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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Chambers (ranked 237 p4p, 836 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 16 p4p, 51 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands a leg kick that knocks Viikinki off balance momentarily.
Chambers lands a lovely overhand right.
Viikinki slips under a jab.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viikinki.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viikinki.
Chambers loads up on a big right hand but Viikinki slips the punch.
Viikinki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers misses the jab.
A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
Viikinki takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers scoring well with a low kick there.
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chambers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Chambers both land. Nice combination.
Viikinki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chambers throws out the jab.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
Chambers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikinki.
Chambers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chambers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chambers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viikinki, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers trying to control the position but instead, Viikinki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chambers into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Chambers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chambers keeps control of Viikinki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chambers lands a shoulder strike.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki breaks the clinch.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chambers moves in looking to clinch but Viikinki pushes him off.
Viikinki punishes Chambers's body with a nice straight punch.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers throws a hook to the side of Viikinki's head but Viikinki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Viikinki throws a big counter head kick but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Viikinki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chambers lands a leg kick that knocks Viikinki off balance momentarily.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers throws a shot from downtown. Viikinki moves away and avoids it.
Viikinki unleashes a big counter combination but Chambers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers tries to clinch up but Viikinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Viikinki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viikinki misses with a hook. Chambers ducked under it nicely.
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Chambers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers darts in and clinches Viikinki up against the cage.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Viikinki.
Chambers throws a low kick, looking for Viikinki's leg but Viikinki calmly moves out of range.
Chambers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chambers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Viikinki moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Viikinki tests Chambers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
A combination from Viikinki does no damage.
Viikinki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viikinki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Chambers.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers tries to clinch up.
Chambers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chambers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viikinki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers clinches up against the cage.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viikinki is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Viikinki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viikinki 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.
It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Viikinki.
Chambers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
Chambers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chambers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chambers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Viikinki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
Viikinki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viikinki throws a big shot that misses.
Chambers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
Viikinki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
Viikinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki misses with a straight left.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Chambers throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viikinki. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikinki lands a big head kick that sends Chambers tumbling to the mat! Viikinki takes a step backwards and waves Chambers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Viikinki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Viikinki misses.
Chambers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viikinki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Good leg kick by Chambers.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki moves away
enabling Viikinki to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Viikinki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Chambers there.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viikinki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chambers misses the jab.
Chambers with a jab.
Viikinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chambers connects with the punch.
Chambers clinches.
Viikinki manages to break the clinch.
Chambers cracks Viikinki with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chambers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viikinki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Viikinki avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Viikinki.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Viikinki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viikinki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viikinki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Chambers pushes Viikinki up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jax Chambers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jax Chambers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chambers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viikinki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chambers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viikinki's head backwards.
Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Viikinki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viikinki.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chambers working aggressively here.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chambers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jax Chambers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Viikinki is predictable there
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers scores with a punch to the head.
Viikinki takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Chambers throws the left hand but Viikinki avoids the punch easily.
Chambers is looking to clinch but Viikinki is avoiding it.
Chambers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chambers works Viikinki's body with a nice hook.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Viikinki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viikinki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viikinki throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki moves away
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers closes the distance but Viikinki moves to the side
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
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!
Chambers throws a body punch but Viikinki moves out of range.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Viikinki.
Chambers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viikinki.
Viikinki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers lands a really nice looking cross but Viikinki seems unphased.
Chambers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body. Viikinki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki drops Chambers with a beautiful combination! Chambers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Viikinki is looking for the KO!
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki counters with a right hand to the body.
Chambers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viikinki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chambers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viikinki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jax Chambers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viikinki lands a nice shot to the body.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viikinki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viikinki throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Jab from Chambers.
Viikinki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viikinki throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jax Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki punishes Chambers's body with a nice straight punch.
Chambers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambers is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Viikinki.
Well Chambers 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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