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Blood & Bone A&E 9901 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 3889 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Jackson Giles (ranked 222 p4p, 152 weight class). Fukumitsu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joji - Pretty Boy (ft. Lil Yachty). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Giles!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Giles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fukumitsu as he avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a nice looking combination but Giles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukumitsu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fukumitsu duly obliges.
Giles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu takes a swing at Giles's ribcage but misses.
Fukumitsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukumitsu gets caught napping as Giles dives in and scores a takedown. Fukumitsu manages to retain guard.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet but Giles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giles stays in close to Fukumitsu's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Giles is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukumitsu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fukumitsu manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Giles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Giles.
Fukumitsu wants to break free but Giles has control.
Giles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fukumitsu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Giles goes for a double leg but Fukumitsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fukumitsu continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukumitsu, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Fukumitsu. No joy for Giles on that attempt.
Giles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fukumitsu to the ground. Giles is now in Fukumitsu's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
Giles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Giles is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Jackson Giles has been cut.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Fukumitsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Giles doesn't seem phased though.
 Giles is rocked!
Giles's coach down at Puncher's Chance Collective was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Giles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Giles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Giles is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Giles head around and knocks him out cold! Fukumitsu hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is the new bantamweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 1876 p4p, 3686 weight class) and Tiimo Hekoniemi (ranked 265 p4p, 486 weight class). Tiimo Hekoniemi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Tessier's chin.
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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 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiimo Hekoniemi!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hekoniemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tessier but Tessier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Tessier was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tessier moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Tessier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hekoniemi shoots for a takedown but Tessier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hekoniemi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Tessier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiimo Hekoniemi.
A big head kick from Tessier and Hekoniemi is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Hekoniemi is rocked!
It looks like Tiimo Hekoniemi has been cut.
Tessier with a nice head shot there.
Hekoniemi is still in real trouble! Can Tessier finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier is in close to Hekoniemi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tessier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Hekoniemi covers up, he's hurt! Tessier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tessier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tessier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Alford (ranked 5660 p4p, 6781 weight class) and Kai Majors (ranked 643 p4p, 714 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernesto Alford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Majors!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majors shoots in and drives through. Alford sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alford. Majors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alford missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alford misses with an uppercut. Majors saw that one coming.
Majors throws a counter combo.
Alford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Majors manages to avoid it.
Majors throws a body kick that misses
and Alford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alford lands with an uppercut that bounces Majors off the cage and back into range.
Majors throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Majors drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Alford as Majors shoots in.
Alford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alford throws a jab but it's blocked by Majors.
Alford lands with a hook. Majors tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Alford finds it's target.
Majors closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alford circles away.
Ernesto Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Majors.
A jab from Majors misses.
Majors swings widly with a right hand
enabling Alford to counter with a crisp jab.
Majors fails with the takedown
letting Alford counter with a right hand.
Alford misses with an uppercut.
Majors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alford is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alford missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alford misses with a few strikes there.
Majors is looking for the big counter here.
Alford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alford misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Majors lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Ernesto Alford 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!
Alford tries to bum rush Majors with a series of wild strikes but Majors uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alford misses with a straight right.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alford counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Majors is in Alford's guard.
Majors looks winded!
Alford is pulling down on Majors's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majors throwing strikes from guard but Alford blocks nicely.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Alford is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Majors thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Majors looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majors lands a body shot.
That's four 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.
Alford throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Majors misses with a shot to the body
and Alford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Alford.
Alford fires out a quick counter leg kick but Majors just manages to avoid it.
Alford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Majors lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Majors throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Majors throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alford.
Alford connects with a single shot there.
Majors misses with a leg kick
and Alford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Majors misses
and Alford counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford'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.
Majors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Majors releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Majors ducks under a wild hook from Alford.
Majors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alford as he avoids it easily.
Alford missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Majors has his takedown stuffed
and Alford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alford missing with a left hand there. Majors was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors moves out of range as Alford strikes.
Majors is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Majors misses with the body kick
and Alford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai Majors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majors throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alford throws a body shot but no joy.
Majors looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Majors uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alford.
Majors throws a right hand that Alford ducks under and follows up with a left that Alford also avoids with ease.
Majors is breathing heavily.
Majors thows a leg kick but Alford checks it
enabling Alford to counter with a crisp jab.
Majors ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Majors defending well as Alford loads up on a big left hand.
Majors ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kai Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alford throws a lazy right hand but Majors sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majors is looking for the big counter here.
Alford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Majors.
Majors throws a solid leg kick but Alford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Majors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a head kick but Alford moves out of range.
A jab from Alford finds it's way through Majors's defenses.
Ernesto Alford is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alford is pulling down on Majors's head to control his posture.
Majors won't allow Alford to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alford holds on and takes a little breather.
Majors looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford is trying to control the position but Majors postures up.
Alford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Majors thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alford stuns Majors with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alford lands a nice looking body shot.
Majors misses with a takedown attempt
and Alford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ernesto Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Majors.
Alford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alford throws a hook but Majors avoids it easily.
Alford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Majors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alford.
Majors steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Majors throws a body punch but Alford moves out of range.
Majors throws a front kick aimed at Alford's knee but Alford avoids it well.
Alford cracks a nice hook into Majors's ribs.
Majors is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alford rather than just go for the knockout.
Alford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Majors's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Majors misses with a two punch combination.
Majors defending well as Alford loads up on a big left hand.
Majors dodges the punch combination from Alford.
Despite the aggression on Majors's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Alford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Alford's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Majors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Majors throws a left and a right that both miss
and Majors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majors misses with a few strikes there.
Alford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Majors.
Alford misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Majors. Alford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alford swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Alford blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Majors 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Majors.
Majors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Majors throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alford tries to score with a low kick but Majors moves his leg out of the way.
Majors attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alford seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Majors avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Majors chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alford misses with an uppercut.
Majors throws out a leg kick but Alford moves out of range and Majors only half commits.
Alford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Majors has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majors on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Majors is out of range and Alford settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Majors checks a leg kick.
Majors takes one on the button.
Majors misses with a body shot.
Majors throws a jab when Alford was well out of range.
Majors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alford slaps away a takedown attempt from Majors, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Majors tries to score with a low kick but Alford moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Majors swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Majors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alford is fending him off so far but Majors persists. Nope, Alford circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernesto Alford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Majors.
Alford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ernesto Alford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majors moves away.
Ernesto Alford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majors.
Alford was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Majors moves away from the strike by Alford.
A combination from Majors does no damage.
Alford with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Alford.
Nice shot lands for Alford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alford scores with the left hand. Majors knows he should have avoided that one.
Alford lands a really nice looking cross but Majors seems unphased.
Majors swings widly with a right hand
and Majors takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majors gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alford throws an overhand right that lands on Majors's shoulder, as Majors tries to avoid the shot.
Alford scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Alford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Majors doesn't seem phased though.
Alford motions for Majors to come forward. Alford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majors moves out of range of the leg kick from Alford.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Alford showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alford, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Ernesto Alford!
Ernesto Alford wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Archie Majors (ranked 25183 p4p, 4417 weight class) and Shadow Moon (ranked 338 p4p, 243 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Archie Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shadow Moon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shadow Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majors fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moon throws a sloppy head kick and Majors moves out of range easily.
Moon misses with a wild body shot.
Majors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majors.
A clash of legs there as Majors blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Majors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Majors turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moon misses with the combination.
Majors half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Majors goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moon tries a quick counter leg kick but Majors is wise to it.
Majors smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moon wants to slow Majors down by chopping away at his legs.
Majors scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moon looks winded!
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moon tries to land a leg kick but Majors saw it coming and moves away.
Moon swings for the body but Majors moves out of range.
Moon darts in looking for a takedown but Majors gets double underhooks and turns Moon into the cage.
Majors went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Majors closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majors feints and as Moon raises his hands in defense, Majors changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Majors keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moon's head.
Majors passes Moon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moon is trying to stand back up but Majors is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors wants to work for an arm triangle but Moon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Majors is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Majors working the head and body with strikes.
Majors is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moon defends it well.
Moon wants to get back to his feet.
Majors is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Majors scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Majors there.
Majors is looking for a kimura here.
Majors seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majors.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moon kicks Majors off and gets back to his feet.
Majors moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon is looking to slow Majors down with leg kicks.
Moon shoots in for a takedown but Majors shows good takedown defense.
Majors appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Majors throws a shot to the body.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Moon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majors. That did some damage!
Moon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moon throws a right and a left that Majors avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majors lands a leg kick that knocks Moon off balance momentarily.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Moon misses with a two punch combination.
Moon throws a combination that misses
and Majors counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Majors throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Majors dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Moon.
Majors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Majors blocks the body kick.
Majors scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Majors lands a head kick. Moon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moon can do to turn this around?
Majors steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moon.
Moon jabs Majors to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moon pushes Majors off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors moves away from the strike by Moon.
Moon throws a right hand that Majors ducks under and follows up with a left that Majors also avoids with ease.
Majors throws a front kick that sends Moon stumbling back into the cage.
Majors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moon. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon throws a front kick aimed at Majors's knee but Majors avoids it well.
Majors scores with a head kick.
Majors throws a series of strikes that have Moon backpedaling.
Majors shoots in for a takedown but Moon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Majors avoids the head kick by Moon.
Majors scores with a head kick.
Majors avoids a kick to the body.
Moon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Majors moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moon.
Majors throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moon 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 Majors has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Majors and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moon dives in for a single leg takedown but Majors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Moon backs away, Majors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Archie Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shadow Moon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors lands with a thumping leg kick.
Archie Majors is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moon's half guard.
Moon makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Archie Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moon scores with a three punch combo!
Moon connects with a body shot.
Majors lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moon's sensitive parts.
Majors keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon thows a leg kick but Majors checks it
and Majors counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Majors tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon throws out a leg kick but Majors moves out of range and Moon only half commits.
Majors cracks a nice hook into Moon's ribs.
Majors lands a high kick!
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Majors moves out of range as Moon throws a body kick.
Moon throws a nice looking combination but Majors bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Majors seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Majors connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Majors thows a body kick. Moon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Majors getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon thumps Majors with a low kick.
Majors misses with a body shot.
Majors slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors connects with a solid leg kick.
Moon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Majors counters with a nice body kick.
Moon misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majors.
Majors throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Majors will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon shoots in looking for a takedown but Majors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Majors throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Majors checks a leg kick.
Moon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majors circles away quickly and effectively.
Majors scores with a leg kick.
Majors lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Majors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors throws a head kick that Moon semi-blocks.
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Majors cracks Moon with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majors checks a low kick from Moon.
Nice shot lands for Majors.
Majors lands a leg kick that knocks Moon off balance momentarily.
Majors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moon but Moon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Majors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Majors.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon throws a counter combo.
Moon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Majors backs up against the cage.
Majors looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moon pushes Majors off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moon tries to score with a low kick but Majors moves his leg out of the way.
Majors dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moon. That did some damage!
Majors takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Majors finds it's way through Moon's defenses.
Majors dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon throws a body punch but Majors moves out of range.
As Moon backs away, Majors returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Majors throws a chopping leg kick but Moon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Moon fails to land with a series of punches.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon swinging wildly here.
And Majors counters with a quick kick to the body but Moon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throws a leg kick which misses Moon's front leg but catches the back leg as Moon tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Majors.
Majors misses with an uppercut.
Majors blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon ducks right into an uppercut from Majors.
Sloppy strikes from Majors. Those never looked like landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Majors - the referee stops the clock and Moon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Majors. Moon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Majors avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Majors connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Majors.
Moon throws out a counter right but Majors avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Moon scores with a four punch combination!
Moon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Majors defends it nicely.
Moon moves out of range as Majors strikes.
Moon throws a leg kick but Majors sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
Moon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moon working hard to break the clinch.
Majors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shadow Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Majors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Majors scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Majors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majors, 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 for Archie Majors!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Archie Majors!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Archie Majors!
Archie Majors wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beau Scriven (ranked 3035 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Jamal Lloyd (ranked 296 p4p, 158 weight class). Lloyd has chosen Woke up this Morning- Alabama 3 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Beau Scriven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scriven with a jab.
It looks like Jamal Lloyd has been cut.
Scriven connects with a right hand. Lloyd shakes it off.
Lloyd tries to clinch there but Scriven circles away.
Scriven looks to land a combination but Lloyd avoids it well.
Lloyd with a hook.
Scriven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scriven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lloyd circles away quickly and effectively.
Scriven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lloyd darts in trying to clinch
and Scriven counters with a nice body shot.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scriven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd lands with a right that hurts Scriven. Scriven looks to clinch but Lloyd throws a short knee that drops Scriven. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jamal Lloyd! Jamal Lloyd retains his featherweight title!
Jamal Lloyd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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