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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaahl Infernus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juuso Jaakkosela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Infernus comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juuso Jaakkosela enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gaahl Infernus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juuso Jaakkosela! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Jaakkosela misses. Infernus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Infernus. Infernus avoids the body shot from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jaakkosela throws a right and a left that Infernus avoids nicely. Jaakkosela with a body punch. A glancing blow. A nice combination there by Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela looks to land a right hand but Infernus moved out of range. Infernus throws a hook to the side of Jaakkosela's head but Jaakkosela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jaakkosela throws a lazy right hand but Infernus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Infernus does it's job there.
It looks like Juuso Jaakkosela has been cut. Jaakkosela moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Infernus thows a body kick. Jaakkosela tries to catch it but that hurt him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jaakkosela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Infernus on the side of the head. Infernus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaakkosela. Jaakkosela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Infernus. Infernus drops his hands momentarily and Jaakkosela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Infernus tries a head kick but it misses.
Infernus looks to throw the jab but Jaakkosela is out of range. Jaakkosela lands a nice looking body shot.
Jaakkosela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaakkosela looks to score with a jab to the body but Infernus is just out of range. Jaakkosela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jaakkosela misses with a wild body shot. Jaakkosela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Infernus on the wrong end of a nice jab. Infernus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Jaakkosela swinging wildly here.
Jaakkosela throws a body punch but Infernus moves out of range. Infernus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaakkosela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jaakkosela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Infernus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaakkosela. Jaakkosela looks to land a combination but Infernus avoids it well. Jaakkosela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jaakkosela thows a left - swing and a miss! Infernus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jaakkosela fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Infernus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jaakkosela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Infernus. Some wild striking there from Jaakkosela.
Jaakkosela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Infernus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaakkosela throws out the jab. Infernus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaakkosela's head backwards. Infernus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Infernus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Jaakkosela checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Jaakkosela looks to land a left hand but Infernus moved out of range nicely. Infernus moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaakkosela stalling against the cage.
Jaakkosela is looking to control Infernus's arms but Infernus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaakkosela has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaakkosela gets control of Infernus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jaakkosela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jaakkosela seems keen to control Infernus's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Infernus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Infernus wants to get up but he can't break Jaakkosela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Infernus won't allow Jaakkosela to sweep him here. Jaakkosela managing to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Infernus throws a hook to the side of Jaakkosela's head but Jaakkosela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jaakkosela lands a lovely overhand right. Jaakkosela throws a right and a left that both miss. Jaakkosela scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Infernus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaakkosela. Infernus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaakkosela. Jaakkosela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Infernus circles away quickly and effectively. Infernus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaakkosela moves away. Jaakkosela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Infernus. Jaakkosela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Infernus was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaakkosela. Jaakkosela misses with a hook. Jaakkosela swats away the attempt to clinch by Infernus. Infernus tries to clinch up. Infernus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaakkosela. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Infernus throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jaakkosela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Infernus misses the shot to the body. Jaakkosela throws a series of punches but Infernus moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juuso Jaakkosela dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juuso Jaakkosela's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Jaakkosela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Infernus misses with a low kick. Infernus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Juuso Jaakkosela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Jaakkosela throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Infernus wants to clinch up but Jaakkosela keeps it at a distance. Jaakkosela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nice shot lands for Jaakkosela. A clash of legs there as Jaakkosela blocks the low kick. Infernus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaakkosela.
Infernus throws a leg kick but Jaakkosela moved away. Jaakkosela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaakkosela throws a nice looking combination but Infernus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jaakkosela!
Jaakkosela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jaakkosela works over Infernus's head and body with a nice combination. Jaakkosela loads up on a big right hand but Infernus slips the punch. Jaakkosela falls off balance throwing a combination
and Infernus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Infernus throws a low kick but Jaakkosela moves out of range easily. Infernus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Infernus, right into the meat.
Juuso Jaakkosela seems to be getting the better of the standup. Infernus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaakkosela throws out the jab. Infernus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaakkosela misses with a double jab
and Infernus counters with a leg kick. Jaakkosela is breathing heavily. Jaakkosela swings and misses with a shot to the body and Infernus counters with a body kick that stops Jaakkosela in his tracks momentarily. Jaakkosela avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jaakkosela slips a straight right by Infernus. Jaakkosela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Infernus is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A nice inside leg kick there by Infernus. That's going to slow Jaakkosela down. Infernus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaakkosela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infernus lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jaakkosela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Infernus. Jaakkosela misses with a straight right. Infernus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jaakkosela blocks the body kick.
Infernus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaakkosela is just out of range. Infernus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jaakkosela ducks under a wild hook from Infernus. Infernus throws a sloppy head kick and Jaakkosela moves out of range easily. Jaakkosela misses with an uppercut. Infernus saw that one coming. Infernus is looking to clinch but Jaakkosela is avoiding it.
Infernus throws a leg kick but Jaakkosela checks it. Jaakkosela stuns Infernus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Jaakkosela misses with a few strikes there.
Infernus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaakkosela. Infernus motions for Jaakkosela to come forward. Infernus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Infernus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jaakkosela slips a jab and a cross from Infernus.
Infernus lands a leg kick that knocks Jaakkosela off balance momentarily. Jaakkosela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Infernus. Jaakkosela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jaakkosela avoids the head kick by Infernus.
Infernus throws a body punch but Jaakkosela moves out of range. Jaakkosela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Infernus misses with a looping left. Infernus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaakkosela throws a looping overhand right but Infernus ducks down to avoid it. Good work by Jaakkosela as he checks the leg kick. Infernus scores with the left hand. Jaakkosela knows he should have avoided that one. Jaakkosela misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Infernus, right into the meat.
Infernus instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Infernus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Infernus lands a right hand. Jaakkosela holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Infernus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jaakkosela prevents Infernus from breaking the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Infernus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaakkosela's elbow. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Infernus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaakkosela's brow. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaakkosela. A head punch on the inside from Infernus fails to land. Infernus pushes Jaakkosela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaahl Infernus dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Juuso Jaakkosela's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaakkosela with a hook. Jaakkosela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Infernus sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jaakkosela throws a jab but it's blocked by Infernus. Infernus instigates a clinch. Jaakkosela wants to stall.
Infernus tries to throw a body punch but Jaakkosela avoids it by throwing Infernus back against the cage. Infernus lands a damaging elbow. Jaakkosela is trying to break free. Infernus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaakkosela backwards. Infernus throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaakkosela. Infernus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Infernus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jaakkosela's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaakkosela stalling in the clinch.
Infernus misses with a punch on the inside.
Infernus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jaakkosela breaks from the clinch.
Jaakkosela closes the distance and lands a one-two. Jaakkosela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jaakkosela. Jaakkosela throws a poor cross that misses
and Infernus counters with a nice kick to the body. Infernus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Infernus swings widly with a right hand
and Jaakkosela counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jaakkosela avoids the body shot from Infernus.
Infernus tries to clinch up but Jaakkosela circles away and keeps his distance. Infernus works the jab nicely. Jaakkosela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaakkosela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Infernus throws out a loose jab but Jaakkosela uses good head movement to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch combination from Infernus misses. Jaakkosela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Infernus connects with a jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Infernus.
Jaakkosela takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jaakkosela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Infernus.
Infernus misses the jab. Jaakkosela lands a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jaakkosela checks a leg kick. Jaakkosela loads up on a big right hand but Infernus slips the punch. Infernus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaakkosela.
Infernus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaakkosela checks it well. Jaakkosela looks to score with a jab to the body but Infernus is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Infernus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaakkosela moves out of range of the body kick. Jaakkosela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Infernus throws a head kick but Jaakkosela moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Infernus misses with a head kick.
Jaakkosela misses with a wild body shot. Jaakkosela moves out of range as Infernus strikes. Infernus tries to score with a low kick but Jaakkosela moves his leg out of the way. Infernus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jaakkosela jabs at Infernus's body. Jaakkosela misses with a leg kick and Infernus counters with a nice kick to the body. Jaakkosela lands with an uppercut that bounces Infernus off the cage and back into range. Infernus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Infernus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaakkosela was well out of range. Poor timing from Infernus.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Infernus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jaakkosela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaakkosela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jaakkosela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaakkosela slips a straight right by Infernus. Nice cross by Jaakkosela. Infernus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaakkosela with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jaakkosela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Infernus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Infernus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Jaakkosela misses. Jaakkosela throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jaakkosela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Infernus. Jaakkosela lands with a right hand. Jaakkosela loads up on a big right hand but Infernus slips the punch. Jaakkosela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaahl Infernus. I think Infernus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juuso Jaakkosela!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cottoneye Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe comes to the cage accompanied by Cottoneye Joe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cottoneye Joe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kumina Sato! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joe rushes Sato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Joe misses with a knee strike.
Sato takes a knee right on the jaw!
Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away. Joe tries to clinch but Sato moves out of range. Joe throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - Joe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Joe checks a low kick from Sato. Joe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Joe throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Joe only half commits. Sato keeps the fight on the outside. Joe wants to clinch but Sato slips to the side and Sato counters with a straight right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Sato.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joe.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Joe has managed to clinch.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head. Joe breaks the clinch.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sato swats him away and circles back towards the center. Joe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sato throws a nice outside leg kick. Sato throws a front kick aimed at Joe's knee but Joe avoids it well. Sato throws a quick inside leg kick. Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Joe manages to end up in side control. Sato wants to control but Joe postures up. Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Joe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sato is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Sato parries the strikes from Joe easily there. Joe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sato to escape.
Joe 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. Joe swings around for an armbar but Sato sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joe's guard. Joe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sato preventing the sweep. Sato controls from within his opponent's guard. Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joe is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sato wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sato might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joe kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Joe working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.
Joe striking off his back but it's not causing Sato any problems. Sato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Sato trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Joe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sato rolls with it to try and escape but Joe cranks on the arm and Sato is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cottoneye Joe!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alha Dhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beast comes to the cage accompanied by RPS - Pokonując granice feat DJ Teak. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Beast! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alha Dhin! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dhin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Beast is breathing heavily. Dhin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Beast if he has to take too many more of those.
Dhin pushes Beast away with a front kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dhin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Dhin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Dhin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dhin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beast defends it well. Dhin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dhin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dhin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dhin. Beast really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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. Dhin is nestled in close to Beast, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Dhin works his way into side control. Dhin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Dhin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dhin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Beast is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dhin yanks on the arm and Beast is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dhin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alha Dhin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nikifor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikifor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enae Volare Mezzo. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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217 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
20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Maksim Nikifor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob White! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nikifor throws a series of punches but White moves out of range. White stuns Nikifor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Nikifor moves out of range of the strikes. Nikifor cracks White with an open hand slap. White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. White motions for Nikifor to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nikifor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
White throws a leg kick but Nikifor checks it. White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nikifor cracks White with an open hand slap. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nikifor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. White tests Nikifor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. White throws out a loose jab but Nikifor uses good head movement to avoid it. Nikifor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nikifor moves out of range as White strikes. Nikifor on the wrong end of a nice jab. White digs a good hook to Nikifor's body.
Nikifor throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a stiff right hand. White lands with a hook. Nikifor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bob White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! White uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikifor has time to react. White is looking to slow Nikifor down with leg kicks. Nikifor is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. White thows a body kick. Nikifor tries to catch it but that hurt him. White scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikifor should have avoided that one. A good leg kick by White. White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. White is looking to slow Nikifor down with leg kicks. White thows a left - swing and a miss! A left lands for White. White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. White cracks Nikifor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nikifor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can White finish him?
Nikifor is rocked! Nikifor glances at the clock... BAM! White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Nikifor crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Nikifor is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubert Kuminauha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smash Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuminauha comes to the cage accompanied by Celine Dion - Just Walk Away. Machine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: In The Morning. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rubert Kuminauha! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Smash Machine! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Machine just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown but Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuminauha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Machine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kuminauha. The fighters circle momentarily. Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kuminauha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machine swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kuminauha slips a jab and a cross from Machine.
Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuminauha circles away quickly and effectively. Kuminauha has his takedown stuffed and Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Machine misses with a wild combination.
Kuminauha has his takedown stuffed and Machine counters with a nice body shot. Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance. 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! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuminauha.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kuminauha misses with a takedown attempt enabling Machine to counter with a crisp jab. Kuminauha walks into a straight right hand from Machine.
It looks like Rubert Kuminauha has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kuminauha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kuminauha is breathing heavily. Machine throws a big shot that misses. Machine fails to land with a series of punches.
Machine takes a swing at Kuminauha's ribcage but misses. Kuminauha ducks under a wild hook from Machine. Kuminauha tries for a takedown but Machine circles away easily letting Machine counter with a right hand. Machine lands a big right hand that sends Kuminauha crashing to the mat! Machine stays standing though and waves Kuminauha back to his feet!
Kuminauha is rocked! Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well. Kuminauha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machine.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Kuminauha does a little dance to reset his feet. Machine throws the left hand but Kuminauha avoids the punch easily. Kuminauha tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuminauha is defended easily by Machine. Machine stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuminauha. Kuminauha gets slowly back to his feet. A jab from Machine finds it's way through Kuminauha's defenses. Kuminauha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuminauha.
Kuminauha shoots in looking for a takedown. Machine tries to sprawl out of it but Kuminauha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machine tests Kuminauha's chin there with a solid looking shot. Machine is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuminauha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Machine throws out a powerful jab. Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Machine does it's job there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kuminauha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuminauha with a lazy takedown attempt and Machine counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kuminauha goes down! Will Kuminauha beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action! Oh Kuminauha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kuminauha shoots in for a takedown but Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kuminauha seems to have got his legs back now. Machine looks to land a left hand but Kuminauha moved out of range nicely. Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Machine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuminauha can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Machine throws a body punch but Kuminauha moves out of range. Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuminauha.
Kuminauha shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machine's guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Machine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kuminauha wants to pass the guard but Machine is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kuminauha is working hard here to advance position. Kuminauha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kuminauha wants to control from the top but Machine keeps moving. Machine lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuminauha! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Machine dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rubert Kuminauha's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuminauha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine. Kuminauha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Machine throws a shot to the body.
Machine keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Machine as Kuminauha shoots in. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kuminauha shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubert Kuminauha. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kuminauha fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Smash Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kuminauha takes a body punch but keeps moving. A looping hook to the body misses from Kuminauha. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machine works the jab nicely. Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Kuminauha does a little dance to reset his feet. Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Machine throws a series of punches but Kuminauha avoids them all with ease. Machine swings for the body but Kuminauha moves out of range.
Machine jabbing away but nothing is landing. Machine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuminauha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Machine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuminauha thinking. Machine lands with a shot to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A telegraphed right hand from Machine misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kuminauha avoids the body shot from Machine.
Machine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machine duly obliges. Machine scores with a jab. Kuminauha acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Machine weaves into range and cracks Kuminauha right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kuminauha goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Machine is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Smash Machine! A less than humble Smash Machine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xocoyotzin has chosen Korn - Narcissistic Cannibal (feat. Skrillex and Kill the Noise) as his entrance music. Ezra Ray has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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181 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
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ezra Ray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Xocoyotzin. Ray does a little dance to reset his feet. Ray takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xocoyotzin throws a shot to the body.
Ray connects with a body shot that sends Xocoyotzin's belly button to the back. Ray throws the left hand but Xocoyotzin avoids the punch easily. Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ray misses with a left hand and Xocoyotzin counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Ray connects with a solid leg kick. Xocoyotzin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a right hand that Xocoyotzin ducks under and follows up with a left that Xocoyotzin also avoids with ease. Xocoyotzin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ray throws a big shot that misses. Xocoyotzin is looking to land body kicks. Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily. A big left from Xocoyotzin misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ray walks into a jab. Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xocoyotzin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
That's one minute gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xocoyotzin takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ray sizes up Xocoyotzin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ray looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big right from Xocoyotzin misses. A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot. Ezra Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ray lands a head kick!
Xocoyotzin clinches up against the cage. Xocoyotzin stalling in the clinch but Ray improves position. Xocoyotzin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now. Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin missing with knees to the body.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray lands with a short shot to the head. Ray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xocoyotzin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ray tries a knee to the head but Xocoyotzin blocks it.
Xocoyotzin slowing the pace effectively. Xocoyotzin looking to throw knees to the head but Ray is blocking nicely.
Xocoyotzin wants a takedown but no success here.
Ray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ray working aggressively here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a knee to the head. A short right from Ray. Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ray walks away with a smile on his face. Xocoyotzin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Ezra Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily. Xocoyotzin tries to clinch up. Xocoyotzin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ray finds it's way round the side to connect with Xocoyotzin's head. Ray keeps the fight on the outside. Xocoyotzin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away. Ray misses with a head kick.
Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray. Xocoyotzin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ray. Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray. Xocoyotzin ducks under a wild hook from Ray. Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Xocoyotzin rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ray. Xocoyotzin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xocoyotzin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Xocoyotzin tries to stall but Ray uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Xocoyotzin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Xocoyotzin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ray regains guard.
Xocoyotzin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ray has Xocoyotzin pulled in close to control his posture. Ray trying to control the position.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xocoyotzin is one step ahead there. Xocoyotzin throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ray is controlling Xocoyotzin's posture.
Ezra Ray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Ray throws a leg kick which misses Xocoyotzin's front leg but catches the back leg as Xocoyotzin tries to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Ray dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Xocoyotzin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Xocoyotzin does a little dance to reset his feet. Ray tries to land a front kick but Xocoyotzin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin obviously looking to wear him down.
Ray throws a head kick that misses. Ray's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xocoyotzin under the eye. Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin blocks it. Ray misses with a hook. Ray moves into the clinch successfully.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Xocoyotzin.
Xocoyotzin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xocoyotzin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ray avoids the damage to the body. Xocoyotzin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ray is trying to keep an underhook but Xocoyotzin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Xocoyotzin is looking to advance position but Ray won't allow it. Ray wants to control but Xocoyotzin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Ray is doing well to control the position and prevent Xocoyotzin from advancing to side control. Xocoyotzin wants to free his trapped foot but Ray is holding on for dear life with his legs. Ray is staying active underneath Xocoyotzin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Ray trying to control but Xocoyotzin postures up.
Xocoyotzin throwing shots but Ray is blocking nicely. Ray is in trouble now - Xocoyotzin has advanced to mount! Ray is squirming around, avoiding Xocoyotzin's attempts to control the action. Ray is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Xocoyotzin thowing shots but they're missing. Ray regains half guard. Xocoyotzin is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ray trying to hold on to Xocoyotzin's head to control him but Xocoyotzin postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xocoyotzin tries to pass to full mount but Ray defends it. Ray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Xocoyotzin wants to pass the guard but Ray is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray is adopting a defensive guard. Xocoyotzin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xocoyotzin wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. Ray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We're going to have a standup here because Ezra Ray wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Xocoyotzin gets the takedown into side control. Xocoyotzin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Xocoyotzin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ray is trying to control Xocoyotzin's posture but Xocoyotzin avoids it. Ray is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy. Xocoyotzin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ray knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Ray sneaks back into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ray is trying to control the position but Xocoyotzin postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ray seems keen to control Xocoyotzin's posture. Xocoyotzin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xocoyotzin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ray moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Xocoyotzin misses with a body kick. Ray changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Xocoyotzin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ray rather than just go for the knockout. Xocoyotzin ducks under a wild hook from Ray. Ray throws a body punch but Xocoyotzin moves out of range. Ray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Xocoyotzin shoots in and bounces Ray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Xocoyotzin postures up.
Ray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xocoyotzin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Xocoyotzin trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom. Xocoyotzin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ray swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ray controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ezra Ray. Ray misses with a wild body shot. Ray misses with a left hand and Xocoyotzin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Xocoyotzin tries to move into range but Ray moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Xocoyotzin looks to land a combination but Ray avoids it well. Ray misses with an uppercut. Xocoyotzin saw that one coming. Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray. Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily. Ray throws a head kick that misses. Ray throws a sloppy head kick and Xocoyotzin moves out of range easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Xocoyotzin staying out of range there. Xocoyotzin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Xocoyotzin lunges at Ray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ray's hand. Ray has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Xocoyotzin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xocoyotzin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xocoyotzin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Xocoyotzin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ray is retaining full guard. Ray looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Xocoyotzin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ezra Ray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Ray plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Xocoyotzin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ray staying out of range there. Xocoyotzin throws a head kick but Ray moves out of range.
Xocoyotzin slips a straight right by Ray. That kick from Xocoyotzin tenderised Ray's leg. Ray is trying to keep his angry face on. Xocoyotzin moves in looking to clinch but Ray pushes him off. Xocoyotzin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ray. Ray walks into a straight right hand from Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Xocoyotzin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xocoyotzin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Xocoyotzin throws a nice inside leg kick. Ray looks to land a right hand but Xocoyotzin moved out of range. Ray throws a hook but Xocoyotzin avoids it easily. Ray misses with a wild body shot. Xocoyotzin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray. Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xocoyotzin. Xocoyotzin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ray ducks under a wild hook from Xocoyotzin. A swing and a miss from Ray. An inside leg kick from Xocoyotzin misses. Xocoyotzin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xocoyotzin there as he acknowledges the shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xocoyotzin misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin. I think Xocoyotzin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin! After the fight, Motecuhzoma Xocoyotzin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. Ross has chosen Bold and Beautiful as his entrance music. Rick Ross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 cm
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165 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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167 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pithe Canthropus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Ross! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ross misses with a wild combination.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ross throws a half hearted mid kick. Ross defending well as Canthropus loads up on a big left hand. Canthropus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Canthropus's knee momentarily. A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Canthropus does a little dance to reset his feet. Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Ross lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ross moves out of range of the strikes. Canthropus misses with a jab to the body
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut. Ross feints and then cracks Canthropus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canthropus down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Canthropus checks a leg kick. Ross scores with a jab to the jaw. Ross does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ross throws a leg kick but Canthropus checks it. Some wild striking there from Ross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canthropus. Canthropus misses with a hook
and Ross counters with a head kick. Ross throws a body punch but Canthropus moves out of range. Jab by Ross. Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canthropus. Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
Canthropus throws a wild body kick that Ross sees coming a mile off. Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ross misses with a straight right. Ross misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. 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! Ross lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice jab there from Ross. Good leg kick by Canthropus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ross throws a wild body kick that Canthropus sees coming a mile off. A big left from Canthropus misses. A bone on bone clash there as Canthropus blocks the leg kick.
Canthropus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus. A big left from Canthropus misses. Ross dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Canthropus misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross moves out of range as Canthropus strikes. Ross fails in his attempt to clinch. Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canthropus.
Canthropus misses with a hook. Canthropus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Ross thows a left - swing and a miss! Ross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Canthropus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canthropus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage. Canthropus can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canthropus as Ross tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ross stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Canthropus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ross lands a nice uppercut. Canthropus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ross throws an elbow that misses.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ross avoids it. Ross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ross scores with a nice hook to the head. Canthropus has a couple of punches blocked by Ross.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Canthropus is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ross gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. 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! Ross is leaning against Canthropus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ross throws an elbow but it misses.
Ross managing to block the knees to the body from Canthropus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ross swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Canthropus. Ross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ross with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Canthropus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Canthropus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. An inside leg kick lands from Ross. Canthropus throws a head kick that misses. Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canthropus under the eye. Some wild striking there from Ross.
Ross lands a head kick. Canthropus smiles back at him and beckons him forward. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head kick by Canthropus misses and Ross counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ross. The referee is keeping an eye on Ross - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ross tries a knee to the head but Canthropus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Canthropus takes an elbow to the forehead. A battle for position here, against the cage. Ross lands a shoulder strike. Ross lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Ross.
Ross trying to stall but Canthropus improves his position.
Ross being controlled against the cage. Ross controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Ross scores with a nice short uppercut. Ross blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ross scores with a nice hook to the head. Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ross avoids a wild elbow strike from Canthropus. Still in the clinch, Canthropus scores with a nice short uppercut. Ross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Canthropus on the inside. Ross misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Ross to work.
Ross misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Canthropus tries to land knees in the clinch but Ross avoids the damage to the body. Canthropus is trying to break the clinch but Ross has him pressed against the cage. A shot in the inside from Ross. Canthropus goes for a takedown attempt but Ross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Canthropus misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ross feints and then cracks Canthropus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canthropus down. Canthropus throws a hook but Ross blocks it. A nice leg kick lands there from Ross. Canthropus shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Canthropus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ross can pounce on him.
Ross checks a leg kick. Ross's corner calls for a 1-2. Ross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ross moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ross throws a head kick but Canthropus moves out of range.
Ross lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Canthropus walks into a left hand.
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! Ross takes the fight into the clinch. Ross taking a breather. A shot in the inside from Ross. Canthropus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ross lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Pithe Canthropus has been cut. The referee calls for Ross to work.
Canthropus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Canthropus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ross.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ross avoiding damage as Canthropus throws knees to the body.
Canthropus wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Pithe Canthropus's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ross drives through and clinches with Canthropus against the cage.
Ross lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canthropus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ross tries to stall but Canthropus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ross utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Ross effectively controlling the action here. Canthropus taking a breather. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ross blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Canthropus misses with a knee to the head. Ross misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A frustrated look appears on Canthropus's face as he tries to break the clinch. Canthropus looking to stall.
Canthropus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ross blocks it with crossed arms. Canthropus trying to control the position but instead, Ross has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canthropus into the cage. Canthropus missing with knees to the body.
Ross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canthropus backwards. Ross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ross lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Ross lands a damaging elbow. Knees in the clinch landing for Ross.
Canthropus tries to land a knee to the head but Ross blocks with his arms.
Ross pushes Canthropus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rick Ross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Canthropus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canthropus is rocked! Ross leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Canthropus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ross stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canthropus backwards. Ross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ross pushes Canthropus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ross throws a big uppercut that drops Canthropus! More strikes from Ross and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Canthropus lies dazed against the cage as Ross celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ross! Rick Ross decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Tilthammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tilthammer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The rolling stones - Under my thumb. Wang has chosen Minority - Green Day as his entrance music. Ting Yan Wang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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25
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Tilthammer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer throws out a leg kick but Wang moves out of range and Tilthammer only half commits. Henry Tilthammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tilthammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wang. Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wang with a nice cross. Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wang misses with a wild body shot. Wang lands a head kick. Tilthammer smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Tilthammer tries to close the distance and clinch but Wang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Tilthammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Wang to counter with a crisp jab. Tilthammer misses with a wild body shot. Wang keeps the fight on the outside. Tilthammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range. Wang misses with an uppercut. Tilthammer saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang feints and then cracks Tilthammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tilthammer down. Wang scores with a leg kick.
Tilthammer slips a straight right by Wang. The fight moves into the clinch position. Wang lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tilthammer backwards. Wang working hard to break the clinch. Tilthammer cracks Wang with a nice body shot. Tilthammer tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wang tries to work over Tilthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short left from Tilthammer. Wang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tilthammer has him pressed against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wang avoiding damage as Tilthammer throws knees to the body.
Tilthammer taking a breather. Wang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tilthammer has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wang tries to circle away but Tilthammer has him pinned against the cage. Wang looking to stall.
Wang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tilthammer prevents Wang from breaking the clinch. Tilthammer has Wang pressed against the cage, preventing Wang from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tilthammer is working Wang over against the cage. Tilthammer lands with a left to the head. Tilthammer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wang manages to break the clinch.
Tilthammer moves into range and connects with a jab. Wang wants to slow Tilthammer down by chopping away at his legs. Tilthammer gets in close and instigates a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch. Tilthammer tries a knee to the head but Wang blocks it.
A short left from Tilthammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tilthammer moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang checks a low kick from Tilthammer. Tilthammer digs a good body shot into Wang's ribs. Tilthammer swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang swinging wildly here.
Wang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wang blocks a head kick by Tilthammer.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
Wang moves out of range of the strikes. Tilthammer slips a straight right by Wang. Tilthammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wang cracks a nice hook into Tilthammer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tilthammer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Tilthammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tilthammer wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs. Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tilthammer connects with a high kick. Wang missing with a left hand there. Tilthammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tilthammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The fight moves into the clinch position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tilthammer wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Tilthammer lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ting Yan Wang will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Tilthammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Tilthammer throws a leg kick and Wang counters with a right hand to the body. Wang tries a low kick but Tilthammer avoids it. Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tilthammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang. Wang slips a jab from Tilthammer. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer defending well as Wang loads up on a big left hand. Wang misses with a straight left. Tilthammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tilthammer motions for Wang to come forward. Tilthammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wang moves out of range of the leg kick from Tilthammer. Wang throws a body punch but Tilthammer moves out of range. Tilthammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wang scores with a jab. Wang throws a leg kick that is checked and Tilthammer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wang moves out of range of the leg kick from Tilthammer. Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice uppercut lands for Wang. That snapped Tilthammer's head back.
Tilthammer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tilthammer tries to clinch but Wang moves out of range. Tilthammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wang connects with a right hand. Tilthammer shakes it off. Tilthammer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tilthammer throws a chopping leg kick but Wang manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wang tries to keep at a distance but Tilthammer has taken the fight into the clinch. 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! Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ting Yan Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tilthammer is looking to slow Wang down with leg kicks. Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Tilthammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wang.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tilthammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang. Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tilthammer is just out of range. Tilthammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang scores with a nice head shot. Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tilthammer throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wang looks to throw the jab but Tilthammer is out of range. Tilthammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Tilthammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tilthammer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tilthammer swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tilthammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wang is out of range. Wang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Tilthammer tries to clinch up. Wang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wang misses the jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Wang jabs Tilthammer right on the nose. Tilthammer blinks but takes it well. Wang throws a jab when Tilthammer was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tilthammer slips a straight right by Wang. Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tilthammer misses with a leg kick. Tilthammer is looking to wear down Wang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Tilthammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Tilthammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tilthammer thuds a left hand into Wang's body. Wang misses with a looping left. Tilthammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tilthammer misses with a low kick as Wang jumps back. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Tilthammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Tilthammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ting Yan Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wang misses with a hook. Tilthammer ducked under it nicely. Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
Tilthammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wang under the eye. Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tilthammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tilthammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A bone on bone clash there as Wang blocks the leg kick.
Wang lands a jab. Wang misses with a body shot.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
Wang swings for the body but Tilthammer moves out of range.
Wang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tilthammer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tilthammer misses the shot to the body. Wang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside. Tilthammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang. Tilthammer moves out of range of the body kick from Wang.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tilthammer.
Tilthammer connects with an inside leg kick. Tilthammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A big left from Tilthammer misses. Tilthammer wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance. Tilthammer tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Tilthammer slips a jab from Wang. Tilthammer tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance. Henry Tilthammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tilthammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. A big right from Wang misses. Tilthammer misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely. Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Wang throws a quick inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tilthammer misses with a wild body shot. Tilthammer misses with a low kick.
Wang jabs Tilthammer to the body, keeping him at a distance. Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tilthammer manages to avoid it. Tilthammer wants to slow Wang down by chopping away at his legs. Nice defenses there by Tilthammer. Tilthammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range. Tilthammer motions for Wang to come forward. Tilthammer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wang scores with a jab. Tilthammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Wang connects with a body shot. Wang blocks a head kick by Tilthammer.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tilthammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tilthammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tilthammer there as he acknowledges the shot. Tilthammer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tilthammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wang lunges at Tilthammer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tilthammer's hand. Wang connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wang throws a quick inside leg kick. Wang moves into range and connects with a jab. Wang is looking to slow Tilthammer down with leg kicks. Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wang feints a jab promting Tilthammer to slip. Wang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tilthammer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Good standup being displayed there by Wang as he connects with a hook. Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wang thuds a left hand into Tilthammer's body. Wang digs a good body shot into Tilthammer's ribs. Tilthammer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Wang works Tilthammer's body with a nice hook. Wang scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Wang scores with a kick to the body.
A left and a right from Wang both land. Nice combination. Ting Yan Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wang lands a nice hook to Tilthammer's body. Tilthammer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Ting Yan Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wang 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Yan Wang!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paolo gold chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sevent Seagull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seagull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Van Halen - Jump. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 cm
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165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo gold chin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sevent Seagull! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! gold chin swats away the attempt to clinch by Seagull. gold chin misses with a body shot.
Seagull with a jab. Seagull defending well as gold chin loads up on a big left hand. Seagull looks to score with a jab to the body but gold chin is just out of range. gold chin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. gold chin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagull forces gold chin back against the cage and clinches. gold chin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Seagull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Seagull misses with a two punch combination.
gold chin tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Seagull.
Seagull digs a good hook to gold chin's body.
gold chin swinging wildly here.
Seagull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed gold chin momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Seagull cracks gold chin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seagull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
gold chin lands a nice shot to the body.
gold chin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Sevent Seagull has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A swing and a miss from gold chin. gold chin throws a sloppy head kick and Seagull moves out of range easily. Seagull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. gold chin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Seagull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Seagull slips under a jab from gold chin. Seagull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A head kick misses from gold chin. Seagull throws a series of punches but gold chin avoids them all with ease. gold chin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seagull tries to clinch there but gold chin circles away.
Seagull clinches with his opponent.
Seagull has gold chin pressed against the cage, preventing gold chin from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Seagull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seagull throws a solid leg kick but gold chin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Seagull. gold chin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Seagull scores with a nice strike. Seagull works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from gold chin misses the target. Seagull looks to land a right hand but gold chin moved out of range. Seagull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. gold chin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seagull counters with a body kick. Seagull feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits gold chins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! gold chin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
gold chin is breathing heavily. Seagull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between gold chin's hands. gold chin tests Seagull's chin there with a solid looking shot. Paolo gold chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. gold chin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice shot by Seagull. Seagull blocks a head kick by gold chin.
gold chin misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seagull.
That's three minutes gone in the round. gold chin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Seagull does it's job there. Seagull lands a leg kick that knocks gold chin off balance momentarily. Seagull with a body punch. A glancing blow. Seagull scores with a body shot.
Seagull lands with a slapping head kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! gold chin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Seagull. Seagull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Seagull digs a good hook to gold chin's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Seagull.
Seagull lands a jab to gold chin's midsection. Seagull lands a nice looking kick to the body. gold chin takes a step back to recover. Seagull clinches. Seagull manages to break the clinch.
gold chin tries to keep at a distance but Seagull has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seagull prevents gold chin from breaking the clinch. Seagull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Seagull jabs at gold chin's body. gold chin misses with a hook to the body
and Seagull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Seagull closes the distance and clinches. Seagull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seagull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. gold chin misses with a jab, cross combination.
gold chin loads up on a big right hand but Seagull slips the punch. An inside leg kick lands from Seagull. gold chin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Seagull throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! gold chin misses with a hook. Seagull ducked under it nicely. gold chin throws a head kick that misses. gold chin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seagull's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. gold chin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seagull. Seagull instigates a clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut. 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.
Seagull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. gold chin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
gold chin misses with a straight left. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! gold chin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seagull - the referee stops the clock and gold chin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seagull. gold chin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Seagull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seagull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seagull. gold chin shrugs it off though. Seagull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Seagull. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. gold chin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Seagull cracks gold chin with a right hand to the side of the head. Seagull gets a clinch. gold chin tries to break the clinch but Seagull is controlling the position. Seagull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seagull moves into range and clinches up with gold chin. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Seagull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
gold chin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seagull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between gold chin's hands. gold chin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sevent Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup. gold chin thows a body shot but no joy. Seagull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on gold chin if he has to take too many more of those.
Seagull throws a sloppy head kick and gold chin moves out of range easily. gold chin just misses with a punch to the body.
Seagull rushes gold chin and presses him up against the cage. Seagull breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. gold chin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
gold chin tries to keep at a distance but Seagull has taken the fight into the clinch. Seagull lands with a short shot to the head. Seagull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seagull moves into the clinch. 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! Seagull manages to break the clinch.
gold chin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. gold chin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seagull. Seagull obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seagull is looking to clinch but gold chin is avoiding it.
Seagull defending well as gold chin loads up on a big left hand. gold chin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Seagull feints and then cracks gold chin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow gold chin down. Seagull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Seagull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on gold chin. That did some damage! Seagull scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Seagull lands with a nice body kick. Seagull scores with a jab to the body. Seagull lands a jab to gold chin's midsection. Seagull moves into the clinch successfully.
gold chin working hard to break the clinch. gold chin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Seagull lands a shot to the body. Seagull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seagull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round. gold chin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Seagull jabs at gold chin's body. Seagull lunges at gold chin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by gold chin's hand. Seagull throws a head kick that misses and gold chin counters with a two punch combo. Seagull scores with a sloppy right hand. gold chin should have avoided that one. Seagull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Seagull has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Seagull throws a head kick but gold chin moves out of range.
Paolo gold chin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Seagull lands with a nice body punch. Jab by Seagull. Seagull scores with a shot to the body.
gold chin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seagull, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action! Seagull connects with a leg kick. gold chin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Seagull cracks a nice hook into gold chin's ribs. A kick lands to the mid section there for Seagull.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seagull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on gold chin. That did some damage! gold chin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. gold chin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seagull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from gold chin. gold chin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. gold chin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Seagull connects with an inside leg kick. gold chin throws a lazy right hand but Seagull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Seagull throws a head kick that gold chin semi-blocks.
Seagull throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
gold chin is rocked! Seagull clinches up against the cage. Oh gold chin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Seagull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. gold chin cracks Seagull with a right hand to the side of the head. Seagull explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! gold chin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seagull. Seagull obviously looking to wear him down.
Seagull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. gold chin seems to have got his legs back now. Seagull lands a jab to the nose. Seagull has closed the distance and engaged gold chin in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sevent Seagull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Sevent Seagull's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Seagull stuns gold chin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from gold chin. Seagull does a little dance to reset his feet. gold chin circles away from the clinch attempt.
gold chin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Seagull takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seagull scores with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seagull, as that shot connected.
Seagull feints and then cracks gold chin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow gold chin down. Seagull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt gold chin. Seagull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. 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! A slapping leg kick lands for Seagull.
gold chin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Seagull counters with a flying knee. Nice. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Seagull staying out of range there. Seagull works gold chin's body with a nice hook. Seagull thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on gold chin if he has to take too many more of those.
Seagull thumps gold chin with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. gold chin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Seagull throws a nice outside leg kick. gold chin looks to throw the jab but Seagull is out of range. gold chin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Whack! Seagull lands a heavy head kick that drops gold chin. The ref tackles Seagull to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because gold chin was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sevent Seagull! Sevent Seagull very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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