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MMAHelsinki - 16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 7704 p4p, 540 weight class) and Fireball Kid (ranked 23778 p4p, 577 weight class). Biernat's entrance music is I CAN!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fireball Kid!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid lands with an uppercut that bounces Biernat off the cage and back into range.
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Biernat stalls.
Biernat lands with a right to the head.
Kid wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Fireball Kid has been cut.
Biernat digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid scores with a jab to the body.
Kid checks a leg kick.
Kid misses with a left hand
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that hurts Kid! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Biernat jumps into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat stands up from mount. Strange move.
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
A nice left hand lands by Biernat.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biernat scores with a jab. Kid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Biernat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biernat.
Biernat stops a takedown attempt from Kid.
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biernat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Biernat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat keeps control of Kid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat throws a right and a left that Kid avoids nicely.
Kid with the counter takedown but Biernat avoids it easily.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
Biernat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab-cross combination lands for Biernat and sends Kid crashing to the mat! Biernat follows him down to the mat - Kid regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Kid is rocked!
Biernat tries to stand and escape but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid is still in real trouble! Can Biernat finish him?
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biernat seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kid seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat is thwarting Kid's attempts to control the position.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Biernat postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kid to stand up.
Biernat wants to clinch but Kid slips to the side
and Kid counters with a shoot takedown. Biernat fights it but they end up in guard.
Biernat pushes Kid off and scrambles back to his feet.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biernat's guard.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Biernat is keeping the position.
Kid trying to control but Biernat is working from the bottom.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kid on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biernat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biernat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat has an active guard here but Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
Kid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biernat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid throwing shots but Biernat is blocking nicely.
Biernat tries to kick Kid off but Kid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Biernat trying to control but Kid postures up.
Kid moves into full mount! Biernat won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biernat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biernat sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fireball Kid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Biernat misses with a double jab
and Kid counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Biernat is looking to stand back up but Kid counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Biernat.
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
Biernat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid prevents Biernat from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid passes to full mount!
Biernat is trying to stand.
Kid is working for a guillotine from mount but Biernat frees his head quite easily.
Biernat wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Biernat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biernat is trying to stand.
Kid looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Biernat tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kid tries to control but Biernat wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to hold on but Kid postures up.
Biernat is trying desperately to improve position.
Kid won't let Biernat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kid working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Biernat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kid raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid looking to finish with strikes here!
Biernat is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kid locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Biernat is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fireball Kid!
A very excited looking Fireball Kid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Hopkins (ranked 6179 p4p, 367 weight class) and Sam Burns (ranked 4897 p4p, 339 weight class). Sam Burns looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Burns!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns scores with a kick to the body.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hopkins scores with the left hand. Burns knows he should have avoided that one.
Burns is rocked!
It looks like Sam Burns has been cut.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a big left hand that crumples Burns! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinn Hopkins!
After the fight, Quinn Hopkins was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dierk Ueli (ranked 4718 p4p, 542 weight class) and Ko Ala Bear (ranked 24187 p4p, 659 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dierk Ueli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ko Ala Bear!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear pushes Ueli up against the cage in a clinch.
Bear is trying to pull guard but Ueli has him pressed against the cage.
Bear dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ueli has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bear after a bit of a struggle.
Ueli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ueli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ueli is keeping the position for now.
Ueli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear won't allow Ueli to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueli pulls Bear in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bear looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bear moves into range and clinches up with Ueli.
Ueli manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ueli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ueli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bear defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ueli keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ueli looking for a sweep. Not yet Ueli, not yet.
Ueli pulls Bear in to control the position.
Bear has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ueli to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bear is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ueli pulls down on the head and he's put Bear to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dierk Ueli!
Our winner, Dierk Ueli, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Schmidt (ranked 4613 p4p, 533 weight class) and Antero Vuori (ranked 5214 p4p, 570 weight class). Antero Vuori told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuori has closed the distance and engaged Schmidt in a clinch.
Vuori breaks the clinch.
Vuori's coach down at Rabid Reindeer Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vuori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schmidt scores with a takedown into Vuori's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt stands and steps away. Vuori gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vuori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
Vuori cracks Schmidt with a good jab.
Vuori jabs Schmidt right on the nose. Schmidt blinks but takes it well.
Vuori moves into the clinch successfully.
Vuori scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vuori scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Frank Schmidt has been cut.
Vuori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmidt get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Schmidt stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Vuori runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Vuori!
In defeat, Frank Schmidt stepped up to the mic, saying 'lmao im trash'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarek Bouazzizi (ranked 4643 p4p, 328 weight class) and Aslan Ramesha (ranked 3720 p4p, 282 weight class). Tarek Bouazzizi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarek Bouazzizi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aslan Ramesha!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick but Ramesha moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bouazzizi cracks Ramesha with a good jab.
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramesha shoots in looking for a takedown. Bouazzizi tries to sprawl out of it but Ramesha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bouazzizi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bouazzizi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Bouazzizi.
Ramesha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bouazzizi. That one must have hurt.
Bouazzizi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bouazzizi.
Ramesha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Bouazzizi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bouazzizi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bouazzizi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bouazzizi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramesha's head.
Bouazzizi scores with a head kick. Ramesha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramesha is defended easily by Bouazzizi.
Tarek Bouazzizi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslan Ramesha.
Bouazzizi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that Ramesha semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bouazzizi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramesha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi scores with the left hand. Ramesha knows he should have avoided that one.
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramesha dives in for a single leg takedown but Bouazzizi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramesha fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Bouazzizi finds it's target.
Ramesha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Bouazzizi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouazzizi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bouazzizi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramesha if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramesha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramesha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bouazzizi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramesha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramesha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bouazzizi can pounce on him.
Bouazzizi throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been informed that Ramesha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouazzizi connects with a solid leg kick.
Bouazzizi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramesha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bouazzizi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramesha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ramesha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Ramesha politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramesha prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramesha working away.
Bouazzizi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramesha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramesha working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bouazzizi wants to control but Ramesha postures up.
Ramesha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramesha gets to mount! Bouazzizi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramesha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Bouazzizi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bouazzizi wants to clinch up but Ramesha keeps it at a distance.
Bouazzizi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bouazzizi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ramesha keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi is looking to slow Ramesha down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Bouazzizi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Bouazzizi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Bouazzizi - just one landing.
Bouazzizi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramesha's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramesha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramesha.
Ramesha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bouazzizi scores with a leg kick.
Ramesha scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramesha lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bouazzizi down.
Ramesha has control of an arm but Bouazzizi manages to advance to Ramesha's back!
Bouazzizi tries to keep control of the position but Ramesha is staying busy.
Bouazzizi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramesha can do to turn this around?
Ramesha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bouazzizi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramesha is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouazzizi with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ramesha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ramesha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bouazzizi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramesha throwing strikes but missing.
Ramesha postures up and lands a big shot to Bouazzizi's brow.
Ramesha is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bouazzizi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramesha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bouazzizi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramesha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bouazzizi is trying to keep Ramesha in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bouazzizi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Bouazzizi - just one landing.
Bouazzizi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bouazzizi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bouazzizi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bouazzizi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bouazzizi dips to his left and cracks Ramesha with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarek Bouazzizi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramesha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramesha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouazzizi.
Bouazzizi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramesha.
Ramesha dives in and scores a takedown into Bouazzizi's guard.
Bouazzizi working a defensive guard here.
Bouazzizi has momentary wrist control but Ramesha slips an elbow through the middle.
Bouazzizi looking to control but Ramesha passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramesha controlling the action here.
Bouazzizi wants to control the action here but instead Ramesha manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouazzizi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramesha controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ramesha.
The referee warns Bouazzizi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramesha lands a big shot there that rocks Bouazzizi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ramesha controlling the position easily from mount.
Bouazzizi working to try and regain half guard.
Ramesha avoids the attempt from Bouazzizi to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouazzizi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramesha lands a nice shot to the head.
Ramesha content just to control the position here.
Bouazzizi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ramesha controlling his opponent.
Bouazzizi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramesha unloading with bombs!
Bouazzizi is looking to get to half guard.
Ramesha scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ramesha lands with some strikes.
Ramesha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramesha with good strikes from the mount here!
Aslan Ramesha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bouazzizi tries to hold on but Ramesha postures up.
Aslan Ramesha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarek Bouazzizi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramesha lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslan Ramesha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bouazzizi 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarek Bouazzizi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 7926 p4p, 494 weight class) and Sandu Lungu (ranked 2639 p4p, 237 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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275 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandu Lungu!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lungu lands a jab to the head.
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Lungu in a clinch.
Lungu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lungu tests Cage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lungu lands a jab to the nose.
Lungu jabs Cage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandu Lungu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lungu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cage in his tracks.
Lungu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lungu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lungu lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage walks into a straight right hand from Lungu.
Lungu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lungu lands a glancing blow to the side of Cage's head.
Lungu with a nice cross.
Lungu has Cage up against the cage in a clinch.
Lungu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cage is working for takedown but Lungu is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Lungu.
A head punch on the inside from Lungu fails to land.
Lungu lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lungu.
Lungu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lungu.
Lungu throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lungu.
Lungu lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage tries to pull guard but Lungu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lungu.
Lungu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lungu works on Cage's body with a couple of short punches.
Lungu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lungu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lungu.
Cage wants a takedown but no success here.
Lungu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lungu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lungu misses with a punch to the body.
Cage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Lungu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lungu on the inside.
Lungu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Lungu.
Lungu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cage's hands.
Lungu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lungu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lungu! But no joy.
Lungu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lungu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lungu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Lungu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lungu connects with a single shot there.
Lungu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lungu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cage's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lungu there.
Lungu connects with a nice looking jab.
Cage is rocked!
A cross from Lungu lands.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Lungu lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cage. Cage tries to recover but Lungu is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cage lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandu Lungu!
Sandu Lungu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 3136 p4p, 364 weight class) and Wayne Franklin (ranked 3907 p4p, 437 weight class). Trond Asmundsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asmundsen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Asmundsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asmundsen is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin actively working from the bottom here.
Franklin wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Asmundsen slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen 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.
Franklin is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin wants to improve his position but Asmundsen is controlling well.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Franklin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Asmundsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asmundsen misses with a head shot. Franklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Asmundsen trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asmundsen passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Asmundsen seems to be looking for submissions.
Asmundsen drops an elbow to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin keeping control of the position.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asmundsen is thwarting Franklin's attempts to control the position.
Asmundsen wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it.
Asmundsen is looking to stall here but Franklin recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen stopping the sweep attempt from Franklin.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Asmundsen from controlling successfully.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Asmundsen controlling him for the moment.
Franklin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asmundsen is aware though and is defending well.
Franklin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Franklin is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up.
Franklin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asmundsen escapes and throws Franklin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Asmundsen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Franklin some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin sneaks back into half guard.
Asmundsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Franklin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Franklin wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Franklin is looking to improve his position.
Asmundsen trying to control from half guard but Franklin is working away.
Asmundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asmundsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Franklin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Trond Asmundsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Valentine (ranked 1956 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jamie Stetson (ranked 8052 p4p, 550 weight class). Valentine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloodborne OST - Gehrman, The First Hunter. Alex Valentine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamie Stetson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stetson defends it nicely.
As Valentine backs off Stetson throws a huge counter combo but Valentine manages to avoid it all.
Stetson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valentine dives in and grabs Stetson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stetson pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
Stetson defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Stetson closes the distance and clinches.
Stetson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stetson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine darts in looking for a takedown but Stetson gets double underhooks and turns Valentine into the cage.
Valentine fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine misses with a takedown attempt - Stetson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stetson misses with a body kick.
Stetson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alex Valentine has been cut.
Stetson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stetson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stetson stalling.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but Stetson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stetson to keep the fight standing.
Stetson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stetson rushes Valentine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
Valentine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stetson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stetson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stetson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stetson throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stetson's waist but Stetson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Stetson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stetson clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.
Stetson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valentine jumps guard and drags Stetson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stetson preventing the sweep.
Valentine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine pushing down on Stetson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stetson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Valentine is working for a kimura but Stetson is defending it quite comfortably.
Stetson tries to get to full guard but Valentine has control of the leg.
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Stetson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stetson wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine 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.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Stetson is defending well.
Valentine is trying to control the action in half guard but Stetson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valentine not doing much here.
Stetson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stetson.
Valentine prevents Stetson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valentine advances position into side control!
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stetson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stetson is trying to buck Valentine off.
Stetson is trying to get back to half guard.
Stetson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Stetson has closed the distance and engaged Valentine in a clinch.
Stetson slowing the pace effectively.
Valentine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stetson to keep the fight standing.
Stetson looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Stetson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine shoots in looking for a takedown but Stetson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valentine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Stetson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stetson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine lands with a good body shot.
Stetson misses with a body kick.
Stetson tries a head kick but it misses.
Stetson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stetson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stetson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stetson as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine slips a jab and a cross from Stetson.
Stetson thuds his shin into the meat of Valentine's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stetson breaks from the clinch.
Valentine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stetson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valentine somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stetson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jamie Stetson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine gets a takedown into half guard.
Stetson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valentine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stetson is refusing to be controlled, as Valentine sits in half guard.
Valentine prevents Stetson from improving his position.
Stetson controlling the position for now.
Valentine tries to pass to full mount but Stetson defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine works his way into side control.
Stetson wants to control but Valentine postures up.
Valentine advances nicely into full mount.
Valentine is looking to work his way around to Stetson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Valentine is working hard here to advance position.
Stetson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to control but Stetson wriggling away.
Valentine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Alex Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stetson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stetson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stetson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stetson is aware though and is defending well.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Stetson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stetson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Valentine's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stetson wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Stetson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stetson defends well.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Stetson controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stetson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jamie Stetson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentine shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Valentine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stetson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stetson is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stetson is squirming around, avoiding Valentine's attempts to control the action.
Stetson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valentine is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stetson tries to hold on but Valentine pushes him away.
Valentine wants to finish this one by submission but Stetson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valentine.
Stetson gets back to half guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
Valentine seems to be looking for submissions.
Stetson is trying to control but Valentine passes into side control!
Valentine wants to control but Stetson is keeping him busy.
Valentine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stetson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stetson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stetson wants to improve his position but Valentine is controlling well.
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort.
Stetson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking to advance position but Stetson won't allow it.
Stetson wants to get back to his feet.
Valentine tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stetson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stetson is staying active underneath Valentine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Valentine is controlling the pace.
Valentine is thwarting Stetson's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stetson's waist but Stetson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Stetson takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentine jumps guard but Stetson stands there with Valentine around his waist. Valentine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stetson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stetson swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stetson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valentine.
Stetson leaves Valentine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alex Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Stetson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valentine dives in and grabs Stetson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stetson pushes down on Valentine's head and hops out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stetson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Stetson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Murphy (ranked 2570 p4p, 312 weight class) and Hesam Khavari (ranked 1424 p4p, 186 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Shane Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shane Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hesam Khavari!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Khavari in a clinch.
Khavari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khavari lands with a short shot to the head.
Khavari lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khavari blocks it with crossed arms.
Khavari lands a shot to the body.
Khavari scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Khavari lands with a left to the head.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Khavari.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khavari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khavari is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khavari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Khavari as the two fighters clinch.
Murphy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Khavari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khavari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Khavari lands with a left to the head.
Khavari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Murphy has his takedown stuffed
and Khavari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavari drops Murphy with a big left hand and mounts him. Murphy is in big trouble!
Murphy is rocked!
Khavari landing punches.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Khavari! Murphy is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hesam Khavari! Hesam Khavari retains his middleweight title!
Hesam Khavari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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