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SFF 39: Gomi vs. Mayweather PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Koch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koch's head.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross is pushing down on Koch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koch is fighting to maintain full guard but Ross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ross throwing shots but Koch is blocking nicely.
Koch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koch pulls Ross in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ross trying to control but Koch is working from the bottom.
Ross looking to pass the guard.
Ross working some strikes from top position.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Koch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
Koch is trying to keep Ross in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ross in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koch scores with a jab. Ross acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ross avoids the body shot from Koch.
Koch throws a big shot that misses.
Ross throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koch counters with a straight right hand.
Koch staying out of range there.
Koch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
Good shot there by Koch.
Ross decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ross thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Koch to regain full guard.
Ross stands up over Koch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koch trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch pulls Ross in close to prevent any damage.
Ross is in close to Koch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ross lands a couple of elbows.
Ross has gone for a leg lock! Koch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ross's guard.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koch's guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Koch 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.
Koch trying to keep a closed guard but Ross is proving a slippery customer.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Koch has wrist control.
Koch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ross is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross postures up in Koch's guard and throws a big left but Koch blocks it.
Koch manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ross really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ross is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Koch lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch breaks from Ross's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Koch lands a big shot there that rocks Ross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Koch controlling the position easily from mount.
Koch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ross is looking to escape.
Koch is really struggling to control Ross but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ross tries to hold on but Koch pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koch throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ross is desperately trying to improve his position but Koch has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Koch dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ross misses with a jab to the body
and Koch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koch tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ross.
Koch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ross tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koch is able to avoid easily.
Ross shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Koch connects with a right hand. Ross shakes it off.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koch with a hook.
Koch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koch tests Ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rick Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koch to score with a decent uppercut.
Ross is breathing heavily.
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!
Koch lands a jab to the nose.
Ross is rocked!
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koch moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross tries to land a leg kick but Koch saw it coming and moves away.
Koch avoids the head kick by Ross.
Koch lands with a right hand.
Ross is still on wobbly legs! Can Koch finish him?
Ross tries to clinch but Koch moves out of range.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koch looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
Koch lands a nice shot that snaps Ross's head back.
Koch throws a solid leg kick but Ross takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koch.
Ross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koch rather than just go for the knockout.
Koch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Koch. Koch gets slowly back to his feet.
Ross takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ross stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koch cracks Ross with an open hand slap.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Ross looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koch lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ross falls backwards - clearly groggy! Koch dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Koch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Getunga Bitgaculli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ostias Comopanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitgaculli comes to the cage accompanied by Levanterin laulu. Comopanes has chosen Plush as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Getunga Bitgaculli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ostias Comopanes!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comopanes closes the distance and clinches.
Bitgaculli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comopanes fails with a takedown attempt.
Bitgaculli fails with the takedown
and Comopanes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bitgaculli's guard.
Bitgaculli wants to stand up but Comopanes is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Comopanes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitgaculli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitgaculli controlling Comopanes's posture.
Comopanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitgaculli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitgaculli wants to stand and escape but Comopanes is having none of it.
Comopanes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comopanes passes into half guard.
Comopanes stops Bitgaculli from getting back to his feet.
Bitgaculli kicks Comopanes off and gets back to his feet.
Bitgaculli throws a right hand that Comopanes ducks under and follows up with a left that Comopanes also avoids with ease.
Getunga Bitgaculli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitgaculli has his takedown stuffed
and Comopanes counters with a big head kick but Bitgaculli shrugs it off.
Bitgaculli is breathing heavily.
Bitgaculli wants to clinch but Comopanes slips to the side
and Comopanes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bitgaculli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Getunga Bitgaculli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Comopanes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bitgaculli jumps guard but Comopanes stands there with Bitgaculli around his waist. Bitgaculli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bitgaculli tries to stall but Comopanes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bitgaculli fails to pull guard.
Comopanes stalling the fight.
Comopanes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comopanes shoots and misses
and Bitgaculli counters with a shoot takedown. Comopanes fights it but they end up in guard.
Comopanes controls Bitgaculli momentarily but Bitgaculli frees himself.
Comopanes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bitgaculli is one step ahead there.
Bitgaculli cracks Comopanes with a solid left hand.
Comopanes 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli advances position into side control!
Bitgaculli lands a nice forearm strike.
Bitgaculli scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bitgaculli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bitgaculli lands some shots froms side control.
Comopanes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bitgaculli off and has taken his back!
Bitgaculli 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.
Bitgaculli is trying to stand back up.
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.
Comopanes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bitgaculli controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bitgaculli is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Comopanes off. It looks like it's working - Comopanes slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Bitgaculli displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Getunga Bitgaculli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bitgaculli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Comopanes counters with a takedown into side control.
Bitgaculli tries to escape but Comopanes is in control.
Comopanes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bitgaculli, who protects the arm well.
Bitgaculli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Comopanes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bitgaculli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Comopanes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Comopanes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Comopanes moves out of range of the leg kick from Bitgaculli.
Danga de danga de dang - Bitgaculli scores with a four punch combination!
Bitgaculli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bitgaculli scores a takedown into full mount!
Bitgaculli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Comopanes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli landing punches.
Bitgaculli fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bitgaculli with shots to the head and body - Comopanes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Comopanes taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitgaculli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bitgaculli working Comopanes over with strikes here.
Bitgaculli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Bitgaculli.
Comopanes is desperately trying to improve his position but Bitgaculli has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Bitgaculli.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Comopanes tries to reverse the position but Bitgaculli maintains control.
Bitgaculli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bitgaculli landing shots from mount.
Bitgaculli lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli working Comopanes over with strikes here.
Comopanes trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Comopanes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Comopanes regains half guard.
Comopanes manages to get to full guard.
Bitgaculli landing some decent shots from guard.
Bitgaculli is fighting to break Comopanes's control of his arms but Comopanes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bitgaculli pushes down on Comopanes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bitgaculli is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comopanes wants to get back to full guard.
Bitgaculli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Bitgaculli.
Bitgaculli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Comopanes has hold of Bitgaculli's hands but Bitgaculli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Comopanes won't allow Bitgaculli to pass to mount.
Comopanes is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bitgaculli shoots and misses
and Comopanes counters with a single leg into guard. Bitgaculli didn't expect that.
Bitgaculli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ostias Comopanes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Comopanes clinches.
Bitgaculli stops a takedown attempt from Comopanes.
Bitgaculli goes for a takedown attempt but Comopanes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bitgaculli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Comopanes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bitgaculli content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Comopanes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bitgaculli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Comopanes's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitgaculli is in close to Comopanes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bitgaculli wants to control from the top but Comopanes keeps moving.
Comopanes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bitgaculli's guard.
Bitgaculli has his feet on Comopanes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bitgaculli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Comopanes trying to strike off his back.
Bitgaculli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Comopanes wants to sweep here but Bitgaculli controlling him for the moment.
Bitgaculli trying to control but Comopanes is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comopanes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bitgaculli chips away with some ground and pound.
Bitgaculli lands a couple of elbows.
Bitgaculli trying to control the position from guard on top but Comopanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bitgaculli has his takedown stuffed
and Comopanes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bitgaculli kicks off Comopanes and gets to his feet.
Getunga Bitgaculli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bitgaculli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bitgaculli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Comopanes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Getunga Bitgaculli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli has his takedown stuffed
so Comopanes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Getunga Bitgaculli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Comopanes won't allow Bitgaculli to get back to his feet.
Comopanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitgaculli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitgaculli controlling the position.
Comopanes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bitgaculli pushes Comopanes off and gets back to his feet.
Bitgaculli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Comopanes counters with a shoot takedown. Bitgaculli fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitgaculli is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bitgaculli lands a shoulder strike.
Bitgaculli breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bitgaculli.
Comopanes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bitgaculli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Comopanes taking some punishment here, with Bitgaculli in his half guard.
Bitgaculli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bitgaculli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Comopanes is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ostias Comopanes.
I think Comopanes 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spike Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunders has chosen break stuff - Limp Bizkit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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201 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katten Jansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spike Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jansson postures up in Saunders's guard and throws a big left but Saunders blocks it.
Jansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jansson postures up and lands a big shot to Saunders's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saunders thowing shots but they're missing.
Saunders lands a big elbow.
Jansson gets back to half guard.
Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansson defending well though.
Jansson wants to get back to full guard.
Jansson 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.
Jansson trying to control but Saunders postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jansson defending well though.
Jansson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saunders.
Jansson keeping control of the position.
Jansson is trying to maintain the position but Saunders is very close to passing his half guard.
Jansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saunders.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saunders takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Spike Saunders has been cut.
Saunders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders gets the takedown into side control.
Jansson struggling a bit here.
Saunders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jansson is avoiding damage well.
Jansson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saunders off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jansson has the hooks in. Saunders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saunders trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saunders is covering up but some of the strikes from Jansson are getting through and doing damage.
Jansson has Saunders flattened out and is raining down punches.
Jansson missing with strikes.
Jansson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Jansson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jansson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jansson struggling to land strikes to the head as Saunders covers up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saunders grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jansson controlling well, preventing Saunders from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jansson has the hooks in. Saunders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saunders avoids the strikes from Jansson.
Jansson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jansson scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders looks gassed!
Jansson scores with punches and elbows.
Even with his hooks in, Jansson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jansson throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jansson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jansson connects with a big shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Saunders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jansson landing strikes from the mount.
Jansson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Jansson.
Jansson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saunders is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Saunders is still in real trouble! Can Jansson finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jansson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Saunders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saunders tries to lock up and control but Jansson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katten Jansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spike Saunders's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jansson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jansson wants to control but Saunders postures up.
Jansson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saunders's best efforts.
Jansson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saunders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saunders throws and elbow that misses. Jansson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saunders's guard. Nice move by Jansson!
Jansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansson.
Jansson stopping the sweep attempt from Saunders.
Katten Jansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Jansson from controlling successfully.
Jansson postures up in Saunders's guard and throws a big left but Saunders blocks it.
Jansson lands a couple of elbows.
Jansson looking to sit in guard and control but Saunders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jansson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Jansson has his feet on Saunders's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt.
Saunders shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jansson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jansson tries to get out of the position.
Jansson is pressing down on Saunders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jansson pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
Saunders with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saunders!
Jansson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saunders can't escape the position.
Jansson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jansson is landing with some decent strikes but Saunders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jansson punching from mount but Saunders doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is bucking up trying to escape but Jansson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Saunders in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jansson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Saunders badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jansson around the waist but Jansson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jansson is the winner by TKO! Jansson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katten Jansson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnte Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now. A fine choice. Dave Lee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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166 lbs
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169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnte Potts!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee blocks a head kick by Potts.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Potts.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potts throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potts wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potts. That did some damage!
Lee looks to land a combination. Potts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Potts connects with the punch.
Potts looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee scores with a jab.
Potts is rocked!
Lee lands a brutal uppercut that launches Potts off his feet! Potts tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Lee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikk Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eirikk Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Gunderson there.
Gunderson throws a jab when Dhaliwal was well out of range.
Dhaliwal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunderson.
Gunderson with a hook.
Gunderson scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Dhaliwal. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Dhaliwal misses with a wild body shot.
Gunderson connects with a looping right hand.
Gunderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dhaliwal lands with a cross.
It looks like Eirikk Gunderson has been cut.
Dhaliwal takes a swing at Gunderson's ribcage but misses.
Dhaliwal takes a swing at Gunderson's ribcage but misses.
Dhaliwal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunderson.
Gunderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dhaliwal throws the left hand but Gunderson avoids the punch easily.
Gunderson ducks under a wild hook from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhaliwal.
Dhaliwal lunges at Gunderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gunderson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson throws a jab when Dhaliwal was well out of range.
Gunderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Dhaliwal.
That has opened up Eirikk Gunderson's cut even more.
Gunderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunderson looks gassed!
Dhaliwal drops Gunderson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gunderson! Dhaliwal dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Dhaliwal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka has chosen BIG BOOTY BITCHES as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Issac Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Boyka misses with a wild combination.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Boyka counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boyka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Boyka tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boyka counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Boyka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Uri Boyka has been cut.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Boyka throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Boyka counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hunt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boyka's guard.
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!
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boyka dives on top into guard.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Boyka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hunt's guard.
Hunt has his feet on Boyka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boyka tries to clinch
and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt stops Boyka from standing up.
Hunt wants to stand but Boyka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hunt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boyka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boyka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt regains half guard.
Boyka wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hunt to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Issac Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunt forces Boyka back against the cage and clinches.
Hunt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Boyka keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Boyka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Boyka has escaped and now he's on top!
Boyka looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyka tries to stand but Hunt is controlling from the bottom.
Boyka gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boyka ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Boyka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyka stalks Hunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hunt's face. Hunt staggers backwards, shaken.
Boyka misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Boyka moves away and avoids it.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Boyka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyka pinned against the cage. Boyka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Boyka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunt swivels and escapes.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunt sprawls well. Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka kicks Hunt off and gets to his feet.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Boyka counters with a left and a right that stings Hunt.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Boyka!
Hunt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boyka is now in Hunt's guard. A big mistake from Hunt there, giving up the dominant position!
Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hunt tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Boyka off! Boyka jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boyka is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Boyka off! Boyka jumps back into Hunt's guard.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Hunt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uri Boyka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boyka closes the distance and clinches up with Hunt, looking for a takedown. Boyka pushes Hunt against the cage but Hunt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyka.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a leg kick.
Hunt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Boyka avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyka is retaining full guard.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boyka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Boyka in his guard.
Boyka looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boyka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hunt is proving hard to escape from.
Boyka thows a big elbow that misses.
Boyka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boyka has Hunt in his guard.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boyka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Boyka in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt pulls Boyka in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing Boyka from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boyka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyka advances position into side control!
Boyka is trying to get an arm triangle but Hunt is defending well.
Uri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Issac Hunt!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Koslof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Jaxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaxon has chosen X Goin' Give iIt To Ya-DMX as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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23
137 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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28
146 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Koslof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrone Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koslof drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koslof wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Jaxon striking off his back but it's not causing Koslof any problems.
Koslof is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koslof postures up in Jaxon's guard and throws a big left but Jaxon blocks it.
Koslof 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.
Koslof wants to control from the top but Jaxon keeps moving.
Koslof not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koslof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jaxon lands the left hand.
Koslof moves forwards but Jaxon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Jaxon misses.
Jaxon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koslof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koslof is defended easily by Jaxon.
No luck for Koslof with that takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Koslof.
Jaxon lands a jab to the nose.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Koslof scores with a hook to the body.
Jaxon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaxon wants to stall.
Jaxon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaxon takes a shot to the head.
Jaxon lands a hook that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koslof.
Jaxon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koslof lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards.
Jaxon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Nice elbow from Jaxon.
A right hand to the body from Jaxon.
Koslof blocking some punches.
Jaxon lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaxon is looking to control Koslof's arms but Koslof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaxon has his back to the cage.
Jaxon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaxon stops a takedown attempt from Koslof.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Koslof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaxon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Koslof scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaxon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koslof drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaxon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaxon trying to stall but Koslof improves his position.
Koslof has clasped his hands together around Jaxon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Koslof works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jaxon is not content to let Koslof control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaxon wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jaxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koslof landing strikes.
Jaxon is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaxon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koslof's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jaxon gets full guard.
Koslof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaxon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Koslof has passed into side control.
Jaxon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jaxon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Koslof avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jaxon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koslof trying to control the action but Jaxon is working from the bottom.
Jaxon is trying to control Koslof's posture but Koslof avoids it.
Jaxon regains half guard.
Koslof is trying to control. Jaxon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koslof lands with a punch from half guard.
Koslof is trying to control. Jaxon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koslof throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jaxon trying to control but Koslof postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bjorn Koslof will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaxon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koslof.
Koslof ducks under a wild hook from Jaxon.
Nice sprawl there from Jaxon as Koslof shoots in.
Jaxon scores with a body shot.
Koslof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaxon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Koslof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaxon throws out a loose jab but Koslof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaxon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaxon scores with a hook.
Koslof clinches with his opponent.
Jaxon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koslof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koslof working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koslof lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaxon.
Koslof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jaxon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaxon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jaxon lands an elbow that stopped Koslof in his tracks for a moment.
Jaxon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jaxon throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaxon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaxon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koslof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Koslof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koslof's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jaxon fails to land.
Jaxon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koslof backwards.
Jaxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koslof misses with a punch to the body.
Koslof misses with a punch to the body.
Jaxon lands a damaging elbow.
Jaxon blocks an uppercut.
Koslof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Jaxon as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jaxon.
Come on Jaxon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koslof lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koslof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koslof cracks Jaxon with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaxon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaxon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koslof.
Jaxon looking to stall.
Koslof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaxon throws a punch but it's blocked by Koslof.
Jaxon is trying to maintain a safe position but Koslof gets an underhook and turns Jaxon into the cage.
Jaxon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaxon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaxon stalling the fight.
Jaxon pushes Koslof back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaxon is breathing heavily.
Koslof is leaning against Jaxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jaxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaxon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jaxon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koslof doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koslof softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Koslof.
Jaxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koslof drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon blocking some punches.
Koslof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaxon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koslof has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaxon regains guard immediately.
Jaxon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Koslof!
Koslof wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jaxon with a couple of short strikes.
Jaxon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jaxon landing strikes from the mount and Koslof is in trouble!
Jaxon looking to control but Koslof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koslof's face.
Jaxon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koslof really wants to buck Jaxon off and get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaxon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koslof wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jaxon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Koslof can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Jaxon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koslof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Koslof tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jaxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koslof looks for a takedown but Jaxon sprawls well.
Jaxon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaxon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koslof's head.
Jaxon scores with a nice strike.
Tyrone Jaxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon throws a right hand that Koslof ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslof also avoids with ease.
Jaxon throws a right hand that Koslof ducks under and follows up with a left that Koslof also avoids with ease.
Jaxon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Koslof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaxon keeping moving, preventing Koslof from controlling successfully.
Jaxon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koslof manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaxon stops Koslof from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaxon throws a big right hand that misses.
Koslof wants to get back to his feet but Jaxon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaxon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koslof's head.
Koslof avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaxon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koslof works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaxon works over Koslof with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaxon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jaxon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koslof defending well though.
Koslof is looking to escape.
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.
Jaxon is working for a submission of some sort.
Koslof has one foot on Jaxon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Koslof forces Jaxon back against the cage and clinches.
Koslof lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaxon backwards.
Koslof tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaxon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koslof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaxon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koslof pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koslof looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon keeping moving, preventing Koslof from controlling successfully.
Koslof landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaxon looking for a sweep. Not yet Jaxon, not yet.
Jaxon trying to keep a closed guard but Koslof is proving a slippery customer.
Jaxon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koslof throwing strikes but missing.
Koslof postures up.
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.
Koslof trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaxon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koslof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaxon's waist but Jaxon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koslof off to one side.
Koslof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Koslof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaxon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koslof, pushing him back against the cage.
Koslof works on Jaxon's body with a couple of short punches.
Koslof takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaxon has a couple of punches blocked by Koslof.
Jaxon working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaxon.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koslof can't get the takedown.
Jaxon lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koslof.
Koslof blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jaxon scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Jaxon.
I think Jaxon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Jaxon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ramrod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Hamasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ramrod might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2Pac - Hit Em Up. Barry Hamasaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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24
195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Ramrod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barry Hamasaki!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramrod is looking to clinch but Hamasaki is avoiding it.
Ramrod tries to clinch there but Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki throws a hook but Ramrod blocks it.
Ramrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamasaki.
Nice takedown defense from Hamasaki. No joy for Ramrod on that attempt.
Ramrod blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramrod blocks a jab.
Ramrod on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramrod really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamasaki looks to land a combination but Ramrod avoids it well.
Hamasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hamasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki clobbers Ramrod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ramrod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamasaki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Ramrod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramrod.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Nice jab there from Hamasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hamasaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barry Hamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamasaki lands a body shot.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hamasaki throws a series of punches but Ramrod avoids them all with ease.
Hamasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramrod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamasaki lands with a shot to the body.
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Ramrod drives through and clinches with Hamasaki against the cage.
Ramrod tries to land a knee to the head but Hamasaki blocks with his arms.
Ramrod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamasaki is trying to break the clinch but Ramrod is controlling him.
Hamasaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramrod stalling against the cage.
Ramrod misses with a punch to the body.
Hamasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramrod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramrod tries to pull guard but Hamasaki won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramrod won't allow it.
Ramrod has a couple of punches blocked by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamasaki connects with a single shot there.
Ramrod moves into the clinch.
Ramrod throws a head punch that misses.
Hamasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramrod avoids the body shot from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamasaki throws a right hand that Ramrod ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramrod also avoids with ease.
Hamasaki lands a jab.
Hamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramrod.
Ramrod moves into the clinch.
Ramrod tries to throw a body punch but Hamasaki avoids it by throwing Ramrod back against the cage.
Ramrod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hamasaki pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Ramrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod moves away from the strike by Hamasaki.
Ramrod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramrod avoids the body shot from Hamasaki.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot.
Hamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Ramrod tries to clinch but Hamasaki moves out of range.
Hamasaki misses with a double jab.
Hamasaki connects with a right hand. Ramrod shakes it off.
Hamasaki misses with the combination.
Hamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramrod manages to avoid it.
Ramrod tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamasaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramrod somewhat.
Ramrod is looking to clinch.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod blocks a low kick nicely.
Hamasaki throws a series of punches but Ramrod moves out of range.
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki throws a body punch but Ramrod moves out of range.
Hamasaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hamasaki misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Hamasaki coming out on top.
Hamasaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramrod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Hamasaki tries to bum rush Ramrod with a series of wild strikes but Ramrod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramrod staying out of range there.
Ramrod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamasaki misses with an uppercut. Ramrod saw that one coming.
Hamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Hamasaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramrod rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramrod tries to clinch there but Hamasaki circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hamasaki scores with a hook to the body. Ramrod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamasaki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hamasaki.
It looks like Jeff Ramrod has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamasaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ramrod. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hamasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Ramrod'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.
Hamasaki lands with a hook. Ramrod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramrod moves away.
Hamasaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hamasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramrod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramrod is just out of range.
Hamasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramrod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramrod takes one to the chin there.
Hamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramrod is just out of range.
Hamasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki takes a swing at Ramrod's ribcage but misses.
Barry Hamasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramrod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamasaki throws a combination. Ramrod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamasaki thuds a left hand into Ramrod's body.
Ramrod wants to clinch.
Ramrod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hamasaki as he jumps to the side.
Hamasaki looks to land a combination. Ramrod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramrod.
Hamasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamasaki works Ramrod's body with a nice hook.
Hamasaki looks to land a combination but Ramrod avoids it well.
Hamasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamasaki throws a body punch but Ramrod moves out of range.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hamasaki.
Ramrod avoids the body shot from Hamasaki.
A nice combination there by Hamasaki.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Hamasaki.
Ramrod tries to clinch up but Hamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramrod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramrod there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramrod closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki scores with a hook to the body. Ramrod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hamasaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ramrod avoids the body shot from Hamasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamasaki digs a good body shot into Ramrod's ribs.
Ramrod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Hamasaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramrod.
Hamasaki digs a good hook to Ramrod's body.
Ramrod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamasaki throws a series of punches but Ramrod moves out of range.
Hamasaki throws a series of strikes that have Ramrod backpedaling.
Ramrod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamasaki throws a right and a left that Ramrod avoids nicely.
Hamasaki connects with a body shot.
Hamasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamasaki misses the shot to the body.
Hamasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamasaki connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hamasaki.
Ramrod fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Ramrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramrod tries to clinch but Hamasaki is having none of it.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramrod moves away.
Ramrod fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Hamasaki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramrod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamasaki lands with a good body shot.
Hamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Ramrod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramrod is just out of range.
Hamasaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramrod momentarily.
Hamasaki misses with the combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamasaki, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Ramrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramrod is looking to clinch but Hamasaki is avoiding it.
Hamasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramrod.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramrod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki swinging wildly here.
Hamasaki misses with a double jab.
Hamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramrod manages to avoid it.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamasaki cracks a nice hook into Ramrod's ribs.
Hamasaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamasaki throws a front kick aimed at Ramrod's knee but Ramrod avoids it well.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamasaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramrod's head backwards.
Hamasaki cracks Ramrod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramrod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramrod tries to clinch there but Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramrod moves out of range of the strikes.
Hamasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Ramrod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramrod closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramrod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramrod is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Hamasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Ramrod'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hamasaki thuds a left hand into Ramrod's body.
Hamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramrod circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramrod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hamasaki but Hamasaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hamasaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramrod on the side of the head.
Ramrod slips a jab and a cross from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramrod.
Hamasaki's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hamasaki duly obliges.
Hamasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki misses with an uppercut.
Hamasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramrod.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Ramrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramrod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamasaki.
Ramrod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamasaki scores with a four punch combination!
Hamasaki cracks Ramrod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramrod doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamasaki circles away.
Hamasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Hamasaki throws a combination. Ramrod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ramrod tries to clinch up.
Hamasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramrod backs up against the cage.
Jeff Ramrod's cut is getting worse.
Hamasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Hamasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamasaki loads up on a big right hand but Ramrod slips the punch.
A combination from Hamasaki does no damage.
Hamasaki connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamasaki scores with a four punch combination!
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramrod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamasaki swings for the body but Ramrod moves out of range.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramrod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramrod moves in looking to clinch but Hamasaki pushes him off.
Ramrod shoots in for a takedown but Hamasaki shows good takedown defense.
Hamasaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramrod in his tracks.
Hamasaki throws a right and a left that Ramrod avoids nicely.
Hamasaki throws a shot to the body.
Barry Hamasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki keeps Ramrod at a distance using the push kick.
Hamasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Hamasaki tests Ramrod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramrod manages to avoid it.
Ramrod walks into a straight right hand from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamasaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hamasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramrod doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramrod moves out of range as Hamasaki strikes.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Ramrod tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamasaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hamasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Hamasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamasaki throws a jab when Ramrod was well out of range.
Ramrod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hamasaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Ramrod's body. Ramrod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramrod takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hamasaki is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hamasaki lands a head shot.
Hamasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramrod moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramrod tries to clinch up but Hamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamasaki lands a nice hook to Ramrod's body. Ramrod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Hamasaki catches Ramrod right on the button with a cross.
Ramrod blocks a head kick by Hamasaki.
Ramrod staying out of range there.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki connects with a looping right hand.
Hamasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramrod doesn't seem bothered though.
Hamasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamasaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramrod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Hamasaki does it's job there.
Hamasaki misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Ramrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramrod tries to clinch there but Hamasaki circles away.
Ramrod closes the distance and clinches up with Hamasaki, looking for a takedown. Ramrod pushes Hamasaki against the cage but Hamasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Ramrod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Ramrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamasaki. Ramrod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamasaki lands the left hand.
Ramrod tries to clinch up but Hamasaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramrod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramrod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jeff Ramrod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamasaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramrod wants to clinch up but Hamasaki keeps it at a distance.
Hamasaki stalks Ramrod and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ramrod's face. Ramrod staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeff Ramrod's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hamasaki takes a swing at Ramrod's ribcage but misses.
Ramrod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramrod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hamasaki.
Hamasaki thows a body shot but no joy.
Hamasaki stuns Ramrod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Ramrod fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Hamasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hamasaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Hamasaki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lipsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tapio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lipsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Das Spiel Ist Aust. Matt Lipsky could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kari Tapio'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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Lipsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Tapio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lipsky.
Tapio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lipsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lipsky misses with an elbow strike.
Tapio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lipsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tapio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipsky.
Lipsky misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tapio. That's going to slow Lipsky down.
Lipsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tapio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lipsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Tapio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lipsky wants to clinch up but Tapio keeps it at a distance.
Tapio blocks a head kick by Lipsky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tapio is defended easily by Lipsky.
Matt Lipsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Tapio.
Nice takedown defense from Lipsky. No joy for Tapio on that attempt.
Lipsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tapio.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lipsky sprawls well. Lipsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tapio gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapio looks gassed!
Lipsky throws a leg kick which misses Tapio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tapio tries to avoid it.
Lipsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lipsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lipsky gets a clinch.
Tapio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clinched against the cage, Lipsky lands a big elbow that drops Tapio! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Tapio is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lipsky!
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