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CEC 108 : Citadel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sepe Seppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uij Ustj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ustj is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Strapping Young Lad - You suck. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepe Seppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uij Ustj!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Seppa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seppa has hold of Ustj's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ustj manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ustj keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Seppa goes for an armbar but Ustj turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ustj.
Seppa keeping moving, preventing Ustj from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppa is trying to control the position but Ustj postures up.
Ustj trying to control but Seppa is working from the bottom.
Seppa working for a triangle but Ustj defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa looking to control.
Seppa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ustj defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ustj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seppa, pushing him back against the cage.
Seppa gets control of Ustj's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seppa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ustj 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.
Ustj loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seppa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ustj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ustj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ustj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Seppa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ustj is looking to work some ground and pound but Seppa has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Seppa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Seppa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Seppa is working for a guillotine from mount but Ustj frees his head quite easily.
Seppa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppa is breathing heavily.
Ustj is desperately trying to improve his position but Seppa has a good base and remains in mount.
Seppa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ustj to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ustj shrugs it off.
Ustj is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppa tries to control but Ustj wriggling away.
Seppa wants to take his opponent's back but Ustj doesn't allow it.
Ustj is wriggling around trying to escape.
Seppa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ustj is looking to escape.
Seppa working for a guillotine from mount but Ustj is in no mood to give up.
Seppa looking to secure an arm triangle but Ustj defends it well.
Ustj is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ustj sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ustj looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seppa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ustj trying to control from the bottom.
Seppa 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seppa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ustj doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seppa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepe Seppa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ustj throws a looping overhand right but Seppa ducks down to avoid it.
Ustj shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seppa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ustj's guard.
Seppa trying to control but Ustj is working from the bottom.
Seppa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ustj looking for a guillotine here but Seppa defends easily.
Ustj trying to keep a closed guard but Seppa is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppa wants to control from the top but Ustj keeps moving.
Seppa wants to pass the guard but Ustj is keeping the position.
Seppa won't allow Ustj to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seppa misses with a takedown
and Ustj counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Seppa's guard now.
Ustj is fighting to break Seppa's control of his arms but Seppa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ustj drops back looking for a leg! Seppa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Seppa manages to kick Ustj off! Ustj jumps back into Seppa's guard.
Ustj stopping the sweep attempt from Seppa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seppa trying to keep a closed guard but Ustj is proving a slippery customer.
Seppa is trying to hold Ustj in close to prevent damage but Ustj has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seppa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seppa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Seppa.
Ustj in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ustj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ustj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seppa is looking for a triangle here but Ustj uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seppa stops Ustj from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Seppa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ustj looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seppa tries to improve position but can't.
Ustj working away.
Seppa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ustj wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ustj working away.
Seppa is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seppa tries for a takedown but Ustj circles away easily
and Ustj counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ustj looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seppa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ustj is one step ahead there.
Seppa trying to keep a closed guard but Ustj is proving a slippery customer.
Ustj 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.
Seppa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ustj looking to pass the guard.
Ustj avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uij Ustj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ustj doesn't manage to clinch there - Seppa circles away.
Seppa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Seppa trying to control the position but Ustj is working away.
Seppa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ustj has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ustj is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seppa's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Seppa! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ustj has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sepe Seppa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Peitsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi comes into the arena with Brocken Limbs blaring out of the sound system. Peitsi has chosen Seitsemän kertaa seitsemän as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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212 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Uzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Peitsi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peitsi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peitsi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uzi has managed to get both his arms back between Peitsi's legs - danger averted.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzi is working hard here to advance position.
Peitsi looking for a sweep. Not yet Peitsi, not yet.
Uzi wants to pass the guard but Peitsi is keeping the position.
Uzi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peitsi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uzi has Peitsi in his guard.
Peitsi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peitsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Uzi is retaining full guard.
Peitsi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peitsi has managed to get both his arms back between Uzi's legs - danger averted.
Peitsi is working Uzi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uzi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peitsi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi keeping full guard, as Peitsi tries to pass.
Uzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uzi trying to mount his opponent but Peitsi defends it.
Peitsi is looking to escape.
Peitsi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Uzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peitsi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uzi uses it to pass to side control.
Peitsi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uzi's best efforts.
Uzi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peitsi reverses the position - he's now on top in Uzi's guard.
Uzi looking for a guillotine here but Peitsi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi drops back looking for a leg! Uzi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uzi manages to kick Peitsi off! Peitsi jumps back into Uzi's guard.
Uzi has control of Peitsi's left arm, preventing Peitsi from doing any damage.
Peitsi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peitsi with a nice head shot there.
Peitsi passes Uzi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peitsi decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Uzi is just out of range.
Peitsi fails to land with a series of punches.
Peitsi looks to land a combination but Uzi avoids it well.
Peitsi looks gassed!
A punch combination from Peitsi misses.
Peitsi with a poor takedown
and Uzi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Uzi.
Uzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Peitsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzi passes into half guard.
Uzi seems to be working for a kimura but Peitsi defends the submission attempt.
Uzi 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.
Uzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peitsi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Uzi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi trying to control here.
Peitsi is looking to improve his position.
Uzi is looking to stall here but Peitsi recovers full guard.
Peitsi has his feet on Uzi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Uzi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Peitsi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Uzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Peitsi is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Peitsi's face as Uzi controls the position.
Peitsi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Peitsi is looking for a sweep.
Uzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peitsi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Damian Uzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzi staying calm.
Peitsi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peitsi is looking for a sweep.
Uzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peitsi is trying to control Uzi's posture but Uzi avoids it.
Uzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peitsi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peitsi regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peitsi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Uzi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Peitsi defend it? Uzi steps over the head and cranks it - Peitsi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Uzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Uzi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Kuorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Hilavitku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Kuorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Hilavitku!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilavitku shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuorma sprawls well. He's pushed Hilavitku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuorma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuorma connects with a right hand. Hilavitku shakes it off.
Hilavitku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuorma throws out the jab.
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Niko Hilavitku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilavitku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuorma circles away.
Max Kuorma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niko Hilavitku.
Hilavitku shoots in for a double leg but Kuorma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hilavitku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuorma swivels and escapes.
Hilavitku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuorma as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Hilavitku with that takedown attempt.
Hilavitku looks gassed!
Hilavitku shoots in for a double leg but Kuorma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuorma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hilavitku was covering up waiting for the punch and Kuorma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hilavitku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kuorma has picked Hilavitku up and slammed him! Hilavitku can't keep hold of the triangle and Kuorma manages to pass to side control!
Kuorma decides to stand back up. Kuorma steps back and let's Hilavitku get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuorma lands a nice hook to Hilavitku's body. Hilavitku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuorma scores with a jab.
It looks like Niko Hilavitku has been cut.
Kuorma cracks Hilavitku with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Kuorma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Coe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Roux - In For The Kill. Coe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Insane In The Membrane - Cypress Hill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cy Coe!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coe misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.
Carter throws a right hand that Coe ducks under and follows up with a left that Coe also avoids with ease.
Carter throws a series of punches but Coe moves out of range.
Coe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter closes the distance and clinches.
Coe breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Carter there.
It looks like Cy Coe has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Carter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Coe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter has hold of Coe's hands but Coe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coe pulls his head out easily.
Carter looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Coe is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
I looks like Coe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Coe won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter is looking to stand up but Coe isn't so interested in that idea.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Carter is looking to stand up but Coe isn't so interested in that idea.
Coe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Carter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Coe has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter looking for submissions off his back.
Coe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Coe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Coe looks gassed!
Coe is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coe slips under a jab from Carter.
Coe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coe lands a really nice looking cross but Carter seems unphased.
Coe dodges the punch combination from Carter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Carter walks into a stiff left hand from Coe.
Coe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coe checks a low kick from Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but Coe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Coe misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Coe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coe slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Coe dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter throws the kick towards the body but Coe avoids it.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cy Coe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coe tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carter.
Carter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Coe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.
Coe lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Coe moves out of range of the strikes.
Coe looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Carter throws a front kick aimed at Coe's knee but Coe avoids it well.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carter connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Coe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Coe pushes him off.
Carter throws a right and a left that Coe avoids nicely.
Coe clobbers Carter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Carter misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Coe misses the target.
Coe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter staying out of range there.
Mike Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter thows a body shot but no joy.
Coe tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
Carter throws a leg kick but Coe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Coe's front leg but catches the back leg as Coe tries to avoid it.
Coe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coe misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Coe does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter misses with a hook. Coe ducked under it nicely.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Coe.
Coe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coe is breathing heavily.
Coe won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coe trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coe is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter misses with a combination
and Coe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Coe catches Carter right on the button with a cross.
Coe throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coe slips a jab from Carter.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Coe moved out of range.
Carter darts in trying to clinch
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice combination there by Carter.
Carter lands a jab.
Coe misses with the combination.
Coe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coe throws out the jab.
Coe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coe misses the body punch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coe swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Coe slips a jab from Carter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cy Coe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coe swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coe backs up against the cage.
Coe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Coe throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter lands a head shot.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Coe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter lands a left and a right that send Coe crashing to the mat, dazed. Carter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Coe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coe is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Coe.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Coe seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter stalling in the clinch but Coe improves position.
Coe is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mike Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cy Coe.
Carter lands a good knee to the midsection. Coe won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter tries to clinch but Coe is having none of it.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Coe just misses with a punch to the body.
Coe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter cracks Coe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a good, hard body kick but Coe shrugs it off.
Coe takes one to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carter throws a right hand that Coe ducks under and follows up with a left that Coe also avoids with ease.
Carter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coe keeps the fight on the outside.
Carter tries to clinch but Coe moves out of range.
Coe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carter pushes Coe off looking to stand but Coe dives back in and keeps control.
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
Coe wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
Carter is looking to control Coe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Carter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Coe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coe stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Cy Coe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carter has his feet on Coe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter clobbers Coe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Coe misses with a hook to the body
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Butler!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Butler tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Butler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butler wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butler as he jumps to the side.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butler swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson misses with a takedown attempt - Butler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Butler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sanderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Butler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanderson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Butler is retaining full guard.
Butler wants to sweep here but Sanderson controlling him for the moment.
Sanderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butler!
Butler trying to control the position but Sanderson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Butler controlling the position.
Sanderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanderson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Butler but great work by Sanderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanderson swings around for an armbar but Butler sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanderson's guard.
Sanderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Butler controls the pace.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Butler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanderson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Butler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butler as he jumps to the side.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanderson shoots in but Butler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanderson tries for a takedown but Butler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Butler tries to sprawl out of it but Sanderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Butler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Butler's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butler!
Butler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanderson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanderson is trying to buck Butler off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanderson wants to get back to his feet but Butler is dominant here and he's now got Sanderson's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to get back to his feet but Butler is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good control from Butler.
Butler trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sanderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Butler is defending against the submission attempts here by Sanderson.
Sanderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Butler sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura but Butler is defending well.
Butler wants to improve his position but Sanderson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Butler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sanderson seems to be working for a kimura but Butler defends the submission attempt.
Butler wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy.
Sanderson looking for a submission but Butler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Sanderson won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up with Butler, looking for a takedown. Sanderson pushes Butler against the cage but Butler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Butler looks to throw the jab but Sanderson is out of range.
Butler lands a nice shot to the body.
Butler throws out a powerful jab.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanderson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butler slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Butler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Butler's guard.
Sanderson has gone for a leg lock! Butler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sanderson's guard.
Butler trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler 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.
Butler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sanderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Butler, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Butler.
I've got Butler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Butler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheilds's entrance music is Scars - Papa Roach. A fine choice. Melendez has chosen El Coo Cooi as his entrance music. Mike Sheilds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xavier Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds tries to clinch but Melendez is having none of it.
Sheilds tries to clinch but Melendez moves out of range.
Sheilds is looking to clinch.
Sheilds misses with a few strikes there.
Melendez blocks a low kick nicely.
Sheilds takes one to the side of the head.
Melendez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheilds.
Melendez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sheilds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Melendez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheilds's guard.
Sheilds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sheilds tries to kick Melendez off but Melendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez working over Sheilds with some ground and pound. Sheilds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melendez working over Sheilds with some ground and pound. Sheilds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sheilds is in trouble now - Melendez has advanced to mount!
Melendez avoids the attempt from Sheilds to control.
Sheilds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Melendez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Melendez working Sheilds over with strikes here.
It looks like Mike Sheilds has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez with good strikes from the mount here!
Melendez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sheilds hang on?
Sheilds is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Melendez.
Melendez working Sheilds over with strikes here.
Melendez avoids the attempt from Sheilds to control.
Melendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheilds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheilds is in a horrible position here. Melendez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez dominating with strikes here.
Sheilds keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheilds takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Melendez landing punches.
Melendez prevents Sheilds from getting the reversal.
Melendez misses with a head shot.
Melendez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Melendez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds wants to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Melendez lands a big elbow.
Melendez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Sheilds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheilds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sheilds seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheilds is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sheilds can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheilds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mike Sheilds's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheilds is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Melendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Sheilds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Sheilds misses its intended target.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheilds.
Sheilds is looking to clinch.
Sheilds tries a low kick but Melendez avoids it.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheilds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheilds connects with a single shot there.
Sheilds is looking to clinch but Melendez is avoiding it.
Melendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez staying out of range there.
Sheilds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melendez counters with a series of strikes that sends Sheilds to the canvas! Melendez follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Sheilds working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Sheilds is keeping the position.
Melendez prevents Sheilds from getting back to his feet.
Melendez advances to half guard.
Melendez winds up and cracks Sheilds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sheilds is refusing to be controlled, as Melendez sits in half guard.
Melendez misses with a head shot. Sheilds uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sheilds has his feet on Melendez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melendez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sheilds is looking to improve his position.
Melendez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sheilds defending well though.
Melendez thows a huge punch but Sheilds dodges it nicely.
Sheilds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melendez.
Xavier Melendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheilds is looking to control Melendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sheilds avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds is not content to let Melendez control the position.
Sheilds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melendez.
Sheilds is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sheilds looks to clinch
and Melendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melendez.
Melendez prevents Sheilds from getting back to his feet.
Sheilds keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Sheilds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melendez.
Sheilds keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
Sheilds pulls Melendez in close to his closed guard and prevents Melendez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sheilds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Melendez!
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheilds unloads with some shots from mount but Melendez bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Sheilds's cut.
That's time! 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.
A combination from Sheilds does no damage.
Sheilds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Sheilds.
Sheilds scores with a leg kick.
Sheilds misses with a body shot.
Sheilds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melendez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sheilds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melendez.
Sheilds looks to clinch
and Melendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melendez.
Melendez stands and throws Sheilds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Melendez working the ground and pound.
Sheilds is trying to control Melendez's posture but Melendez avoids it.
Melendez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sheilds works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melendez wants to work for an arm triangle but Sheilds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melendez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melendez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheilds is trying to control but can't.
Melendez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mike Sheilds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Melendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Melendez stalling.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sheilds throws a right hand that Melendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Melendez also avoids with ease.
Mike Sheilds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sheilds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sheilds throws a combination that misses
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sheilds misses with a double jab
and Melendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Melendez trying to control but Sheilds is working from the bottom.
Sheilds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melendez controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melendez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Melendez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sheilds defend it? Melendez steps over the head and cranks it - Sheilds is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Melendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Melendez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AK Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, AK Hong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a leg kick but Zaromskis checks it.
Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis lands a nice elbow.
Zaromskis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like AK Hong has been cut.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaromskis lands a damaging elbow.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside.
Zaromskis with a knee to the head.
A short left from Hong.
Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
Zaromskis scores with a knee to the head.
Zaromskis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaromskis.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaromskis's elbow.
Zaromskis scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis prevents a body shot from Hong.
Zaromskis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A hook to the body from Zaromskis.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaromskis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaromskis can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Zaromskis misses with an elbow over the top.
Hong working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis with a knee to the head.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaromskis working aggressively here.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Zaromskis avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaromskiss head.
Zaromskis misses with an elbow over the top.
Hong avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaromskis.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Zaromskis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hong lands a body punch.
Zaromskis scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong dodges an elbow strike from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis blocks an uppercut.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaromskis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong tries a body shot but Zaromskis blocks it.
Hong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaromskis blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Zaromskis controls the action.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a left hand.
Zaromskis lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Zaromskis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaromskis or not.
Zaromskis is breathing heavily.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong presses Zaromskis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hong.
Hong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaromskis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong trying to stall but Zaromskis improves his position.
Hong lands a right hand.
Zaromskis gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong working aggressively here.
Hong looking to slow down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Hong.
A short uppercut from Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Hong tries to work over Zaromskis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaromskis looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Zaromskis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong tries to work over Zaromskis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
Hong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaromskis.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaromskis or not.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hong.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Hong effectively controlling the action here.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Hong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaromskis missing with knees to the body.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the head.
Zaromskis misses with an elbow over the top.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaromskis controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaromskis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaromskis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AK Hong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hong misses with a looping right.
Zaromskis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
A low kick from Zaromskis is predictable there
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaromskis thows a leg kick but Hong checks it
and Hong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaromskis thinking.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaromskis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaromskis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin Zaromskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zaromskis.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hong - that will leave a mark!
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
AK Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hong.
Zaromskis is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hong blocks an elbow strike.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaromskis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong catches Zaromskis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hong tries to land a front kick but Zaromskis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick
and Zaromskis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaromskis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaromskis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Zaromskis wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Zaromskis moves out of range easily.
Hong cracks Zaromskis with an open hand slap.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Zaromskis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but Hong checks it.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong throws a hook but Zaromskis avoids it easily.
Hong feints and then cracks Zaromskis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaromskis down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaromskis was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong wants to slow Zaromskis down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Zaromskis's knee but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaromskis thinking.
Hong avoids the head kick by Zaromskis.
Hong takes a swing at Zaromskis's ribcage but misses.
AK Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaromskis slips a jab from Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaromskis is able to avoid easily.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Zaromskis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Zaromskis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaromskis has closed the distance and engaged Hong in a clinch.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Hong shrugs off.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Hong shrugs off.
Hong tries a body shot but Zaromskis blocks it.
Zaromskis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hong takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaromskis blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaromskiss head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaromskis.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaromskis blocks an uppercut.
Hong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaromskis lands a damaging elbow.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaromskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaromskis prevents a body shot from Hong.
Hong avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaromskis.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaromskis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaromskis controls his hands.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaromskis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
Zaromskis looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaromskis throws an elbow but it misses.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AK Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AK Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Zaromskis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaromskis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong checks a low kick from Zaromskis.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaromskis moves away.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Zaromskis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaromskis staying out of range there.
Zaromskis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaromskis gets a clinch.
Hong blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Zaromskis lands an elbow just above Hong 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Zaromskis's ribcage. Zaromskis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaromskis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaromskis controls his hands.
Hong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hong.
Zaromskis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong gets through Zaromskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hong.
Zaromskis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaromskis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
Zaromskis blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong lands a body punch.
Hong is working Zaromskis over against the cage.
Hong is leaning against Zaromskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaromskis controls his hands.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Zaromskis.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Zaromskis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Martin Zaromskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Hong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaromskis.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong blocks an elbow strike from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Hong shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaromskis throws an elbow but misses.
Zaromskis blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaromskis misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Zaromskis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hong works on Zaromskis's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Hong.
Zaromskis misses with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong just leaning against Zaromskis, taking a breather.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hong gets through Zaromskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong has Zaromskis pressed against the cage.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hong keeps control of Zaromskis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaromskis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaromskis misses with an elbow over the top.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hong gets through Zaromskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaromskis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Hong digs a right hand into Zaromskis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaromskis's gas tank.
Zaromskis throws an elbow that misses.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong pushes Zaromskis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Hong cracks Zaromskis with a nice body shot.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong pushes Zaromskis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
AK Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hong 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AK Hong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Possu The Pumpkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyzer has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Possu The Pumpkin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Possu The Pumpkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Dyzer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pumpkin.
Dyzer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Pumpkin's hands.
Stephen Dyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Pumpkin wants to land a leg kick but Dyzer is out of range.
Dyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dyzer looks to score with a jab to the body but The Pumpkin is just out of range.
Dyzer lands the left hand.
Dyzer throws a shot to the body.
The Pumpkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Dyzer circles away.
Dyzer throws a shot from downtown. The Pumpkin moves away and avoids it.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Pumpkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Dyzer.
Dyzer wants to pass the guard but The Pumpkin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Pumpkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Pumpkin wants to get back to his feet.
Dyzer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Pumpkin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Pumpkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Pumpkin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dyzer checks a leg kick.
Dyzer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dyzer showed some decent athleticism there.
The Pumpkin is trying to maintain the position but Dyzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Dyzer with the ground and pound but The Pumpkin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dyzer tries to free his leg and advance position but The Pumpkin is retaining full guard.
The Pumpkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Pumpkin wants to stand but Dyzer is controlling the position.
Dyzer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer prevents The Pumpkin from escaping the position.
The Pumpkin prevents Dyzer from improving position.
The Pumpkin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dyzer.
The Pumpkin prevents Dyzer from moving into mount.
Dyzer works to advance to full mount. The Pumpkin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The Pumpkin is looking to improve his position but Dyzer isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Dyzer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dyzer looking for a guillotine from mount but The Pumpkin is having none of it.
Dyzer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyzer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dyzer landing strikes from the mount.
Dyzer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dyzer thowing shots but they're missing.
Dyzer trying to control but The Pumpkin is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyzer landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyzer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dyzer throws a nice looking combination but The Pumpkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Pumpkin staying out of range there.
Dyzer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Pumpkin moves away from the strike by Dyzer.
Dyzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Pumpkin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dyzer is defended easily by The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin throws a chopping leg kick but Dyzer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Pumpkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dyzer.
Possu The Pumpkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Pumpkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dyzer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Pumpkin on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Dyzer.
Dyzer misses with a two punch combination.
Dyzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Pumpkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dyzer shoots in and drives through. The Pumpkin sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Pumpkin throws a front kick aimed at Dyzer's knee but Dyzer avoids it well.
Dyzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dyzer scores with a sloppy right hand. The Pumpkin should have avoided that one.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dyzer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stephen Dyzer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Pumpkin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dyzer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dyzer unloads with some shots from mount but The Pumpkin bucks and avoids them well.
Dyzer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dyzer landing strikes from the mount and The Pumpkin is in trouble!
Dyzer looking to ground and pound but The Pumpkin is blocking nicely.
Dyzer scoring with strikes but The Pumpkin is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer goes for an armbar but The Pumpkin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Pumpkin.
Dyzer is breathing heavily.
The Pumpkin pushing down on Dyzer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dyzer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dyzer controls The Pumpkin momentarily but The Pumpkin frees himself.
Dyzer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Pumpkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer wants to stand up but The Pumpkin is controlling him.
Dyzer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Pumpkin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Pumpkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dyzer is keeping the position for now.
The Pumpkin trying to control but Dyzer is working from the bottom.
Dyzer wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Pumpkin throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Stephen Dyzer has been cut.
Dyzer throws out a loose jab but The Pumpkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Pumpkin defending well as Dyzer loads up on a big left hand.
The Pumpkin slips a jab from Dyzer.
Dyzer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Pumpkin tries to avoid it but Dyzer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Pumpkin to the ground. The Pumpkin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Possu The Pumpkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Dyzer.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch but Dyzer is having none of it.
The Pumpkin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dyzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Pumpkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Dyzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyzer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dyzer lands with a cross.
The Pumpkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Pumpkin tries to clinch up.
Dyzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Pumpkin throws a nice head kick!
Dyzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Pumpkin's head.
Dyzer misses with a double jab.
Dyzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Dyzer misses its intended target.
Dyzer throws a big shot that misses.
Dyzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dyzer thuds his right hand into The Pumpkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Pumpkin moves out of range as Dyzer strikes.
The Pumpkin throws a push kick but Dyzer slaps the foot to one side.
The Pumpkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Pumpkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dyzer throws a jab but it's blocked by The Pumpkin.
The Pumpkin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dyzer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dyzer wants to pass the guard but The Pumpkin is keeping the position.
Dyzer chips away with some ground and pound.
Dyzer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but The Pumpkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dyzer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Pumpkin has passed into half guard!
Dyzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer tries to roll over but The Pumpkin keeps him under control.
The Pumpkin is looking to take a break and control but Dyzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyzer moves into full guard.
Possu The Pumpkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Pumpkin won't allow Dyzer to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Pumpkin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dyzer lands with a nice combination. The Pumpkin backs away looking to recover.
The Pumpkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Dyzer.
A left lands for Dyzer.
Dyzer thuds a left hand into The Pumpkin's body.
Dyzer fails to land with a series of punches.
The Pumpkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Pumpkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dyzer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyzer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Pumpkin.
Dyzer misses the jab.
Dyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Pumpkin moves away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Pumpkin - that will leave a mark!
The Pumpkin feints and then cracks Dyzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyzer down.
The Pumpkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Pumpkin throws a head kick but Dyzer moves out of range.
Dyzer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dyzer ducks under a wild hook from The Pumpkin.
Dyzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dyzer throws a hook to the side of The Pumpkin's head but The Pumpkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dyzer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dyzer advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dyzer 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyzer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by Siegreicher Marsch - Amon Amarth. Thomson has chosen If I cant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Thomson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums misses with an uppercut. Thomson saw that one coming.
Thomson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Craig Thomson has been cut.
Biggums fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Biggums fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomson looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Biggums.
Biggums throws a right and a left that Thomson avoids nicely.
Biggums thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Biggums. Thomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biggums throws a body punch but Thomson moves out of range.
Thomson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biggums waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomson.
Biggums lands a jab to the head.
Thomson slips under a jab.
Biggums cracks Thomson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Craig Thomson's cut even more.
Tyrone Biggums seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggums missing with a left hand there. Thomson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Biggums.
Thomson avoids the body shot from Biggums.
Biggums wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Biggums. Beautiful body shot.
Biggums scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomson should have avoided that one.
Biggums looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomson is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Biggums - just one landing.
The cut above Craig Thomson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Biggums moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggums drops Thomson with a beautiful combination! Thomson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Biggums is looking for the KO!
Thomson blocks a jab.
Biggums takes a swing at Thomson's ribcage but misses.
Biggums misses with the combination.
Biggums takes a swing at Thomson's ribcage but misses.
Biggums lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Craig Thomson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Thomson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Biggums!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Crockett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonny Crockett!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crockett tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
Crockett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crockett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crockett shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crockett.
Sonny Crockett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crockett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crockett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crockett misses with a body shot.
Crockett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cox moves away.
Cox lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cox throws out a leg kick but Crockett moves out of range and Cox only half commits.
Crockett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crockett doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
Crockett throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy body kick from Crockett
and Cox counters with a left and a right that stings Crockett.
Crockett tries to clinch there but Cox circles away.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crockett.
Crockett throws a leg kick that misses.
Cox punishes Crockett's body with a nice straight punch.
Cox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crockett throws out the jab.
Crockett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crockett throws a head kick that misses
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch.
Crockett throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crockett.
Crockett presses Cox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crockett throws an elbow but misses.
Cox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crockett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett misses with a body punch.
Cox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cox digs a right hand into Crockett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crockett's gas tank.
Cox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crockett working aggressively here.
Crockett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crockett lands a hook that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Crockett shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crockett throws a punch but it's blocked by Cox.
Crockett comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crockett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cox scores with a shot to the side of Crockett's head.
Crockett lands a right hand.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Crockett avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
Crockett tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Cox tries to pull guard but Crockett holds him up against the cage and eventually Cox drops back down to his feet.
Cox misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cox.
Cox scores with a hook to the body.
Crockett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crockett prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eaton Cox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crockett.
Crockett misses with a knee strike.
Crockett tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Crockett obliges.
Crockett looks gassed!
Crockett misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Cox.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Crockett.
Cox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crockett smiles and moves away.
Cox shoots in for a double leg but Crockett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crockett throws a leg kick
so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crockett keeping moving, preventing Cox from controlling successfully.
Cox looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crockett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crockett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crockett keeping full guard, as Cox tries to pass.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Crockett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crockett is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Crockett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crockett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crockett throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Crockett thows a body shot but no joy.
Crockett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crockett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Crockett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cox jumps guard.
Crockett wants to stand but Cox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crockett stopping the sweep attempt from Cox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crockett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cox is proving hard to escape from.
Cox 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.
Crockett stands and steps away. Cox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Crockett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonny Crockett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crockett lands a nice looking body shot.
Crockett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crockett stuffs the takedown.
Cox swings for the body but Crockett moves out of range.
A low kick from Crockett misses
and Cox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crockett thinking.
Crockett throws a leg kick
and Cox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cox.
Cox is looking to advance position but Crockett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Crockett is looking to stand but Crockett has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Cox is looking to improve his position but Crockett isn't that keen on the idea.
Cox wants to hold on but Crockett pushes him away.
Crockett is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Crockett tries to clinch
and Cox counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Crockett thumps Cox with a low kick.
Crockett throws a looping overhand right but Cox ducks down to avoid it.
Crockett throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Crockett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crockett throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crockett throws a leg kick
and Cox counters with an inside leg kick.
Crockett throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Crockett misses with a leg kick.
Crockett just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Crockett misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox throws a leg kick but Crockett moved away.
Crockett misses with a hook to the body
and Cox counters with an outside leg kick.
Cox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crockett manages to avoid it.
Crockett checks a leg kick.
Crockett tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Cox throws a looping overhand right but Crockett ducks down to avoid it.
Crockett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cox counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Crockett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crockett looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
A left lands for Crockett.
Crockett tries to clinch but Cox moves away
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crockett's guard.
Crockett pushes Cox off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Crockett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox is looking to wear down Crockett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crockett in his tracks.
Cox shoots in but no luck this time.
Crockett slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crockett looks to clinch
and Cox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crockett tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cox as he connects with a hook.
Crockett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crockett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cox.
Cox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crockett closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crockett's guard.
Crockett wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox wants to control from the top but Crockett keeps moving.
Crockett pushes Cox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crockett misses with a double jab.
Crockett tries to land a leg kick but Cox saw it coming and moves away.
Crockett throws a sloppy head kick and Cox moves out of range easily.
Crockett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crockett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crockett tries to clinch
and Cox counters with a one-two to the body.
Cox shoots in and bounces Crockett off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox 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.
Cox stops Crockett from standing up.
Sonny Crockett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crockett is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox stops Crockett from standing up.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cox slips nicely into half guard.
Cox is looking to advance position but Crockett won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crockett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cox misses with a takedown attempt - Crockett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crockett scores with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eaton Cox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eaton Cox!
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
53% |
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