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No Retreat No Surrender RD 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Web (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Veterano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veterano has chosen Razor as his entrance music. Jameson Web could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Veterano's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jameson Web!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Veterano!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Web takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jameson Web seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Web takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left and a right from Web both land. Nice combination.
Veterano misses with a two punch combination.
Web keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veterano.
Web shoots in but Veterano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Veterano walks into a jab.
Veterano misses with a hook.
Web lands the left hand.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veterano throws a hook to the side of Web's head but Web sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Web fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Veterano checks it well.
Web is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veterano.
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Web saw that one coming.
Web lands a nice shot that snaps Veterano's head back.
Web looks to land a left hand but Veterano moved out of range nicely.
Web avoids the body shot from Veterano.
Veterano is looking to score with low kicks.
Veterano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Web looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veterano throws a big shot that misses.
Web blocks a leg kick.
Veterano misses with a looping left.
Veterano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Web fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veterano manages to avoid it.
Veterano needs to keep his hands up - Web had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veterano cracks Web with a good jab.
Veterano moves forwards but Web connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veterano throws a hook but Web avoids it easily.
Veterano throws a hook but Web blocks it.
Web paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veterano tries a low kick but Web avoids it.
Web looks to throw the jab but Veterano is out of range.
Web misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Veterano misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Web.
Veterano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Web slips a straight right by Veterano.
Veterano ducks under a wild hook from Web.
Veterano looks to score with a jab to the body but Web is just out of range.
Veterano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Web throws a series of strikes that have Veterano backpedaling.
Web lands with a good body shot.
Web lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Web.
Web scores with a jab.
Veterano punishes Web's body with a nice straight punch.
Veterano looks to land a left hand but Web moved out of range nicely.
Veterano misses with a few strikes there.
Web fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veterano avoids the body shot from Web.
Web jabs at Veterano's body.
Veterano slips a jab from Web.
Web waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veterano.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veterano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Web.
Veterano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Web connects with a right hand. Veterano shakes it off.
Veterano blocks a jab.
Veterano looks to throw the jab but Web is out of range.
Web throws the left hand but Veterano avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veterano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Web misses its intended target.
Veterano throws a right and a left that Web avoids nicely.
Web looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Veterano is fending him off so far but Web persists. Nope, Veterano circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Web. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veterano scores with a jab. Web acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veterano misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Web saw that one coming.
Veterano throws an overhand right that lands on Web's shoulder, as Web tries to avoid the shot.
Web connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Veterano throws a jab when Web was well out of range.
Veterano checks a low kick from Web.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Web checks a leg kick.
Veterano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veterano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Veterano misses its intended target.
Web avoids the body shot from Veterano.
Web slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Web fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veterano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Web.
A jab from Web finds it's way through Veterano's defenses.
Web throws a right hand that Veterano ducks under and follows up with a left that Veterano also avoids with ease.
Web tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veterano was well out of range. Poor timing from Web.
Web shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Veterano is trying to stand.
Web is taking a breather. Veterano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Web decides to stand and escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Web stalks Veterano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veterano's face. Veterano staggers backwards, shaken.
Veterano scores with a jab to the head.
Veterano checks a low kick from Web.
Veterano throws a right and a left that Web avoids nicely.
Web throws a hook but Veterano avoids it easily.
Web paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Web misses the target.
Web fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Veterano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Veterano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Web misses with the combination.
Web throws a right hand that Veterano ducks under and follows up with a left that Veterano also avoids with ease.
Veterano scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veterano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Veterano. No joy for Web on that attempt.
Veterano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Web lunges at Veterano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veterano's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Veterano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Web dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Web misses with an uppercut. Veterano saw that one coming.
Jameson Web is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Veterano misses its intended target.
Veterano avoids the body shot from Web.
Veterano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Web throws a hook to the side of Veterano's head but Veterano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Web connects with a jab.
Web slips under a jab.
Veterano throws an overhand right that lands on Web's shoulder, as Web tries to avoid the shot.
Veterano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Web.
Web lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Web looks to land a left hand but Veterano moved out of range nicely.
Web slips a jab from Veterano.
Good standup being displayed there by Veterano as he connects with a hook.
Veterano misses with a straight left.
Veterano blocks a low kick nicely.
Web moves out of range as Veterano strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veterano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Web manages to avoid it.
A big left from Veterano misses.
Web gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veterano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Web checks a leg kick.
Web shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Veterano.
Veterano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veterano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veterano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Veterano digs a good body shot into Web's ribs.
Veterano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Web throws out a powerful jab.
Web's corner calls for a 1-2. Web obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veterano checks a leg kick.
Veterano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Web.
Veterano loads up on a big right hand but Web slips the punch.
A slow jab from Veterano misses its intended target.
Veterano moves away from the strike by Web.
Web misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Veterano.
Web keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veterano.
Web misses with a low kick.
Web misses with a hook.
Veterano tries a low kick but Web avoids it.
Veterano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Veterano does no damage.
Veterano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Web misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Web misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veterano.
Veterano misses with a looping left.
A big left from Web misses.
Web throws a series of punches but Veterano moves out of range.
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Web saw that one coming.
Veterano misses with a hook. Web ducked under it nicely.
Veterano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Veterano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veterano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Web lands a jab to the nose.
Veterano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Veterano staying out of range there.
Veterano looks to land a right hand but Web moved out of range.
Web gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Veterano.
Web with a jab.
Marcelo Veterano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Web throws out a loose jab but Veterano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Web.
Web uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veterano.
Web moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Veterano misses with a hook. Web ducked under it nicely.
Veterano looks to land a left hand but Web moved out of range nicely.
Web throws a jab but it's blocked by Veterano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veterano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Web decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Veterano's guard.
Veterano pushes Web off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Web falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veterano counters with a three punch combo that has Web backing up. Web nods at Veterano to acknowledge the strikes.
Web displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veterano throws out the jab.
Web waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veterano.
Web throws a series of punches but Veterano moves out of range.
Veterano loads up on a big right hand but Web slips the punch.
Web misses with a straight left.
Veterano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veterano throws a body punch but Web moves out of range.
Veterano jabs Web right on the nose. Web blinks but takes it well.
Web sizes up Veterano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veterano walks into a jab.
Veterano looks to land a right hand but Web moved out of range.
Veterano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Web. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Web.
Web lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Veterano misses.
Web fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Web bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veterano throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veterano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Web lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Web missing with a left hand there. Veterano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veterano throws a looping overhand right but Web ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Web misses the target.
Veterano thuds his right hand into Web's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veterano moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Web misses.
Web ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Web darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Web lands a body shot.
Veterano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veterano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veterano misses with a hook. Web ducked under it nicely.
Veterano scores with a sloppy right hand. Web should have avoided that one.
Web looks to land a left hand but Veterano moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veterano misses with a straight right.
Web jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Web avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veterano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Web cracks Veterano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veterano cracks Web with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Web dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Web thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veterano misses the jab.
Veterano blocks a leg kick.
Web misses with a straight right.
Veterano connects with a jab.
Veterano throws a push kick but Web slaps the foot to one side.
Veterano throws a jab when Web was well out of range.
Veterano throws a jab when Web was well out of range.
Veterano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Web throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Veterano. Beautiful body shot.
Web shoots for a takedown but Veterano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Veterano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Web connects with a nice looking jab.
Veterano lands a body shot.
Veterano slips a straight right by Web.
Veterano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Web displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veterano throws out the jab.
Web pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Web saw that one coming.
Veterano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Web.
Good standup being displayed there by Web as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veterano throws a looping overhand right but Web ducks down to avoid it.
Web dodges the punch combination from Veterano.
Veterano throws a hook to the side of Web's head but Web sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Web ducks under a wild hook from Veterano.
Web swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Web throws a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Veterano as he connects with a hook.
Web thows a body shot but no joy.
Veterano throws a head kick but Web moves out of range.
A big left from Veterano misses.
Web ducks under a wild hook from Veterano.
Web thows a left - swing and a miss!
Web looks to throw the jab but Veterano is out of range.
Web feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Veterano's calf.
Web throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veterano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veterano scores with a hook.
Web displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veterano throws out the jab.
Web ducks right into an uppercut from Veterano.
A jab from Web misses.
Web getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Web uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veterano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Web thuds his right hand into Veterano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veterano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Web throws out the jab.
Veterano misses with a body shot.
Veterano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Web misses with a straight right.
Veterano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Web throws a looping overhand right but Veterano ducks down to avoid it.
Veterano misses with a looping left.
Veterano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veterano cracks Web with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veterano looks to land a combination but Web avoids it well.
Veterano misses with an uppercut. Web saw that one coming.
Web cracks Veterano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Web throws a shot to the body.
Web scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veterano in his tracks.
Veterano sizes up Web with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veterano misses with a combination
enabling Web to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Web misses.
Web throws a looping overhand right but Veterano ducks down to avoid it.
Web walks into a stiff left hand from Veterano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Web darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Web keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veterano.
Web uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veterano.
Web misses the jab.
A big left from Web misses.
Veterano lands a nice looking body shot.
Web slips a jab and a cross from Veterano.
Web defending well as Veterano loads up on a big left hand.
Web blocks a low kick nicely.
Web listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Web shoots in for a double leg but Veterano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jameson Web. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veterano lands a jab.
Web throws a jab when Veterano was well out of range.
Veterano throws a nice looking combination but Web bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Web misses with a straight left.
Veterano just misses with a punch to the body.
Veterano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Web manages to avoid it.
Web fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Veterano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Web moves away.
Veterano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Web uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veterano.
Veterano misses with the combination.
Web throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veterano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veterano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Web counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Veterano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Veterano misses its intended target.
Web looks to land a combination but Veterano avoids it well.
Veterano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Web at a distance.
Web checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcelo Veterano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veterano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Web sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Web uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veterano.
Web displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veterano throws out the jab.
Web lands a two punch combo.
Veterano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Web connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Web moves out of range of the strikes.
Veterano is looking to chop away at Web's legs.
Jameson Web is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Web shoots in for a takedown but Veterano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice jab there from Web.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Web showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Web 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Web!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Musta Pantteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin radness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Musta Pantteri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin radness!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Pantteri.
Pantteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
radness fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pantteri manages to avoid it.
radness steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pantteri. That one must have hurt.
Pantteri connects with a jab.
A combination from Pantteri does no damage.
Pantteri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pantteri tries to land a knee to the head but radness blocks with his arms.
radness misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Pantteri.
It looks like Justin radness has been cut.
Pantteri breaks the clinch.
Pantteri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with radness, pushing him back against the cage.
radness takes an elbow to the temple.
Pantteri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pantteri with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
radness tries to pull guard but Pantteri won't allow it.
radness pulls Pantteri into guard.
Pantteri wants to get up but he can't break radness's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
radness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
radness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
radness is looking for a triangle but Pantteri pushes his legs off easily.
radness is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pantteri rolls with it to try and escape but radness cranks on the arm and Pantteri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin radness!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tristan Laurent could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will West's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tristan Laurent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will West!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laurent is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Laurent circles away and we're back to standing.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Laurent.
Laurent misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laurent sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
West shoots for a takedown but Laurent saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tristan Laurent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will West.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laurent as he avoids it easily.
West wants to clinch.
Laurent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laurent cracks West with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! West looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Laurent finish him?
It looks like Will West has been cut.
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!
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laurent is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Laurent circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West is looking to slow Laurent down with leg kicks.
West slips a straight right by Laurent.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laurent napping and manages to drive through into side control!
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurent keeps working.
West postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
West wants to control but Laurent is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laurent is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Laurent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laurent avoids any damage from the ground and pound of West.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Laurent managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by West.
The ground and pound from West seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Laurent prevents West from moving into mount.
West throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Laurent works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
West lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurent is not content to let West control the position.
West throwing shots but Laurent is blocking nicely.
West throwing shots but Laurent is blocking nicely.
West takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
West is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laurent's head.
Laurent is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laurent defends it well.
West looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Laurent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laurent is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Tristan Laurent will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Will West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
West tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no West has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
West 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.
West is working Laurent over with some ground and pound from side control.
West looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Laurent is avoiding damage well.
West scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West working the ground and pound.
West in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laurent keeps working.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West advances nicely into full mount.
A nice elbow there by West.
West thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laurent hang on?
West landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throwing strikes here but Laurent is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
West with shots to the head and body - Laurent looks very uncomfortable down there.
West landing punches.
West lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
West working away from the top, dropping strikes.
West putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
West working the ground and pound effectively.
West has hold of Laurent's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Laurent manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a nice shot to the head.
West landing strikes from the mount and Laurent is in trouble!
West unloads with some shots from mount but Laurent bucks and avoids them well.
West putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
West dominating with strikes here.
West throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Laurent because West loaded up on that one.
Laurent in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! West connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Laurent hang on?
West dominating with strikes here.
Laurent is rocked!
It looks like Tristan Laurent has been cut.
West punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Laurent is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
West swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will West!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamilton Cosco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Rua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Nicholas Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamilton Cosco!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cosco.
Rua lands a big head kick that sends Cosco tumbling to the mat! Rua takes a step backwards and waves Cosco back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cosco is rocked!
It looks like Hamilton Cosco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Cosco is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rua takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cosco seems to have recovered his senses.
Rua landing knees to the head.
Cosco wants to get back to striking at distance but Rua won't allow it.
Cosco misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Rua.
Rua connects with a knee to the head.
Rua working the clinch nicely. Cosco is working for position but Rua cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cosco crumples up against the cage and Rua lands two more shots before the ref can save Cosco! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Nicholas Rua!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Allard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kai Allard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kai Allard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kai Allard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castagnino missing with a left hand there. Allard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castagnino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allard.
Allard lands a jab to Castagnino's midsection.
Allard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castagnino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Allard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castagnino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castagnino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the body from Castagnino misses
and Allard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castagnino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Castagnino lands.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castagnino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Castagnino.
Castagnino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castagnino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castagnino misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Allard coming out on top.
Castagnino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castagnino misses with an uppercut. Allard saw that one coming.
Castagnino checks a low kick from Allard.
Allard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castagnino throws out a powerful jab.
Castagnino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard misses with a few strikes there.
Allard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Allard throws a big shot that misses.
Castagnino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castagnino checks the leg kick.
Castagnino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allard rather than just go for the knockout.
Castagnino lands an overhand right.
Castagnino misses the body punch
and Castagnino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Castagnino misses.
Castagnino scores with a shot to the body.
Juan Pablo Castagnino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castagnino.
Castagnino takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Allard moves out of range as Castagnino strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Allard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castagnino slips a jab and a cross from Allard.
Castagnino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allard moves out of range of the strikes.
Allard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castagnino circles away quickly and effectively.
Allard throws an overhand right that lands on Castagnino's shoulder, as Castagnino tries to avoid the shot.
Castagnino takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Castagnino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castagnino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castagnino throws a sloppy body shot
and Allard counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Castagnino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allard doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Castagnino.
Allard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castagnino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allard doesn't seem bothered though.
Castagnino misses with a jab to the body
and Allard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castagnino misses with an uppercut. Allard saw that one coming.
Castagnino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castagnino loads up on a big right hand but Allard slips the punch.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castagnino was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Castagnino misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Allard misses.
Castagnino misses with a looping left.
Allard throws a body punch but Castagnino moves out of range.
Allard misses with a wild body shot.
Allard works over Castagnino's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allard throws a low kick but Castagnino avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castagnino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Allard ducks under a wild hook from Castagnino.
Allard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castagnino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allard counters with a series of strikes. Castagnino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castagnino with a nice cross.
Castagnino takes one to the side of the head.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castagnino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castagnino. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castagnino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castagnino misses with a body punch
letting Allard counter with a right hand.
Allard slips a jab from Castagnino.
Castagnino checks a leg kick.
Allard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castagnino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castagnino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castagnino. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Allard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castagnino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino misses with a looping left.
Castagnino misses the shot to the body.
Allard works Castagnino's body with a nice hook.
Castagnino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castagnino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the body.
Allard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castagnino.
Allard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castagnino walks into a left hand.
Castagnino throws out a loose jab but Allard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castagnino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allard lands a really nice looking cross but Castagnino seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allard fails to land with a series of punches.
Castagnino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castagnino.
Allard punishes Castagnino's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pablo Castagnino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Allard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castagnino throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
Allard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allard moves out of range as Castagnino strikes.
Castagnino connects with a jab.
Allard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castagnino.
Allard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castagnino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castagnino.
Castagnino throws a lazy right hand but Allard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allard slips a jab from Castagnino.
Allard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castagnino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castagnino. Allard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allard scores with a nice right hand.
Castagnino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castagnino connects with the punch.
Allard misses with a hook.
Allard tests Castagnino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castagnino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castagnino scores with a jab to the head.
Castagnino looks to land a right hand but Allard moved out of range.
Allard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Castagnino throws a sloppy body shot
and Allard counters with a three punch combo that has Castagnino backing up. Castagnino nods at Allard to acknowledge the strikes.
Allard throws a series of punches but Castagnino avoids them all with ease.
Castagnino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Castagnino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castagnino throws a jab but it's blocked by Allard.
Castagnino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
Allard throws a good cross that connects.
Allard misses the shot to the body.
Castagnino looks to land a left hand but Allard moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castagnino, as that shot connected.
Juan Pablo Castagnino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castagnino missing with a left hand there. Allard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castagnino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allard.
Allard slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard's corner calls for a 1-2. Allard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Allard takes one on the button.
Castagnino thows a body shot but no joy.
Castagnino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allard.
Nice jab there from Allard.
Allard throws a combination that misses
and Castagnino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allard connects with the punch.
Allard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Castagnino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allard misses with a low kick.
Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castagnino misses with an uppercut.
Kai Allard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castagnino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castagnino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castagnino misses with a body shot.
Allard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castagnino was well out of range. Poor timing from Allard.
Allard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allard manages to avoid it.
Castagnino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allard defending well as Castagnino loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Allard misses.
A jab from Castagnino misses.
No joy there for Allard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castagnino misses the body punch
and Allard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castagnino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allard lands with a shot to the body.
Castagnino digs a good hook to Allard's body.
Castagnino misses with a shot to the body
and Allard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castagnino misses with a looping right.
Allard lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Castagnino does it's job there.
Castagnino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Allard lands a nice looking body shot.
Allard feints and then cracks Castagnino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castagnino down.
Allard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castagnino is out of range and Allard settles back down.
Allard misses with a looping left.
Castagnino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castagnino misses with a body shot
and Allard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castagnino is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allard motions for Castagnino to come forward. Allard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Castagnino - just one landing.
Castagnino throws a big shot that misses.
Allard stuns Castagnino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castagnino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castagnino lands a really nice looking cross but Allard seems unphased.
Allard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castagnino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Castagnino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Allard there.
Allard defending well as Castagnino loads up on a big left hand.
Allard scores with a one two! Castagnino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Castagnino.
Castagnino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castagnino takes a swing at Allard's ribcage but misses.
Castagnino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allard.
Castagnino just misses with a punch to the body.
Allard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castagnino checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Allard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Allard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allard ducks under a wild hook from Castagnino.
Castagnino with a nice cross.
Castagnino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allard was well out of range. Poor timing from Castagnino.
Castagnino throws a jab when Allard was well out of range.
Allard lands a right hook to the body.
Allard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castagnino throws out the jab.
Allard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Allard.
Castagnino misses with a hook. Allard ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Castagnino.
Allard is looking to score with low kicks.
Castagnino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castagnino with a jab.
Allard scores with a sloppy right hand. Castagnino should have avoided that one.
Castagnino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castagnino's hands.
Allard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castagnino misses with a jab to the body
and Allard counters with a one-two to the body.
Castagnino throws a shot from downtown. Allard moves away and avoids it.
Castagnino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castagnino misses with a jab to the body
and Allard counters with a stiff right hand.
Castagnino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allard moves away.
Allard staying out of range there.
Allard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castagnino.
Allard lunges at Castagnino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castagnino's hand.
Castagnino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castagnino misses with a body punch
and Castagnino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allard is looking to score with low kicks.
Castagnino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allard.
Allard cracks Castagnino with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Allard there.
A telegraphed right hand from Castagnino misses the target.
Castagnino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allard thuds a left hand into Castagnino's body.
Allard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castagnino manages to avoid it.
Castagnino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Castagnino misses
and Allard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allard misses with a low kick.
Castagnino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allard lands with a good body shot.
Allard throws a combination. Castagnino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allard lands with an uppercut that bounces Castagnino off the cage and back into rage.
Castagnino is rocked!
Castagnino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castagnino is still on wobbly legs! Can Allard finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Allard! Castagnino is backing up but he can't get away as Allard lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Castagnino and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kai Allard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahiro Tamura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takahiro Tamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurse misses with a kick to the body.
Tamura lands a jab to Nurse's midsection.
Tamura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nurse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurse moves out of range as Tamura strikes.
Tamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tamura tries to keep at a distance but Nurse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nurse is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tamura can't fight it off and eventually Nurse manages to take the fight to the floor. Tamura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nurse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamura is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurse wants to pass the guard but Tamura is keeping the position.
Tamura has a closed guard, preventing Nurse from standing up.
Nurse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamura has escaped and now he's on top!
Nurse wants to sweep here but Tamura controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tamura tries to stand but Nurse is controlling from the bottom.
Tamura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamura slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Nurse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurse slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nurse working a defensive guard here.
That's four 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.
Nurse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurse lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tamura!
Nurse is looking to work his way around to Tamura's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nurse trying to control but Tamura is having none of it.
Nurse misses with a head shot.
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 Takahiro Tamura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tamura looks to land a combination but Nurse avoids it well.
Tamura lands a nice hook to Nurse's body. Nurse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamura.
Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamura looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Tamura throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range.
Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura lands a body shot.
Tamura tests Nurse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
Takahiro Tamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tamura cracks Nurse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tamura scores with a shot to the body.
Tamura is looking to wear down Nurse with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tamura tries to avoid it but Nurse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tamura to the ground. Tamura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamura lands a two punch combo.
Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurse's head.
Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap.
Tamura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurse doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurse takes one to the chin there.
Tamura slips a jab and a cross from Nurse.
Tamura misses with a body shot.
Tamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap.
Nurse misses the shot to the body.
Tamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nurse throws a big shot that misses.
Tamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nurse at a distance.
Tamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nurse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Tamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurse doesn't seem phased though.
Nurse misses with an uppercut. Tamura saw that one coming.
Nurse misses with a head kick.
Tamura lands a jab-cross combination.
Tamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamura lands with a good body shot.
Nurse fails with a takedown attempt.
Nurse is breathing heavily.
Tamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tamura jabs at Nurse's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tamura.
Tamura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurse. Nurse circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurse has managed to clinch.
Tamura prevents Nurse from breaking the clinch.
Tamura is pressed up against the cage. Nurse has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tamura down to the mat. Tamura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takahiro Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Male Nurse.
Tamura lands a head shot.
Nurse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab.
Tamura connects with a right hand. Nurse shakes it off.
Tamura clobbers Nurse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tamura.
Nurse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tamura lands with an uppercut that bounces Nurse off the cage and back into rage.
Tamura lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tamura finds it's target.
Tamura cracks Nurse with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamura thuds a left hand into Nurse's body.
Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Tamura.
Tamura stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tamura thuds his right hand into Nurse's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tamura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab.
Tamura lands a glancing blow to the side of Nurse's head.
Tamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tamura cracks a nice hook into Nurse's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tamura.
Tamura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tamura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takahiro Tamura dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nurse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tamura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nurse takes one to the chin there.
Nurse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tamura punishes Nurse's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tamura connects with a looping right hand.
Tamura slips a jab from Nurse.
Tamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamura jabs Nurse right on the nose. Nurse blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurse is defended easily by Tamura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tamura.
Nurse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tamura lands a slapping body shot.
Tamura catches Nurse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tamura lands a head shot.
Tamura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurse can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Tamura lands.
Tamura cracks Nurse with an open hand slap.
Nurse throws a right hand that Tamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamura also avoids with ease.
Tamura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tamura cracks Nurse with a good jab.
Nurse tries to move into range but Tamura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tamura connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Tamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamura lands a right hook to the body.
Tamura misses with a two punch combination.
Tamura lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Tamura as he connects with a hook.
Nurse walks into a stiff left hand from Tamura.
Nice straight punches there by Tamura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tamura.
Jab from Tamura.
Takahiro Tamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse fails to land the takedown.
Tamura connects with a looping right hand.
Takahiro Tamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurse drops his hands momentarily and Tamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamura.
Nurse has a takedown stuffed.
Takahiro Tamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Male Nurse.
Nurse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
Tamura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nurse takes one on the button.
Tamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamura lands a jab to Nurse's midsection.
Tamura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamura lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tamura scores with a body shot.
Tamura throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range.
Nurse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tamura connects with a right hand. Nurse shakes it off.
Nurse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamura swivels and escapes.
Nurse misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Tamura.
Nurse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takahiro Tamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tamura lands the left hand.
Tamura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tamura lunges at Nurse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurse's hand.
Tamura throws a good cross that connects.
Tamura connects with a crisp jab.
Tamura lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tamura. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tamura lands with an overhand left.
Tamura scores with a body shot.
Nurse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Male Nurse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamura stuns Nurse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurse moves forwards but Tamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Tamura.
A jab lands there for Tamura.
Tamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nurse on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamura lands with a shot to the body.
Nurse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamura throws a shot to the body.
Tamura jabs at Nurse's body.
Nurse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Tamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tamura, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Tamura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bastarrachea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bastarrachea might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Young Folks. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Xavier Bastarrachea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolas Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastarrachea lands with a slapping head kick.
Bastarrachea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bastarrachea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bastarrachea slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Nice defenses there by Bastarrachea.
That kick from Bastarrachea tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bastarrachea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Bastarrachea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Bastarrachea saw that one coming.
Sanchez takes a swing at Bastarrachea's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Bastarrachea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bastarrachea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bastarrachea can pounce on him.
Bastarrachea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Bastarrachea scores with a head kick.
Bastarrachea scores with a push kick.
Bastarrachea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastarrachea tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bastarrachea, right into the meat.
Bastarrachea lands a front kick.
Bastarrachea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastarrachea is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow that stopped Sanchez in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bastarrachea scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Bastarrachea.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastarrachea with a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea lands a nice elbow.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Bastarrachea is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea scores with a knee to the head.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastarrachea with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling him.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the head.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastarrachea has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastarrachea won't allow it.
Bastarrachea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastarrachea has double underhooks.
Bastarrachea misses with an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Bastarrachea has the dominant position.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling him.
Bastarrachea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez avoids the elbow strike from Bastarrachea, against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Bastarrachea has the dominant position.
Bastarrachea pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanchez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling the position.
Bastarrachea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Bastarrachea has him pinned against the cage.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bastarrachea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sanchez.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez throws a jab when Bastarrachea was well out of range.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Bastarrachea.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Xavier Bastarrachea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bastarrachea is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastarrachea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Bastarrachea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Bastarrachea tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastarrachea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Bastarrachea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastarrachea off the cage and back into rage.
Bastarrachea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bastarrachea.
Sanchez swings for the body but Bastarrachea moves out of range.
Bastarrachea ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Bastarrachea lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bastarrachea throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanchez to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bastarrachea throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Bastarrachea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastarrachea throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
Bastarrachea cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Bastarrachea scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bastarrachea.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Bastarrachea tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Bastarrachea connects with a high kick.
Bastarrachea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bastarrachea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
Bastarrachea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bastarrachea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bastarrachea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bastarrachea.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bastarrachea lands a nice looking body kick.
Bastarrachea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanchez's head.
Bastarrachea has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea throws a nice head kick!
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastarrachea lands a high kick!
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastarrachea.
Sanchez throws a jab when Bastarrachea was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bastarrachea - that will leave a mark!
Bastarrachea tries to clinch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bastarrachea - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bastarrachea. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bastarrachea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Bastarrachea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bastarrachea can pounce on him.
Bastarrachea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bastarrachea connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastarrachea throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Bastarrachea.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bastarrachea - that will leave a mark!
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bastarrachea!
Bastarrachea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastarrachea crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Bastarrachea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bastarrachea working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastarrachea scores a nice knee to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bastarrachea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the head.
Bastarrachea working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bastarrachea lands a nice knee to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage.
Bastarrachea prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling the position.
Bastarrachea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bastarrachea keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Bastarrachea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Bastarrachea has the dominant position.
Bastarrachea trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastarrachea.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bastarrachea has him pressed against the cage.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Bastarrachea avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Bastarrachea trying to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Bastarrachea is looking to control Sanchez's arms but Sanchez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bastarrachea has his back to the cage.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Xavier Bastarrachea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bastarrachea keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to break free but Bastarrachea pushes him back against the cage.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastarrachea stalling in the clinch but Sanchez improves position.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Bastarrachea throws knees to the body.
Bastarrachea keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastarrachea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a nice knee to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a knee strike.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Bastarrachea has double underhooks.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Bastarrachea has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Bastarrachea content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Bastarrachea has the dominant position.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastarrachea prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bastarrachea trying to land knees to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastarrachea won't allow it.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside.
Come on Bastarrachea - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Bastarrachea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastarrachea looking to stall.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Bastarrachea tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bastarrachea clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Bastarrachea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Bastarrachea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastarrachea doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanchez moves out of range as Bastarrachea throws a body kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Bastarrachea.
Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastarrachea misses with a head kick.
Bastarrachea tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bastarrachea. That one must have hurt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bastarrachea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bastarrachea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastarrachea throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastarrachea tries to clinch up.
Bastarrachea ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Bastarrachea tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Bastarrachea.
Nice body punch from Sanchez.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastarrachea looks to land a body kick but Sanchez moved away.
Bastarrachea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Bastarrachea slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Bastarrachea is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Bastarrachea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastarrachea tries to clinch up.
Sanchez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bastarrachea wants to clinch.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bastarrachea has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bastarrachea, right into the meat.
Bastarrachea feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastarrachea manages to avoid it.
Bastarrachea delivers a nice body kick.
Bastarrachea throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Bastarrachea doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Bastarrachea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bastarrachea has closed the distance and engaged Sanchez in a clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastarrachea landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
Bastarrachea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Bastarrachea lands an elbow inside.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bastarrachea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastarrachea with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
Bastarrachea with a knee to the head.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastarrachea won't allow it.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez tries to work over Bastarrachea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling the position.
Bastarrachea prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Bastarrachea keeps him there for the moment.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Bastarrachea has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bastarrachea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bastarrachea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Bastarrachea taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bastarrachea keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastarrachea scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastarrachea won't allow it.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
Bastarrachea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Xavier Bastarrachea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nice defenses there by Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea connects with a solid leg kick.
Xavier Bastarrachea is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Bastarrachea misses.
Bastarrachea staying out of range there.
Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastarrachea throws the kick towards the body but Sanchez avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Bastarrachea misses with a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bastarrachea - the referee stops the clock and Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bastarrachea. Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bastarrachea can pounce on him.
Bastarrachea slips under a jab.
Bastarrachea lands with a nice body kick.
Bastarrachea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bastarrachea.
Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Bastarrachea ducks down to avoid it.
Bastarrachea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastarrachea misses with a head kick.
Bastarrachea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bastarrachea scores with a kick to the body.
Bastarrachea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastarrachea connects with a high kick.
Bastarrachea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bastarrachea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickolas Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastarrachea slows down the pace here.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the head.
Bastarrachea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bastarrachea has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bastarrachea crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the head.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
Bastarrachea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bastarrachea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bastarrachea is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bastarrachea missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
Bastarrachea landing knees to the body.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sanchez wants to break free but Bastarrachea has control.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Bastarrachea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling the position.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastarrachea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Bastarrachea scores a nice knee to the body.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Bastarrachea has the dominant position.
Bastarrachea scores a nice knee to the body.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastarrachea controls his hands.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastarrachea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Bastarrachea tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Bastarrachea lands a knee to the body.
That's four 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.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastarrachea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez letting Bastarrachea take a breather here.
Sanchez tries to work over Bastarrachea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez tries to work over Bastarrachea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Bastarrachea.
Bastarrachea tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Bastarrachea is controlling the position.
Bastarrachea working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Bastarrachea.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bastarrachea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Bastarrachea prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bastarrachea prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastarrachea blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to work over Bastarrachea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xavier Bastarrachea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bastarrachea prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Bastarrachea stalling against the cage.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bastarrachea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastarrachea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:43
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bastarrachea!
Xavier Bastarrachea retains his heavyweight title!
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