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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 965 p4p, 150 weight class) and Sambo Trambai (ranked 1927 p4p, 295 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pope Drunkizkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sambo Trambai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Drunkizkus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drunkizkus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses.
Drunkizkus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trambai throws a head kick but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Drunkizkus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Trambai.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the leg kick from Trambai.
A counter left hand to the body from Drunkizkus misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drunkizkus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trambai throws a head kick that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a right hand to the body.
Trambai connects with a looping right hand.
Drunkizkus blocks a head kick by Trambai.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Trambai has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trambai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a series of strikes. Trambai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drunkizkus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trambai misses with a wild body shot.
Drunkizkus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trambai. Trambai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drunkizkus throws an off balance right hand
letting Trambai counter with a right hand.
Trambai jabs at Drunkizkus's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Trambai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drunkizkus takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai lands a slapping body shot.
Trambai misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Trambai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drunkizkus throws a hook to the side of Trambai's head but Trambai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trambai throws out a counter right but Drunkizkus avoids it with no problem.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trambai moves away.
Trambai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Drunkizkus catches Trambai right on the button with a cross.
Drunkizkus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trambai.
A low kick from Trambai misses
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand.
Trambai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trambai. Drunkizkus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Drunkizkus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trambai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trambai slips under a jab.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Drunkizkus.
Trambai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drunkizkus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trambai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Drunkizkus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus scores with a jab to the head.
Trambai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus misses with a wild combination.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trambai looks to land a body kick but Drunkizkus moved away.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trambai stalks Drunkizkus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drunkizkus's face. Drunkizkus staggers backwards, shaken.
Trambai takes a swing at Drunkizkus's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sambo Trambai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Drunkizkus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trambai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sambo Trambai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trambai throws a body punch but Drunkizkus moves out of range.
Trambai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
A countering left hand to the body from Trambai misses.
Trambai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drunkizkus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trambai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Drunkizkus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drunkizkus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drunkizkus misses with a body shot.
Trambai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drunkizkus rather than just go for the knockout.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick
letting Drunkizkus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunkizkus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trambai.
Trambai tries a head kick but it misses.
Drunkizkus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drunkizkus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trambai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Trambai.
Pope Drunkizkus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trambai dodges the punch combination from Drunkizkus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai throws a low kick but Drunkizkus avoids it.
Trambai dodges the punch combination from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus swings widly with a right hand
and Trambai counters with a thumping low kick.
Trambai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drunkizkus.
Trambai is looking for the big counter here.
Trambai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trambai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Trambai throws a lazy right hand but Drunkizkus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trambai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trambai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trambai feints a jab promting Drunkizkus to slip. Trambai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drunkizkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Drunkizkus misses with a two punch combination.
Trambai jabs at Drunkizkus's body.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick and Drunkizkus moves out of range easily.
Drunkizkus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trambai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus throws a looping overhand right but Trambai ducks down to avoid it.
Trambai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drunkizkus throwing a counter right hand but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Trambai tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Drunkizkus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trambai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus slips under a jab.
Trambai scores with a head kick.
Trambai scores with a hook to the body. Drunkizkus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trambai scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trambai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trambai throws a sloppy head kick
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Trambai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trambai slips a straight right by Drunkizkus.
Trambai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A cross from Drunkizkus lands.
Trambai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Trambai throws a shot from downtown. Drunkizkus moves away and avoids it.
Drunkizkus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trambai slips under a jab.
Trambai misses with a hook. Drunkizkus ducked under it nicely.
Drunkizkus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trambai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trambai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trambai looks to throw the jab but Drunkizkus is out of range.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Drunkizkus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Trambai.
Trambai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drunkizkus counters with a stiff right hand.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drunkizkus misses with a wild body shot.
Drunkizkus throws a jab but it's blocked by Trambai.
Trambai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drunkizkus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trambai scrambles back to his feet.
Drunkizkus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trambai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trambai cracks Drunkizkus with an open hand slap.
Trambai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trambai misses with a low kick.
Trambai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trambai misses with a kick to the body
enabling Drunkizkus to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trambai thows a body kick. Drunkizkus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Drunkizkus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Trambai throws a counter combo.
Drunkizkus moves out of range of the strikes.
Drunkizkus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trambai to score with a decent uppercut.
Trambai with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai throws a sloppy body shot
and Drunkizkus counters with a one-two to the body.
Trambai throws a series of punches but Drunkizkus avoids them all with ease.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai avoids it easily.
Trambai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trambai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drunkizkus.
Drunkizkus lands a nice hook to Trambai's body. Trambai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drunkizkus throws a hook but Trambai avoids it easily.
Drunkizkus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trambai.
Drunkizkus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trambai.
Trambai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drunkizkus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trambai was well out of range. Poor timing from Drunkizkus.
Trambai throws a fast counter high kick but Drunkizkus manages to duck under it in time.
Trambai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trambai feints a jab promting Drunkizkus to slip. Trambai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drunkizkus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Trambai looks to land a combination but Drunkizkus avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trambai.
Drunkizkus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trambai manages to avoid it.
Drunkizkus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trambai misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sambo Trambai.
Well Trambai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Sambo Trambai!
Sambo Trambai wins by unanimous decision!
Sambo Trambai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Pope Drunkizkus was interviewed post fight and said 'WHERE'S THE BOOZE, GODDAMMIT!?!'.
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