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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Tombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brian Tombo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Tombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tombo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jag tries to keep at a distance but Tombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tombo jumps guard.
Tombo wants to get back to his feet but Jag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tombo trying to keep a closed guard but Jag is proving a slippery customer.
Jag stands up and waves to Tombo to follow him.
Jag tries to clinch but Tombo moves out of range.
Tombo moves into the clinch.
Tombo effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jag has managed to clinch.
Tombo wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Jag is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jag just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tombo's brow.
Tombo lands a knee to the body.
Jag content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tombo looking for a takedown.
Jag is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tombo is keeping busy.
Tombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombo jumps guard but Jag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Tombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tombo fails to land the takedown.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tombo tries to clinch up but Jag circles away and keeps his distance.
Tombo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jag's waist but Jag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tombo off to one side.
Tombo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tombo darts in and clinches Jag up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jag throws an elbow but misses.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo wants to break free but Jag has control.
Tombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Jag has double underhooks.
Tombo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tombo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tombo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jag uses from the top position.
Jag wants to get up but he can't break Tombo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jag stands up and waves to Tombo to follow him.
Tombo shoots in looking for a takedown but Jag manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tombo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tombo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tombo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tombo moves into the clinch.
Tombo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jag to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jag obliges.
Tombo jumps guard but Jag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jag prevents Tombo from breaking the clinch.
Jag keeps control of Tombo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jag wants to break free but Tombo has control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tombo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jag to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tombo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tombo avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tombo's efforts to push away.
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 Brian Tombo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jag tries a head kick but it misses.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tombo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tombo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jag is fending him off so far but Tombo persists. Nope, Jag circles away and we're back to standing.
Jag is looking to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Tombo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jag forces Tombo back against the cage and clinches.
Tombo letting Jag take a breather here.
Tombo tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Tombo can't get the takedown.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Tombo drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Tombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jag wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombo jumps guard but Jag turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jag pushes off an throws an elbow but Tombo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tombo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jag just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jag dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tombo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Tombo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jag slowing the pace effectively.
Tombo is trying to break the clinch but Jag is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tombo avoids it.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tombo is defending well for now.
Tombo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jag wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tombo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jag wants to clinch but Tombo slips to the side
and Tombo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tombo shoots in but Jag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jag has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Tombo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tombo is trying to drag Jag to the mat but Jag just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Tombo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jag clinches up with Tombo and pushes him back against the cage.
Jag managing to block the knees to the body from Tombo.
Jag stalling in the clinch.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Tombo drops back down to his feet.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tombo avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Tombo drops back down to his feet.
Jag blocks a body shot from Tombo.
Tombo is working for takedown but Jag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tombo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaromir Jag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tombo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jag as he jumps to the side.
Tombo misses with a series of wild punches.
Tombo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jag.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jag throws a head kick that misses.
Jag walks into a left hand.
Tombo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaromir Jag will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jag tries to clinch there but Tombo circles away.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tombo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jag tries to keep at a distance but Tombo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tombo tries to break free but Jag pushes him back against the cage.
Tombo can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jag is trying to force a seperation but Tombo has the dominant position.
Tombo tries to break the clinch but Jag is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tombo avoids it.
Tombo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jag to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jag throws an elbow but misses.
Tombo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jag wants to stall.
Jag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tombo has him pressed against the cage.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Tombo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tombo avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag has Tombo pressed against the cage, preventing Tombo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Tombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jag has had enough of the clinch but Tombo keeps him there for the moment.
Tombo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tombo avoids it.
Tombo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jag walks away with a smile on his face. Tombo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tombo shoots in but Jag avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jag has Tombo up against the cage in a clinch.
Tombo is trying to pull guard but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Tombo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Tombo.
Jag blocks an elbow strike.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Tombo avoids the damage to the body.
Jaromir Jag seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tombo is defending well for now.
Tombo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tombo lands with a right to the head.
Jag working Tombo over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tombo tries to pull guard but Jag won't allow it.
Tombo has Jag pressed against the cage, preventing Jag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tombo's efforts to push away.
Tombo goes for a takedown attempt but Jag pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jag moves in looking to clinch but Tombo pushes him off.
Tombo wants to clinch up but Jag keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Tombo.
Tombo keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tombo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tombo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaromir Jag.
I think Jag 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaromir Jag!
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