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HFC 7: Man vs Zhukov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nagiwi Da Silva Roberto Thiago Rodrigo Al Babibi Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pallihiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Otherside. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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193 cm
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178 lbs
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184 cm
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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, Nagiwi Da Silva Roberto Thiago Rodrigo Al Babibi Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pallihiki! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pallihiki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior gets back to half guard. Pallihiki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior trying to get back to full guard but Pallihiki takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pallihiki tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Pallihiki doesn't have the hooks in and Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior manages to turn into his guard.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallihiki is keeping the position for now. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pallihiki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior uses it to pass to side control.
Pallihiki is trying to buck Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior off. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Pallihiki is trying to improve his position. Pallihiki struggling a bit here. Pallihiki is looking for a sweep. Pallihiki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pallihiki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pallihiki is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pallihiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is looking for a kimura but Pallihiki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior to get the leverage. Pallihiki trying to control but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior postures up.
Pallihiki is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pallihiki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior pulls his head out easily. Pallihiki looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pallihiki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Pallihiki working for a triangle but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior defends it easily.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallihiki is keeping the position for now. Pallihiki trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pallihiki's guard. Pallihiki is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior.
Pallihiki manages to escape and get back to his feet! Pallihiki scores with a one two! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pallihiki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior on his heels. He'll look to pass Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's guard now, I'm sure. Pallihiki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pallihiki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pallihiki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pallihiki feints and as Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior raises his hands in defense, Pallihiki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Pallihiki stands up from guard. Let's bang! No joy there for Pallihiki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pasi Pallihiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pallihiki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pallihiki shoots in and gets a takedown into Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's guard. Pallihiki content to stall in guard here. This has been an exciting period of action! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pallihiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pallihiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pallihiki wants to control from the top but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeps moving. Pallihiki postures up.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeping moving, preventing Pallihiki from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pasi Pallihiki. Pallihiki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away. Pasi Pallihiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pallihiki looks to land a combination but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pallihiki gets the takedown into side control. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior looks to move to half guard but instead Pallihiki has passed into mount! Damn! Pallihiki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior tries to hold on but Pallihiki postures up. Pallihiki gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Pallihiki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. 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! Pallihiki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pallihiki lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pallihiki tries to stand but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is controlling from the bottom. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior looking for subs off his back but Pallihiki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pallihiki uses his free foot to push down on Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pallihiki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pallihiki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is looking to improve his position but Pallihiki isn't that keen on the idea. Pallihiki wants to control the pace but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is squirming around nicely. Pallihiki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior shrugs it off. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pallihiki 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!
Pallihiki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior gets off balance looking for a body kick and Pallihiki counters with a two punch combo. Pallihiki clinches with his opponent.
Pallihiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pallihiki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. 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! Pallihiki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeps working. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is trying to control Pallihiki's posture but Pallihiki avoids it. Pasi Pallihiki has got the better of the ground game so far. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is looking for a sweep. Pallihiki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pallihiki is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior with a poor takedown and Pallihiki counters with a left and a right that stings Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior drops his hands momentarily and Pallihiki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is rocked! Pallihiki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's half guard. Oh Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pallihiki prevents Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior from improving his position. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior seems to have got his legs back now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Still in half guard, Pallihiki seems content to control. Let's hope that Pallihiki 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pallihiki wants to stand up but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is controlling the position.
Pallihiki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pasi Pallihiki was stalling too much, according to the referee. Pallihiki tests Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pallihiki feints and as Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior raises his hands in defense, Pallihiki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Pallihiki wants to control from the top but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeps moving. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior has his foot on Pallihiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pallihiki works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior keeping moving, preventing Pallihiki from controlling successfully. Pallihiki content to stall in guard here.
Pasi Pallihiki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior with a poor takedown and Pallihiki counters with a two punch combo. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nagiwi Da Silva Roberto Thiago Rodrigo Al Babibi Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pallihiki works Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior's body with a nice hook. Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior gets caught flat footed, as Pallihiki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Pallihiki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pallihiki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pallihiki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior looking for subs off his back but Pallihiki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pallihiki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dos Santos Alves Ramirez Junior tries to roll over but Pallihiki keeps him under control. Pallihiki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight! Pasi Pallihiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Pallihiki 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Pallihiki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Campbell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Campbell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hunter Thompson! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Thompson landing strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Campbell parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Campbell to escape.
Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Campbell is defending well. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thompson misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Campbell is trying to escape and Thompson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Campbell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Thompson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hunter Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Oddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kerensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bill Oddy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Kerensky! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kerensky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oddy moves away. Alexander Kerensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Good standup being displayed there by Kerensky as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Bill Oddy has been cut. Oddy instigates a clinch. Kerensky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kerensky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kerensky lands a right hook to the body.
Kerensky lands a lovely overhand right. Oddy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kerensky misses with an uppercut
and Oddy counters with an outside leg kick.
Oddy misses with a takedown and Kerensky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kerensky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerensky. Kerensky looks to land a left hand but Oddy moved out of range nicely. Kerensky misses with a wild combination.
Kerensky lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerensky.
Kerensky sizes up Oddy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kerensky lands a head shot. Oddy is looking to clinch but Kerensky is avoiding it.
Kerensky thows a left - swing and a miss! Oddy ducks under a wild hook from Kerensky. Oddy is looking to clinch but Kerensky is avoiding it.
Kerensky throws a lazy right hand but Oddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kerensky misses with an uppercut. Oddy saw that one coming. Kerensky swats away the attempt to clinch by Oddy. Kerensky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerensky jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kerensky misses the shot to the body. Kerensky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kerensky duly obliges. Kerensky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kerensky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Oddy moves in looking to clinch but Kerensky pushes him off. Kerensky cracks Oddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This has been an exciting period of action! Kerensky looks to land a right hand but Oddy moved out of range. Oddy closes the distance and clinches. Kerensky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerensky throws a nice looking combination but Oddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oddy defending well as Kerensky loads up on a big left hand. A slow jab from Kerensky misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kerensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oddy. Alexander Kerensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerensky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Oddy moves in looking to clinch but Kerensky pushes him off. Kerensky swinging wildly here.
Oddy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerensky paws at him with a jab and circles away. Oddy tries to clinch up. Oddy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerensky is fending him off so far but Oddy persists. Nope, Kerensky circles away and we're back to standing. Oddy moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Kerensky. Oddy does a little dance to reset his feet. Kerensky jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kerensky avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerensky throws a jab but it's blocked by Oddy. Kerensky misses with a hook. Oddy tries to clinch but Kerensky moves out of range. Oddy moves into range and clinches up with Kerensky. Kerensky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kerensky digs a good hook to Oddy's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerensky misses the target. Oddy moves out of range of the strikes. Oddy tries to move into range but Kerensky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kerensky connects with a nice looking jab.
Oddy dodges the punch combination from Kerensky.
Kerensky scores with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kerensky dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bill Oddy's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Kerensky cracks Oddy with a right hand to the side of the head. Kerensky misses the shot to the body. Kerensky throws a looping overhand right but Oddy ducks down to avoid it. Oddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Oddy. Kerensky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Oddy misses the target. Kerensky misses with a straight left. A slow jab from Kerensky misses its intended target. A nice inside leg kick there by Oddy. That's going to slow Kerensky down. Kerensky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kerensky wants it to stay on the feet. Kerensky scores with a jab to the jaw. Oddy tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerensky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerensky. Kerensky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oddy. Oddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A jab lands there for Kerensky. Oddy clinches up against the cage. Kerensky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kerensky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Kerensky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kerensky misses with a few strikes there.
Oddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerensky circles away.
Kerensky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bill Oddy's cut is getting worse. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oddy takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oddy tries for a takedown but Kerensky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Oddy darts in trying to clinch and Kerensky counters with a one-two to the body. Kerensky throws a series of punches but Oddy avoids them all with ease. Kerensky swings for the body but Oddy moves out of range.
Kerensky misses with a hook. Oddy ducked under it nicely. Kerensky throws a hook but Oddy avoids it easily. Kerensky misses the jab. Kerensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oddy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Oddy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kerensky rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oddy's guard! Nice work there by Kerensky!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oddy working for a triangle but Kerensky defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oddy being controlled here, momentarily. Oddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Kerensky controls from within his opponent's guard. Oddy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerensky trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oddy's guard. Kerensky is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Oddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Oddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oddy looking for a guillotine here but Kerensky defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oddy being controlled here, momentarily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kerensky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oddy is keeping the position for now. Oddy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kerensky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bill Oddy's cut. 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!
Kerensky misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Alexander Kerensky seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kerensky scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Oddy moves out of range as Kerensky strikes. Kerensky misses with a straight left. Kerensky feints a jab promting Oddy to slip. Kerensky then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oddy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Kerensky. Oddy does a little dance to reset his feet. Kerensky looks to throw the jab but Oddy is out of range. Oddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oddy tries to clinch there but Kerensky circles away.
Kerensky misses with a wild body shot. Kerensky misses with a hook. Kerensky scores with a body shot.
Kerensky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kerensky duly obliges. Oddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oddy tries to clinch but Kerensky is having none of it. Kerensky looks to land a left hand but Oddy moved out of range nicely. Kerensky looks to land a combination but Oddy avoids it well. Kerensky throws a body punch but Oddy moves out of range. Kerensky misses with a few strikes there.
Oddy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerensky as he jumps to the side. Alexander Kerensky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerensky clobbers Oddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kerensky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oddy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kerensky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerensky misses with an uppercut
and Oddy counters with a nice uppercut. Sloppy strikes from Kerensky. Those never looked like landing. Kerensky jabs Oddy right on the nose. Oddy blinks but takes it well. Kerensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
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! Oddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerensky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Oddy blocks a jab. Kerensky tests Oddy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kerensky digs a good hook to Oddy's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donk. Kerensky catches Oddy right on the button with a cross. Kerensky takes a swing at Oddy's ribcage but misses. Oddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kerensky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kerensky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oddy is looking to clinch but Kerensky is avoiding it.
Kerensky thows a body shot but no joy. Kerensky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kerensky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kerensky throws a nice looking combination but Oddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kerensky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerensky missing with a left hand there. Oddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kerensky thuds his right hand into Oddy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oddy closes the distance and clinches up with Kerensky, looking for a takedown. Oddy pushes Kerensky against the cage but Kerensky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Oddy slips a jab and a cross from Kerensky.
Oddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerensky.
Kerensky looks to land a right hand but Oddy moved out of range. Bill Oddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Oddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kerensky defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Oddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oddy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kerensky tries to escape but Oddy is in control. Oddy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Kerensky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kerensky 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kerensky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaboom Dangerous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szbrjcik comes to the cage accompanied by Public Enemy ft. Anthrax : Bring The Noise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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221 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaboom Dangerous! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A low kick from Dangerous misses and Szbrjcik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Szbrjcik cracks Dangerous with a solid left hand. Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dangerous is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Szbrjcik scoring with punches to the head and body. Szbrjcik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Szbrjcik landing some decent shots from guard. Dangerous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Szbrjcik is one step ahead there. Szbrjcik trying to control but Dangerous is working from the bottom. Dangerous is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Szbrjcik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Dangerous is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Szbrjcik preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szbrjcik with a flurry of punches that miss. Szbrjcik prevents Dangerous from getting back to his feet. Dangerous preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Szbrjcik postures up in Dangerous's guard and throws a big left but Dangerous blocks it. Szbrjcik postures up in Dangerous's guard and throws a big left but Dangerous blocks it. Dangerous throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Szbrjcik escapes and throws Dangerous's legs to the side, diving into side control! Szbrjcik landing strikes. Szbrjcik working the ground and pound.
Dangerous is rocked! Szbrjcik in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Dangerous looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Szbrjcik turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waclav Szbrjcik!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Mystery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Mystery is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thomas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Mystery! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Mystery closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Mystery pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Thomas wants to clinch. Mystery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thomas avoids it really well and circles away. Mystery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mystery shoots in looking for a takedown but Thomas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mystery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. John Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Mystery. Thomas thows a body shot but no joy. Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mystery is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well. Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Thomas thows a big elbow that misses. Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Thomas looking to pass the guard. Mystery is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Thomas with a nice head shot there. Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Mystery is retaining full guard. Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mystery's head. Mystery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mystery looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Mystery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Thomas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mystery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mystery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mystery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily. Mystery won't allow Thomas to pass to mount. Mystery looking for submissions off his back. Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Mystery actively working from the bottom here. Mystery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Mystery looks gassed! Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mystery looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Thomas is looking for a kimura but Mystery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage. Thomas works his way into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mystery tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mystery is looking to escape. Thomas is landing with some decent strikes but Mystery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Mystery is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mystery tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Thomas is landing with some decent strikes but Mystery is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thomas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mystery really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Mystery is squirming around nicely. Thomas lands a big shot there that rocks Mystery but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mystery is rocked! Thomas lands a big elbow - Mystery is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mystery is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Thomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Paakkunainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Henderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Elzhi - Deep. 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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209 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dany Henderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Paakkunainen! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paakkunainen has time to react. Paakkunainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Henderson lands a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Henderson gets tackled into the cage by Paakkunainen. Paakkunainen maintains the clinch. Paakkunainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson. Henderson blocks a body shot from Paakkunainen. Paakkunainen tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing Paakkunainen back against the cage. Paakkunainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paakkunainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards. Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Henderson blocks a body shot from Paakkunainen. Paakkunainen misses with a punch to the body.
Paakkunainen misses with a short punch on the inside. Paakkunainen misses with a hook from the clinch. Henderson breaks the clinch.
Paakkunainen wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance. Paakkunainen wants to clinch. Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paakkunainen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Paakkunainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Paakkunainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Henderson finish him? Henderson misses with a hook. Paakkunainen ducked under it nicely. Henderson misses with a looping left. Henderson misses with a looping left. Henderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paakkunainen. A big right from Henderson misses. Henderson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Paakkunainen is out on his feet! Henderson sets himself and nearly takes Paakkunainen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dany Henderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osulep Lig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Koiranputki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koiranputki's choice of entrance music: Ruff Ryderz Anthem . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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21
196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osulep Lig! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Koiranputki! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koiranputki tries to close the distance and clinch but Lig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Koiranputki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lig. A telegraphed right hand from Lig misses the target. Koiranputki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lig.
Lig takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koiranputki clinches with his opponent.
Koiranputki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lig wants to control but Koiranputki is keeping busy.
Lig moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Koiranputki throwing strikes from guard but Lig blocks nicely. Koiranputki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lig manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lig takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koiranputki stops Lig from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Lig looking to secure an arm triangle but Koiranputki defends it well. Lig thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koiranputki is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lig lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Koiranputki hang on? Lig trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lig throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Lig looking for a guillotine from mount but Koiranputki is having none of it. Lig working Koiranputki over with strikes here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koiranputki can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lig looking to ground and pound but Koiranputki is blocking nicely. Lig is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koiranputki is surviving well by controlling Lig's body position as best he can. Lig looking to ground and pound but Koiranputki is blocking nicely. Lig trying to control but Koiranputki is having none of it. Lig is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Koiranputki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lig is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Koiranputki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Koiranputki! Koiranputki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Lig is trying to keep Koiranputki in close.
Lig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koiranputki's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koiranputki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lig drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koiranputki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koiranputki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koiranputki! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osulep Lig dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koiranputki lands with an overhand left. Lig throws a body punch but Koiranputki moves out of range. Lig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koiranputki slips under a jab. Koiranputki throws out a loose jab but Lig uses good head movement to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Koiranputki. Lig does a little dance to reset his feet. Koiranputki forces Lig back against the cage and clinches. Koiranputki lands a shoulder strike. Koiranputki working some nice short punches in the clinch. Koiranputki lands a hook that snaps the head of Lig backwards. A short right from Koiranputki on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koiranputki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Koiranputki. Koiranputki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ligs head. Lig misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lig. Lig fails to pull guard.
Koiranputki pushes Lig back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Koiranputki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koiranputki digs a right hand underneath Lig's ribcage. Lig let out a lung full of air as it connected. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Koiranputki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lig's elbow. A short right from Koiranputki on the inside. Koiranputki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koiranputki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ligs head. Koiranputki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lig backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Koiranputki. Koiranputki has Lig pushed against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lig is trying to stall.
Koiranputki tries to throw a body punch but Lig avoids it by throwing Koiranputki back against the cage. Koiranputki lands a right hand. Koiranputki prevents Lig from breaking the clinch. Lig wants to get back to striking at distance but Koiranputki won't allow it.
Koiranputki tries a body shot but Lig blocks it.
Koiranputki lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lig tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koiranputki smiles and moves away.
Lig looks to score with a jab to the body but Koiranputki is just out of range. Koiranputki tries to clinch up but Lig circles away and keeps his distance. Lig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koiranputki. Lig avoids the body shot from Koiranputki.
Koiranputki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koiranputki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Lig tries to lock up and control but Koiranputki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koiranputki pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lig trying to control but Koiranputki postures up.
Lig is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Koiranputki is looking to take a break and control but Lig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Koiranputki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lig. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Koiranputki throws a strike but Lig avoids it easily and moves to full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koiranputki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lig's head. Osulep Lig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Koiranputki scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Lig wants to sweep but no luck. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lig thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Koiranputki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Koiranputki lands a couple of digs. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lig is on top in guard.
Lig drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koiranputki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koiranputki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koiranputki! 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. 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!
Koiranputki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koiranputki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Koiranputki raining down shots from the mount! Koiranputki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lig is rocked! Lig sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lig wants to control but Koiranputki is keeping busy and won't allow it. This has been an exciting period of action! Lig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Koiranputki lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koiranputki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Lig moves into full guard.
Koiranputki landing with the ground and pound. Koiranputki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lig looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koiranputki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lig escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koiranputki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koiranputki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koiranputki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Koiranputki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koiranputki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Koiranputki trying to control but Lig is working from the bottom. Koiranputki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lig kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dexter Koiranputki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Lig shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koiranputki's guard. Lig scoring with some ground and pound. Lig looking to sit in guard and control but Koiranputki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lig throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lig keeping moving, preventing Koiranputki from controlling successfully. Lig is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Koiranputki has his hands clasped together but Lig extends an breaks Koiranputki's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lig.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osulep Lig!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ajo Koira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasko Nusciva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nusciva has chosen Nuki - Sarajka as his entrance music. 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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27
197 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ajo Koira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasko Nusciva! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koira stuffs the takedown. Koira swings for the body but Nusciva moves out of range.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Koira lands a jab to the nose. Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nusciva moves away. Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Koira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nusciva on the side of the head. Koira throws out a loose jab but Nusciva uses good head movement to avoid it. Koira misses the jab. Koira misses the shot to the body. Pasko Nusciva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nusciva shoots in but Koira avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva. Nusciva shoots in looking for a takedown but Koira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nusciva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nusciva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koira swivels and escapes. Nice takedown defense from Koira. No joy for Nusciva on that attempt. Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Nusciva looks gassed! Nusciva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Koira lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nusciva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koira. Koira scores with a nice right hand.
Koira lands a jab to the nose. Nusciva takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nusciva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Koira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ajo Koira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though. Koira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Nusciva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. A lazy left from Koira finds it's target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Koira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Koira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nusciva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Koira digs a good hook to Nusciva's body.
A jab from Koira does it's job there. Nusciva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Koira is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nusciva. Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Koira scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koira scores with a body shot.
Nusciva takes a shot right to the bread basket. No luck for Nusciva with that takedown attempt. Koira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nusciva has time to react. Nusciva shoots for a double leg takedown but Koira sprawls well. He's pushed Nusciva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nusciva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koira lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Koira. Koira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Koira stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Koira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Koira lands a jab to Nusciva's midsection. Nusciva tries to move into range but Koira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Koira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Koira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Koira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nusciva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot. Koira scores with the left hand. Nusciva knows he should have avoided that one. A punch lands to the side of Nusciva 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nusciva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koira as he jumps to the side. Nusciva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Koira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Koira lands a nice shot that snaps Nusciva's head back.
Koira lands with an uppercut that bounces Nusciva off the cage and back into rage. Nusciva looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Koira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nusciva's guard. Koira gets to his feet. Nusciva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! This has been an exciting period of action! Nusciva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Koira with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Koira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Koira with a jab. Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Nusciva shoots in and drives through. Koira sprawls well. Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Koira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nusciva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nusciva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though. Koira scores with a nice strike. The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nusciva clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Koira misses with the head strike.
Koira misses with a short punch on the inside. Koira misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajo Koira dominated that round. That's time! Koira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice shot lands for Koira. Nusciva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira scores with a body shot.
Koira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Nusciva shoots in for a takedown but Koira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Koira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nusciva. Nusciva walks into a stiff left hand from Koira. Nusciva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva. Koira moves into range and connects with a jab. Nusciva takes a shot right to the bread basket. Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off. Nusciva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koira to score with a decent uppercut. Nusciva is breathing heavily. Nusciva shoots for a double leg takedown but Koira sprawls well. He's pushed Nusciva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Koira lands with a good body shot. Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off. The fighters circle momentarily. Koira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Koira cracks a nice hook into Nusciva's ribs. Nice body punch from Koira.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Koira lands the left hand. Koira connects with a right hand. Nusciva shakes it off. Nice jab there from Koira. Koira works the jab nicely. Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook. Koira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Koira connects with a body shot that sends Nusciva's belly button to the back. Koira connects with a single shot there. Nusciva takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nusciva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nusciva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Koira but Koira pushes him off and we're back to square one. Koira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nusciva can do to turn this around? Nusciva has a takedown stuffed. Koira lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook. Koira scores with a punch to the head. Good shot there by Koira. Koira lands with a good body shot. Jab, jab by Koira - just one landing. Koira scores with a hook to the body. Nusciva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Koira darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Koira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Koira tests Nusciva's chin there with a solid looking shot. Koira jabs at Nusciva's body. Nusciva walks into a straight right hand from Koira. Nusciva drops his hands momentarily and Koira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ajo Koira is winning the standup battle so far. Koira scores with a nice strike. Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Nusciva 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nusciva tries to move into range but Koira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Nusciva misses with a head kick.
Koira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nusciva's head. Koira scores with a punch to the head. The crowd cheers as Koira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nusciva doesn't seem phased though. Koira's corner calls for a 1-2. Koira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Koira digs a good body shot into Nusciva's ribs. Koira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Koira jabs Nusciva to the body, keeping him at a distance. Koira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nusciva. Nusciva circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Nusciva shoots in but Koira avoids the takedown attempt easily. Koira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Koira lands a right hook to the body.
Nusciva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nusciva misses with a takedown attempt - Koira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Koira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Koira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nusciva. Koira thuds a left hand into Nusciva's body. Koira cracks a nice hook into Nusciva's ribs. Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook. A jab from Koira finds it's way through Nusciva's defenses. Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd cheers as Koira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nusciva doesn't seem phased though. Nusciva thuds his right hand into Koira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nusciva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Nusciva. Koira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook. Donk. Koira catches Nusciva right on the button with a cross. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajo Koira dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nusciva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nusciva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koira lunges at Nusciva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nusciva's hand. Koira lands with a cross. Nusciva dives in and grabs Koira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koira pushes down on Nusciva's head and hops out. Nusciva on the wrong end of a nice jab. Nusciva tries for a takedown but Koira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Koira throws out a powerful jab. Koira stuns Nusciva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Koira works Nusciva's body with a nice hook. Nusciva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Koira scores with a hook to the body. Nusciva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Koira cracks Nusciva with a right hand to the side of the head. Nusciva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nusciva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nusciva somewhat. Ajo Koira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasko Nusciva. Nusciva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nusciva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Nusciva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Koira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Koira thuds a left hand into Nusciva's body. Koira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nusciva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Koira catches Nusciva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nusciva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koira. Koira digs a good body shot into Nusciva's ribs. Koira throws a shot to the body.
Nusciva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koira swivels and escapes. Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Koira lands a nice hook to Nusciva's body. Nusciva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Koira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nusciva takes one on the button. Pasko Nusciva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ajo Koira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koira digs a good hook to Nusciva's body.
Koira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nusciva has time to react. Koira cracks Nusciva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Koira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Koira catches Nusciva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! No luck with that takedown attempt from Nusciva. Koira lands a nice shot to the body.
Koira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nusciva doesn't seem bothered though. A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot. Koira ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Koira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A shot to the liver by Koira. Beautiful body shot. Nusciva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nusciva misses with a wild body shot. Nice shot lands for Koira.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Pasko Nusciva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nusciva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nusciva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fight moves into the clinch position. Nusciva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nusciva tries to stall but Koira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koira.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nusciva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nusciva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nusciva tries for a takedown but Koira manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nusciva backwards. Koira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ajo Koira showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koira, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajo Koira!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Moks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Barov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Moks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Barov! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moks throws a series of punches but Barov avoids them all with ease. Barov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moks. Barov ducks under a wild hook from Moks. Barov looks to score with a jab to the body but Moks is just out of range. Barov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moks, pushing him back against the cage. Moks is trying to break the clinch but Barov is controlling him. Barov lands with a short shot to the head. Barov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Barov lands a right hand. Moks breaks the clinch.
Stefan Moks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice straight punches there by Moks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moks. Moks scores with a sloppy right hand. Barov should have avoided that one. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Moks throws a right and a left that both miss. Moks looks to throw the jab but Barov is out of range. Barov walks into a stiff left hand from Moks. Moks walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Barov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Moks swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Barov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Moks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov has chosen Hands of a Killer as his entrance music. Nickolai Zhukov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Super Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zhukov misses with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Zhukov. Man walks into a stiff left hand from Zhukov. Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man digs a good hook to Zhukov's body.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhukov was well out of range. Poor timing from Man. Zhukov scores with a body shot.
Zhukov misses with a wild body shot. Zhukov connects with a crisp jab. Man misses with a low kick. Zhukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Zhukov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man. Zhukov staying out of range there. Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Zhukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zhukov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zhukov misses with a body shot.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhukov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Man thinking. Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Zhukov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Man's head backwards. Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Man looks to land a right hand but Zhukov moved out of range. Zhukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhukov. Zhukov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man. Man misses with a low kick.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhukov. A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Zhukov does a little dance to reset his feet. Man throws a leg kick but Zhukov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zhukov throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Zhukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Zhukov throws out a powerful jab.
Man is rocked! Nickolai Zhukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zhukov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Man drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Zhukov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Man's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickolai Zhukov! Nickolai Zhukov is the new light heavyweight champion!
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