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QFC Tournament 767 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusty Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt has a takedown stuffed.
Bolt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hansson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolt somewhat.
Bolt tries to keep at a distance but Hansson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hansson.
Hansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson jumps guard but Bolt stands there with Hansson around his waist. Hansson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hansson blocks an uppercut.
Bolt slows down the pace here.
Hansson is working Bolt over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson is working for takedown but Bolt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hansson pulls guard effortlessly.
Bolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolt content to stall in guard here.
Hansson wants to stand and escape but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hansson is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Hansson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bolt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bolt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hansson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hansson forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
Hansson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hansson smiles and moves away.
Hansson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Filip Hansson has been cut.
Bolt moves in looking to clinch but Hansson pushes him off.
Bolt tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Hansson gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage.
Filip Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson clinches with his opponent.
Bolt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansson prevents it.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolt shoots for a takedown but Hansson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hansson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Hansson pulls Bolt into guard.
Hansson seems keen to control Bolt's posture.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Hansson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Hansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Filip Hansson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bolt closes the distance and clinches.
Bolt prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bolt is trying to maintain a safe position but Hansson gets an underhook and turns Bolt into the cage.
Bolt leaning against his opponent.
Hansson is trying to break the clinch but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Hansson.
Bolt pulls guard effortlessly.
Hansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt controlling Hansson's posture.
Bolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt 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.
Hansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolt is keeping the position for now.
Bolt working for a triangle but Hansson defends it easily.
Hansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt is trying to hold Hansson in close to prevent damage but Hansson has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Hansson uses his free foot to push down on Bolt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bolt.
Hansson content just to control the position here.
Hansson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hansson content just to control the position here.
Bolt is just holding on here. Hansson manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson has good solid back control here.
More stalling from Hansson.
Bolt tries to break free.
Hansson missing with strikes.
Bolt can't escape the position.
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.
Hansson is trying to stick to Bolt's back but Bolt is turning into Hansson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hansson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bolt.
Hansson is trying to keep Bolt in close.
Hansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Hansson.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson pulls Bolt in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt throwing strikes but missing.
Hansson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Filip Hansson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Filip Hansson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hansson forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
Bolt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bolt stalling.
Bolt avoiding damage as Hansson throws knees to the body.
Hansson tries to pull guard but Bolt won't allow it.
Bolt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hansson to keep the fight standing.
Bolt is working for takedown but Hansson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bolt is trying to push Hansson away but Hansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bolt tries to pull guard but Hansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Bolt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansson tries to pull guard but Bolt holds him up against the cage and eventually Hansson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hansson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hansson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bolt's efforts to push away.
Hansson leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to push Bolt away but Bolt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hansson jumps guard and drags Bolt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Bolt preventing the sweep.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Hansson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hansson to keep the fight standing.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolt gets tackled into the cage by Hansson. Hansson maintains the clinch.
Filip Hansson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bolt gets through Hansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bolt tries to avoid it but Hansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bolt to the ground. Bolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hansson has Bolt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bolt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bolt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansson prevents it.
Hansson looking for a takedown.
Hansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hansson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bolt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bolt trying to control but Hansson is working from the bottom.
Hansson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hansson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position.
Hansson wants to stand but Bolt is controlling the position.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
Hansson wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Hansson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Hansson keeps moving.
Bolt decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hansson, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt darts in and clinches Hansson up against the cage.
Bolt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rusty Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Filip Hansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filip Hansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Filip Hansson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Filip Hansson!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Filip Hansson!
Filip Hansson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aki Salo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aki Salo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Francis Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aki Salo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salo quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mercier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mercier fails to advance to Salo's back.
Mercier is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salo is surviving well by controlling Mercier's body position as best he can.
Mercier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercier takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Mercier has good solid back control here.
Mercier looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Salo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Francis Mercier!
Our winner, Francis Mercier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noam Dar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noam Dar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ice Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dar closes the distance and clinches up with Wizard, looking for a takedown. Dar pushes Wizard against the cage but Wizard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wizard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dar to the ground. Wizard is now in Dar's guard.
Wizard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wizard gets to his feet. Dar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wizard gets caught napping as Dar dives in and scores a takedown. Wizard manages to retain guard.
Wizard is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wizard is on top in guard.
Wizard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wizard tries to stand but Dar is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wizard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wizard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wizard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dar wants to pass the guard but Wizard is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wizard lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Dar trying to control but Wizard is working from the bottom.
Wizard has his hands on Dar's head, controlling the position.
Dar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dar prevents Wizard from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wizard trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wizard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wizard controlling the action here.
Dar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dar gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dar looking to control.
Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dar is retaining full guard.
Dar controls Wizard momentarily but Wizard frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Wizard dominated that round.
That's time! Dar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dar has a takedown stuffed.
Noam Dar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizard dives in and scores a takedown into Dar's guard.
Wizard landing with the ground and pound.
Wizard with a nice head shot there.
Wizard landing some decent shots from guard.
Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wizard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard passes into half guard.
Well, if Wizard 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.
Ice Wizard has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard decides to stand up.
Wizard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dar's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wizard wants to free his trapped foot but Dar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wizard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dar wants to control but Wizard is keeping busy.
Dar is trying to stand.
Dar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wizard in particular looking to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wizard feints and as Dar raises his hands in defense, Wizard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wizard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wizard defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wizard 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.
That's four 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.
Wizard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dar, up you get!
Wizard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dar wants to get back to his feet but Wizard is dominant here and he's now got Dar's back!
Wizard has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wizard is persistently looking for the submission but Dar is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wizard controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Wizard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dar tries to sprawl but Wizard drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Wizard 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.
Dar pushes Wizard off looking to stand but Wizard dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dar is trying to control but can't.
Dar is in trouble now - Wizard has advanced to mount!
Wizard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dar has worked his arm free - good work by Dar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard moves into full mount!
Wizard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dar can't escape the position.
Wizard content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dar is looking to get to half guard.
Wizard controlling from mount.
Wizard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dar is looking to get to half guard.
Wizard with shots to the head and body - Dar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wizard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dar manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wizard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wizard working the head and body with strikes.
Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wizard working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wizard slows the pace down.
Wizard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Wizard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wizard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ice Wizard!
Ice Wizard wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Zombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battle Ram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Zombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Battle Ram!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ram stuns Zombie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ram looks to land a left hand but Zombie moved out of range nicely.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
It seemed like Ram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ram cracks Zombie with an open hand slap.
Ram blocks a head kick by Zombie.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zombie misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ram avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ram jabs at Zombie's body.
Zombie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zombie throws a body punch but Ram moves out of range.
Ram ducks under a wild hook from Zombie.
Zombie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ram scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
Zombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Zombie.
Ram misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zombie quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a hook but Ram avoids it easily.
Zombie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombie throws out the jab.
Ram tries to move into range but Zombie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zombie throws a low kick but Ram moves out of range easily.
Ram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zombie misses with a hook
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ram smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Zombie.
Nice cross by Ram.
Ram misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Zombie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ram.
Ram slips a straight right by Zombie.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zombie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ram.
Good standup being displayed there by Ram as he connects with a hook.
Zombie looks to score with a jab to the body but Ram is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie connects with a nice looking jab.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab lands there for Ram.
Ram swings widly with a right hand
and Zombie counters with a left to the body.
Zombie just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ram uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zombie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ram misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battle Ram 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.
Zombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ram throws a body shot but no joy.
Zombie throwing a counter right hand but Ram manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ram.
Ram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target.
Ram lands a nice shot that snaps Zombie's head back.
Ram throws a right and a left that Zombie avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ram lands with a straight right. Zombie didn't see that one coming.
Zombie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ram on the side of the head.
Zombie misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ram.
Ram takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ram throws out the jab.
Zombie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Ram throws a looping overhand right but Zombie ducks down to avoid it.
Ram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
Zombie misses with a leg kick
and Zombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram scores with a sloppy right hand. Zombie should have avoided that one.
Ram throws a series of strikes that have Zombie backpedaling.
Ram cracks Zombie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zombie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ram. Zombie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zombie.
Zombie lands with a right hand.
Zombie misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ram.
Zombie tries to move into range but Ram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ram lands the left hand.
Battle Ram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Ram does it's job there.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zombie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ram moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Ram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Ram.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ram is looking for the big counter here.
Zombie lands a nice looking body kick.
Zombie misses with a combination
and Ram counters with a right hand to the body.
Ram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Zombie with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ram avoids the body shot from Zombie.
Ram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zombie misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Ram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battle Ram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ram sizes up Zombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Ram finds it's target.
Ram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zombie.
Ram scores with a nice head shot.
Ram takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battle Ram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie connects with a body shot.
Zombie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ram manages to avoid it.
Zombie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zombie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ram.
Ram throws a series of punches but Zombie moves out of range.
It looked like Zombie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ram.
Ram throws out a loose jab but Zombie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zombie throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ram misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Zombie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ram fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zombie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zombie throws a body kick that misses.
Ram slips under a jab.
Zombie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ram was well out of range. Poor timing from Zombie.
Ram scores with a jab.
Ram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zombie on the side of the head.
Ram with a hook.
A shot to the body from Zombie misses
enabling Ram to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ram swings for the body but Zombie moves out of range.
Zombie misses with an uppercut.
Ram let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ram throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ram. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zombie misses the target.
Zombie avoids the body shot from Ram.
Zombie throws a body kick that misses.
Ram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombie. Ram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zombie manages to avoid it.
Ram throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ram misses with a looping right.
Zombie takes a swing at Ram's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Ram.
Rob Zombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Battle Ram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zombie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Battle Ram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ram has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Battle Ram!
Battle Ram wins by unanimous decision!
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