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Holmgang: Challengers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Maria El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Boon Boon Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso comes to the cage accompanied by Fala a Minha Alma. Boon Boon Boon Boon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Maria El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boon Boon Boon Boon!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boon Boon is trying to maintain the position but El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso is very close to passing his half guard.
Boon Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boon Boon manages to get to full guard.
El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso trying to control the position from guard on top but Boon Boon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boon Boon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boon Boon has his foot on El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boon Boon is looking to sinch up a triangle. El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boon Boon's body to avoid the submission. Boon Boon has instead reached around El Gumbala del Hoya con Queso's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boon Boon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boon Boon Boon Boon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Rancore - Álamo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Hitman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hitman throws and elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hitman's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Hitman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hitman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Hitman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hitman is keeping the position.
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.
Hitman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Hitman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitman can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hitman can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Hitman defends it well.
Hitman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Hitman frees his head quite easily.
Hitman tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie prevents Hitman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hitman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hitman.
Hitman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hitman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hitman trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hitman stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hitman!
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hitman looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hitman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hitman working the ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman staying calm.
Hitman lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hitman lands an elbow.
Hitman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jason Hitman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman lands an elbow.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hitman is looking for a kimura here.
Hitman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hitman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hitman drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitman is controlling the pace.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hitman 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!
Hitman throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Hitman counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Hitman stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hitman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Hitman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hitman has Gracie in his guard.
Hitman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hitman is on top in guard.
Hitman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries to buck Hitman off but Hitman is having none of it.
Gracie tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hitman working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Hitman keeps moving and retains side control.
Hitman trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman with the ground and pound but Gracie regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gracie flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie is staying active underneath Hitman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie has hold of Hitman's hands but Hitman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitman pulls his head out easily.
Hitman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitman stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hitman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitman is one step ahead there.
Hitman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hitman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitman 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jason Hitman!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jason Hitman!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Jason Hitman!
Jason Hitman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Mulucku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kerensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mulucku comes to the cage accompanied by Garbo - Perestroika. Alexander Kerensky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad Mulucku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Kerensky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulucku misses with a wild combination.
Kerensky jabs Mulucku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kerensky scores with the left hand. Mulucku knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Vlad Mulucku has been cut.
A lazy left from Kerensky finds it's target.
Kerensky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mulucku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulucku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mulucku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mulucku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kerensky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mulucku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerensky moves away.
Mulucku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerensky lands a nice shot that snaps Mulucku's head back.
Kerensky jabs Mulucku right on the nose. Mulucku blinks but takes it well.
Vlad Mulucku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulucku misses with a combination
and Kerensky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mulucku is breathing heavily.
Kerensky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kerensky connects with a solid leg kick.
Kerensky with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Kerensky coming out on top.
Kerensky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BOOM! Kerensky lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mulucku. Mulucku tries to recover but Kerensky is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mulucku lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kerensky!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lass Holden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zajac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zajac has chosen Condemned 84 - Face the Aggression as his entrance music. Maciej Zajac is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lass Holden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maciej Zajac!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Holden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zajac looks like he's trying to stand up.
Holden stalling.
Zajac is in trouble now - Holden has advanced to mount!
Holden has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Zajac is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lass Holden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Trueman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Trueman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Trueman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Speedy Light!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Light throws an off balance right hand
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
A cross from Light lands.
Light throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trueman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Light misses with a combination
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
Light falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trueman counters with a stiff right hand.
Light throws a right hand that misses
and Trueman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trueman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trueman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trueman misses with a hook
and Light counters with a three punch combo that has Trueman backing up. Trueman nods at Light to acknowledge the strikes.
Light throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trueman counters with a left and a right that stings Light.
Light misses with a body shot.
Light fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Light sizes up Trueman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trueman.
Light is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Light throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Light both land. Nice combination.
Light just misses with a punch to the body.
Light lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Trueman backs up against the cage.
Light falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trueman counters with a series of strikes. Light will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light jabs Trueman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Light misses with a series of wild punches.
Light rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trueman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trueman misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Trueman.
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.
Trueman takes one on the button.
Light cracks Trueman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Light misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trueman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trueman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Light counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Light scores with a jab.
Light tries to bum rush Trueman with a series of wild strikes but Trueman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trueman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Light counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Light misses with an uppercut
and Trueman counters with a nice uppercut.
Light misses with a double jab
and Trueman counters with a one-two to the body.
Trueman blocks a jab.
Trueman throws a right hand that misses
letting Light counter with a right hand.
Light misses with a hook. Trueman ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Trueman.
Speedy Light seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Trueman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Trueman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Light throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Light digs a good hook to Trueman's body.
Trueman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Light throws out the jab.
Light misses with a right hand
and Trueman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Light misses with a double jab
and Trueman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Light dodges the punch combination from Trueman.
Light throws a combination that misses
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
Light connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Light misses with a two punch combination.
Speedy Light is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trueman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Light but Light pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Light.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light throws a right and a left that Trueman avoids nicely.
Trueman misses with a double jab
and Light cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speedy Light seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Light throws an off balance right hand
and Trueman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trueman swings widly with a right hand
and Light counters with a left and a right that stings Trueman.
Light throws an off balance right hand
and Trueman counters with a one-two to the body.
Jim Trueman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Light misses with a jab, cross combination.
Light throws a right hand that Trueman ducks under and follows up with a left that Trueman also avoids with ease.
Light throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Light misses with a few strikes there.
Light misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Light throws a right hand that misses
and Trueman counters with a shoot takedown. Light fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trueman wants to stand but Light has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Light showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Trueman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Light misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Light lands.
A left and a right from Light both land. Nice combination.
Light throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trueman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trueman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Light looks to land a left hand but Trueman moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trueman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Light.
Light misses with a double jab
and Trueman counters with a two punch combo.
Light misses with a combination
letting Trueman counter with a right hand.
Light swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Light misses with a double jab
and Trueman counters with a three punch combo that has Light backing up. Light nods at Trueman to acknowledge the strikes.
Light throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trueman.
Light scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trueman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Light.
Trueman slips under a jab from Light.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Light throws a right hand that misses
and Trueman counters with a straight right hand.
Light throws a right hand that misses
and Trueman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trueman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trueman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Light swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trueman misses with a hook
and Light counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trueman slips a straight right by Light.
Light clobbers Trueman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trueman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Light scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Light misses with a wild combination.
Jim Trueman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Light scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Speedy Light comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Light winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Speedy Light!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Speedy Light!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Speedy Light!
Speedy Light wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Czar Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Munich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Czar Maul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Czar Maul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Munich!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul forces Munich back against the cage and clinches.
Munich is pressed up against the cage. Maul has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Munich down to the mat. Munich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Munich is trying to get back to full guard.
Maul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maul postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Munich to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munich darts in trying to clinch
and Maul counters with a head kick that drops Munich to the mat! Munich scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munich.
Munich shoots in looking for a takedown. Maul tries to sprawl out of it but Munich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maul shoots in for a takedown but Munich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omar Munich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul misses with a two punch combination.
Munich darts in trying to clinch
and Maul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maul.
Maul pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munich lands a jab-cross combination.
Munich closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maul counters by moving into the clinch.
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maul is pushing Munich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Maul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czar Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munich pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul gets to his feet - Munich follows without any prompting.
Munich clinches with his opponent.
Munich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maul.
Maul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maul pulls guard.
Munich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maul keeping full guard, as Munich tries to pass.
Maul trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munich has managed to get both his arms back between Maul's legs - danger averted.
Maul seems keen to control Munich's posture.
Munich trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maul moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czar Maul dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maul counters by moving into the clinch.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maul is trying to drag Munich to the mat but Munich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maul looking to throw knees to the head but Munich is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munich is trying to stall.
Munich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maul is defending well for now.
Maul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czar Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munich moves to clinch but Maul breaks away
and Maul holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maul tries to pull guard but Munich won't allow it.
Maul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Munich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Munich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maul.
Munich missing with knees to the body.
Munich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maul is keeping busy.
Maul jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munich walks away with a smile on his face. Maul gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munich throws a leg kick which misses Maul's front leg but catches the back leg as Maul tries to avoid it.
Munich moves to clinch but Maul breaks away
and Maul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munich trying to control the position.
Maul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maul's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul pulls Munich in to control the position.
Maul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munich's guard.
Munich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munich wants to sweep here but Maul controlling him for the moment.
Maul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munich is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Czar Maul wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Munich looks to throw a body kick
and Maul counters with a single leg into guard. Munich didn't expect that.
Maul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maul pushing down on Munich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Munich is breathing heavily.
Maul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Czar Maul dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munich defends it nicely.
Maul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maul tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munich's legs.
Maul controlling the position.
Maul grinds an elbow into Munich's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munich wants to get back to his feet.
Maul taking a breather here.
Maul sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Munich is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Munich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
An elbow from Maul crashes against the mat.
Maul is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Munich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maul off and has taken his back!
Maul tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maul regains half guard.
Munich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maul kicks off Munich and gets to his feet.
Munich slips under a jab.
Maul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czar Maul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munich looks to clinch
and Maul counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munich trying to land knees to the body.
Maul is working Munich over against the cage.
Maul on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munich is trying to break free.
Maul tries to pull guard but Munich won't allow it.
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul fails with a takedown attempt.
Munich moves to clinch but Maul breaks away
and Maul counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Munich!
Maul controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Maul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czar Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 for Czar Maul!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Czar Maul!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Czar Maul!
Czar Maul wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Koiranputki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos's entrance music is Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Koiranputki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pehmytkudos throws a one two combo.
Koiranputki throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pehmytkudos counter with a right hand.
Dexter Koiranputki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koiranputki just misses with a punch to the body.
Koiranputki scores with a nice right hand.
Koiranputki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pehmytkudos moves away.
Pehmytkudos fails to land with a series of punches.
Koiranputki thuds a left hand into Pehmytkudos's body.
Pehmytkudos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koiranputki back to the cage. Pehmytkudos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pehmytkudos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koiranputki.
Koiranputki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pehmytkudos slips under a jab.
Pehmytkudos staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pehmytkudos. Koiranputki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pehmytkudos loads up on a big right hand but Koiranputki slips the punch.
Koiranputki has closed the distance and engaged Pehmytkudos in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koiranputki pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koiranputki's guard.
Pehmytkudos is fighting to break Koiranputki's control of his arms but Koiranputki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koiranputki is on top in guard.
Koiranputki looking to pass the guard.
Pehmytkudos wants to stand up but Koiranputki is controlling him.
Koiranputki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koiranputki won't allow Pehmytkudos to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Koiranputki lands with a nice body punch.
Koiranputki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pehmytkudos. Pehmytkudos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pehmytkudos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koiranputki misses with a hook. Pehmytkudos ducked under it nicely.
Koiranputki cracks Pehmytkudos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koiranputki misses with a straight left.
Koiranputki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pehmytkudos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pehmytkudos tries to get out of the position.
Koiranputki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pehmytkudos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pehmytkudos is wriggling around but Koiranputki manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Koiranputki seems content to control.
Pehmytkudos wants to get back to his feet.
Koiranputki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koiranputki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koiranputki won't let Pehmytkudos get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Koiranputki controlling from the full mount.
Pehmytkudos has given up his back here. Will Koiranputki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Koiranputki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Koiranputki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koiranputki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pehmytkudos was well out of range. Poor timing from Koiranputki.
Koiranputki misses with a wild body shot.
Pehmytkudos slips a jab and a cross from Koiranputki.
Pehmytkudos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pehmytkudos lands a jab to Koiranputki's midsection.
Koiranputki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pehmytkudos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Pehmytkudos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koiranputki throws an off balance right hand
and Pehmytkudos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pehmytkudos connects with a right hand. Koiranputki shakes it off.
Pehmytkudos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koiranputki counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos is trying to break the clinch but Koiranputki is controlling him.
Koiranputki lands with a right to the head.
Koiranputki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koiranputki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koiranputki stalls.
Good body shot from Koiranputki.
Pehmytkudos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koiranputki has him pressed against the cage.
Koiranputki stalling against the cage.
Koiranputki works on Pehmytkudos's body with a couple of short punches.
Pehmytkudos takes a shot to the head.
Pehmytkudos is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koiranputki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koiranputki pulls guard successfully.
Pehmytkudos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koiranputki's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koiranputki is controlling Pehmytkudos's posture.
Pehmytkudos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koiranputki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dexter Koiranputki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Koiranputki just misses with a punch to the body.
Pehmytkudos misses with a wild combination.
Koiranputki swinging wildly here.
Pehmytkudos misses the shot to the body.
Koiranputki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pehmytkudos was well out of range. Poor timing from Koiranputki.
Pehmytkudos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koiranputki.
Koiranputki cracks Pehmytkudos with a good jab.
Pehmytkudos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Koiranputki counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pehmytkudos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koiranputki's head backwards.
Koiranputki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pehmytkudos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koiranputki throws an overhand right that lands on Pehmytkudos's shoulder, as Pehmytkudos tries to avoid the shot.
Koiranputki throws an overhand right that lands on Pehmytkudos's shoulder, as Pehmytkudos tries to avoid the shot.
Koiranputki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pehmytkudos's half guard.
Koiranputki stops Pehmytkudos from getting back to his feet.
Koiranputki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Koiranputki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pehmytkudos.
Koiranputki lands with a straight right. Pehmytkudos didn't see that one coming.
Nyffe Pehmytkudos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koiranputki misses with an uppercut
and Pehmytkudos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Pehmytkudos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Koiranputki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pehmytkudos lands a jab.
Koiranputki avoids the body shot from Pehmytkudos.
Pehmytkudos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koiranputki counters with a left to the body.
Koiranputki lands a right hook to the body.
Pehmytkudos scores with a decent looking hook.
Pehmytkudos misses with a hook.
Koiranputki throws a series of punches but Pehmytkudos avoids them all with ease.
Koiranputki throws a body punch but Pehmytkudos moves out of range.
Pehmytkudos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pehmytkudos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pehmytkudos throws a jab but it's blocked by Koiranputki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pehmytkudos defending well as Koiranputki loads up on a big left hand.
Koiranputki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pehmytkudos manages to avoid it.
Pehmytkudos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koiranputki.
Pehmytkudos tries to move into range but Koiranputki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koiranputki with a nice cross.
Koiranputki slips a jab from Pehmytkudos.
Koiranputki misses with a body shot.
Pehmytkudos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koiranputki.
Pehmytkudos throws a combination that misses
and Koiranputki counters with a straight right hand.
Pehmytkudos throws an off balance right hand
letting Koiranputki counter with a right hand.
Koiranputki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koiranputki looks to land a left hand but Pehmytkudos moved out of range nicely.
Koiranputki scores with a jab.
Pehmytkudos misses with a left hand
letting Koiranputki counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koiranputki scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koiranputki walks into a left hand.
Pehmytkudos throws a poor cross that misses
and Koiranputki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koiranputki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koiranputki in particular looking to stall.
Pehmytkudos is trying to stand up here but Koiranputki is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koiranputki in particular looking to stall.
Koiranputki prevents Pehmytkudos from standing back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koiranputki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dexter Koiranputki.
A punch lands to the side of Pehmytkudos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pehmytkudos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koiranputki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pehmytkudos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pehmytkudos ducks under a wild hook from Koiranputki.
Koiranputki looks to score with a jab to the body but Pehmytkudos is just out of range.
Pehmytkudos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koiranputki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Pehmytkudos got wobbled bad by a big combination! Koiranputki presses forward with punches and knees until Pehmytkudos stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Pehmytkudos closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Koiranputki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Safo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeba comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Action. Safo has chosen Holla If Ya Hear Me! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masato Saeba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Safo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saeba moves into the clinch.
Saeba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saeba is working for takedown but Safo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saeba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Safo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo misses with a punch on the inside.
Saeba trying to land knees to the body.
Safo scores with a shot to the side of Saeba's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saeba looking to throw knees to the head but Safo is blocking nicely.
Saeba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saeba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Safo is defending well for now.
Saeba missing with knees to the body.
Saeba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Safo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Saeba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Safo lands a right hand.
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Safo digs a right hand into Saeba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saeba's gas tank.
Saeba is breathing heavily.
Saeba tries to land knees in the clinch but Safo avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saeba.
Safo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Safo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
Safo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saeba.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
Safo slows down the pace here.
Safo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Safo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Safo lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Safo.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Safo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Safo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Safo - that landed with a thud.
Safo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Safo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Saeba missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Safo.
Safo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Safo.
Safo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Safo.
Safo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saeba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo taking a breather.
Safo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Safo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Safo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Safo.
Safo lands a nice shot to the body.
Safo lands a body punch.
Safo lands a body shot.
Safo lands a nice shot to the body.
Safo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Safo works on Saeba's body with a couple of short punches.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Safo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
A short right from Safo on the inside.
Safo effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Safo prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
A hook to the body from Safo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Safo.
Safo scores with a shot to the side of Saeba's head.
Saeba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Safo.
Safo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Safo lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Safo.
Safo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo gets through Saeba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Safo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Safo as the two fighters clinch.
Safo stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Safo controlling the action here for a moment.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
Safo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Safo.
A short uppercut from Safo.
Safo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
A shot in the inside from Safo.
A body shot lands from Safo.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Safo.
Safo scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Safo.
Safo lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Safo as the two fighters clinch.
Saeba being controlled against the cage.
Safo lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Safo.
Safo lands with a left to the head.
Safo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safo is working Saeba over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo presses Saeba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Safo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safo lands a left hand.
Safo lands a nice uppercut.
Saeba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Safo.
Safo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Safo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Safo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Safo sizes up Saeba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Safo lands with a good body shot.
Safo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saeba at a distance.
Saeba throws an overhand right that lands on Safo's shoulder, as Safo tries to avoid the shot.
Safo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Safo throws a shot to the body.
Safo cracks Saeba with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Safo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saeba misses with an uppercut
and Safo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Safo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Safo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saeba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Safo. Beautiful body shot.
Safo connects with a body shot that sends Saeba's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saeba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Safo lands with a straight right. Saeba didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safo works the jab nicely.
Saeba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Safo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saeba takes the fight into the clinch.
Safo avoiding damage as Saeba throws knees to the body.
Safo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Safo slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Safo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo lands with a left to the head.
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Safo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safo looking to slow down the pace here.
Safo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Safo lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Safo.
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Safo.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
Derek Safo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Safo as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Safo.
Safo slowing the pace effectively.
Safo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Safo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Safo digs a right hand into Saeba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saeba's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo lands a nice shot to the body.
Safo is working Saeba over against the cage.
Safo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Safo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Safo.
A body shot lands from Safo.
Safo works on Saeba's body with a couple of short punches.
Safo scores with a shot to the side of Saeba's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
Safo lands a right hand.
Safo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Safo.
Safo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Safo works on Saeba's body with a couple of short punches.
Safo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
A short right from Safo on the inside.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Safo.
Safo lands an uppercut.
Safo lands an uppercut.
Safo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Safo avoiding damage as Saeba throws knees to the body.
Safo works on Saeba's body with a couple of short punches.
Safo stalls.
Safo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Safo lands with a short shot to the head.
Safo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Safo.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo avoiding damage as Saeba throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Safo.
Safo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Safo lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Safo.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Nice body punch from Safo - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Safo.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Safo.
Safo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Safo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Safo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Safo is leaning against Saeba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Safo lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Safo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Safo has Saeba pressed against the cage.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
Nice body punch from Safo - that landed with a thud.
Safo gets through Saeba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Saeba takes a shot to the head.
Saeba tries to land knees in the clinch but Safo avoids the damage to the body.
Safo lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Safo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Safo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saeba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Safo missing with a left hand there. Saeba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Safo, as that shot connected.
Safo misses with a few strikes there.
Safo scores with a jab. Saeba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saeba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saeba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Safo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saeba misses with an uppercut
and Safo counters with a two punch combo.
Safo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Safo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Safo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saeba.
Saeba moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Saeba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Safo is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saeba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Safo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saeba trying to land knees to the body.
Safo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Safo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Safo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saeba.
Safo lands a left hand.
Saeba lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo scores with a shoulder strike.
Safo is working Saeba over against the cage.
Safo scores with a hook to the body.
Safo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Safo.
Safo cracks Saeba with a nice body shot.
Safo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saeba.
Safo avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
Safo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Safo presses Saeba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Safo digs a right hand underneath Saeba's ribcage. Saeba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saeba tries to land knees in the clinch but Safo avoids the damage to the body.
Safo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Safo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saeba.
Safo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Safo lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Safo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands an uppercut.
Safo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Safo is working Saeba over against the cage.
Masato Saeba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Safo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Safo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Safo.
A left hand lands to the body for Safo.
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saeba trying to land knees to the body.
Safo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Safo works on Saeba's body with a couple of short punches.
Safo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Safo lands with a short shot to the head.
Safo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saeba tries a knee to the head but Safo blocks it.
Safo lands a right hand.
Safo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saeba or not.
Safo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Safo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Safo controlling the action here for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Safo.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saeba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Safo - that landed with a thud.
Safo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Safo.
Good body shot from Safo.
Safo pushes Saeba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Safo lands an uppercut.
Saeba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saeba missing with knees to the body.
Safo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Safo scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Safo.
Safo scores with a shot to the side of Saeba's head.
Safo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saeba looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Safo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Safo.
Safo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Safo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saebas head.
Saeba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Safo.
Safo lands a hook that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Come on Safo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Safo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saeba backwards.
Derek Safo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Safo lands with a left to the head.
Safo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Safo lands a body shot.
Safo lands with a left to the head.
Safo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Safo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Safo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saebas head.
Safo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Safo cracks Saeba with a nice body shot.
Safo cracks Saeba with a nice body shot.
Safo lands an uppercut.
Safo digs a right hand into Saeba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saeba's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Safo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Safo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Derek Safo!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Derek Safo!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Derek Safo!
Derek Safo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ni Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Survival Of The Fittest. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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22
212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ni Hao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurokawa Kenji!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao throws a hook but Kenji avoids it easily.
Kenji lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hao throws an off balance right hand
and Kenji counters with a nice leg kick.
Hao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao moves to clinch but Kenji breaks away
and Kenji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenji misses with a left hand
enabling Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
Kenji slips a jab from Hao.
Hao slips a jab and a cross from Kenji.
A jab from Kenji misses.
Hao tries to bum rush Kenji with a series of wild strikes but Kenji uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kenji works the jab nicely.
Hao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenji scores with a nice strike.
Hao misses with a wild body shot.
Kenji fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hao looks to land a left hand but Kenji moved out of range nicely.
Kenji rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji staying out of range there.
Kenji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenji throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kenji thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kenji, right into the meat.
Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao manages to avoid it.
Kenji works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenji misses with an uppercut. Hao saw that one coming.
Hao moves in looking to clinch but Kenji pushes him off.
Kenji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kenji throws a right and a left that Hao avoids nicely.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenji. Kenji obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenji tries a low kick but Hao avoids it.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kenji.
Hao avoids a kick to the body.
Kenji drives through and clinches with Hao against the cage.
Hao breaks from the clinch.
Kenji circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kenji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji blocks a jab.
Hao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kenji misses with a head kick.
Kenji misses with a wild body shot.
Kenji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hao. Hao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hao is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hao throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kenji counter with a right hand.
Kenji throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenji lands a jab to the head.
Kenji looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
Kenji gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kenji.
Kenji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hao lands a right hand.
Kenji lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji scores with a shot to the side of Hao's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenji.
Hao is rocked!
Kenji digs a right hand into Hao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hao's gas tank.
Hao is breathing heavily.
Kenji lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Hao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hao has a couple of punches blocked by Kenji.
Hao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hao seems to have got his legs back now.
Hao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kenji - that landed with a thud.
Kenji lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kenji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenji lands a body punch.
Kenji cracks Hao with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kenji lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kenji as the two fighters clinch.
Kenji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenji scores with a shot to the side of Hao's head.
Kenji unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hao! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kenji is unloading with more strikes now! Hao drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurokawa Kenji!
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hype
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pop
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