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IMMA 135 ASS BEATER RD4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramdaa Somdet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ramdaa Somdet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramdaa Somdet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somdet ducks under a wild hook from Luffy.
Luffy misses with a body kick.
Luffy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luffy throws out a leg kick but Somdet moves out of range and Luffy only half commits.
Luffy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Luffy is looking to land body kicks.
Somdet misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Somdet. Those never looked like landing.
Somdet throws an overhand right that lands on Luffy's shoulder, as Luffy tries to avoid the shot.
Luffy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luffy throws an off balance right hand
and Somdet counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luffy moves to clinch but Somdet breaks away
letting Somdet counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somdet lands with a nice body punch.
Luffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somdet.
Luffy throws a leg kick that misses.
Luffy throws a nice head kick!
Somdet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luffy doesn't seem bothered though.
Somdet tries to bum rush Luffy with a series of wild strikes but Luffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somdet connects with the punch.
Somdet slips under a jab from Luffy.
Somdet throws a lazy right hand but Luffy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somdet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Luffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somdet.
Luffy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somdet.
Luffy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luffy feints and then cracks Somdet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somdet down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somdet rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luffy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luffy defending well as Somdet loads up on a big left hand.
Luffy closes the distance and pushes Somdet back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somdet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luffy.
Somdet wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somdet.
Luffy stalls.
Luffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luffy stalling in the clinch.
Somdet is trying to break free.
Luffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Somdet avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
Somdet misses with a punch on the inside.
Luffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Somdet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luffy tries to work over Somdet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luffy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Somdet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luffy's elbow.
Somdet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luffy's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luffy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Luffy.
Luffy can't find room to land a body shot as Somdet controls the action.
Somdet blocks a body shot from Luffy.
Somdet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luffy tries a body shot but Somdet blocks it.
Luffy prevents a body shot from Somdet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luffy.
Luffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Somdet.
Luffy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somdet.
Luffy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luffy tries to work over Somdet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luffy tries to throw a body punch but Somdet avoids it by throwing Luffy back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luffy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Somdet throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luffy looks to land a body kick but Somdet moved away.
Luffy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luffy throws a head kick that misses.
Somdet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luffy at a distance.
Somdet takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Somdet throws a series of punches but Luffy moves out of range.
Luffy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey Luffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Somdet misses.
Somdet scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy tries to clinch there but Somdet circles away.
Luffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somdet.
Somdet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Luffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somdet.
Somdet avoids the head kick by Luffy.
Somdet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Luffy throws a leg kick which misses Somdet's front leg but catches the back leg as Somdet tries to avoid it.
Luffy looks to land a right hand but Somdet moved out of range.
Somdet looks to land a right hand but Luffy moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Somdet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luffy - the referee stops the clock and Somdet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luffy. Somdet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luffy is looking to slow Somdet down with leg kicks.
Somdet blocks a jab.
Somdet throws a shot to the body.
Luffy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Somdet.
Luffy tries to clinch there but Somdet circles away.
Luffy wants to clinch up but Somdet keeps it at a distance.
Somdet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somdet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luffy.
Somdet blocks a low kick nicely.
Luffy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luffy scores with a kick to the body.
Somdet circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somdet throws a lazy right hand but Luffy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somdet throws a shot from downtown. Luffy moves away and avoids it.
Luffy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luffy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy tries to clinch but Somdet moves out of range.
Somdet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luffy moves away.
Luffy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luffy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Luffy moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luffy.
Somdet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somdet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Luffy.
Luffy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Somdet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Somdet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luffy, right into the meat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luffy 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.
Luffy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luffy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Somdet avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey Luffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somdet misses the jab.
Luffy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An inside leg kick from Luffy misses.
Somdet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luffy is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somdet swings for the body but Luffy moves out of range.
Somdet misses with a straight right.
Luffy throws a chopping leg kick but Somdet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luffy.
Luffy tried to score with a low kick but Somdet checks it.
Luffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Luffy tries to clinch there but Somdet circles away.
Luffy is looking to chop away at Somdet's legs.
Somdet just misses with a punch to the body.
Luffy thows a body shot but no joy.
Monkey Luffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somdet moves out of range of the leg kick from Luffy.
Some wild striking there from Somdet.
Good leg kick by Luffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luffy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luffy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somdet misses with the combination.
Somdet looks to score with a jab to the body but Luffy is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy throws a low kick but Somdet avoids it.
Luffy connects with a leg kick. Somdet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Somdet lands with a good body shot.
Luffy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Somdet misses with an uppercut. Luffy saw that one coming.
Luffy tries to score with a low kick but Somdet moves his leg out of the way.
Luffy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Somdet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Luffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luffy slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy tries to land a front kick but Somdet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luffy works the jab nicely.
Somdet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luffy moves away.
Somdet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luffy slips under a jab from Somdet.
Somdet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somdet moves out of range of the body kick from Luffy.
Luffy wants to land a leg kick but Somdet is out of range.
Somdet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramdaa Somdet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luffy connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luffy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Villain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Villain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hype Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Villain!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Villain doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Super Villain has been cut.
Villain throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Villain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Villain is rocked!
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Villain is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Villain out cold! Villain is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hype Williams!
An out of breath Hype Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stick Ytick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stick Ytick!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ytick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sackett counters with a good low kick that Ytick was not able to check.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Ytick moves out of range easily.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ytick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett misses with a hook. Ytick ducked under it nicely.
Sackett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ytick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sackett is really struggling to control Ytick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick is stalling in the full guard.
Ytick trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ytick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ytick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ytick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Ytick sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Sackett throws the left hand but Ytick avoids the punch easily.
Sackett misses with a low kick as Ytick jumps back.
Ytick blocks a leg kick.
Sackett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jubal Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick.
Ytick keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Ytick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ytick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sackett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytick somewhat.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Ytick down.
Ytick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ytick closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jubal Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ytick checks a leg kick.
Ytick moves away from the strike by Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Ytick's front leg but catches the back leg as Ytick tries to avoid it.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ytick has a takedown stuffed.
Sackett moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Sackett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ytick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sackett scores with a shot to the side of Ytick's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sackett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ytick's efforts to push away.
Ytick taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Sackett 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.
Sackett throws a head kick that half lands.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Ytick circles away and keeps his distance.
Ytick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sackett is staying active underneath Ytick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ytick.
Ytick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ytick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ytick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Ytick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ytick lands a nice short elbow.
Ytick thows a huge punch but Sackett dodges it nicely.
Well, if Ytick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick.
Ytick trying to mount his opponent but Sackett defends it.
Ytick not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ytick slips under a jab.
Ytick walks into a jab.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
Ytick 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.
Sackett throws an overhand right that lands on Ytick's shoulder, as Ytick tries to avoid the shot.
Sackett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Ytick as he checks the leg kick.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Ytick checks it.
Sackett clinches up with Ytick and pushes him back against the cage.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ytick wants to stall.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ytick is trying to break the clinch but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett scores with a knee to the head.
Ytick jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Ytick around his waist. Ytick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stick Ytick 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!
Sackett tries to clinch but Ytick moves out of range.
Sackett misses with a hook. Ytick ducked under it nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett motions for Ytick to come forward. Sackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ytick checks a leg kick nicely.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ytick's sensitive parts.
Ytick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Ytick persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Ytick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Sackett.
Ytick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ytick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick winds up and cracks Sackett with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ytick is looking to advance position but Sackett won't allow it.
Ytick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sackett is looking to control Ytick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sackett avoid being mounted?
Ytick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ytick is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ytick.
Stick Ytick has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stick Ytick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sackett closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ytick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ytick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sackett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
A knee to the head by Sackett.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ytick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sackett avoids it.
Sackett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ytick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ytick is looking to control Sackett's arms but Sackett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ytick has his back to the cage.
Ytick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ytick wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sackett gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ytick.
Jubal Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stick Ytick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ytick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett tries a knee to the head but Ytick blocks it.
Sackett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ytick looking to slow down the pace here.
Ytick working aggressively here.
Ytick wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Ytick.
Come on Sackett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stick Ytick.
I think Ytick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stick Ytick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miles Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gracie Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba gets caught flat footed, as Brand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brand got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brand has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Brand landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brand is one step ahead there.
Sakuraba working for a triangle but Brand defends it easily.
Brand postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brand with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brand keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sakuraba's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakuraba trying to strike off his back.
Sakuraba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brand gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakuraba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brand landing some decent shots from guard.
Sakuraba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakuraba looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brand's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brand postures up and lands a big shot to Sakuraba's brow.
Brand is in close to Sakuraba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brand's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brand scoring with some ground and pound.
Brand is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Brand from controlling successfully.
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brand closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sakuraba to the mat! Sakuraba manages to get full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brand lands a couple of digs.
Brand with a nice head shot there.
Brand decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba tries to sprawl but Brand drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba has hold of Brand's hands but Brand slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Brand.
Brand looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brand slips a nice elbow through Sakuraba's hands, connecting with Sakuraba's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brand pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Brand there.
Brand stands up from half guard.
Brand shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brand seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brand working Sakuraba over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Brand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brand decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Brand shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brand showed some decent athleticism there.
Brand works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brand landing shots from mount.
Brand landing strikes from the mount and Sakuraba is in trouble!
Brand with good strikes from the mount here!
Sakuraba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brand looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sakuraba covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles Brand!
Miles Brand very nearly forgot to thank Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ 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 Harry Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel LaRusso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Moon's chin.
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190 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon tries to work over LaRusso's front leg with a kick but LaRusso checks it.
LaRusso blocks a head kick by Moon.
LaRusso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LaRusso blocks a head kick by Moon.
Moon tries to land a front kick but LaRusso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaRusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaRusso lands a big head kick that sends Moon tumbling to the mat! LaRusso takes a step backwards and waves Moon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaRusso throws a head kick but Moon moves out of range.
Oh Moon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moon blocks a head kick by LaRusso.
LaRusso tries a head kick but it misses.
LaRusso wants to slow Moon down by chopping away at his legs.
Moon throws out a leg kick but LaRusso moves out of range and Moon only half commits.
Moon seems to have got his legs back now.
Moon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaRusso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moon is trying to maintain a safe position but LaRusso gets an underhook and turns Moon into the cage.
LaRusso breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso tries a low kick but Moon avoids it.
Moon tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Moon misses
and LaRusso counters with a nice body kick.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Moon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaRusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon tries to land a front kick but LaRusso steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moon throws a wild body kick that LaRusso sees coming a mile off.
Moon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moon misses with a head kick.
Moon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moon misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Moon throws the kick towards the body but LaRusso avoids it.
LaRusso is pawing at Moon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Moon's nose. Moon is badly hurt! LaRusso pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Moon tries desperately to hold on but LaRusso is relentless in his assault! As Moon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls LaRusso away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel LaRusso!
Daniel LaRusso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarret Slertys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Slertys!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slertys ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King shoots in for a double leg but Slertys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slertys sprawls well. Slertys wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slertys but Slertys pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King feints and as Slertys raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slertys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Slertys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King shoots in and bounces Slertys off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slertys utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slertys can do anything to dispel that myth.
King landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Slertys is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King working some strikes from top position.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
King is pushing down on Slertys's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slertys is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slertys defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slertys is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slertys displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Kong King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slertys misses with a wild combination.
Slertys throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kong King just wasn't active enough.
Slertys throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slertys enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slertys manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slertys preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slertys's head.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
King seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King controlling the action here.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slertys for as long as he can get away with.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King not doing much here.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. King connects with a nice short shot to Slertys's temple.
King uses his free foot to push down on Slertys's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slertys.
A nice elbow there by King.
Slertys is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Slertys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a heavy elbow.
Slertys is rocked!
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slertys takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slertys is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Slertys that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong King dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slertys did well to prevent King getting side control.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slertys seems to have recovered his senses.
Slertys has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King throwing shots but Slertys is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King working over Slertys with some ground and pound. Slertys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
Slertys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slertys on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Kong King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King shoots in for a takedown but Slertys shows good takedown defense.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Slertys manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slertys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Slertys stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slertys wants it to stay on the feet.
King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slertys's guard.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Slertys's brow.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slertys to see if he's OK.
Jarret Slertys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
Slertys really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Slertys is trying to escape the position but King is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slertys trying to remain calm as King controls from the top position.
King looks up at the clock and then as Slertys takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kong King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King cracks Slertys with a big right hand but Slertys just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King advances nicely into full mount.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Slertys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kong King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kong King!
A relieved looking Kong King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slovnov Metatartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 St Petersburg, Juan Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slovnov Metatartov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Metatartov fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metatartov.
Metatartov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Metatartov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Metatartov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Metatartov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metatartov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gonzalez manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metatartov wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Metatartov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metatartov.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Metatartov.
Metatartov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Metatartov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metatartov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metatartov looks gassed!
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metatartov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Metatartov's legs - danger averted.
Gonzalez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzalez decides to stand back up.
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!
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Metatartov!
Gonzalez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Metatartov tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a shoot takedown. Metatartov fights it but they end up in guard.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slovnov Metatartov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez cracks Metatartov with a solid left hand.
Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Metatartov has a closed guard, preventing Gonzalez from standing up.
Metatartov working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Metatartov is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.
Metatartov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metatartov looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metatartov keeping full guard, as Gonzalez tries to pass.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metatartov looking for subs off his back but Gonzalez has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metatartov looking for submissions off his back.
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 Juan Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Metatartov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Metatartov gets caught flat footed, as Gonzalez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Metatartov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well.
Metatartov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Metatartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez working some strikes from top position.
Metatartov is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Metatartov is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez forces his way into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metatartov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to advance position but Metatartov won't allow it.
Gonzalez is looking to take a break and control but Metatartov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metatartov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gonzalez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gonzalez!
Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Metatartov is defending well.
Metatartov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Metatartov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gonzalez off and has taken his back!
Metatartov looking for the RNC.
Gonzalez is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metatartov is persistently looking for the submission but Gonzalez is defending it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gonzalez holding both Metatartov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Metatartov is looking for the choke from the back position but Gonzalez is controlling his hands well.
Metatartov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Metatartov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gonzalez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gonzalez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Metatartov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gonzalez is defending well though. Metatartov let's go of the attempt for now.
Gonzalez turns into Metatartov and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Metatartov is proving hard to escape from.
Metatartov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metatartov looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Metatartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metatartov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gonzalez has picked Metatartov up and slammed him! Metatartov can't keep hold of the triangle and Gonzalez manages to pass to side control!
Metatartov is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slovnov Metatartov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches.
Gonzalez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Metatartov regains guard.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metatartov working for a triangle but Gonzalez defends it easily.
Metatartov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gonzalez defends it easily.
Gonzalez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metatartov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzalez has managed to get both his arms back between Metatartov's legs - danger averted.
Metatartov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metatartov has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gonzalez wants to stand but Metatartov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Metatartov is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Metatartov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan Gonzalez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Metatartov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Metatartov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez forces Metatartov back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metatartov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juan Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slovnov Metatartov.
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez gets a takedown into half guard.
Metatartov actively working from the bottom here.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Metatartov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metatartov is holding on for now.
Metatartov is in trouble now - Gonzalez has advanced to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metatartov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez working for a guillotine from mount but Metatartov is in no mood to give up.
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the head.
Metatartov working to try and regain half guard.
Gonzalez lands a big shot there that rocks Metatartov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Metatartov hang on?
Gonzalez prevents Metatartov from getting the reversal.
Gonzalez wants to control the pace but Metatartov is squirming around nicely.
Metatartov is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gonzalez landing shots from mount.
Metatartov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez looking to control but Metatartov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gonzalez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metatartov working to try and regain half guard.
Slovnov Metatartov has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gonzalez 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Gonzalez!
Juan Gonzalez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen's entrance music is Daft Punk - harder better faster stronger. A fine choice. Otto Jokinen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Harrison's chin.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Jokinen thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Jokinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Harrison tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harrison duly obliges.
It looks like Otto Jokinen has been cut.
Jokinen feints a jab promting Harrison to slip. Jokinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harrison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Otto Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jokinen!
Harrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Jokinen misses
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Harrison slips under a jab.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Harrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison misses with a straight right.
Harrison slips a straight right by Jokinen.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Nice body kick from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Jokinen tries to work over Harrison's front leg with a kick but Harrison checks it.
Harrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otto Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jokinen can pounce on him.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Harrison shoots in.
Harrison throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Harrison looks gassed!
Harrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harrison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jokinen. That one must have hurt.
Jokinen cracks the inside of Harrison's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a big head kick that sends Harrison tumbling to the mat! Jokinen takes a step backwards and waves Harrison back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Harrison is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison checks the leg kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrison.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jokinen is looking to wear down Harrison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jokinen sizes up Harrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen throws a body kick that misses.
Harrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jokinen. Jokinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Harrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Jokinen. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Harrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Jokinen finish him?
Jokinen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Harrison out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Otto Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Otto Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Niob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Niob!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurze throws a body punch but Niob moves out of range.
Kurze smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kurze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Niob sprawls well initially but Kurze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kurze is trying to control. Niob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niob looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niob has hold of Kurze's hands but Kurze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kurze wants to control but Niob is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kurze connects with a nice short shot to Niob's temple.
Kurze working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurze slips a nice elbow through Niob's hands, connecting with Niob's forehead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Niob wants to get back to his feet.
Kurze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kurze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niob does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kurze is nestled in close to Niob, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kurze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niob pushes Kurze off looking to stand but Kurze dives back in and keeps control.
Kurze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Niob tries to kick Kurze off but Kurze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Niob tries to kick Kurze off but Kurze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kurze wants to control but Niob is keeping him busy.
Kurze wants to pass the guard but Niob is defending well.
Kurze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kurze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kurze lands strikes from half guard.
Kurze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niob defending well though.
Kurze is pressing down on Niob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Niob is holding on for now.
Kurze thows a huge punch but Niob dodges it nicely.
Kurze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niob keeps working.
Kurze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze wants to pass to mount but Niob is defending the position.
Niob tries to kick Kurze off but Kurze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurze throwing shots but Niob is blocking nicely.
Niob is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Niob has hold of Kurze's hands but Kurze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niob pushes Kurze off looking to stand but Kurze dives back in and keeps control.
Kurze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kurze trying to control the action but Niob is working from the bottom.
Kurze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Niob is looking to escape.
Kurze working over Niob with some ground and pound. Niob looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurze trying to control the action but Niob is working from the bottom.
Kurze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kurze seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Niob tries to kick Kurze off in order to stand up. Kurze Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kurze prevents Niob from escaping the position.
Kurze is looking to take a break and control but Niob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niob wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kurze lands some shots froms side control.
Kurze is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Niob looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kurze gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Niob is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kurze lets go of the hold and Niob can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konrad Kurze!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Konrad Kurze made sure he mentioned Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Joensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by You are the best around. Joensen has chosen Gasolina as his entrance music. Andrei Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johann Joensen's chin.
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30
183 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johann Joensen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko clinches up with Joensen and pushes him back against the cage.
Emelianenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Emelianenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joensen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joensen tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko managing to block the knees to the body from Joensen.
Emelianenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Joensen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emelianenko can't find room to land a body shot as Joensen controls the action.
Joensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joensen scores with a hook to the body.
Joensen is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
Joensen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko tries to land a body kick
and Joensen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joensen throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joensen but Joensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joensen.
Joensen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Joensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Joensen lands a nice uppercut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joensen is looking to control Emelianenko's arms but Emelianenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joensen has his back to the cage.
Emelianenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joensen.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the head but Emelianenko blocks with his arms.
Emelianenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Joensen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joensen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joensen with a knee to the head.
It looks like Andrei Emelianenko has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Joensen.
Joensen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelianenko's efforts to push away.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelianenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joensen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko looking to control.
Emelianenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joensen connects with a couple of short punches.
Joensen preventing the sweep.
Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joensen.
Joensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joensen is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joensen lands a couple of elbows.
Joensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joensen landing some decent shots from guard.
Joensen throwing strikes but missing.
Joensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joensen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Emelianenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Joensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joensen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emelianenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko working for a triangle but Joensen defends it easily.
Emelianenko working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Joensen moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Joensen off the cage and back into range.
Joensen just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joensen. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joensen connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrei Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joensen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Joensen.
Joensen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joensen misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Joensen avoids it easily.
Joensen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Emelianenko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Johann Joensen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joensen throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joensen thinking.
Emelianenko throws out a leg kick but Joensen moves out of range and Emelianenko only half commits.
Joensen gets tackled into the cage by Emelianenko. Emelianenko maintains the clinch.
A short left from Joensen.
Emelianenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joensen lands an elbow inside that Emelianenko shrugs off.
Joensen prevents Emelianenko from breaking the clinch.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joensen has him pressed against the cage.
Joensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joensen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joensen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Joensen on the inside.
Joensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johann Joensen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joensen tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Joensen working aggressively here.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joensen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Emelianenko is defending well for now.
Joensen tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joensen has him pressed against the cage.
Joensen is struggling to control the position.
Emelianenko goes for a takedown attempt but Joensen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Joensen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the side of Joensen's head but Joensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joensen is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Emelianenko scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joensen misses with a straight right.
Joensen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joensen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Joensen settles back down.
Emelianenko scores with a punch to the head.
Joensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Johann Joensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joensen takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joensen throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Joensen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joensen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Joensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Joensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joensen is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joensen is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Joensen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Joensen.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Joensen's ribcage but misses.
Joensen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Joensen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joensen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joensen wants to land a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Joensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Emelianenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Joensen misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joensen. That's going to slow Emelianenko down.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Joensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joensen misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko slips a jab and a cross from Joensen.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Joensen leaves Emelianenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelianenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joensen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joensen.
Emelianenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Joensen lands.
Joensen ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Joensen misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Joensen.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Joensen.
Joensen clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Joensen.
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!
Joensen throws a head punch that misses.
Joensen lands a nice uppercut.
Joensen stops a takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joensen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Joensen.
Joensen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Emelianenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joensen cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Joensen connects with a knee to the head.
Joensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Joensen.
Emelianenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Joensen working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
Andrei Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Emelianenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joensen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joensen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joensen leaning against his opponent.
Joensen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joensen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Emelianenko to his knees! Joensen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johann Joensen!
Johann Joensen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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