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Kumite 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thai Master told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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244 lbs
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242 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thai Master!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka misses with a wild body shot.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Master!
Boyka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boyka throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boyka misses with a head shot.
Master avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka lands a nice shot to the head.
Boyka looking to ground and pound but Master is blocking nicely.
Boyka throwing strikes here but Master is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boyka misses with some ground and pound and Master recovers position to half guard.
Boyka decides to return to a standing position.
Boyka lands a head shot.
Master is looking to clinch.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Master keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Master blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boyka.
Master is trying to control but can't.
Master is refusing to be controlled, as Boyka sits in half guard.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Master to regain full guard.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Master really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Master keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka avoids the body shot from Master.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Master is looking to clinch.
Master gets caught flat footed, as Boyka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyka.
Boyka postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Master looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Master should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka postures up in Master's guard and throws a big left but Master blocks it.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
Master bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Master manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Boyka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyka throws the left hand but Master avoids the punch easily.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Boyka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Master wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Boyka prevents Master from getting the reversal.
Master wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boyka.
Boyka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Master avoids a series of strikes thrown by Boyka.
Master swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Boyka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Master tries to clinch but Boyka is having none of it.
Boyka throws an overhand right that lands on Master's shoulder, as Master tries to avoid the shot.
Boyka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Master avoids it really well and circles away.
Master gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boyka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boyka chips away with some ground and pound.
Boyka throwing strikes from guard but Master blocks nicely.
Boyka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Master works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Boyka landing with the ground and pound.
Boyka trying to control the position from guard on top but Master is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyka throws a big right hand that misses.
Boyka passes Master's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boyka wants to take a breather but Master is having none of it.
Boyka throwing shots but Master is blocking nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka checks a low kick from Master.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Boyka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.
Boyka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Master preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Master thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Master is working an open guard so Boyka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyka takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyka thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyka swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Master - that will leave a mark!
Boyka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Master sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyka somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Boyka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Master sprawls well initially but Boyka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Master tries to get to full guard but Boyka has control of the leg.
Boyka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Master trying to control from the bottom.
Master is not content to let Boyka control the position.
Master is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Master wants to clinch up but Boyka keeps it at a distance.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boyka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boyka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyka throwing shots but Master is blocking nicely.
Master has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyka is working away from the top position though.
Boyka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boyka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka is trying to control the action in half guard but Master is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyka thows a huge punch but Master dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Master on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Uri Boyka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyka is keen to just control but Master is a slippery customer.
Master tries to get to full guard but Boyka has control of the leg.
Master regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boyka.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Master is trying to control the position but Boyka postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Boyka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Master looks to land a body kick but Boyka moved away.
Boyka scores with a takedown into Master's guard.
Boyka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boyka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Master defending well though.
Boyka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Master does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Master to regain full guard.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Master not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Master's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master looking for a guillotine here but Boyka defends easily.
Boyka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boyka wants to control from the top but Master keeps moving.
Master utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Master tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boyka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyka trying to control the position but Master is working away.
Thai Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uri Boyka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Boyka slows the pace down.
Boyka trying to control the action but Master is working from the bottom.
Master tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boyka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Master struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uri Boyka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boyka. Master does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boyka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Master sprawls well initially but Boyka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boyka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boyka is looking to take a break and control but Master is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Uri Boyka.
Boyka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Master's waist but Master gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boyka off to one side.
Boyka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Master trying to control from the bottom.
Master is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Master keeps working.
Boyka content to control rather than advance.
Master looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Master punching from the bottom.
Boyka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Boyka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyka, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Boyka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJJ King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Dux will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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202 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, BJJ King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King advances position into side control!
King is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dux's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dux to his feet.
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.
Dux lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
King blocks a head kick by Dux.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux lands with a kick to the ribs.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dux manages to avoid it.
Dux finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a leg kick but Dux moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
King swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux connects with a solid leg kick.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws and low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
King is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dux throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dux is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux pivots, looking for a leg kick but King is out of range and Dux settles back down.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
Dux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Dux throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
Dux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dux tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Dux back against the cage.
Dux tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Dux working hard to break the clinch.
Dux crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
King is breathing heavily.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Dux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with a low kick as Dux jumps back.
Dux thumps King with a low kick.
Dux scoring well with a low kick there.
King checks the leg kick.
King misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King throws and low kick but Dux moves out of range easily.
Dux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows King to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dux being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux throws a nice head kick!
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dux is just out of range.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
BJJ King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Dux there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dux.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Dux.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dux.
King throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dux throws a nice head kick!
King takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but King avoids it.
King thows a leg kick but Dux checks it
and Dux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
Dux throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
King takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King misses with a body shot
and Dux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Dux checks it.
Dux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
King feints and as Dux raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King passes to side control.
King controls the position.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Dux misses with a low kick as King jumps back.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Dux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King controlling his opponent.
Dux tries to lock up and control but King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King content just to control the position here.
Dux wants to control but King is having none of it.
BJJ King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
King controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJJ King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dux has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Epeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Pantteri (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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140 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 1 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Epeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Pantteri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantteri tries a head kick but it misses.
Epeen scores with a kick to the body.
Pantteri throws a head kick but Epeen moves out of range.
Pantteri feints and then cracks Epeen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epeen down.
Pantteri throws a head kick but Epeen moves out of range.
Epeen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pantteri avoids a kick to the body.
Epeen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pantteri circles away.
Epeen throws a leg kick
and Pantteri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pantteri checks a low kick from Epeen.
Epeen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pantteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pantteri gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Epeen counters by moving into the clinch.
Epeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pantteri avoids the damage to the body.
Epeen tries to land knees in the clinch but Pantteri avoids the damage to the body.
Epeen missing with knees to the body.
Epeen manages to break the clinch.
Epeen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Epeen throws a front kick that sends Pantteri stumbling back into the cage.
Pantteri throws a head kick but Epeen moves out of range.
Pantteri throws a head kick that misses.
Epeen is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantteri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pantteri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Epeen.
Epeen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pantteri manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epeen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pantteri thuds his shin into the meat of Epeen's side.
A head kick misses from Pantteri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Epeen.
Pantteri lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Vinny Epeen has been cut.
Epeen connects with a solid leg kick.
Epeen is looking to clinch.
Pantteri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pantteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epeen on the side of the head.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab-cross combination lands for Pantteri and sends Epeen crashing to the mat! Pantteri follows him down to the mat - Epeen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Epeen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epeen is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Pantteri is going to stand back up.
Pantteri stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pantteri misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantteri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epeen wants to clinch up but Pantteri keeps it at a distance.
Epeen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pantteri's sensitive parts.
Pantteri misses with a leg kick
and Epeen counters with a nice body kick.
Epeen wants to clinch.
Pantteri throws a head kick that misses.
Epeen takes a swing at Pantteri's ribcage but misses.
Pantteri misses with a head kick.
Epeen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pantteri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Epeen scores with a spinning back kick!
Epeen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epeen tries to land a front kick but Pantteri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantteri throws a sloppy head kick
and Epeen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Epeen.
Pantteri avoiding damage as Epeen throws knees to the body.
Epeen tries to land a knee to the head but Pantteri blocks with his arms.
Pantteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Epeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pantteri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pantteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epeen misses with a low kick.
Epeen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Pantteri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Epeen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pantteri - the referee stops the clock and Epeen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pantteri. Epeen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pantteri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pantteri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Epeen is breathing heavily.
Epeen closes the distance but Pantteri moves to the side
and Pantteri makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Epeen really felt that one!
Vinny Epeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pantteri.
Pantteri tries to land a body kick
and Epeen counters with a solid body kick.
Epeen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pantteri to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Pantteri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Epeen'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.
Epeen takes one on the button.
Pantteri lands a head kick. Epeen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pantteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epeen. Epeen obviously looking to wear him down.
Epeen tries to clinch but Pantteri is having none of it.
Epeen avoids the head kick by Pantteri.
Pantteri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pantteri is looking to land body kicks.
Pantteri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pantteri lands with a hook. Epeen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vinny Epeen's cut is getting worse.
Epeen tries to clinch up
and Pantteri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantteri throws a push kick but Epeen slaps the foot to one side.
Pantteri throws a nice looking combination but Epeen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pantteri connects with a solid leg kick.
Epeen scoring well with a low kick there.
Musta Pantteri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epeen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Epeen avoids a kick to the body.
Epeen thows a leg kick but Pantteri checks it
and Pantteri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epeen thinking.
Pantteri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pantteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epeen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pantteri tries a head kick but it misses.
Pantteri misses with a head kick.
Pantteri throws a leg kick
and Epeen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Epeen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pantteri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Pantteri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pantteri blocks the body kick.
Musta Pantteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epeen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pantteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epeen moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epeen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pantteri.
Epeen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pantteri controls his hands.
Pantteri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Epeen prevents Pantteri from breaking the clinch.
Pantteri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epeen tries to throw a body punch but Pantteri avoids it by throwing Epeen back against the cage.
Pantteri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Epeen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pantteri.
Pantteri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epeen throws a leg kick but Pantteri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Epeen.
Epeen dives in and grabs Pantteri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pantteri pushes down on Epeen's head and hops out.
Pantteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Epeen.
Pantteri misses with an uppercut. Epeen saw that one coming.
Pantteri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pantteri scoring well with a low kick there.
Epeen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pantteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epeen throws a body kick the misses
and Epeen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pantteri missing with a left hand there. Epeen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epeen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Epeen.
Pantteri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pantteri misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pantteri misses the target.
Pantteri pushes Epeen away with a front kick.
Pantteri checks a leg kick nicely.
Epeen looks to clinch
and Pantteri counters with a body kick that stops Epeen in his tracks momentarily.
Epeen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pantteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pantteri looks to land a left hand but Epeen moved out of range nicely.
Epeen has closed the distance and engaged Pantteri in a clinch.
Pantteri manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Epeen.
Pantteri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epeen tries to clinch up
and Pantteri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pantteri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epeen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pantteri throws a sloppy head kick
and Epeen counters with a nice leg kick.
Epeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pantteri.
Pantteri tries a head kick but it misses.
Pantteri throws a wild body kick that Epeen sees coming a mile off.
Epeen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Epeen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pantteri circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pantteri counters with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Epeen moves forwards but Pantteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musta Pantteri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Epeen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pantteri delivers a nice body kick.
Epeen misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Pantteri.
Epeen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pantteri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Epeen tries to clinch there but Pantteri circles away.
A clash of legs there as Pantteri blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epeen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pantteri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pantteri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Pantteri.
Pantteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epeen.
Pantteri throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epeen staying out of range there.
Pantteri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epeen blocks a leg kick.
Epeen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epeen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pantteri takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epeen tries to clinch there but Pantteri circles away.
Pantteri throws a sloppy head kick and Epeen moves out of range easily.
Epeen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pantteri counters with a head kick.
Pantteri misses with a hook.
Pantteri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epeen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epeen tries to clinch up
and Pantteri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pantteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epeen manages to avoid it.
Pantteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pantteri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinny Epeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Epeen. Pantteri shrugs it off though.
Pantteri checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Epeen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Epeen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pantteri throws a sloppy head kick and Epeen moves out of range easily.
Epeen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epeen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epeen blocks a low kick nicely.
Epeen tries to clinch up
and Pantteri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Epeen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pantteri takes a step back to recover.
Epeen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Epeen is looking to wear down Pantteri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epeen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pantteri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epeen.
Epeen thumps Pantteri with a low kick.
Pantteri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pantteri throws the left hand but Epeen avoids the punch easily.
Epeen clinches up against the cage.
Epeen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pantteri breaks the clinch.
Pantteri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epeen tries to clinch but Pantteri is having none of it.
Pantteri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epeen. Epeen obviously looking to wear him down.
Epeen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pantteri is able to avoid easily.
Epeen thows a leg kick but Pantteri checks it
and Pantteri counters with a low kick, right behind Epeen 's knee.
Epeen avoids a kick to the body.
Epeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pantteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epeen wants to clinch up but Pantteri keeps it at a distance.
Pantteri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epeen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Epeen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pantteri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pantteri digs a good hook to Epeen's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pantteri tries to score with a low kick but Epeen moves his leg out of the way.
Epeen misses with a leg kick
and Pantteri counters with a stiff right hand.
Epeen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pantteri.
Pantteri misses with an uppercut.
Pantteri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pantteri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epeen can pounce on him.
Epeen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pantteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Epeen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pantteri.
Epeen wants to clinch.
Pantteri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musta Pantteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pantteri 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Musta Pantteri!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan The Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan The Wrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Santos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Wrath pushes off an throws an elbow but Santos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Wrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Wrath wants to slow Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Wrath, right into the meat.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Wrath circles away quickly and effectively.
The Wrath misses with a low kick as Santos jumps back.
Santos misses with a body kick.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The Wrath clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Wrath misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but The Wrath keeps him there for the moment.
The Wrath tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
The Wrath misses with an elbow strike.
The Wrath breaks the clinch.
The Wrath slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Wrath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Wrath has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Wrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
The Wrath rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Brian Santos has been cut.
The Wrath lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
The Wrath connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
A knee to the head by The Wrath.
The Wrath misses with a knee strike.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
The Wrath misses with an elbow over the top.
The Wrath manages to break the clinch.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santos throws a leg kick but The Wrath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos scores with a three punch combo!
Santos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Wrath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
The Wrath is looking to chop away at Santos's legs.
Santos throws a head kick but The Wrath moves out of range.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Wrath circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Wrath, right into the meat.
Santos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Santos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santos cracks The Wrath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Wrath wants to land a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
The Wrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Wrath is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Wrath tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos looks to land a combination but The Wrath avoids it well.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
The Wrath tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Wrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Wrath creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santos's defenses.
The Wrath crunches a lovely knee into Santos's ribcage.
Santos looks gassed!
The Wrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Wrath tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
The Wrath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
The Wrath connects with a nasty looking knee right to Santos's face.
The Wrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The Wrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath landing knees to the body.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Wrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
The Wrath prevents Santos from breaking the clinch.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Wrath lands an elbow just above Santos 's eye.
The Wrath using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath throws an elbow that misses.
A knee to the head by The Wrath.
The Wrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
The Wrath defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Santos checks a leg kick.
Santos checks a leg kick.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brian Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Wrath tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
The Wrath throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and The Wrath only half commits.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wrath throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and The Wrath only half commits.
The Wrath dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos checks a low kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath checks the leg kick.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
Santos checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Santos.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
The Wrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Wrath is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Santos checks a low kick from The Wrath.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Wrath scores a nice knee to the body.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Wrath lands a knee to the body.
Santos is breathing heavily.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Wrath here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
The Wrath lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The Wrath lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
The Wrath breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Wrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Wrath fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Wrath tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Santos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Wrath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
The Wrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Wrath tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos checks the leg kick.
The Wrath is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Wrath throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Santos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santos swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Wrath. That's going to slow Santos down.
The Wrath throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath tries a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Wrath blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos throws a right and a left that The Wrath avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Wrath.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
The Wrath forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Wrath throws an elbow but misses.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Wrath throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Santos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to stall.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from The Wrath.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Santos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Wrath lands an elbow inside that Santos shrugs off.
Santos takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from The Wrath.
The Wrath landing knees to the head.
The Wrath utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath lands a damaging elbow.
The Wrath comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Wrath lands a nice elbow.
Santos takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Wrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Wrath misses with a low kick.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan The Wrath dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Santos throws a right and a left that The Wrath avoids nicely.
The Wrath rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from The Wrath.
The Wrath with a knee to the head.
The Wrath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
The Wrath throws an elbow but it misses.
The Wrath throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Wrath gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Wrath with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Wrath tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Wrath misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Wrath has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Wrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Wrath doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Wrath throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
The Wrath tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Wrath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and The Wrath moves out of range easily.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Wrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Wrath is looking to score with low kicks.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
The Wrath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santos checks it well.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Wrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santos cracks The Wrath with an open hand slap.
The Wrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Santos checks it.
Santos checks a low kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath dodges the punch combination from Santos.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Santos.
The Wrath avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Wrath moves away.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brian Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan The Wrath 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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos swinging wildly here.
The Wrath throws and low kick but Santos moves out of range easily.
The Wrath moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Santos lands a two punch combo.
The Wrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Wrath wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Wrath at a distance.
The Wrath throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and The Wrath only half commits.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
The Wrath is looking to clinch.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from The Wrath.
The Wrath wants to land a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
The Wrath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Wrath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
The Wrath throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santos checks a low kick from The Wrath.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Santos.
The Wrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Wrath throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Wrath throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Wrath.
The Wrath dodges the punch combination from Santos.
The Wrath throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
The Wrath blocks a head kick by Santos.
The Wrath instigates a clinch.
Santos wants to break free but The Wrath has control.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but The Wrath has the dominant position.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but The Wrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Wrath throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Wrath landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Santos blocks an elbow strike from The Wrath.
The Wrath throws an elbow that misses.
The Wrath keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Wrath breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Wrath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Santos.
I think The Wrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan The Wrath!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Xoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ronnie Jones enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Xoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronnie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xoom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xoom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jones working the ground and pound.
Xoom being controlled for a moment.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Xoom uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Xoom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Xoom drops Jones with a right and a left! Xoom comes rushing in but Jones regains his composure and manages to keep Xoom in guard.
It looks like Ronnie Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xoom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xoom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is trying to control the position but Xoom postures up.
Jones pulls Xoom in to control the position.
Xoom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xoom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Xoom's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Xoom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xoom drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Xoom off! Xoom jumps back into Jones's guard.
Xoom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Xoom from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Xoom.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Xoom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xoom wants it to stay on the feet.
Logan Xoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones looks gassed!
Xoom sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jones to the ground! Xoom dives into full mount looking to finish!
That has opened up Ronnie Jones's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xoom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Xoom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Xoom's attempts to control the action.
Xoom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Xoom avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Xoom trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Xoom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Xoom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xoom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xoom. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xoom wants to clinch.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Xoom throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xoom as he jumps to the side.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xoom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xoom misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Xoom.
Xoom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The cut above Ronnie Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xoom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Xoom keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xoom pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Logan Xoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xoom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xoom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Xoom pushes him off.
Xoom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xoom is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Xoom won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Xoom is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xoom is looking to escape.
Jones is pressing down on Xoom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xoom is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xoom throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xoom is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is trying to ground and pound but Xoom uses the momentary lack of control by Jones to regain half guard.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Xoom to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones postures up in Xoom's guard and throws a big left but Xoom blocks it.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Xoom uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Xoom!
Xoom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Xoom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie Jones's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Jones dodges the punch combination from Xoom.
Xoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xoom tries to clinch up
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xoom misses with a combination
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xoom keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones distracts Xoom with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ronnie Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Xoom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xoom postures up.
Xoom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Jones working the strikes but Xoom uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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.
Xoom is looking to escape.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Xoom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones throwing shots but Xoom is blocking nicely.
Jones throwing shots but Xoom is blocking nicely.
Jones thows a huge punch but Xoom dodges it nicely.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up from half guard.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Xoom gets back to full guard.
Jones lying in Xoom's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Xoom decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Logan Xoom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jo mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro Utini has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goro Utini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jo mama!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but mama circles away quickly and effectively.
mama looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Utini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like jo mama has been cut.
Utini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Utini slaps away a takedown attempt from mama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Utini cracks a nice hook into mama's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utini cracks mama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Utini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning mama to stand back up!
Utini throws an overhand right that has mama reeling! Utini follows up with more punches and mama is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Goro Utini!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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238 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Piper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Piper avoids them all with ease.
Piper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
A cross from Piper lands.
Piper moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Piper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Piper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Piper throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Piper blocks a jab.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Piper to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piper.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Piper on the side of the head.
It looks like Peter Piper has been cut.
Piper misses with a looping left.
Sanchez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper manages to avoid it.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Piper moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Piper.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Piper's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Piper finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Piper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
Piper misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Piper misses the jab.
Sanchez throws a sloppy body shot
and Piper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Piper.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piper.
Nice shot by Piper.
Piper throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Sanchez's head but Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper lands a head shot.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper misses with a wild body shot.
Piper cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Piper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Piper lands with a shot to the body.
Sanchez looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Piper.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piper.
Piper lands a jab to the head.
Piper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Piper lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Piper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Piper.
Piper scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piper lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Piper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Piper. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Piper catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Piper misses the target.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Piper.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Piper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Piper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Piper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Piper throws a good cross that connects.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piper.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piper.
Nickolas Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Piper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Piper misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Piper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper manages to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Piper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piper lands with a shot to the body.
Piper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Piper.
Piper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Piper lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Piper.
Nice uppercut there from Piper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Piper.
Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piper counters with a left to the body.
Piper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
Piper digs a good hook to Sanchez's body.
Piper misses with a straight right.
Piper connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piper throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Piper dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Piper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Piper lands with a right hand.
Piper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piper jabs at Sanchez's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Piper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Piper's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot by Piper.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Piper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Piper needs to keep his hands up - Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Piper is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Piper.
A jab lands there for Piper.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Piper counters with a nice body shot.
Piper lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez misses with a jab to the body
and Piper counters with a left to the body.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Piper connects with a body shot.
Piper throws the left hand but Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Piper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Piper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Piper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Piper.
Piper scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piper with a hook.
Piper works the jab nicely.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Piper lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Piper scores with a nice right hand.
Piper lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab, jab by Piper - just one landing.
Piper lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Piper throws out a powerful jab.
Piper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Piper misses with a straight left.
Sanchez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Piper misses with a looping right.
Piper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Piper - just one landing.
Piper misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Piper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Piper. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Piper ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Piper connects with a nice looking jab.
Piper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Piper misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Piper lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Piper scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Piper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piper.
Piper tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piper connects with a single shot there.
Piper digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Piper.
Piper lands with a straight right. Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Piper scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Piper thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Piper throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piper throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez defending well as Piper loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piper throws out the jab.
Piper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Piper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Piper sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sanchez blocks a jab.
Piper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Peter Piper is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Piper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanchez.
Piper lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into rage.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piper throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Piper.
Piper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanchez's head backwards.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piper misses with a looping left.
Piper lands a lovely overhand right.
Piper with a nice cross.
Piper thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Piper with a hook.
Piper lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piper lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanchez moves out of range as Piper strikes.
Piper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez cracks Piper with an open hand slap.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piper.
Sanchez misses with a body punch
and Piper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Piper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Piper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Piper scores with a jab.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Piper misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Piper coming out on top.
Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piper lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Nice defenses there by Piper.
Piper thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez misses the body punch
and Piper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Piper misses.
Jab, jab by Piper - just one landing.
Piper looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Piper lands.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piper's head.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piper looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Piper with a jab.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Sanchez swings for the body but Piper moves out of range.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Piper.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Piper.
Piper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Piper digs a good body shot into Sanchez's ribs.
Piper cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Piper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Piper catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Piper thuds a left hand into Sanchez's body.
Piper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Piper.
Piper scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Piper punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickolas Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Piper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piper.
Sanchez misses with a combination
and Piper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Piper coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper with a hook.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piper cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Piper misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Piper works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piper.
Piper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piper cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Piper lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piper scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piper cracks Sanchez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piper.
Sanchez walks into a jab.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Piper.
Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Piper scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Piper moved out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piper.
Piper connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Piper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
Piper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Piper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Piper.
Piper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piper was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Piper misses with a wild body shot.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanchez has time to react.
Piper lands a nice shot that snaps Sanchez's head back.
Piper looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Piper punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Piper lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Good exchange - Piper coming out on top.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Piper misses with a hook.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Piper lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Piper with a jab.
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piper.
Piper slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Piper scores with a shot to the body.
Piper jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Piper with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Piper tests Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piper circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Piper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Piper has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Piper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastarrachea comes to the cage accompanied by Young Folks. Rich Black Bear is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Bastarrachea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black Bear moves out of range of the body kick from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea scores with a nice body kick.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear misses with a body shot.
Bastarrachea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bastarrachea wants it to stay on the feet.
Bastarrachea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black Bear.
Bastarrachea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bastarrachea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear misses with a wild body shot.
Bastarrachea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black Bear is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bastarrachea's half guard.
Bastarrachea is pressing down on Black Bear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bastarrachea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black Bear is one step ahead there.
Black Bear won't allow Bastarrachea to get back to his feet.
Black Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastarrachea knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black Bear on the ground.
Bastarrachea wants to stand but Black Bear is controlling the position.
Black Bear thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastarrachea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastarrachea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bastarrachea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black Bear takes a step back to recover.
Bastarrachea darts in and clinches Black Bear up against the cage.
Black Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bastarrachea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastarrachea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black Bear. Bastarrachea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastarrachea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Black Bear.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear has a takedown stuffed.
Bastarrachea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bastarrachea circles away.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black Bear swings for the body but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastarrachea rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastarrachea tries a low kick but Black Bear avoids it.
Black Bear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black Bear. Bastarrachea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastarrachea tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastarrachea throws a wild body kick that Black Bear sees coming a mile off.
Bastarrachea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bastarrachea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bastarrachea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black Bear.
Bastarrachea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bastarrachea closes the distance and pushes Black Bear back into the cage.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black Bear avoids it.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black Bear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bastarrachea prevents it.
Black Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
A knee to the head by Bastarrachea.
It looks like Rich Black Bear has been cut.
Bastarrachea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bastarrachea struggles to land a body shot inside as Black Bear controls his hands.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black Bear avoids it.
Bastarrachea working Black Bear over with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea working Black Bear over with knees to the body.
Black Bear is breathing heavily.
Black Bear takes an elbow to the temple.
Bastarrachea is stalling here.
Bastarrachea working Black Bear over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bastarrachea obliges.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black Bear's face.
Bastarrachea connects with a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black Bear takes a swing at Bastarrachea's ribcage but misses.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastarrachea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black Bear.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bastarrachea, right into the meat.
Bastarrachea moves into the clinch.
Bastarrachea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black Bear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Black Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black Bear's face.
Bastarrachea with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bastarrachea.
That has opened up Rich Black Bear's cut even more.
Bastarrachea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black Bear's face.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bastarrachea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Black Bear in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black Bear can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bastarrachea takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Xavier Bastarrachea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastarrachea with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Rich Black Bear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bastarrachea is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown but Bastarrachea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bastarrachea, right into the meat.
Bastarrachea avoids the body shot from Black Bear.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastarrachea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastarrachea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastarrachea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black Bear. That did some damage!
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastarrachea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear'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.
Black Bear avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Black Bear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bastarrachea. Bastarrachea obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastarrachea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bastarrachea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastarrachea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastarrachea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Black Bear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bastarrachea wants to slow Black Bear down by chopping away at his legs.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear takes a swing at Bastarrachea's ribcage but misses.
Xavier Bastarrachea is winning the standup battle so far.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
Black Bear stuns Bastarrachea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Bastarrachea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black Bear throws a body punch but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastarrachea.
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.
Black Bear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black Bear's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bastarrachea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black Bear. That did some damage!
Bastarrachea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastarrachea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastarrachea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black Bear's calf.
Bastarrachea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier Bastarrachea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Bastarrachea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea wants to clinch up but Black Bear keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bastarrachea as Black Bear shoots in.
Black Bear takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastarrachea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Black Bear takes a step back to recover.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bastarrachea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastarrachea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Black Bear's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastarrachea thumps Black Bear with a low kick.
Bastarrachea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastarrachea has closed the distance and engaged Black Bear in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bastarrachea's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bastarrachea lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bastarrachea cracks the inside of Black Bear's front leg.
Black Bear moves out of range as Bastarrachea throws a body kick.
Black Bear gets a takedown into half guard.
Bastarrachea wants to control but Black Bear is keeping busy.
Bastarrachea on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastarrachea tries to get out of the position.
Bastarrachea has his hands clasped together around Black Bear's back. He's all about the action.
Bastarrachea pushes Black Bear off looking to stand but Black Bear dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear wants to free his trapped foot but Bastarrachea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastarrachea is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black Bear trying to pass the guard but Bastarrachea defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bastarrachea is looking to slow Black Bear down with leg kicks.
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.
Black Bear connects with a body shot.
Black Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastarrachea.
Black Bear throws a body punch but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Bastarrachea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black Bear. That did some damage!
Black Bear swings for the body but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear just misses with a punch to the body.
Black Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bastarrachea as he jumps to the side.
Bastarrachea misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastarrachea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a head kick!
Rich Black Bear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bastarrachea throws a front kick aimed at Black Bear's knee but Black Bear avoids it well.
Black Bear takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Black Bear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastarrachea moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastarrachea was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Black Bear moves out of range of the body kick from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea stuffs the takedown.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.
Bastarrachea throws and low kick but Black Bear moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastarrachea feints and then cracks Black Bear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Black Bear down.
Bastarrachea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Black Bear misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea had his way with Rich Black Bear in that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bastarrachea.
Black Bear dives in and grabs Bastarrachea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bastarrachea pushes down on Black Bear's head and hops out.
Bastarrachea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black Bear.
Bastarrachea is looking to clinch but Black Bear is avoiding it.
Bastarrachea leaves Black Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black Bear tries to land a body kick
and Bastarrachea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black Bear's knee momentarily.
Black Bear takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastarrachea is just out of range.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses.
Bastarrachea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Bastarrachea tries to score with a low kick but Black Bear moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Bastarrachea.
Black Bear shoots and misses
and Bastarrachea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Xavier Bastarrachea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Black Bear.
Black Bear is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
An inside leg kick lands from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea gets a clinch.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Black Bear won't want to take too many of those.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow just above Black Bear 's eye.
Bastarrachea stalling in the clinch.
Black Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bastarrachea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rich Black Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Black Bear's face.
Bastarrachea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bastarrachea gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea gets underhooks to prevent Black Bear's takedown attempt.
Bastarrachea working Black Bear over with knees to the body.
Black Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bastarrachea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea working Black Bear over with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black Bear has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bastarrachea.
Black Bear tries for a takedown but Bastarrachea circles away easily
and Bastarrachea counters with an outside leg kick.
Bastarrachea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bastarrachea lands a front kick.
Bastarrachea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black Bear takes a knee to the side of the body.
Xavier Bastarrachea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bastarrachea avoiding damage.
Black Bear misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bastarrachea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bastarrachea, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:42
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:42
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bastarrachea!
Xavier Bastarrachea is the new heavyweight champion!
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