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ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Pits (ranked 21912 p4p, 759 weight class) and Reggie Grimdal (ranked 7865 p4p, 656 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Pits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Grimdal!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pits throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pits avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimdal checks a leg kick.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pits!
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Pits tries to bum rush Grimdal with a series of wild strikes but Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimdal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits avoids the head kick by Grimdal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch but Pits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pits tries to bum rush Grimdal with a series of wild strikes but Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimdal moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pits backing away here, and Grimdal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pits throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grimdal counters with an inside leg kick.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Pits misses with a series of wild punches.
Pits throws a push kick but Grimdal slaps the foot to one side.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pits has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Julius Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Some wild striking there from Pits.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Grimdal counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grimdal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kyle Pits is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Pits's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grimdal under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pits.
Grimdal rushes Pits and presses him up against the cage.
Pits's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grimdal misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pits managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
Grimdal pushes off an throws an elbow but Pits leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Grimdal can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Pits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pits jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pits lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pits.
Pits throws a right hand that Grimdal ducks under and follows up with a left that Grimdal also avoids with ease.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Grimdal instigates a clinch.
Grimdal keeps control of Pits as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pits is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Pits avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits backing away here, and Grimdal unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimdal flicks out a counter leg kick but Pits steps away.
Pits misses with a double jab.
Pits lands a jab-cross combination.
Pits scores with a one two! Grimdal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pits dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pits swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pits throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pits looks to land a combination but Grimdal avoids it well.
Grimdal raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pits tries to keep at a distance but Grimdal has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits avoids a wild elbow strike from Grimdal.
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimdal manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits swinging wildly here.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grimdal tries to counter with a clinch but Pits shakes him off and moves away.
Pits misses with a leg kick
and Grimdal counters with a leg kick.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kyle Pits is winning the standup battle so far.
Pits swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
Pits throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grimdal on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pits throws a right and a left that Grimdal avoids nicely.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pits is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Grimdal tries to clinch there but Pits circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimdal circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimdal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pits bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grimdal's head backwards.
Pits fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimdal throws a fast counter high kick but Pits manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Pits.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grimdal eats them both and turns towards Pits to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimdal dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside.
Pits throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Grimdal misses.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pits misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pits circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Pits misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pits swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimdal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimdal pushes Pits up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Pits dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimdal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimdal slips a jab and a cross from Pits.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pits cracks Grimdal with an open hand slap.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimdal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grimdal.
Grimdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Grimdal looking to throw knees to the head but Pits is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grimdal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimdal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pits dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal is trying to break free.
Grimdal taking a breather.
Grimdal misses with a punch to the body.
Pits blocks an uppercut.
Pits manages to break the clinch.
Pits throws a nice looking combination but Grimdal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pits misses with a wild combination.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
Grimdal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pits throws a series of punches but Grimdal moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal walks into a straight right hand from Pits.
Pits misses with a double jab.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pits misses with a two punch combination.
Grimdal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pits.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pits circles away.
Pits throws a big counter combination but Grimdal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grimdal walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimdal scores with a head kick.
Pits swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimdal.
Sloppy strikes from Pits. Those never looked like landing.
Grimdal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pits misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Pits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimdal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grimdal darts in and clinches Pits up against the cage.
Grimdal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grimdal lands an elbow just above Pits 's eye.
Grimdal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Pits blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reggie Grimdal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimdal working hard to break the clinch.
Grimdal swings wildly with an uppercut but Pits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grimdal landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pits's brow.
Grimdal breaks the clinch.
Grimdal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pits.
Pits dips to his left and cracks Grimdal with an uppercut!
Kyle Pits is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pits swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grimdal counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Grimdal.
I think Pits has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Pits!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Wilson (ranked 5252 p4p, 504 weight class) and Stefano Skubini (ranked 7466 p4p, 619 weight class). The key to victory for Garry Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Skubini!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skubini tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skubini cracks Wilson with an open hand slap.
It looks like Garry Wilson has been cut.
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Skubini. Skubini maintains the clinch.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skubini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skubini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Skubini stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skubini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Skubini misses with a knee to the head.
Skubini misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Skubini looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Skubini just gets out of the way.
Skubini has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Skubini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skubini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skubini lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Skubini just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Skubini stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Skubini.
Skubini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Skubini to work.
Skubini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skubini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Skubini has the dominant position.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skubini taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skubini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilson.
Skubini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skubini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Skubini.
A shot in the inside from Skubini.
Skubini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skubini has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Wilson goes down! Skubini dives on top of him - Wilson manages to get guard.
Skubini is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Skubini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Skubini throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Skubini works his way into full mount!
Wilson tries to hold on but Skubini pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skubini pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson is rocked!
Skubini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skubini softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Wilson is out cold! Skubini jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefano Skubini!
An out of breath Stefano Skubini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tobacco (ranked 22073 p4p, 301 weight class) and Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 2516 p4p, 97 weight class). Big Tobacco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Tobacco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobacco cracks Skrarski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skrarski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tobacco pinned against the cage. Tobacco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tobacco throws an overhand right that lands on Skrarski's shoulder, as Skrarski tries to avoid the shot.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tobacco as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Tobacco misses the target.
Tobacco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrarski.
Big Tobacco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Skrarski.
Tobacco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tobacco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tobacco scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Tobacco has knocked Skrarski down with a huge combo! Tobacco steps away and waves a wobbly Skrarski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Gabriel Skrarski has been cut.
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!
Skrarski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tobacco circles away.
Skrarski looks winded!
Tobacco scoring well with a low kick there.
Tobacco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tobacco throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tobacco lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobacco throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tobacco leaves Skrarski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tobacco throwing a counter right hand but Skrarski manages to avoid it.
Skrarski shoots in and drives through. Tobacco sprawls well.
Skrarski shoots for a double leg takedown but Tobacco sprawls well. He's pushed Skrarski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tobacco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skrarski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tobacco scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but Tobacco shows good takedown defense.
Tobacco feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skrarski sprawling to the canvas! Skrarski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tobacco finish him?!
Skrarski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tobacco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrarski is still on wobbly legs! Can Tobacco finish him?
Tobacco walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Skrarski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tobacco swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Skrarski's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tobacco!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Ramirez (ranked 3161 p4p, 264 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 3614 p4p, 301 weight class). Ramirez comes to the cage accompanied by Whatever It Takes. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wasyl Plutov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Plutov, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Plutov against the cage but Plutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plutov is looking for the big counter here.
Plutov stuffs the takedown.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plutov is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Plutov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Plutov keeps Ramirez at a distance using the push kick.
Nice takedown defense from Plutov. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Plutov scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses.
Plutov with a jab.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Plutov. Plutov obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov throws a head kick but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice side step and Plutov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Plutov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Plutov leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a few strikes there.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Plutov misses with a two punch combination.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plutov sprawls and moves away.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Plutov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plutov tries to bum rush Ramirez with a series of wild strikes but Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Plutov throws a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Plutov, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Plutov against the cage but Plutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Plutov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramirez.
Plutov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Plutov.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.
Plutov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks it.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to Ramirez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Plutov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Plutov.
Plutov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Plutov.
Still in the clinch, Plutov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plutov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramirez avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Plutov back against the cage.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plutov prevents it.
Ramirez managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Ramirez in his tracks for a moment.
Plutov lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.
Plutov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Plutov lands a nice knee to the body.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Plutov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramirez blocks it with crossed arms.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Plutov.
Plutov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Plutov misses with a body kick.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Plutov throws a counter combo.
Plutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plutov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramirez's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Plutov scores with a four punch combination!
Plutov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Plutov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plutov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramirez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Ramirez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov presses Ramirez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramirez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Plutov landing knees to the body.
Plutov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Plutov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plutov obliges.
Ramirez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Plutov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Plutov lands a right hand.
Plutov crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
Ramirez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Plutov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Plutov working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramirez's face.
Good body shot from Plutov.
Ramirez is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramirez.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez avoiding damage as Plutov throws knees to the body.
Ramirez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Plutov prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov misses with the head strike.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Plutov stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Ramirez 's eye.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Plutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Plutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Plutov gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov connects with a body shot.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Plutov tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plutov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Plutov throws a counter combo.
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Plutov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Plutov.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Plutov, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Plutov against the cage but Plutov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plutov scores with a nice strike.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Plutov to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Plutov gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Plutov thumps Ramirez with a low kick.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Plutov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Plutov rushes Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Plutov lands with a left to the head.
Plutov tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Ramirez 's eye.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Plutov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramirez is defending well for now.
Plutov gets underhooks to prevent Ramirez's takedown attempt.
Ramirez is trying to drag Plutov to the mat but Plutov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Plutov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plutov connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a body punch.
Plutov lands a body punch.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Ramirez blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ramirez has Plutov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Plutov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Oliver Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wasyl Plutov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plutov 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 24:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
An out of breath Wasyl Plutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 4557 p4p, 346 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 1845 p4p, 179 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Tertelgte, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Tertelgte against the cage but Tertelgte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tertelgte wants to counter with a clinch but Viv pushes him away.
Tertelgte lands with an overhand left.
Viv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tertelgte pinned against the cage. Tertelgte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tertelgte has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Viv misses with a series of wild punches.
Tertelgte lands with a hook. Viv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Tertelgte tenderised Viv's leg. Viv is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte stuffs the takedown.
Viv shoots in but Tertelgte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viv looks for a takedown but Tertelgte sprawls well.
Viv dives in and grabs Tertelgte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tertelgte pushes down on Viv's head and hops out.
Tertelgte clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Viv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv can't get the takedown.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
Viv is working for takedown but Tertelgte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tertelgte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tertelgte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tertelgte lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv jumps guard but Tertelgte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Viv is rocked!
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv seems to have got his legs back now.
Viv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tertelgte prevents it.
A short right from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viv is working for takedown but Tertelgte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tertelgte gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Viv.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tertelgte on the inside.
Tertelgte lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Tertelgte.
Viv is looking for a takedown.
Viv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tertelgte smiles and moves away.
Tertelgte goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tertelgte goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Viv stumbles back but Tertelgte runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Viv to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Viv will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernie Tertelgte!
Our winner, Ernie Tertelgte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 1653 p4p, 198 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 3334 p4p, 364 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Megalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Kettu is looking for a counter combo.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Megalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kettu lands a jab to Megalos's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos cracks the inside of Kettu's front leg.
Megalos feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Megalos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Megalos.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Megalos jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kettu thumps Megalos with a low kick.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu slips a straight right by Megalos.
Good leg kick by Megalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Megalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Megalos throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy body kick from Kettu
and Megalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Megalos moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Kettu slips a straight right by Megalos.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Megalos.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Megalos moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Kettu is trying to break the clinch but Megalos is controlling him.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megalos.
A right handed body shot lands from Megalos.
Kettu is breathing heavily.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.
Megalos lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos has Kettu pressed against the cage, preventing Kettu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Megalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Megalos.
Megalos cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Megalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu wants to get back to striking at distance but Megalos won't allow it.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Megalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Megalos throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Megalos moves in looking to clinch but Kettu pushes him off.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megalos pushes Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Megalos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Megalos.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu pushes Megalos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Megalos keeps control of Kettu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Kettu tries to break free but Megalos pushes him back against the cage.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Megalos keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos scores with a leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Megalos defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Megalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megalos throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Megalos throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Megalos punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Megalos misses the target.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu slips a jab from Megalos.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Megalos tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Megalos fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Megalos lands a nice looking body kick.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Megalos.
Kettu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Megalos. That one must have hurt.
Megalos slips a jab from Kettu.
Megalos thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice cross by Megalos.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Megalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kettu's sensitive parts.
Megalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Megalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Megalos lands a head shot.
Megalos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Megalos throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Megalos takes a step back to recover.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Megalos lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Megalos feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Megalos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Megalos tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Megalos stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Megalos moves away from the strike by Kettu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Megalos lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos delivers a nice body kick.
Megalos lands with a kick to the temple. Kettu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Megalos throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos throws a nice head kick!
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Megalos's shoulder, as Megalos tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 898 p4p, 120 weight class) and Roy Benavidez (ranked 1809 p4p, 227 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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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Benavidez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Benavidez.
We've been hearing reports that Fujiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benavidez throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
Fujiwara catches Benavidez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Benavidez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The fighters circling - Benavidez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benavidez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujiwara's hands.
Fujiwara moves into the clinch.
Fujiwara has a couple of punches blocked by Benavidez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fujiwara.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
Fujiwara wants to stall.
Fujiwara working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benavidez pushes Fujiwara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujiwara.
A short right from Benavidez on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Benavidez tries to throw a body punch but Fujiwara avoids it by throwing Benavidez back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujiwara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benavidez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benavidez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fujiwara.
Benavidez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujiwara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benavidez misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
A right hand to the body from Fujiwara.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
A short body shot lands from Fujiwara as the two fighters clinch.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujiwara lands a hook that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Fujiwara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Fujiwara presses Benavidez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Nice body punch from Fujiwara - that landed with a thud.
Benavidez blocks a body shot from Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fujiwaras head.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benavidez or not.
Benavidez looks winded!
A short left from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a left to the head.
Fujiwara lands with a light punch inside.
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Fujiwara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benavidez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujiwara misses with a body punch.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara taking a breather.
Fujiwara digs a right hand underneath Benavidez's ribcage. Benavidez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fujiwara misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fujiwara is pushing Benavidez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez tries to score a body lock takedown but Fujiwara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fujiwara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benavidezs head.
Fujiwara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fujiwara.
Benavidez is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Benavidez throws the left hand but Fujiwara avoids the punch easily.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Benavidez.
Benavidez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benavidez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Benavidez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujiwara doesn't seem phased though.
Fujiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benavidez.
Fujiwara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benavidez can do to turn this around?
Benavidez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benavidez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujiwara lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Fujiwara.
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!
Benavidez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujiwara presses Benavidez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
Benavidez lands an uppercut.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujiwara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Benavidez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujiwara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fujiwara tries a body shot but Benavidez blocks it.
Yoshi Fujiwara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benavidez.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benavidez's elbow.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujiwara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fujiwara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benavidez misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujiwara.
Benavidez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujiwara gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benavidez.
A head punch on the inside from Benavidez fails to land.
Fujiwara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Benavidez.
Benavidez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fujiwara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Benavidez.
Benavidez lands with a left to the head.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Fujiwara tries to work over Benavidez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benavidez.
Benavidez can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Benavidez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benavidez tries for a takedown but Fujiwara manages to get underhooks.
Fujiwara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara struggles to land a body shot inside as Benavidez controls his hands.
Benavidez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fujiwara after a bit of a struggle.
Yoshi Fujiwara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Benavidez.
Fujiwara can't find room to land a body shot as Benavidez controls the action.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fujiwara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benavidez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body.
Benavidez is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fujiwara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujiwara taking a breather.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara pushes Benavidez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujiwara tries to stall but Benavidez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Benavidez backwards.
Benavidez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benavidez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benavidez fails to pull guard.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez misses with a right hand
and Fujiwara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roy Benavidez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benavidez is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
It looked like Fujiwara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benavidez.
Benavidez throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Benavidez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benavidez takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara with a hook.
Benavidez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Benavidez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benavidez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fujiwara.
Benavidez seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara lands a right hook to the body.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benavidez manages to avoid it.
Yoshi Fujiwara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benavidez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Benavidez ducks under a wild hook from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benavidez moves away.
Fujiwara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benavidez has time to react.
Fujiwara scores with a hook to the body. Benavidez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujiwara is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Benavidez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Fujiwara - just one landing.
Yoshi Fujiwara is winning the standup battle so far.
Benavidez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiwara's head backwards.
Fujiwara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benavidez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benavidez takes one on the button.
Benavidez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roy Benavidez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benavidez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
Benavidez avoids the body shot from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara tries to clinch there but Benavidez circles away.
Fujiwara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses its target.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot.
Fujiwara lands a nice looking body shot.
Fujiwara ducks under a wild hook from Benavidez.
Jab, jab by Fujiwara - just one landing.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiwara moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benavidez looks to land a right hand but Fujiwara moved out of range.
Fujiwara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fujiwara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujiwara misses its target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benavidez is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara punishes Benavidez's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara connects with a single shot there.
Benavidez misses with a wild body shot.
Fujiwara is looking to counter the offense by Benavidez and move into the clinch.
Benavidez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Fujiwara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fujiwara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yoshi Fujiwara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fujiwara blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benavidez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujiwara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benavidezs head.
Benavidez has a couple of punches blocked by Fujiwara.
Benavidez tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Benavidez misses with the head strike.
Benavidez throws a head punch that misses.
Benavidez misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Benavidez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benavidez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujiwara tries to throw a body punch but Benavidez avoids it by throwing Fujiwara back against the cage.
Benavidez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujiwara uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fujiwara 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2170 p4p, 272 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 1861 p4p, 243 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Lawson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wait and Bleed by Slipknot. Trevor Lawson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Lawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawson lands a jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lawson to see if he's OK.
Lawson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Lawson looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets back to full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawson manages to get back to half guard.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawson's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie works over Lawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
Lawson is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lawson distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to keep Lawson in close.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Lawson manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson advances to mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lawson raining down shots from the mount!
Lawson looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lawson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Lawson 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 Titan Reign (ranked 869 p4p, 89 weight class) and Jakub Trabowski (ranked 2785 p4p, 282 weight class). Jakub Trabowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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252 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trabowski.
Trabowski moves out of range as Reign strikes.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Trabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trabowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Reign moves away
and Reign counters with a thumping low kick.
Trabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Trabowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski is looking to clinch.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trabowski.
Trabowski tries to land a body kick
and Reign counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trabowski throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reign is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Trabowski tries to land a body kick
and Reign counters with a straight right hand.
Trabowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Trabowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reign lands with a right hand.
Trabowski tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trabowski looks winded!
Trabowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trabowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Reign lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Trabowski sprawling to the canvas. Reign follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Trabowski hang on?
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reign looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Trabowski is looking to escape.
Reign wants to pass the guard but Trabowski is defending well.
Reign is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trabowski defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.
Reign is looking for submissions but instead, Trabowski has regained full guard.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Reign has gone for a leg lock! Trabowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reign's guard.
Trabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabowski controls the pace.
Trabowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Trabowski defends easily.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trabowski defends well.
Reign is trying to control the position but Trabowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trabowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
A short right from Trabowski on the inside.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Trabowski.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski looking for a takedown.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Trabowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trabowski can do to turn this around?
Trabowski working aggressively here.
Trabowski blocks a body shot from Reign.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reign on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reign avoids it.
Trabowski wants a takedown.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Reign goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Trabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reign swivels and escapes.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
Reign with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign instigates a clinch.
Reign lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign is working Trabowski over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Trabowski goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trabowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
Reign punishes Trabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Reign.
Reign has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reign lands a hook that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Trabowski fails to pull guard.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trabowskis head.
Reign gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trabowski.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
A shot in the inside from Trabowski.
Trabowski takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Reign drops Trabowski with a big right hand! Reign charges in looking to finish - Trabowski manages to keep Reign in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Trabowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign controlling from the top position.
Trabowski is still in real trouble! Can Reign finish him?
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Trabowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Trabowski 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.
Reign passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reign looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Trabowski is working away.
Reign tries to pass to full mount but Trabowski defends it.
Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt.
Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut.
That's time! Reign's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Reign circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reign counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign stuns Trabowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakub Trabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reign counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign lands with a good body shot.
Titan Reign is winning the standup battle so far.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trabowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reign counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trabowski gets tackled into the cage by Reign. Reign maintains the clinch.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reign gets through Trabowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trabowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign lands with a light punch inside.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Reign leaning against his opponent.
Trabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Reign shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reign is pressed up against the cage. Trabowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reign down to the mat. Reign avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reign, right into the meat.
Reign dips to his left and cracks Trabowski with an uppercut!
Reign moves into range and clinches up with Trabowski.
Reign scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign scores with a shot to the side of Trabowski's head.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reign is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trabowski avoids the body shot from Reign.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reign rushes Trabowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reign misses with a body punch.
Reign lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reign lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trabowski misses with a body punch.
Trabowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign stalls.
Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trabowski being controlled against the cage.
Trabowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reign gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reign is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reign - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reign seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jakub Trabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reign 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!
Titan Reign opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Jakub Trabowski had this to say: 'i want re-match'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Uzo (ranked 516 p4p, 73 weight class) and Harry Distacio Jr (ranked 1074 p4p, 153 weight class). Uzo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Game. Distacio Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red - Darkest Part. The key to victory for Jay Uzo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Uzo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Distacio Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Distacio Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Uzo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Uzo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Distacio Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the side of Uzo's head but Uzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Distacio Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Uzo.
Uzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Uzo avoids the body shot from Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr takes one to the chin there.
Uzo misses with a body shot.
Uzo misses with a hook.
We've been told by Uzo's head coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab from Uzo.
Distacio Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzo scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Harry Distacio Jr has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Uzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Uzo slips under a jab from Distacio Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Uzo misses with a leg kick
so Distacio Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Distacio Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Distacio Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Distacio Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Distacio Jr controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Distacio Jr postures up in Uzo's guard and throws a big left but Uzo blocks it.
Distacio Jr lands a couple of digs.
Uzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Distacio Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Distacio Jr is working Uzo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzo keeping moving, preventing Distacio Jr from controlling successfully.
Distacio Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Distacio Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Uzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uzo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr working a defensive guard here.
Distacio Jr looking for a guillotine here but Uzo defends easily.
Uzo wants to control from the top but Distacio Jr keeps moving.
Distacio Jr looking to control.
Distacio Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzo's guard.
Distacio Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Uzo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Uzo is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Distacio Jr keeping moving, preventing Uzo from controlling successfully.
Uzo throwing strikes but missing.
Uzo lands a couple of elbows.
Distacio Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Uzo is proving a slippery customer.
Distacio Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Distacio Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Uzo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Distacio Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Distacio Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Uzo throws a jab when Distacio Jr was well out of range.
Distacio Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Uzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Distacio Jr backwards.
Uzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uzo stalling in the clinch but Distacio Jr improves position.
Uzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uzo breaks the clinch.
Uzo throws a right hand that Distacio Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Distacio Jr also avoids with ease.
Jay Uzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uzo looks to land a left hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range nicely.
Distacio Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab from Uzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Uzo.
Uzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uzo punishes Distacio Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Uzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Uzo misses
and Distacio Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Distacio Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay Uzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Distacio Jr throws a wild body kick that Uzo sees coming a mile off.
Uzo throws a big shot that misses.
Distacio Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jay Uzo has been cut.
Distacio Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Uzo.
Distacio Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Uzo tries to sprawl out of it but Distacio Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uzo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Uzo misses.
Distacio Jr slips under a jab.
Uzo looks to land a left hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range nicely.
And Distacio Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Uzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Uzo there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Uzo swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Distacio Jr counter with a right hand.
Jab from Uzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Distacio Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Distacio Jr.
Uzo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jay Uzo is winning the standup battle so far.
Uzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Distacio Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Uzo finds it's way through Distacio Jr's defenses.
Distacio Jr is rocked!
Distacio Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uzo throws a hook but Distacio Jr avoids it easily.
Distacio Jr slips a straight right by Uzo.
Distacio Jr feints the counter takedown.
Uzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Distacio Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzo misses with an uppercut. Distacio Jr saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Distacio Jr is looking to control Uzo's arms but Uzo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Distacio Jr has his back to the cage.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee strike.
Distacio Jr misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Uzo.
Uzo stalling against the cage.
Distacio Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uzo smiles and moves away.
Uzo defending well as Distacio Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Uzo looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Uzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Distacio Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzo throws a good cross that connects.
Uzo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uzo misses with a looping left.
Uzo misses with a jab to the body
and Distacio Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Distacio Jr. That's going to slow Uzo down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Uzo misses.
Distacio Jr throws out a counter right but Uzo avoids it with no problem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Uzo.
Distacio Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzo finish him?
Uzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Uzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uzo lands a really nice looking cross but Distacio Jr seems unphased.
Distacio Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uzo misses with a shot to the body
and Distacio Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Uzo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Uzo looks to land a right hand but Distacio Jr moved out of range.
Distacio Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Uzo misses with an uppercut
and Distacio Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Distacio Jr.
Distacio Jr wants to control from the top but Uzo keeps moving.
Distacio Jr forces his way into half guard.
Distacio Jr not doing much here.
Distacio Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzo is refusing to be controlled, as Distacio Jr sits in half guard.
Distacio Jr moves into full mount! Uzo won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Distacio Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Uzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Distacio Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Distacio Jr landing punches.
Uzo is rocked!
Distacio Jr dominating with strikes here.
Oh Uzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distacio Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Distacio Jr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Uzo covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
Harry Distacio Jr 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.
In defeat, Jay Uzo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wish to thank the fans for standing by me, my sponsor's Shinto Elite and IniTech Nutirtion, and my camp for getting me ready. I'll be back better then ever.'.
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