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UMMA - Bounce back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Vennamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vennamo has chosen Bacchuksen tiellä as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Vennamo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vennamo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vennamo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kontiovaara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kontiovaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kontiovaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vennamo.
Kontiovaara looks for a takedown but Vennamo sprawls well.
Kontiovaara slips a straight right by Vennamo.
Kontiovaara ducks under a wild hook from Vennamo.
Kontiovaara tries to clinch up but Vennamo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kontiovaara scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vennamo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara working for a submission but Vennamo is keeping him at bay.
Vennamo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vennamo gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura but Vennamo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kontiovaara to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontiovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kontiovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Vennamo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kontiovaara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kontiovaara lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontiovaara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vennamo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vennamo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kontiovaara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontiovaara trying to control but Vennamo is working from the bottom.
Vennamo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kontiovaara is one step ahead there.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Vennamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vennamo manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Vennamo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vennamo's guard.
Vennamo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vennamo has his hands on Kontiovaara's head, controlling the position.
Vennamo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kontiovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vennamo is keeping the position for now.
Kontiovaara trying to control but Vennamo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Vennamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vennamo manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Vennamo's guard.
Kontiovaara is pushing down on Vennamo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vennamo is fighting to maintain full guard but Kontiovaara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vennamo trying to control from the bottom.
Kontiovaara seems to be looking for submissions.
Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vennamo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kontiovaara is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juhani Kontiovaara will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vennamo scores with a shot to the body.
Vennamo misses with a few strikes there.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Vennamo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut.
Vennamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kontiovaara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kontiovaara duly obliges.
Vennamo swinging wildly here.
Kontiovaara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vennamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vennamo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heikki Vennamo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vennamo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Kontiovaara misses.
No joy there for Vennamo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kontiovaara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kontiovaara tries to clinch up but Vennamo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Vennamo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vennamo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kontiovaara counters with a series of strikes. Vennamo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vennamo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kontiovaara fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Kontiovaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vennamo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vennamo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Vennamo misses with an uppercut
and Kontiovaara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vennamo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Kontiovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vennamo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kontiovaara.
Vennamo throws a series of punches but Kontiovaara avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Vennamo. Those never looked like landing.
Kontiovaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vennamo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kontiovaara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vennamo scrambles back to his feet.
Kontiovaara misses with a wild combination.
Kontiovaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo misses with a combination
and Kontiovaara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kontiovaara.
Vennamo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vennamo is looking for a triangle but Kontiovaara pushes his legs off easily.
Kontiovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Vennamo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontiovaara passes into half guard.
Vennamo is controlling Kontiovaara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura but Vennamo is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontiovaara seems to be working for a kimura but Vennamo defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heikki Vennamo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juhani Kontiovaara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kontiovaara feints and as Vennamo raises his hands in defense, Kontiovaara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vennamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vennamo keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vennamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a leg! Vennamo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vennamo manages to kick Kontiovaara off! Kontiovaara jumps back into Vennamo's guard.
Vennamo controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontiovaara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontiovaara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vennamo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vennamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kontiovaara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kontiovaara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kontiovaara wants to work for an arm triangle but Vennamo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vennamo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontiovaara is working for a submission of some sort.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vennamo defends it well.
Kontiovaara is trying to work for a kimura but Vennamo is defending well.
Kontiovaara is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vennamo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kontiovaara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vennamo is trying to control the position but Kontiovaara postures up.
Vennamo keeping moving, preventing Kontiovaara from controlling successfully.
Kontiovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vennamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontiovaara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vennamo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kontiovaara has Vennamo in his guard.
Vennamo wants to pass the guard but Kontiovaara is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vennamo wants to control from the top but Kontiovaara keeps moving.
Kontiovaara working for a triangle but Vennamo defends it easily.
Vennamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontiovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vennamo has managed to get both his arms back between Kontiovaara's legs - danger averted.
Vennamo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vennamo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontiovaara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vennamo has managed to get both his arms back between Kontiovaara's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vennamo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Kontiovaara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kontiovaara 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juhani Kontiovaara!
A determined Juhani Kontiovaara didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remmi Bonjaatkos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Sunan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Remmi Bonjaatkos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klahan Sunan !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonjaatkos throws a shot from downtown. Sunan moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch up.
Sunan blocks a low kick nicely.
Sunan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sunan misses with a leg kick
and Bonjaatkos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonjaatkos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonjaatkos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sunan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonjaatkos darts in trying to clinch
and Sunan counters with a nice body shot.
Bonjaatkos throws a lazy right hand but Sunan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sunan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Sunan misses
and Bonjaatkos counters with a thumping low kick.
Sunan rushes Bonjaatkos and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sunan .
Sunan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos lands an elbow that stopped Sunan in his tracks for a moment.
Sunan has Bonjaatkos pushed against the cage.
Sunan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonjaatkos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunan trying to land knees to the body.
Sunan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonjaatkos avoids it.
Sunan just leaning against Bonjaatkos, taking a breather.
Bonjaatkos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sunan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonjaatkos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunan looking to slow down the pace here.
Sunan breaks from the clinch.
Sunan throws a series of punches but Bonjaatkos avoids them all with ease.
Sunan connects with a body shot that sends Bonjaatkos's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos thumps Sunan with a low kick.
Bonjaatkos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sunan is out of range and Bonjaatkos settles back down.
Sunan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonjaatkos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunan lands a jab to Bonjaatkos's midsection.
Good work by Bonjaatkos as he checks the leg kick.
Bonjaatkos throws a head kick that misses.
Sunan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Sunan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sunan moves into the clinch.
Sunan blocks the elbow strike.
Bonjaatkos tries to throw a body punch but Sunan avoids it by throwing Bonjaatkos back against the cage.
Sunan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bonjaatkos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bonjaatkos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sunan misses with a knee strike.
Sunan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sunan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sunan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonjaatkos avoids the damage to the body.
Sunan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bonjaatkos.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonjaatkos throws an elbow but misses.
Sunan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sunan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sunan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonjaatkos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sunan manages to break the clinch.
Bonjaatkos lands with a nice body punch.
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick and Sunan moves out of range easily.
Bonjaatkos cracks Sunan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bonjaatkos lands a jab to the head.
Sunan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos is looking to clinch but Sunan is avoiding it.
Sunan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjaatkos slips under a jab from Sunan .
Bonjaatkos has managed to clinch.
Bonjaatkos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonjaatkos letting Sunan take a breather here.
Sunan 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonjaatkos instigates a clinch.
Bonjaatkos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sunan avoids it.
Sunan managing to block the knees to the body from Bonjaatkos.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonjaatkos blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonjaatkos swings wildly with an uppercut but Sunan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonjaatkos blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Bonjaatkos.
Bonjaatkos gets through Sunan 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sunan stalling in the clinch but Bonjaatkos improves position.
Bonjaatkos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Sunan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sunan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sunan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonjaatkos.
Remmi Bonjaatkos is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonjaatkos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Bonjaatkos misses
and Sunan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonjaatkos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sunan moves away.
Bonjaatkos is looking to wear down Sunan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonjaatkos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sunan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonjaatkos closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Sunan as the two fighters clinch.
Sunan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonjaatkos is defending well for now.
Sunan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonjaatkos blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonjaatkos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonjaatkos pushes off an throws an elbow but Sunan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sunan is struggling to control the position.
Sunan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonjaatkos avoids the damage to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sunan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bonjaatkos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klahan Sunan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonjaatkos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonjaatkos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sunan is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunan 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos misses with an elbow strike.
Sunan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sunan leaning against his opponent.
Bonjaatkos throws an elbow that misses.
Bonjaatkos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sunan .
Sunan tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonjaatkos avoids the damage to the body.
Bonjaatkos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonjaatkos throws an elbow but it misses.
Bonjaatkos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sunan .
Bonjaatkos throws an elbow that misses.
Bonjaatkos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunan looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonjaatkos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sunan 's defenses.
Bonjaatkos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonjaatkos lands a damaging elbow.
Sunan 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonjaatkos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sunan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonjaatkos throws a head kick that misses
letting Sunan counter with a right hand.
Sunan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sunan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonjaatkos tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Bonjaatkos.
Crunch! Sunan slams his shin into Bonjaatkos's torso.
Sunan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonjaatkos throws out the jab.
Sunan looks to land a left hand but Bonjaatkos moved out of range nicely.
Sunan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonjaatkos is just out of range.
Sunan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonjaatkos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sunan .
Bonjaatkos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunan .
Sunan throws a shot from downtown. Bonjaatkos moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonjaatkos. Sunan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonjaatkos throws a sloppy head kick and Sunan moves out of range easily.
Sunan connects with an inside leg kick.
Sunan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonjaatkos manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunan . Bonjaatkos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunan throws a body punch but Bonjaatkos moves out of range.
Sunan wants to land a leg kick but Bonjaatkos is out of range.
Sunan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonjaatkos lands a head kick!
Bonjaatkos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonjaatkos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonjaatkos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A solid leg kick lands there for Sunan .
Sunan moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Sunan throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonjaatkos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunan can pounce on him.
Sunan closes the distance and pushes Bonjaatkos back into the cage.
Sunan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sunan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonjaatkos is defending well for now.
Bonjaatkos misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Sunan to work.
Sunan breaks from the clinch.
Sunan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunan clinches with his opponent.
Bonjaatkos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sunan controls his hands.
Sunan lands a shoulder strike.
Sunan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sunan breaks the clinch.
Sunan tries to land a front kick but Bonjaatkos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sunan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sunan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klahan Sunan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sunan scores with a jab to the body.
Sunan moves into the clinch.
Bonjaatkos being controlled against the cage.
Sunan lands a knee to the body.
Sunan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sunan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bonjaatkos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sunan . Sunan obviously looking to wear him down.
Sunan jabs at Bonjaatkos's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sunan ! Bonjaatkos is out on his feet! Sunan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bonjaatkos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bonjaatkos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Sunan !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sicobo Fratibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lehnsherr comes to the cage accompanied by PURE EVIL!. Fratibi has chosen AFRICAN UNITE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
278 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
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288 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Lehnsherr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sicobo Fratibi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fratibi throws a nice looking combination but Lehnsherr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fratibi misses with a left hand
enabling Lehnsherr to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehnsherr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fratibi.
Lehnsherr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fratibi.
Fratibi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fratibi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fratibi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fratibi throws out a loose jab but Lehnsherr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehnsherr connects with the punch.
Fratibi misses with a looping left.
Fratibi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehnsherr.
Jab, jab by Lehnsherr - just one landing.
Lehnsherr missing with a left hand there. Fratibi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fratibi backs up against the cage.
It looks like Sicobo Fratibi has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Fratibi. Beautiful body shot.
Lehnsherr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehnsherr.
Fratibi misses with a combination
and Lehnsherr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lehnsherr does it's job there.
Fratibi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehnsherr finds it's way round the side to connect with Fratibi's head.
Lehnsherr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fratibi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fratibi looks to land a combination but Lehnsherr avoids it well.
Lehnsherr slips under a jab.
Lehnsherr throws a hook but Fratibi blocks it.
Fratibi doesn't manage to clinch there - Lehnsherr circles away.
Lehnsherr works the jab nicely.
Fratibi slips a straight right by Lehnsherr.
Nice defenses there by Fratibi.
Fratibi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fratibi ducks right into an uppercut from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr throws a series of punches but Fratibi moves out of range.
Fratibi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fratibi staying out of range there.
Lehnsherr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehnsherr lands a slapping body shot.
Fratibi throws a shot from downtown. Lehnsherr moves away and avoids it.
Fratibi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehnsherr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fratibi looks gassed!
Lehnsherr swats away the attempt to clinch by Fratibi.
Lehnsherr dodges the punch combination from Fratibi.
Lehnsherr thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fratibi moves out of range as Lehnsherr strikes.
Lehnsherr misses with a straight left.
Fratibi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lehnsherr lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehnsherr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fratibi avoids the body shot from Lehnsherr.
Fratibi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehnsherr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lehnsherr staying out of range there.
Lehnsherr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fratibi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fratibi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehnsherr manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Lehnsherr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sicobo Fratibi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Lehnsherr misses its intended target.
Fratibi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lehnsherr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fratibi manages to avoid it.
Lehnsherr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lehnsherr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fratibi's head.
Lehnsherr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehnsherr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fratibi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erik Lehnsherr is winning the standup battle so far.
Lehnsherr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fratibi at a distance.
Lehnsherr looks to score with a jab to the body but Fratibi is just out of range.
Sicobo Fratibi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Lehnsherr.
Sicobo Fratibi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehnsherr staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr swings for the body but Fratibi moves out of range.
Lehnsherr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fratibi is breathing heavily.
Fratibi slips a jab from Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lehnsherr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehnsherr lands with a shot to the body.
Fratibi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lehnsherr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fratibi can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Lehnsherr coming out on top.
Lehnsherr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fratibi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehnsherr drops Fratibi with a beautiful combination! Fratibi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lehnsherr is looking for the KO!
Fratibi is rocked!
Lehnsherr scores with the left hand. Fratibi knows he should have avoided that one.
Fratibi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lehnsherr finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lehnsherr has cracked Fratibi with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lehnsherr lands another huge swinging hook and Fratibi tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fratibi, before Lehnsherr can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Erik Lehnsherr!
As Erik Lehnsherr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Erik grabs the mic and says to Jeffrey Lebowski: U MAD BRO? Erik put his hand down in Jeffreys shorts and pulls up a bag of weed, Oh you dirty cheat says Erik and gives Jeffrey the "bitchslap of doom" and he gets KOed. Joe Burn is rofl in the cage.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veeti Pelto Pekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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30
161 lbs
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21
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous knees
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veeti Pelto Pekka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelto Pekka scores with a nice right hand.
Routalempi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Routalempi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelto Pekka.
Routalempi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pelto Pekka circles away quickly and effectively.
Pelto Pekka throws a hook to the side of Routalempi's head but Routalempi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Routalempi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pelto Pekka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Routalempi.
Routalempi takes the fight into the clinch.
Routalempi avoiding damage as Pelto Pekka throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka lands a shot to the body.
Pelto Pekka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Routalempi is defending well for now.
Pelto Pekka misses with a knee to the head.
Routalempi tries to pull guard but Pelto Pekka won't allow it.
Pelto Pekka misses with a knee strike.
Routalempi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pelto Pekka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Routalempi decides to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pelto Pekka stands and steps away. Routalempi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Routalempi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Routalempi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Routalempi drives through and clinches with Pelto Pekka against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Routalempi is trying to pull guard but Pelto Pekka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Routalempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Routalempi managing to block the knees to the body from Pelto Pekka.
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!
Routalempi jumps guard but Pelto Pekka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelto Pekka.
Routalempi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pelto Pekka tries to land knees in the clinch but Routalempi avoids the damage to the body.
Routalempi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pelto Pekka is defending well for now.
Routalempi pulls guard successfully.
Pelto Pekka looking to pass the guard.
Routalempi is looking for a triangle here but Pelto Pekka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Routalempi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi is looking to reverse the position.
Pelto Pekka has control of an arm but Routalempi manages to advance to Pelto Pekka's back!
Routalempi is looking for a choke. Pelto Pekka gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pelto Pekka manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Pelto Pekka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Routalempi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pelto Pekka passes into half guard.
Routalempi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Routalempi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pelto Pekka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Routalempi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Routalempi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pelto Pekka pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pelto Pekka is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veeti Pelto Pekka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Routalempi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pekka Routalempi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelto Pekka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pelto Pekka misses with a wild body shot.
Routalempi takes one to the chin there.
Pelto Pekka closes the distance and clinches.
Routalempi fails to pull guard.
Routalempi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pelto Pekka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Routalempi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Routalempi or not.
Routalempi tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelto Pekka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Routalempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Routalempi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Routalempi avoiding damage as Pelto Pekka throws knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka just leaning against Routalempi, taking a breather.
Pelto Pekka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
Routalempi looking for a takedown.
Routalempi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pelto Pekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pelto Pekka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Routalempi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Routalempi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pelto Pekka scores a nice knee to the body.
Pelto Pekka scores a nice knee to the body.
Routalempi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two 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!
Pelto Pekka effectively controlling the action here.
Pelto Pekka tries to land knees in the clinch but Routalempi avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Pelto Pekka.
Routalempi tries to pull guard but Pelto Pekka holds him up against the cage and eventually Routalempi drops back down to his feet.
Routalempi jumps guard but Pelto Pekka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Routalempi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pelto Pekka scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pelto Pekka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Routalempi or not.
Pelto Pekka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelto Pekka rushes Routalempi and presses him up against the cage.
Pelto Pekka presses Routalempi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelto Pekka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pelto Pekka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short body shot lands from Pelto Pekka as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pelto Pekka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Pelto Pekka misses the target.
Pelto Pekka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pelto Pekka throws a hook but Routalempi avoids it easily.
Pelto Pekka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Routalempi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pelto Pekka sizes up Routalempi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pelto Pekka takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka feints a jab promting Routalempi to slip. Pelto Pekka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Routalempi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pelto Pekka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelto Pekka lands a jab to the head.
Routalempi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pelto Pekka to the ground. Routalempi is now in Pelto Pekka's guard.
Routalempi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pelto Pekka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Routalempi has Pelto Pekka in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Routalempi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pelto Pekka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Routalempi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veeti Pelto Pekka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pekka Routalempi'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!
Routalempi throws out a loose jab but Pelto Pekka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Routalempi misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Routalempi is defended easily by Pelto Pekka.
Pelto Pekka slips a jab from Routalempi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Routalempi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routalempi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pelto Pekka lunges at Routalempi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Routalempi's hand.
Pelto Pekka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pelto Pekka wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Routalempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pelto Pekka gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pelto Pekka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelto Pekka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Routalempi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Routalempi.
Routalempi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Routalempi slips a jab from Pelto Pekka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka looks to land a right hand but Routalempi moved out of range.
Routalempi shoots in but Pelto Pekka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pelto Pekka lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Routalempi throws a nice looking combination but Pelto Pekka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pelto Pekka gets a clinch.
Routalempi is trying to maintain a safe position but Pelto Pekka gets an underhook and turns Routalempi into the cage.
Pelto Pekka is working Routalempi over against the cage.
Routalempi jumps guard but Pelto Pekka stands there with Routalempi around his waist. Routalempi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Routalempi is trying to pull guard but Pelto Pekka has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelto Pekka is struggling to control the position.
Pelto Pekka tries to land knees in the clinch but Routalempi avoids the damage to the body.
Routalempi tries to pull guard but Pelto Pekka won't allow it.
Routalempi is trying to break free.
Pelto Pekka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pelto Pekka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Routalempi throws a right hand that Pelto Pekka ducks under and follows up with a left that Pelto Pekka also avoids with ease.
Routalempi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pelto Pekka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pelto Pekka scores with a decent looking hook.
Pelto Pekka throws a big shot that misses.
Routalempi misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelto Pekka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Routalempi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pelto Pekka as Routalempi shoots in.
Pelto Pekka drops Routalempi with a beautiful combination! Routalempi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pelto Pekka is looking for the KO!
Veeti Pelto Pekka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelto Pekka lands with a good body shot.
Pelto Pekka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Routalempi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pelto Pekka smiles and moves away.
Pelto Pekka lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veeti Pelto Pekka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pelto Pekka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veeti Pelto Pekka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cock Blocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wojtek Cieniutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blocker comes to the cage accompanied by You ain't getting no pussy tonight bi..atch!!. Cieniutowski has chosen Sabaton - 40;1 as his entrance music. Wojtek Cieniutowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
154 lbs
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27
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cock Blocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wojtek Cieniutowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cieniutowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cieniutowski trying to control but Blocker is working from the bottom.
Blocker wants to stand and escape but Cieniutowski is having none of it.
Cieniutowski wants to control from the top but Blocker keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Wojtek Cieniutowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cieniutowski avoids the body shot from Blocker.
Cock Blocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Blocker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieniutowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Blocker circles away.
Blocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cieniutowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Blocker.
Blocker misses with a hook.
Cieniutowski gets tackled into the cage by Blocker. Blocker maintains the clinch.
Blocker pulls guard effortlessly.
Blocker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cieniutowski is controlling him.
Blocker keeping moving, preventing Cieniutowski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blocker throws a head kick that misses.
Cieniutowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cieniutowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Blocker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cieniutowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blocker moves into the clinch successfully.
Cieniutowski is trying to stall.
Blocker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blocker breaks the clinch.
Cieniutowski shoots in for a takedown but Blocker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blocker takes a swing at Cieniutowski's ribcage but misses.
Blocker closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blocker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Blocker on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blocker has him pressed against the cage.
Blocker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cieniutowskis head.
Blocker manages to pull guard.
Cieniutowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blocker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blocker has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cieniutowski working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cieniutowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blocker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blocker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blocker is looking to advance position but Cieniutowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cock Blocker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cieniutowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blocker throws out the jab.
Cieniutowski gets the takedown into side control.
Blocker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blocker is not content to let Cieniutowski control the position.
Blocker wants to get back to his feet but Cieniutowski drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieniutowski working away.
Blocker tries to improve position but can't.
Cieniutowski wants to control but Blocker is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cieniutowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blocker's waist but Blocker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cieniutowski off to one side.
Cieniutowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blocker is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Cieniutowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blocker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocker manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blocker is trying to maintain the position but Cieniutowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Blocker tries to kick Cieniutowski off but Cieniutowski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cieniutowski is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cock Blocker.
Cieniutowski avoids the body shot from Blocker.
Blocker throws a right and a left that Cieniutowski avoids nicely.
Cieniutowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blocker avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cieniutowski.
Cock Blocker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wojtek Cieniutowski.
Blocker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cieniutowski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cieniutowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blocker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieniutowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cieniutowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wojtek Cieniutowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blocker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Blocker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cieniutowski defends it nicely.
Blocker is looking to clinch but Cieniutowski is avoiding it.
Cieniutowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blocker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cieniutowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blocker somewhat.
Cieniutowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blocker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cieniutowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blocker somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cock Blocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cieniutowski 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blocker.
Blocker moves into the clinch.
Blocker breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blocker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cieniutowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blocker misses with a low kick.
Blocker drops his hands momentarily and Cieniutowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cieniutowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Blocker circles away.
Cieniutowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blocker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cieniutowski has a takedown stuffed.
Cieniutowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blocker pinned against the cage. Blocker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blocker lands the left hand.
Cieniutowski wants to clinch up but Blocker keeps it at a distance.
Blocker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blocker slips under a jab.
Blocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cieniutowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Cieniutowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cieniutowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cieniutowski throws a strike but Blocker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blocker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cieniutowski tries to control but Blocker manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski wants to escape the position.
Cieniutowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A lull in the action here.
Cieniutowski just trying to survive but Blocker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cieniutowski tries to escape the position.
Blocker wants to control the position but Cieniutowski frees himself and scrambles - Blocker manages to regain control in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cieniutowski struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cock Blocker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blocker 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cock Blocker!
Cock Blocker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz Devil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Gomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gomi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaap lekker!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
156 lbs
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28
167 lbs
17 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taz Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devil throws a solid leg kick but Gomi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Devil.
A shot to the body from Devil misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gomi cracks Devil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Devil slips under a jab from Gomi.
Gomi drives through with a takedown into Devil's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gomi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gomi has gone for a leg lock! Devil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomi's guard.
Gomi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control.
Gomi is trying to get back to half guard.
Gomi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Devil keeps working.
Devil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gomi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Devil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Devil is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gomi tries to control but Devil wriggling away.
Gomi goes for an armbar but Devil turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Devil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil controlling from the top position.
Gomi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Devil escapes and throws Gomi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomi to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil thows a body shot but no joy.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi throws a low kick, looking for Devil's leg but Devil calmly moves out of range.
Devil motions for Gomi to come forward. Devil throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Devil.
Gomi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gomi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking to advance position but Devil won't allow it.
Devil is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi wants to work for an arm triangle but Devil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gomi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomi throws a head kick that misses
and Devil counters with a nice uppercut.
Gomi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Devil checks it well.
Gomi defending well as Devil loads up on a big left hand.
Devil misses with an uppercut.
Gomi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Devil lands a body shot.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Devil misses with a leg kick.
Devil connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Devil saw that one coming.
Kenny Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomi swings for the body but Devil moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devil. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Gomi.
Devil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Devil throws a sloppy head kick and Gomi moves out of range easily.
Devil throws a leg kick but Gomi moved away.
Gomi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Devil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Devil lands a jab to Gomi's midsection.
Devil throws out a powerful jab.
Devil staying out of range there.
Gomi shoots in looking for a takedown. Devil tries to sprawl out of it but Gomi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to slow Devil down by chopping away at his legs.
Devil tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Devil.
Devil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Devil wants to stand but Gomi is controlling the position.
Gomi throws an elbow that misses. Devil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gomi's guard. Nice move by Devil!
Gomi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Devil is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
Gomi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Devil's guard.
Gomi trying to control but Devil is working from the bottom.
Gomi throwing strikes from guard but Devil blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi wants to pass the guard but Devil is keeping the position.
Gomi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomi trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomi throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gomi wants to control from the top but Devil keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi postures up in Devil's guard and throws a big left but Devil blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Gomi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gomi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gomi.
Devil taking a bit of punishment here - Gomi scoring with strikes.
Gomi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Devil!
Devil is looking to improve his position but Gomi isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomi looking to control but Devil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Devil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomi.
Gomi thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi looking to ground and pound but Devil is blocking nicely.
Gomi looking to ground and pound but Devil is blocking nicely.
Devil wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gomi.
Gomi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devil avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gomi.
Kenny Gomi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenny Gomi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gomi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Devil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gomi controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kenny Gomi.
Gomi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil being controlled for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi tries to advance to mount but Devil denies him.
Taz Devil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Gomi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gomi 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Gomi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jam comes into the arena with Transylvania blaring out of the sound system. Key has chosen Till I Collapse - Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
142 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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24
142 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Jam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jam.
Key tries to throw a body punch but Jam avoids it by throwing Key back against the cage.
Key tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jam's elbow.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Key misses with a punch to the body.
Jam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Key.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Key.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Key.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
Key tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
Key swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Key.
Key lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.
Jam on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Key misses with some punches.
Jam blocking some punches.
Key digs a right hand into Jam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jam's gas tank.
Jam blocking some punches.
Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key throws a head punch that misses.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Key misses with a body punch.
Key throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Key.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
Jam misses with a double jab.
Bob Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam dodges the punch combination from Key.
Key cracks Jam with an open hand slap.
Key throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
Key misses with a looping right.
Jam catches Key with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Key looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Key.
Jam thuds a left hand into Key's body.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Jam is looking to wear down Key with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
Key throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Jam takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Key counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key gets a clinch.
Key misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Jam misses the body punch
and Key counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key 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.
A shot to the body from Jam misses
and Key counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Jam misses.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Key throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Jam gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
Key works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Key shoots in for a takedown but Jam shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key moves into range and clinches up with Jam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Jam.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Key tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
Key clinches up against the cage.
Jam prevents a body shot from Key.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jam tries to break free but Key pushes him back against the cage.
Key tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key manages to break the clinch.
Jam connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key misses with a body shot.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
Jam misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Key misses with a wild combination.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key shoots for a double leg takedown but Jam sprawls well. He's pushed Key's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Key looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Key scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jam doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jam.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam misses the body punch
and Key counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
and Key counters with a right hand to the body.
Key throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jam.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Key.
Jam swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Jam scores with a body shot.
Jam takes a swing at Key's ribcage but misses.
Bob Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Key moves into the clinch.
Jam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
A short right from Key.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key gets through Jam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Key misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Jam lands a right hook to the body.
Jam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam slips under a jab.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Key counters with a leg kick.
Key changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Key in side control, throwing shots but Jam defends.
Key has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jam wants to control but Key postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Key trying to control the position but Jam is working away.
Jam can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jam tries to buck Key off but Key is having none of it.
Key is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Key working away.
Key working the ground and pound but Jam is defending the strikes.
Key sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jam is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Key throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Key tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam is not content to let Key control the position.
Jam is looking for a sweep.
Key advances nicely into full mount.
Key has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jam is bucking up trying to escape but Key cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Key wants to finish this one by submission but Jam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Key.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key punching from mount but Jam doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Key landing shots from mount.
Key lands a big elbow.
Key sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Key lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam wants to hold on but Key pushes him away.
Jam is working to get back to half guard.
Key wants to finish this one by submission but Jam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Key.
Key trying to control but Jam is having none of it.
Key is working for a guillotine from mount but Jam frees his head quite easily.
Key working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Key takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jam is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam is working hard here to advance position.
Key throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jam because Key loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Key cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Poor strikes thrown by Key there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Key avoids the attempt from Jam to control.
Key fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Key is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jam shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Key seems to be working for a kimura but Jam defends the submission attempt.
Key is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jam defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Key is looking for a kimura but Jam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Key to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key really dominated that round.
That's time! Jam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Key avoids the body shot from Jam.
A cross from Key lands.
Key rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.
Key misses with an elbow over the top.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jam is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Key prevents Jam from breaking the clinch.
Key digs a right hand into Jam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jam's gas tank.
Key lands a body punch.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Key misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam lands with a shot to the body.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Key takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Key.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jam misses with a jab to the body
and Key counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Key.
Key fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Key misses.
Jam swings for the body but Key moves out of range.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Key counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Key throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head.
Key avoids the body shot from Jam.
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!
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Key manages to avoid it.
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it.
Key connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Jam is trying to push Key away but Key has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Key lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Key gets through Jam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jam prevents a body shot from Key.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
Key swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key struggles to land a body shot inside as Jam controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Key.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Key - just one landing.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Key throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Key counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Key scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jam in his tracks.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Key tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Key throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jam thows a body shot but no joy.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key.
Key misses the jab.
Jam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Key does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key misses with a hook.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Key is just out of range.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Key misses with an uppercut. Jam saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
The crowd cheers as Key lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jam doesn't seem phased though.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Key moves away.
Jam gets tackled into the cage by Key. Key maintains the clinch.
Key tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Key misses with the head strike.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Key breaks from the clinch.
Key takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Key was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Jam misses the body punch
and Key counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam lands with a shot to the body.
Bob Jam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Key cracks a nice hook into Jam's ribs.
Key misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Jam throws a body punch but Key moves out of range.
Jam misses with a double jab
and Key counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Key swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Jam misses with a body punch
and Key counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jam throws a body punch but Key moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Key's corner calls for a 1-2. Key obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Key counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Key throws a low kick but Jam avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Key counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Key.
Key throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jam.
A cross from Key lands.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Key counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Key.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Jam takes a shot to the head.
Key fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Key tries a body shot but Jam blocks it.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Tim Key seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Key.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Key tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Key cracks Jam with a nice body shot.
Jam blocking some punches.
Key blocks an uppercut.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jam takes a shot to the head.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Key goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Key.
Key makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tim Key is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Key lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Key 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Key!
Tim Key is the new bantamweight champion!
Tim Key very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angelo Zed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angelo Zed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Da Souza's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Da Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Zed!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Souza moves away.
Da Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zed.
Zed throws a body punch but Da Souza moves out of range.
Da Souza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Da Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zed.
Zed slips under a jab.
Da Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zed sprawls well. Zed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Zed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angelo Zed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zed scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ricardo Da Souza has been cut.
Zed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Souza works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zed lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Da Souza goes down and covers up as Zed starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Zed!
Angelo Zed very nearly forgot to thank [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armand Agasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agasi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Disicable -:Eminem . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Sagat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armand Agasi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agasi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sagat takes one to the chin there.
Sagat throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Agasi counter with a right hand.
Agasi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Agasi looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Sagat misses.
Armand Agasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agasi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sagat.
Sagat throws the kick towards the body but Agasi avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Agasi or perhaps it was just good defense by Sagat which made him look bad.
Agasi throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagat moves away.
Agasi throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agasi.
Agasi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agasi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agasi throws a head kick that misses
and Sagat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Armand Agasi has been cut.
Sagat misses with an uppercut.
Agasi takes a swing at Sagat's ribcage but misses.
Sagat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agasi.
Agasi throws a hook but Sagat avoids it easily.
Agasi misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sagat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Sagat blocks the low kick.
Agasi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agasi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sagat counters with a low kick, right behind Agasi 's knee.
Agasi looks gassed!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagat.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agasi moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agasi looks to land a combination but Sagat avoids it well.
Agasi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagat.
Sagat scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Agasi checks a low kick from Sagat.
Sagat looks to land a combination but Agasi avoids it well.
John Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agasi wants to clinch.
Agasi misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Sagat catches Agasi right on the button with a cross.
Sagat misses with a double jab
and Agasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agasi tries to clinch up.
Agasi looks for a takedown but Sagat sprawls well.
John Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Agasi.
Agasi swinging wildly here.
Agasi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sagat tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Agasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agasi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sagat.
Agasi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agasi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat avoids the body shot from Agasi.
Sagat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agasi punishes Sagat's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Sagat misses.
Sagat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agasi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sagat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agasi somewhat.
Sagat connects with a body shot that sends Agasi's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
John Sagat is winning the standup battle so far.
Sagat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab from Agasi.
Agasi moves in looking to clinch but Sagat pushes him off.
Agasi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sagat.
Agasi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sagat can pounce on him.
Agasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sagat as he avoids it easily.
Agasi cracks Sagat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a big shot that misses.
Agasi misses with a wild combination.
Agasi throws a hook but Sagat blocks it.
Sagat misses with an uppercut. Agasi saw that one coming.
Agasi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sagat is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Agasi.
Agasi blocks a leg kick.
Agasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sagat counters with a leg kick.
John Sagat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armand Agasi.
Agasi is looking to land body kicks.
Sagat throws a hook to the side of Agasi's head but Agasi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agasi ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Agasi catches Sagat right on the button with a cross.
Agasi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sagat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagat. Agasi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Agasi has a takedown stuffed.
Agasi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sagat.
Sagat jabs Agasi right on the nose. Agasi blinks but takes it well.
Agasi tries to clinch but Sagat is having none of it.
Agasi throws a solid leg kick but Sagat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Agasi.
Agasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agasi scores with a body shot.
Agasi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Agasi scores with a nice head shot.
Sagat throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat lands a right hook to the body.
Agasi is breathing heavily.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Agasi shoots in for a takedown but Sagat shows good takedown defense.
Sagat throws a lazy right hand but Agasi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agasi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Sagat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armand Agasi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagat.
Sagat attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Agasi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Agasi.
Sagat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Agasi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Agasi tries to clinch there but Sagat circles away.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagat scores with a sloppy right hand. Agasi should have avoided that one.
Agasi checks the leg kick.
Agasi shoots in for a double leg but Sagat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Agasi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Agasi.
No joy there for Agasi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Agasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagat connects with a looping right hand.
Agasi is rocked!
That has opened up Armand Agasi's cut even more.
Sagat lands a brutal uppercut that launches Agasi off his feet! Agasi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Sagat!
John Sagat retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, John Sagat made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors -OVERDOSE Factory- and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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