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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Zigmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Zigmu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Koutras wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zigmu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Koutras on his heels. He'll look to pass Koutras's guard now, I'm sure. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Koutras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koutras wants to sweep here but Zigmu controlling him for the moment. Zigmu wants to control from the top but Koutras keeps moving. Zigmu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Zigmu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Koutras working for submissions but it's allowed Zigmu to get to half guard.
Zigmu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Zigmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koutras keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Koutras tries to get to full guard but Zigmu has control of the leg. Zigmu is keen to just control but Koutras is a slippery customer. Koutras throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koutras looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Zigmu pushes past his half guard into mount! Koutras 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. Koutras is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zigmu controlling the position easily from mount. Zigmu looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koutras wants to hold on but Zigmu pushes him away. Koutras working to try and regain half guard.
Koutras tries to control Zigmu's body but Zigmu pushes him off. Koutras squirms to his side and now Zigmu has his back! Koutras covering up well under a barage of strikes. Zigmu has the hooks in. Koutras is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Zigmu is looking to control Koutras but Koutras is wriggling around and keeping busy. Koutras manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zigmu's guard. Nice work there by Koutras.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Zigmu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Koutras preventing the sweep. Zigmu being controlled here, momentarily. Koutras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zigmu is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Zigmu is looking to clinch but Koutras is avoiding it.
Koutras decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Zigmu wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koutras looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Koutras uses his free foot to push down on Zigmu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zigmu. Zigmu is breathing heavily. Koutras with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koutras throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zigmu because Koutras loaded up on that one. Koutras controlling from mount. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zigmu is looking to improve his position but Koutras isn't that keen on the idea. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Koutras working for a guillotine from mount but Zigmu is in no mood to give up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koutras closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zigmu to the mat! Zigmu manages to get full guard. Zigmu keeping moving, preventing Koutras from controlling successfully. Koutras pushes down on Zigmu's leg and manages to get into half guard. Koutras thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zigmu's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koutras wants to work for an arm triangle but Zigmu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koutras is keen to just control but Zigmu is a slippery customer. Koutras trying to mount his opponent but Zigmu defends it. Koutras slips a nice elbow through Zigmu's hands, connecting with Zigmu's forehead. Zigmu is trying to stand back up but Koutras is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round. Koutras trying to mount his opponent but Zigmu defends it. Koutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Koutras thows a huge punch but Zigmu dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Koutras seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Zigmu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Koutras postures up in Zigmu's guard and throws a big left but Zigmu blocks it. Zigmu keeping full guard, as Koutras tries to pass. Zigmu being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koutras got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zigmu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koutras has managed to get both his arms back between Zigmu's legs - danger averted. Koutras looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Koutras's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jacinto Koutras wasn't active enough on the ground. Koutras gets caught flat footed, as Zigmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zigmu looking to sit in guard and control but Koutras gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koutras missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Koutras's corner is telling him to maintain position. Zigmu keeping moving, preventing Koutras from controlling successfully. Koutras forces his way into half guard. Koutras frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Koutras has control of Zigmu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zigmu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koutras controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koutras lands a nice shot to the head. Zigmu tries to reverse the position but Koutras maintains control. Koutras controlling from mount. Koutras postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zigmu looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koutras tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Zigmu'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!
Koutras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koutras gets the takedown into side control. Koutras tries to advance to mount but Zigmu denies him. Zigmu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Zigmu is trying to work for a sweep but Koutras has mounted him! Koutras throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Koutras goes for an armbar but Zigmu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zigmu. Koutras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zigmu is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zigmu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zigmu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Koutras is adopting a defensive guard. Let's hope that Koutras has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Zigmu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koutras is keeping the position for now. Koutras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koutras is pulling down on Zigmu's head. It's preventing any offense from Zigmu, at least for the moment. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A momentary lapse in concentration from Zigmu enables Koutras to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zigmu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Koutras wants to control from the top but Zigmu keeps moving. Koutras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigmu swivels though and keeps the full guard. Koutras looking to sit in guard and control but Zigmu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koutras is pulling down on Zigmu's head. It's preventing any offense from Zigmu, at least for the moment. Koutras keeping full guard, as Zigmu tries to pass. Jacinto Koutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Zigmu stopping the sweep attempt from Koutras. Koutras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigmu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koutras has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zigmu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Viktor Zigmu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koutras gets caught flat footed, as Zigmu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Koutras managing to control the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Koutras 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Koutras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imre Tisza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Mitrione has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Mitrione! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Imre Tisza! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mitrione misses with the combination.
Mitrione throws a series of strikes that have Tisza backpedaling.
Tisza misses with a takedown and Mitrione counters with a three punch combo that has Tisza backing up. Tisza nods at Mitrione to acknowledge the strikes. Tisza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Mitrione counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. No joy there for Mitrione, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitrione closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Tisza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mitrione has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tisza is looking for a sweep. Tisza is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tisza can do anything to dispel that myth. Mitrione tries to score with some ground and pound. Tisza controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Tisza regains half guard, as Mitrione was trying to land strikes. Mitrione wants to get back to his feet.
Mitrione tries to pass to full mount but Tisza defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tisza is in trouble now - Mitrione has advanced to mount! Mitrione thowing shots but they're missing. Mitrione throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mitrione throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Mitrione throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mitrione punching from mount but Tisza doing a good job of avoiding damage. Mitrione avoids the attempt from Tisza to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tisza is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitrione thowing shots but they're missing. Mitrione throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Mitrione looking to control but Tisza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tisza bucks Mitrione off and manages to get back to his feet! Nice takedown defense from Tisza. No joy for Mitrione on that attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tisza fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mitrione dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mitrione scores with a jab to the body. Tisza tries for a takedown but Mitrione circles away easily and Mitrione counters with a three punch combo that has Tisza backing up. Tisza nods at Mitrione to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tisza misses with a takedown and Mitrione counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Mitrione throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tisza shoots and misses enabling Mitrione to counter with a crisp jab. Matt Mitrione has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imre Tisza.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tisza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mitrione counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mitrione decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Tisza with a lazy takedown attempt and Mitrione counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Tisza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Mitrione counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitrione scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Mitrione seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Tisza manages to escape and get back to his feet! Mitrione displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A left and a right from Mitrione both land. Nice combination. A nice combination there by Mitrione.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice takedown defense from Mitrione. No joy for Tisza on that attempt. Tisza is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mitrione is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tisza. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tisza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitrione.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Mitrione dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tisza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitrione finds it's way round the side to connect with Tisza's head. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A combination from Mitrione does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitrione misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matt Mitrione is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitrione connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tisza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Mitrione throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Mitrione lands a glancing blow to the side of Tisza's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tisza shoots and misses and Mitrione counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tisza! Mitrione sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Mitrione misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mitrione thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mitrione misses with a head shot. Tisza wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mitrione looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitrione punching from mount but Tisza doing a good job of avoiding damage. Mitrione thowing shots but they're missing. Mitrione thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Mitrione throws some wild stikes that Tisza manages to avoid easily.
Mitrione working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Mitrione throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitrione thowing shots but they're missing. Tisza is trying to stand up. Mitrione thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Matt Mitrione is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mitrione throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Tisza is desperately trying to improve his position but Mitrione has a good base and remains in mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mitrione avoids the attempt from Tisza to control. Mitrione throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Matt Mitrione showed his dominance in that final round. Well Mitrione has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Mitrione! A very excited looking Matt Mitrione made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reima Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lisij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadim Lisij is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Jokinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vadim Lisij! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jokinen scores with a nice body kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Vadim Lisij has been cut. Jokinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen drops Lisij with a beautiful combination! Lisij stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jokinen is looking for the KO!
Lisij is rocked! Jokinen grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lisij takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jokinen cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reima Jokinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Bernadotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzhor Azhiev has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Bernadotte! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bernadotte throws a head kick that misses. Azhiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A left and a right from Bernadotte both land. Nice combination. Bernadotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Azhiev. Anzhor Azhiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Azhiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernadotte swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bernadotte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Azhiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Azhiev has gone for a leg lock! Bernadotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azhiev's guard. Bernadotte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azhiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bernadotte trying to stand up but can't free himself from Azhiev's guard. Azhiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bernadotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azhiev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bernadotte has managed to get both his arms back between Azhiev's legs - danger averted. Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Bernadotte pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Azhiev looking for a guillotine here but Bernadotte defends easily.
Azhiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernadotte defends well. Bernadotte slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bernadotte trying to control but Azhiev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Azhiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bernadotte defends well. Bernadotte wants to get up but he can't break Azhiev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernadotte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernadotte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Bernadotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Azhiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Azhiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bernadotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bernadotte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bernadotte is stalling in the full guard. Bernadotte postures up in Azhiev's guard and throws a big left but Azhiev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Bernadotte from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mikael Bernadotte hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Bernadotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bernadotte misses with a head kick.
Bernadotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Azhiev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernadotte, pushing him back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bernadotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Azhiev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bernadotte was covering up waiting for the punch and Azhiev finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bernadotte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Azhiev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bernadotte looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bernadotte looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bernadotte! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anzhor Azhiev 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.
Bernadotte jabs at Azhiev's body. Both fighters circling a little - Bernadotte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Azhiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernadotte sees it coming and avoids it easily. Azhiev tries to clinch up. Azhiev avoids the head kick by Bernadotte.
Bernadotte lands with a slapping head kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bernadotte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bernadotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bernadotte wants to land a leg kick but Azhiev is out of range. A punch lands to the side of Azhiev 's head but he takes it in his stride. Bernadotte connects with a looping right hand.
Azhiev fails in his attempt to clinch. Bernadotte throws a combination. Azhiev tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Azhiev wants to clinch. Azhiev misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Azhiev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernadotte counters with a nice body kick. Bernadotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Azhiev under the eye. Azhiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bernadotte avoids it really well and circles away. A nice combination there by Bernadotte.
Azhiev tries to clinch but Bernadotte moves out of range. Bernadotte lands a leg kick that knocks Azhiev off balance momentarily. Azhiev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bernadotte scoring well with a low kick there.
Bernadotte connects with a solid leg kick. Bernadotte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azhiev. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Azhiev feints and as Bernadotte raises his hands in defense, Azhiev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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! Azhiev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bernadotte has Azhiev pulled in close to control his posture. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Bernadotte is looking for a triangle but Azhiev pushes his legs off easily.
Azhiev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bernadotte is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Azhiev, into his guard. Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Azhiev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bernadotte controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Azhiev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernadotte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernadotte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Azhiev has a closed guard, preventing Bernadotte from standing up. Bernadotte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Azhiev looking for a guillotine here but Bernadotte defends easily.
Azhiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bernadotte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bernadotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Azhiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bernadotte is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Azhiev has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bernadotte is looking to defend but Azhiev has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bernadotte! Azhiev pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bernadotte taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anzhor Azhiev! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anzhor Azhiev made sure he mentioned Outkast Clothing Line, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Kheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Macadam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kheen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, You're Goin Down. Shaun Macadam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Kheen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaun Macadam! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kheen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Shaun Macadam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Macadam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Macadam trying to pass the guard but Kheen defending well. Macadam wants to take a breather but Kheen is having none of it. Macadam is looking for a kimura here.
Macadam wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macadam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kheen has managed to free his arm - good work. Macadam wants to take a breather but Kheen is having none of it. Macadam stops Kheen from getting back to his feet.
Kheen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Macadam manages to move to mount!
Kheen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Macadam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Kheen squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kheen is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Macadam with shots to the head and body - Kheen looks very uncomfortable down there. Macadam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Macadam is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kheen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kheen shrugs it off. Kheen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Macadam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macadam is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Macadam fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kheen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macadam as he jumps to the side. Macadam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kheen as he avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kheen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macadam's waist but Macadam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kheen off to one side. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Macadam dominated that round. That's time! Kheen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kheen misses with a series of wild punches.
Macadam just misses with a punch to the body.
Macadam lands with a kick to the ribs.
Macadam with a poor takedown
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Kheen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kheen. Macadam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kheen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Macadam successfully pulls guard.
Kheen throws a big elbow that misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Macadam trying to control the position.
Kheen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macadam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kheen won't allow Macadam to get back to his feet. Kheen looking to pass the guard. Kheen passes Macadam's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Macadam regains full guard. Nicely done. Kheen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macadam is keeping the position for now. Kheen throwing strikes but missing. Kheen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kheen tries to free his leg and advance position but Macadam is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kheen is working hard here to advance position. Macadam wants to sweep here but Kheen controlling him for the moment. Macadam keeping moving, preventing Kheen from controlling successfully. Macadam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kheen passes into half guard.
Macadam wants to improve his position but Kheen is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kheen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kheen is trying to control. Macadam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Macadam is looking to control Kheen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macadam avoid being mounted? Kheen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macadam keeps working. Kheen works his way into full mount! Kheen cracks Macadam with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kheen landing strikes from the mount and Macadam is in trouble! Kheen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Macadam looks a forlorn figure.
Kheen scoring with strikes but Macadam is staying in there. Kheen is in the full mount, landing strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kheen working the ground and pound effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kheen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Kheen 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. 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.
Macadam gets caught flat footed, as Kheen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Macadam keeping moving, preventing Kheen from controlling successfully. Macadam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Macadam looking for a sweep. Not yet Macadam, not yet. Kheen tries to free his leg and advance position but Macadam is retaining full guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Macadam throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kheen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Kheen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Macadam keeping full guard, as Kheen tries to pass. Macadam looking to control.
Macadam keeping moving, preventing Kheen from controlling successfully. Macadam has his foot on Kheen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kheen works his way back into a safe position though. Kheen stays in close to Macadam's body and controls the position. Macadam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kheen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Macadam's guard. Macadam tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kheen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macadam is keeping the position for now. Kheen postures up and lands a big shot to Macadam's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kheen preventing the sweep. Kheen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kheen won't allow Macadam to get back to his feet. Kheen postures up in Macadam's guard and throws a big left but Macadam blocks it. Kheen stands and throws Macadam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kheen is chipping away with strikes.
Macadam takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Macadam on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Kheen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Macadam is trying to buck Kheen off. Kheen trying to control the action but Macadam is working from the bottom. Macadam can't do much from the bottom here. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kheen gets to mount! Macadam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Kheen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Bobby Kheen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kheen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Kheen! Bobby Kheen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Kneeigeninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruzov comes into the arena with All for the motherland blaring out of the sound system. 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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265 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Kruzov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Kneeigeninen! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kneeigeninen wants to clinch up but Kruzov keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeigeninen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kneeigeninen tries to clinch up. Kneeigeninen moves to clinch but Kruzov breaks away and Kruzov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kneeigeninen! We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Kruzov avoids the attempt from Kneeigeninen to control. Kneeigeninen regains half guard. Kruzov looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kneeigeninen moves into full guard.
Kruzov throws a strike but Kneeigeninen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kneeigeninen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kneeigeninen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kruzov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kneeigeninen manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kneeigeninen wants to get back to his feet.
Kruzov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kneeigeninen works his foot free and advances to mount. Kruzov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kneeigeninen wants to control the pace but Kruzov is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kneeigeninen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruzov kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Kneeigeninen will probably get the nod. 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kneeigeninen throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Vladimir Kruzov has been cut. Kneeigeninen wants to clinch. Kneeigeninen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeigeninen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kruzov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Kneeigeninen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kruzov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kneeigeninen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kruzov is working away from the top position though. Kruzov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kneeigeninen to regain full guard. Kruzov postures up in Kneeigeninen's guard and throws a big left but Kneeigeninen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kneeigeninen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kneeigeninen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kruzov's guard. Kneeigeninen forces his way into half guard. Kneeigeninen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kruzov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kruzov is looking to escape. Kruzov is staying active underneath Kneeigeninen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seppo Kneeigeninen. Kruzov fails with a takedown attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kruzov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kneeigeninen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kruzov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeigeninen looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kneeigeninen lands a big head kick that sends Kruzov tumbling to the mat! Kneeigeninen takes a step backwards and waves Kruzov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kruzov is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kneeigeninen thumps Kruzov with a low kick. Oh Kruzov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kneeigeninen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kruzov seems to have got his legs back now. Kneeigeninen fails in his attempt to clinch. Kruzov fails to land the takedown. Kneeigeninen throws a quick head kick that knocks Kruzov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kneeigeninen is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seppo Kneeigeninen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis Walker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range. Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Walker throws a right and a left that both miss. Price looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range. Price scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though. A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot. Walker is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Price drops Walker with a beautiful combination! Walker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Price is looking for the KO!
It looks like Curtis Walker has been cut. Price comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Price misses with a wild combination.
Price is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Walker like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Walker from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Price!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Garrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazaros Vyntra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Garrick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazaros Vyntra's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Garrick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lazaros Vyntra! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vyntra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garrick tries to avoid it but Vyntra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garrick to the ground. Garrick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vyntra is defended easily by Garrick. Excellent takedown into side control there by Vyntra. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Vyntra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Garrick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Garrick on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Vyntra wants to stand but Garrick has his arm trapped. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garrick sneaks back into half guard. Garrick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Vyntra has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Garrick to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vyntra is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Garrick pulls down on the head and he's put Vyntra to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Garrick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Hannay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampo Jampo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Hannay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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267 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Hannay! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sampo Jampo! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice shot lands for Hannay. Jampo jabs Hannay to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jampo drops Hannay with a beautiful combination! Hannay stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jampo is looking for the KO!
Hannay is rocked!
It looks like Rick Hannay has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hannay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jampo swivels and escapes. Hannay is breathing heavily. Jampo is looking to clinch but Hannay is avoiding it.
Jampo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jampo digs a right hand underneath Hannay's ribcage. Hannay let out a lung full of air as it connected. Jampo lands a hook to the side of the head. Jampo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hannay backwards. Oh Hannay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Jampo is working Hannay over against the cage. Hannay seems to have got his legs back now. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Jampo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jampo lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Jampo.
A body shot lands from Jampo.
Hannay takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jampo is working Hannay over against the cage. A right hand to the body from Jampo.
Jampo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jampo pushes Hannay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jampo is stalling here.
Jampo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hannays head. Jampo pushes Hannay against the cage. Jampo is working some dirty boxing. Jampo pushes off with a quick right hook! Hannay goes down! Hannay tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jampo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampo Jampo! Sampo Jampo is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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