatant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schneibal trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneibal moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneibal is looking to sweep but instead, Kombatant has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal wants to improve his position but Kombatant is controlling well.
Schneibal wants to control but Kombatant is keeping busy.
Schneibal wants to get back to his feet.
Kombatant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schneibal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schneibal wants to improve his position but Kombatant is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schneibal is holding on to half guard well.
Schneibal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schneibal pushes Kombatant off looking to stand but Kombatant dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schneibal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schneibal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kombatant. Kombatant obviously looking to wear him down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kombatant or perhaps it was just good defense by Schneibal, which made it look bad.
Parker Schneibal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mortal Kombatant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombatant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schneibal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kombatant somewhat.
Schneibal throws a head kick that misses
and Kombatant counters with a nice body shot.
Schneibal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kombatant did well to prevent Schneibal getting side control.
Schneibal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It looks like Schneibal is going to stand back up.
Schneibal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kombatant manages to get to full guard.
Schneibal is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneibal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schneibal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kombatant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mortal Kombatant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schneibal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kombatant dodges the punch combination from Schneibal.
Schneibal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Schneibal.
Kombatant is trying to pull guard but Schneibal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kombatant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schneibal looks for a takedown but Kombatant sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kombatant shoots in but no luck this time.
Kombatant tries to clinch but Schneibal moves out of range.
Schneibal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kombatant kicks off Schneibal and gets to his feet.
Kombatant scores with a spinning back kick!
Schneibal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schneibal wants to clinch up but Kombatant keeps it at a distance.
Schneibal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schneibal wants to clinch up but Kombatant keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kombatant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schneibal fails to land the takedown.
Schneibal shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parker Schneibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Kombatant with that takedown attempt.
Schneibal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kombatant was covering up waiting for the punch and Schneibal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kombatant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schneibal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schneibal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schneibal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kombatant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kombatant working a defensive guard here.
Kombatant throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kombatant controls Schneibal momentarily but Schneibal frees himself.
Schneibal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kombatant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kombatant blocks a jab.
Schneibal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kombatant defends well and Schneibal ends up having to push Kombatant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Parker Schneibal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kombatant or perhaps it was just good defense by Schneibal, which made it look bad.
Kombatant feints and then cracks Schneibal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schneibal down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schneibal is defended easily by Kombatant.
Kombatant is looking for the big counter here.
Kombatant goes for a double leg but Schneibal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schneibal continues to drive forward.
Schneibal instigates a clinch.
Schneibal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kombatant's elbow.
Schneibal tries to pull guard but Kombatant won't allow it.
Kombatant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kombatant jumps guard but Schneibal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schneibal breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Parker Schneibal will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schneibal looks to clinch
and Kombatant counters with a one-two to the body.
Schneibal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schneibal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kombatant prevents Schneibal from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Kombatant's face as Schneibal controls the position.
Mortal Kombatant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kombatant is looking for a sweep.
Kombatant tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneibal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schneibal avoids the attempt from Kombatant to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneibal unloads with some shots from mount but Kombatant bucks and avoids them well.
Kombatant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schneibal is looking for a kimura but Kombatant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schneibal to get the leverage.
Schneibal is thwarting Kombatant's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Schneibal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schneibal stops Kombatant from getting back to his feet.
Schneibal throwing shots but Kombatant is blocking nicely.
Kombatant is trying to stand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schneibal in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kombatant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kombatant shoots in looking for a takedown. Schneibal tries to sprawl out of it but Kombatant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schneibal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal moves into the clinch.
Schneibal breaks from the clinch.
Kombatant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schneibal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schneibal wants to control from the top but Kombatant keeps moving.
Schneibal tries to free his leg and advance position but Kombatant is retaining full guard.
Schneibal passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneibal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kombatant defending well though.
Schneibal wants to free his trapped foot but Kombatant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schneibal is taking a breather. Kombatant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kombatant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schneibal wants to stand but Kombatant has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schneibal tries to stand and escape but Kombatant actually recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Schneibal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schneibal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parker Schneibal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkadio Moralez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darek Prezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arkadio Moralez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darek Prezes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moralez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moralez feints and as Prezes raises his hands in defense, Moralez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prezes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moralez defends it easily.
Prezes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moralez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Prezes is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moralez tries to free his leg and advance position but Prezes is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Prezes looking for a sweep. Not yet Prezes, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moralez drops back looking for a leg! Prezes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prezes manages to kick Moralez off! Moralez jumps back into Prezes's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prezes rushes Moralez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moralez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prezes is trying to pull guard but Moralez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moralez trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prezes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moralez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moralez has hold of one of Prezes's legs. Prezes is fighting the takedown attempt but Moralez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moralez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prezes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prezes wants to sweep but no luck.
Prezes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moralez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moralez advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezes wants to improve his position but Moralez is controlling well.
Moralez trying to mount his opponent but Prezes defends it.
Moralez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prezes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moralez wants to control but Prezes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moralez trying to control the pace.
Prezes is trying to maintain the position but Moralez is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Prezes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moralez is staying active.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moralez in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moralez slaps away a takedown attempt from Prezes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arkadio Moralez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Prezes.
Prezes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moralez quickly recovers to half guard.
Moralez is looking to get back to is feet but Prezes passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prezes controls the position from side control.
Moralez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadio Moralez 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.
A leg kick checked by Prezes.
Prezes dives in and grabs Moralez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moralez pushes down on Prezes's head and hops out.
Prezes pushes Moralez up against the cage in a clinch.
Prezes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moralez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prezes is trying to pull guard but Moralez has him pressed against the cage.
Arkadio Moralez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darek Prezes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Prezes goes for a takedown attempt but Moralez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moralez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moralez lands in his opponent's guard.
Moralez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prezes can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moralez wants to control from the top but Prezes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prezes controls Moralez momentarily but Moralez frees himself.
Moralez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Prezes's guard.
Moralez trying to pass the guard but Prezes defending well.
Moralez slips a nice elbow through Prezes's hands, connecting with Prezes's forehead.
Moralez winds up and cracks Prezes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Prezes is in trouble now - Moralez has advanced to mount!
Moralez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moralez wants to control the pace but Prezes is squirming around nicely.
Moralez content just to control the position here.
Moralez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Prezes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Prezes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Prezes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Moralez scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moralez looking to sit in guard and control but Prezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moralez looking to control.
Moralez seems keen to control Prezes's posture.
Moralez controls Prezes momentarily but Prezes frees himself.
Prezes won't allow Moralez to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moralez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moralez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moralez working a defensive guard here.
Moralez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prezes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prezes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moralez trying to keep a closed guard but Prezes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moralez tries to clinch but Prezes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkadio Moralez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Moralez doesn't manage to clinch there - Prezes circles away.
Prezes rushes Moralez and presses him up against the cage.
Prezes can't break the clinch.
Prezes is trying to pull guard but Moralez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moralez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moralez works on Prezes's body with a couple of short punches.
Prezes manages to pull guard.
Moralez wants to control from the top but Prezes keeps moving.
Moralez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moralez trying to control but Prezes is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moralez tries to free his leg and advance position but Prezes is retaining full guard.
Prezes working a defensive guard here.
Moralez looking to sit in guard and control but Prezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moralez pulls Prezes in close to prevent any damage.
Moralez continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prezes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prezes wants to control from the top but Moralez keeps moving.
Prezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moralez is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Moralez circles away.
Prezes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moralez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moralez.
Moralez has Prezes pushed against the cage.
Prezes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arkadio Moralez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moralez doesn't manage to clinch there - Prezes circles away.
Prezes shoots in for a takedown but Moralez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moralez shoots in but Prezes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Prezes blocks a head kick by Moralez.
Moralez gets the takedown into side control.
Moralez trying to control the action but Prezes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prezes is trying to control Moralez's posture but Moralez avoids it.
Moralez just content to control the position.
Moralez trying to control the position but Prezes is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prezes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darek Prezes.
Well Moralez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arkadio Moralez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gaslight Anthem - Boxer. Gregory Adams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 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
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregory Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams advances to mount.
Rzasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rzasa is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Adams works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams trying to control the action but Rzasa is working from the bottom.
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rzasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rzasa, who protects the arm well.
Rzasa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rzasa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Rzasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to advance to mount but Rzasa denies him.
Rzasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rzasa!
Adams looking to take Rzasa's back but Rzasa rolls and after a scramble, Rzasa ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Rzasa to escape a tricky position.
Rzasa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rzasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rzasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rzasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rzasa trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rzasa rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Rzasa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Adams!
Gregory Adams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lyoto Rua 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aristotelis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aristotelis moves into the clinch.
Rua manages to pull guard.
Aristotelis stops Rua from standing up.
Rua 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.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aristotelis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis is looking to stand up but Rua won't let him.
Aristotelis slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis is taking a breather. Rua says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rua is looking to control Aristotelis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?
Rua tries to roll over but Aristotelis keeps him under control.
Aristotelis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aristotelis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aristotelis as Rua shoots in.
Aristotelis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rua lands a body shot.
Aristotelis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aristotelis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Lyoto Rua has been cut.
Aristotelis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aristotelis throws an elbow but misses.
Aristotelis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow strike.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua breaks the clinch.
Aristotelis pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aristotelis regains guard immediately.
Aristotelis pushes Rua off and gets 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!
Aristotelis closes the distance and clinches.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rua has clasped his hands together around Aristotelis's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rua tries to move to mount but Aristotelis blocks the move with his legs.
Rua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aristotelis is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rua prevents Aristotelis from escaping the position.
Rua tries to advance to mount but Aristotelis denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sofoklis Aristotelis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Rua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aristotelis wants to clinch.
Rua unleashes a big counter combination but Aristotelis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aristotelis stuffs the takedown.
Rua tries to keep at a distance but Aristotelis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aristotelis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Rua jumps guard but Aristotelis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rua tries to pull guard but Aristotelis holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Aristotelis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua looks up at the clock and then as Aristotelis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rua smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Aristotelis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aristotelis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Aristotelis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rua working away.
Aristotelis is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aristotelis is trying to buck Rua off.
Rua wants to control for a moment but Aristotelis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to stall here but Aristotelis recovers full guard.
Rua is looking to pass into half guard but Aristotelis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Aristotelis is in guard.
Rua wants to stand up but Aristotelis is controlling him.
Rua is trying to control the position but Aristotelis postures up.
Rua might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aristotelis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aristotelis controlling from the top position.
Rua wants to stand up but Aristotelis is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aristotelis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Aristotelis dodges the punch combination from Rua.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sofoklis Aristotelis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Rua's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Aristotelis drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Aristotelis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Aristotelis improves position.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Aristotelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Aristotelis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristotelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aristotelis has him pressed against the cage.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis working aggressively here.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aristotelis presses Rua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aristotelis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aristotelis prevents it.
Aristotelis swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aristotelis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sofoklis Aristotelis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lyoto Rua.
Aristotelis throws an elbow that misses.
Rua blocks an elbow strike.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aristotelis is defending well.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aristotelis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Rua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Aristotelis has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aristotelis is defending well.
Rua is trying to break free.
Aristotelis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rua working hard to break the clinch.
Aristotelis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aristotelis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aristotelis lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua takes an elbow to the temple.
Aristotelis can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aristotelis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aristotelis closes the distance and clinches.
Aristotelis pushes off an throws an elbow but Rua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Aristotelis regains guard immediately.
Aristotelis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rua presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Aristotelis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aristotelis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aristotelis.
Rua stalling against the cage.
Rua fails to pull guard.
Aristotelis throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Aristotelis on the inside.
Aristotelis tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Aristotelis back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aristotelis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aristotelis gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua working hard to break the clinch.
Rua tries to pull guard but Aristotelis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aristotelis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aristotelis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Aristotelis throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aristotelis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rua's brow.
Rua tries to work over Aristotelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aristotelis working aggressively here.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rua avoids a wild elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aristotelis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lyoto Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua tries to break the clinch but Aristotelis is controlling the position.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sofoklis Aristotelis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aristotelis, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sofoklis Aristotelis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sofoklis Aristotelis thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between IT Cant Be (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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27
308 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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21
285 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, IT Cant Be!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cant Be misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith jabs Cant Be to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cant Be is breathing heavily.
Cant Be takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cant Be doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a combination. Cant Be tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Cant Be takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Smith lands.
Cant Be is rocked!
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith lands a big right hand that sends Cant Be crashing to the mat! Smith stays standing though and waves Cant Be back to his feet!
Oh Cant Be is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith drops Cant Be with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cant Be! Smith dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Smith!
A victorious Eldar Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abbe Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xingu Huka Huka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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30
265 lbs
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244 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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abbe Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xingu Huka Huka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria has a takedown stuffed.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Faria with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huka Huka counters with a three punch combo that has Faria backing up. Faria nods at Huka Huka to acknowledge the strikes.
Huka Huka slips under a jab.
Faria thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Faria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria tries for a takedown but Huka Huka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faria misses with a straight right.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Huka Huka defending well as Faria loads up on a big left hand.
Huka Huka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Faria will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria misses with a body shot.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Faria avoids it easily.
Huka Huka moves away from the strike by Faria.
Faria misses with a body shot.
Faria cracks Huka Huka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Xingu Huka Huka has been cut.
Faria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huka Huka.
Huka Huka avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Faria.
Faria throws a body punch but Huka Huka moves out of range.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria looks to land a right hand but Huka Huka moved out of range.
Faria shoots in and drives through. Huka Huka sprawls well.
Huka Huka slips under a jab from Faria.
Huka Huka ducks under a wild hook from Faria.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huka Huka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faria.
Huka Huka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faria.
Huka Huka moves away from the strike by Faria.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Faria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Faria waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huka Huka.
Faria lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Faria coming out on top.
Faria throws a hook but Huka Huka blocks it.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Faria misses with a few strikes there.
Huka Huka unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faria shoots in but Huka Huka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huka Huka avoids it really well and circles away.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Faria throws a shot from downtown. Huka Huka moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka leaves Faria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Faria avoids it easily.
Huka Huka moves out of range as Faria strikes.
Faria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huka Huka is fending him off so far but Faria persists. Nope, Huka Huka circles away and we're back to standing.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Faria misses with a body shot.
Faria misses the jab.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Faria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huka Huka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Abbe Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria shoots in looking for a takedown. Huka Huka tries to sprawl out of it but Faria keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huka Huka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huka Huka unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbe Faria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xingu Huka Huka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Faria shoots in and drives through. Huka Huka sprawls well.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Faria avoids it easily.
Huka Huka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huka Huka wants it to stay on the feet.
Huka Huka unleashes a big counter combination but Faria bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huka Huka sprawls well. Huka Huka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria fails with the takedown.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huka Huka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faria.
Huka Huka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huka Huka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Faria shoots in looking for a takedown but Huka Huka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria shoots for a takedown but Huka Huka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faria falls off balance throwing a combination
and Huka Huka counters with a one-two to the body.
Huka Huka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Faria avoids it easily.
Faria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Huka Huka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faria.
Faria lands the left hand.
Faria swings for the body but Huka Huka moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huka Huka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Faria shoots in for a takedown but Huka Huka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huka Huka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huka Huka can do to turn this around?
Faria throws a hook to the side of Huka Huka's head but Huka Huka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Faria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faria misses with a body shot.
Xingu Huka Huka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huka Huka blocks a jab.
Faria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huka Huka but Huka Huka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huka Huka tries to avoid it but Faria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huka Huka to the ground. Huka Huka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huka Huka blocks a jab.
Huka Huka stuffs the takedown.
Faria throws a body shot but no joy.
Faria misses the shot to the body.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Huka Huka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Huka Huka moves out of range of the strikes.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Huka Huka as Faria shoots in.
Faria dives in and grabs Huka Huka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huka Huka pushes down on Faria's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faria fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huka Huka tries to avoid it but Faria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huka Huka to the ground. Huka Huka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Huka Huka with the counter takedown but Faria avoids it easily.
Xingu Huka Huka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faria fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria misses with a looping left.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Faria lands a really nice looking cross but Huka Huka seems unphased.
Faria throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria throws a right hand that Huka Huka ducks under and follows up with a left that Huka Huka also avoids with ease.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Faria throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abbe Faria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xingu Huka Huka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Huka Huka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faria just misses with a punch to the body.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Faria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Huka Huka as Faria shoots in.
And Huka Huka tries to counter it with a takedown but Faria pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faria misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Huka Huka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Huka Huka stuffs the takedown attempt from Faria. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Huka Huka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abbe Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huka Huka slips a jab from Faria.
Huka Huka feints the counter takedown.
Huka Huka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria throws a strike but Huka Huka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Faria has Huka Huka pulled in close to control his posture.
Huka Huka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huka Huka wants to stand but Faria has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faria working for a triangle but Huka Huka defends it easily.
Faria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huka Huka 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.
Faria trying to keep a closed guard but Huka Huka is proving a slippery customer.
Huka Huka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Faria has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huka Huka has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Huka Huka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Faria wants to get back to full guard but Huka Huka has mounted him!
Faria is desperately trying to improve his position but Huka Huka has a good base and remains in mount.
Huka Huka get's back to his feet.
Faria shoots in for a takedown but Huka Huka shows good takedown defense.
Huka Huka stuffs the takedown attempt from Faria. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.
Xingu Huka Huka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faria goes for a double leg but Huka Huka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Huka Huka continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria tries for a takedown but Huka Huka circles away easily
and Huka Huka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Huka Huka, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Huka Huka against the cage but Huka Huka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Huka Huka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Faria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huka Huka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abbe Faria is winning the standup battle so far.
Faria dives in for a single leg takedown but Huka Huka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Faria throws a body shot but no joy.
Huka Huka drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faria defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huka Huka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huka Huka moves out of range as Faria strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xingu Huka Huka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faria has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbe Faria!
During a confident post fight interview, Abbe Faria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Boothe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, JD Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe connects with a body shot.
Hogg moves into the clinch successfully.
Hogg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hogg misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boothe.
Boothe tries a body shot but Hogg blocks it.
Hogg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boothe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boothe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boothe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boothe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hogg is looking to clinch but Boothe is avoiding it.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boothe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogg is looking to clinch but Boothe is avoiding it.
Boothe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hogg just manages to avoid it.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boothe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boothe thuds his right hand into Hogg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boothe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boothe throws a series of strikes that have Hogg backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg looks to clinch
letting Boothe counter with a right hand.
Hogg pushes Boothe up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe lands an uppercut.
Hogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg lands a nice elbow.
Boothe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogg takes the fight into the clinch.
Boothe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogg misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Boothe.
Hogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hogg can't find room to land a body shot as Boothe controls the action.
Boothe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hogg lands a left hand.
Boothe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boothe wants to break free but Hogg has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boothe.
Boothe struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogg controls his hands.
Boothe presses Hogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boothe avoids it.
Hogg swings wildly with an uppercut but Boothe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boothe presses Hogg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hogg looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg can't find room to land a body shot as Boothe controls the action.
Boothe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogg missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Boothe.
A right hook to the body lands for Boothe.
Boothe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogg tries to clinch
enabling Boothe to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boothe.
JD Hogg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boothe stuns Hogg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boothe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boothe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hogg! Boothe lets Hogg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hogg is rocked!
Boothe drops Hogg with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boothe follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe is the new heavyweight champion!
Thomas Boothe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Ponting lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alvarez doesn't seem phased though.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ponting pinned against the cage. Ponting gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ponting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponting wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponting connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Alvarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ponting counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez shoots in for a double leg but Ponting sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Ponting scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ponting manages to avoid it.
Ponting loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ponting.
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Ponting counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ponting avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez swings for the body but Ponting moves out of range.
Alvarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ponting wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Ponting breaks the clinch.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ponting is looking to score with low kicks.
Ponting looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Ponting misses the jab.
As Ponting tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but Ponting manages to avoid the attempt.
Ponting misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez is looking to counter the offense by Ponting and move into the clinch.
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ponting's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ponting wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez jumps into guard, dragging Ponting to the mat.
Ponting missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ponting postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Ponting with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Ponting controlling him for the moment.
Ponting with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ponting has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ponting trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvarez controlling Ponting's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ponting distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Ponting isn't so interested in that idea.
Ponting distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alvarez pulls Ponting in close to his closed guard and prevents Ponting from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ponting is one step ahead there.
Ponting avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponting avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponting tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponting distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ponting in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ponting postures up.
Ponting won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Ponting wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Ponting trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Ponting wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ponting's guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control but Ponting is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ponting. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ponting's efforts to push away.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ponting misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez pulls guard successfully.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Ponting controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Ponting's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ponting tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez keeps control of Ponting as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alvarez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alvarez manages to end up in side control.
Ponting throws Alvarez to one side and escapes!
Ponting swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
A counter left hand to the body from Alvarez misses its target.
Ponting fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ponting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ponting tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Ponting's guard.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Ponting looking to control.
Ponting seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponting swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponting, not yet.
Ponting looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ponting is proving hard to escape from.
Ponting is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ponting's head.
Ponting has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponting looking for a sweep. Not yet Ponting, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponting looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
Ponting looking to control.
Alvarez is fighting to break Ponting's control of his arms but Ponting is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ponting sneaks out the side door and pushes Alvarez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots for a takedown but Ponting saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ponting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ponting wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ricky Ponting seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Ponting tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez just leaning against Ponting, taking a breather.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ponting avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Ponting will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Ponting is having none of it.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ponting as he jumps to the side.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ponting sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ponting as he avoids it easily.
Ponting throws a leg kick but Alvarez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ponting throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ponting!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricky Ponting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ponting throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Ponting avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ponting continues to drive forward.
Alvarez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ponting scores with a hook to the body. Alvarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ponting cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Ponting swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez looking for a takedown.
Ponting breaks from the clinch.
Ponting is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvarez attempts a counter takedown but Ponting avoids it well and moves away.
Ponting throws a series of strikes that have Alvarez backpedaling.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvarez defending well as Ponting loads up on a big left hand.
Ponting slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ponting throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ponting throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ponting.
Ponting paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ponting's waist but Ponting gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Ponting throws a hook but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Ponting moves out of range.
Ponting looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Ponting will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvarez.
No joy there for Ponting, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ponting scores with a jab to the head.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez lands a jab-cross combination.
Ponting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Ponting moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ponting moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez moves out of range of the body kick from Ponting.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ponting scores with a one two! Alvarez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ponting throws a nice looking combination but Alvarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ponting slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nick Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ponting misses with a series of wild punches.
Ponting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ponting throws a combination. Alvarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ponting comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ponting 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ponting!
A relieved looking Ricky Ponting 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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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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