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HERO 24: Pacquiao vs Lapu II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hammonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammonds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Meets Evil - Fast Lane ft. Eminem, Royce Da 5'9. Jay Hammonds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bingo Steel's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bingo Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Hammonds!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Hammonds in a clinch.
Hammonds misses with an elbow strike.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries for a takedown but Hammonds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel misses with a takedown attempt - Hammonds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Steel has closed the distance and engaged Hammonds in a clinch.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel stops a takedown attempt from Hammonds.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Hammonds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hammonds throws an elbow but misses.
Hammonds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammonds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammonds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Hammonds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a head kick that misses
and Hammonds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hammonds.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammonds defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bingo Steel just wasn't active enough.
Hammonds tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammonds looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steel tries to stand but Hammonds is controlling from the bottom.
Hammonds keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel pushing down on Hammonds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Hammonds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammonds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel tries to clinch but Hammonds moves away
and Hammonds counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammonds postures up.
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hammonds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Steel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonds tries to keep control of the position but Steel is staying busy.
Steel breaks Hammonds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Steel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Steel trying to control but Hammonds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammonds keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Steel stays in close to Hammonds's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bingo Steel.
Hammonds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hammonds shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Hammonds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but Hammonds moves out of range.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammonds, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel wants to break free but Hammonds has control.
Steel gets control of Hammonds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is trying to control the position but Hammonds postures up.
Steel wants to get back to his feet but Hammonds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammonds has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Hammonds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steel is defended easily by Hammonds.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Steel dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Steel throws a series of punches but Hammonds avoids them all with ease.
Steel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammonds defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel shoots in and drives through. Hammonds sprawls well.
Hammonds shoots for a double leg takedown but Steel sprawls well. He's pushed Hammonds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hammonds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammonds swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Hammonds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammonds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammonds passes into side control, despite Steel's attempt to control the position.
Hammonds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel looks to move to half guard but instead Hammonds has passed into mount! Damn!
Steel can't escape the position.
Hammonds controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hammonds tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel reaches up to try and control the position but Hammonds seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Steel rolls and tries to escape and now Hammonds has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hammonds.
Hammonds is trying to stick to Steel's back but Steel is turning into Hammonds. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hammonds's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steel.
Hammonds can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel controls the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hammonds fails to land the takedown.
Steel with a poor takedown
and Hammonds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jay Hammonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bingo Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hammonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Steel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakuma Hariyuoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeeAnne Marie (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 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 Tokyo, Hakuma Hariyuoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, LeeAnne Marie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hariyuoki misses with a hook.
Marie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marie.
Marie closes the distance and clinches.
Marie blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Marie.
A short right from Marie.
Hariyuoki trying to land knees to the body.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Marie throws a head punch that misses.
Hariyuoki lands a nice uppercut.
Marie misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hariyuoki.
Marie presses Hariyuoki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hariyuoki misses with a body punch.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
Hariyuoki leaning his opponent 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!
Marie scores with a shot to the side of Hariyuoki's head.
Marie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hariyuoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Hariyuoki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie lands a shot to the body.
Marie lands a shot to the body.
Hariyuoki works on Marie's body with a couple of short punches.
Marie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Marie.
Marie pushes Hariyuoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hariyuoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Marie.
Hariyuoki scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marie fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hariyuoki lands a right hand.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hariyuoki lands with a light punch inside.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hariyuoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Hariyuoki missing with knees to the body.
Hariyuoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Marie misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marie.
A hook to the body from Marie.
Marie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hariyuoki.
Marie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hariyuoki pushes Marie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hariyuoki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hariyuoki prevents a body shot from Marie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hariyuoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hariyuoki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hariyuoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Marie.
Marie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hariyuokis head.
Marie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hariyuoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hariyuoki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hariyuoki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hariyuoki swats away the attempt to clinch by Marie.
Marie moves into range and clinches up with Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hariyuoki.
Marie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hariyuoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marie backwards.
Hariyuoki misses with the head strike.
Hariyuoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hariyuoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Marie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hariyuoki wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Marie as the two fighters clinch.
Marie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hariyuoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hariyuoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marie misses with some punches.
Marie scores with a shoulder strike.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hariyuoki misses with some punches.
Marie lands with a light punch inside.
Hariyuoki working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marie lands a left hand.
Marie misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marie takes a shot to the head.
Marie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marie working aggressively here.
Marie lands a left hand.
Hariyuoki can't find room to land a body shot as Marie controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeeAnne Marie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marie scores with a nice right hand.
Hariyuoki misses with an uppercut. Marie saw that one coming.
Hariyuoki connects with the punch.
Hariyuoki throws a hook but Marie avoids it easily.
Marie drives through and clinches with Hariyuoki against the cage.
Hariyuoki blocking some punches.
Hariyuoki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marie digs a right hand into Hariyuoki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hariyuoki's gas tank.
Hariyuoki can't find room to land a body shot as Marie controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Marie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hariyuoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marie's elbow.
Marie gets through Hariyuoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Marie.
A short right from Marie on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marie.
Marie blocks an uppercut.
Marie lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hariyuoki misses with some punches.
A short right from Marie on the inside.
Marie works on Hariyuoki's body with a couple of short punches.
Marie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
Marie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Hariyuoki has had enough of the clinch but Marie keeps him there for the moment.
Marie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
Marie lands a body shot.
Marie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marie lands an uppercut.
Marie lands a left hand.
Marie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marie misses with the head strike.
Marie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marie cracks Hariyuoki with a nice body shot.
Hariyuoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marie.
Marie lands with a left to the head.
Hariyuoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hariyuoki tries to break the clinch but Marie is controlling the position.
Hariyuoki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marie lands a right hand.
LeeAnne Marie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marie working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hariyuoki blocking some punches.
Hariyuoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hariyuoki blocking some punches.
Marie takes a shot to the head.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Marie blocking some punches.
Marie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marie fails to land.
Hariyuoki pushes Marie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marie.
Marie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hariyuokis head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Marie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hariyuoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hariyuoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marie.
Hariyuoki tries to break the clinch but Marie is controlling the position.
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hariyuoki fails to land.
Marie is working Hariyuoki over against the cage.
Hariyuoki lands with a short shot to the head.
Marie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hariyuoki fails to land.
Marie tries a body shot but Hariyuoki blocks it.
Marie working aggressively here.
Marie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hariyuoki misses with a body punch.
Marie tries to throw a body punch but Hariyuoki avoids it by throwing Marie back against the cage.
Hariyuoki scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hariyuoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hariyuoki's efforts to push away.
Hariyuoki throws a punch but it's blocked by Marie.
Hariyuoki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marie struggles to land a body shot inside as Hariyuoki controls his hands.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
Hariyuoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marie.
Marie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hariyuoki lands a shoulder strike.
Hariyuoki working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki blocks an uppercut.
Marie misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hariyuoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marie lands with a light punch inside.
Hariyuoki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marie misses with some punches.
Marie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeeAnne Marie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hariyuoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Marie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hariyuoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hariyuoki.
Hariyuoki gets tackled into the cage by Marie. Marie maintains the clinch.
Marie throws a head punch that misses.
Marie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hariyuoki pushes Marie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hariyuoki lands a shot to the body.
Hariyuoki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hariyuoki working hard to break the clinch.
Marie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hariyuoki looking to stall.
Hariyuoki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hariyuoki.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marie 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marie has a couple of punches blocked by Hariyuoki.
Marie lands a right hand.
Hariyuoki misses with a knee strike.
Marie swings wildly with an uppercut but Hariyuoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hariyuoki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hariyuoki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
Hariyuoki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hariyuoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marie's elbow.
Marie throws a head punch that misses.
Marie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hariyuoki working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki with a knee to the head.
Marie prevents Hariyuoki from breaking the clinch.
Marie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marie misses with a punch on the inside.
Marie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hariyuoki lands a shot to the body.
Marie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hariyuoki has a couple of punches blocked by Marie.
Marie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hariyuoki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hariyuoki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marie's elbow.
Marie can't find room to land a body shot as Hariyuoki controls the action.
Hariyuoki scores with a shoulder strike.
Marie pushes Hariyuoki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hariyuoki blocking some punches.
Hariyuoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hariyuoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hariyuoki throws a shot to the body.
Hariyuoki throws a hook to the side of Marie's head but Marie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hariyuoki works Marie's body with a nice hook.
Marie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marie missing with a left hand there. Hariyuoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hariyuoki, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hariyuoki.
Marie has a couple of punches blocked by Hariyuoki.
Marie prevents a body shot from Hariyuoki.
Marie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hariyuokis head.
Marie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marie prevents a body shot from Hariyuoki.
Marie working aggressively here.
Hariyuoki stalling in the clinch but Marie improves position.
Hariyuoki missing with knees to the body.
Hariyuoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marie avoids it.
Marie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hariyuoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Marie.
Marie tries to close the distance and clinch but Hariyuoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hariyuoki as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hariyuoki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marie's hands.
Hariyuoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marie rushes Hariyuoki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marie throws a punch but it's blocked by Hariyuoki.
Marie digs a right hand underneath Hariyuoki's ribcage. Hariyuoki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
Hariyuoki tries to work over Marie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hariyuoki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Marie.
Hariyuoki throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marie.
Marie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Marie.
Marie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hariyuoki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Marie fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hariyuoki.
Marie tries to work over Hariyuoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hariyuoki.
Hakuma Hariyuoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeeAnne Marie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to LeeAnne Marie.
I've got Marie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeeAnne Marie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, my baby girl - kalo kalo man. The key to victory for Charles Cooper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Waters!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Waters blocks a head kick by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cooper. Cooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Charles Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Waters.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Waters is avoiding it.
Cooper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waters, pushing him back against the cage.
Waters takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
It looks like Jon Waters has been cut.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waterss head.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands a nice elbow.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waters.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Cooper lands an elbow inside that Waters shrugs off.
Waters is rocked!
Cooper creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Waters! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Cooper.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE™ (WOT) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels comes into the arena with Tubthumping by Chumbawamba blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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145 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shazaam McDaniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Artie Lange!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - McDaniels coming out on top.
It looks like Artie Lange has been cut.
Lange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDaniels lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lange is rocked!
McDaniels grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Lange takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! McDaniels cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shazaam McDaniels!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shazaam McDaniels waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fort Minor - Remember The Name. Clarence Adams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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285 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clarence Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Adams.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams slips under a jab.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clarence Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Lesnar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesnar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lesnar looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Adams lands a big head kick that sends Lesnar tumbling to the mat! Adams takes a step backwards and waves Lesnar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar is aggressively charging in as Adams backs up avoiding any damage. Adams tosses out a jab and Lesnar runs right into it face first! Lesnar is out cold! Adams dropped down on all fours and is barking in Lesnar's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Adams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trulove Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wai Man Li has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Trulove Sackett's chin.
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155 lbs
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161 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trulove Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wai Man Li!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses the shot to the body.
Li lands the left hand.
Li misses the jab.
Li shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sackett is trying to defend but Li finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Sackett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sackett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sackett tries to get out of the position.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Li.
Li uses his free foot to push down on Sackett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Trulove Sackett has been cut.
Li controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li wants to finish this one by submission but Sackett is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Li.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sackett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li moves to back control.
Sackett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Li's arms.
Li is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sackett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sackett for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good control from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sackett won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Li off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wai Man Li!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wai Man Li 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhijing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Schreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Zhijing Wang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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20
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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24
161 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhijing Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phillip Schreiber!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Schreiber does no damage.
Schreiber misses with a looping right.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schreiber but Schreiber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Schreiber tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schreiber dips to his left and cracks Wang with an uppercut!
Phillip Schreiber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schreiber blocks the body kick.
Schreiber lands with a cross.
Schreiber moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Schreiber throws an overhand right that lands on Wang's shoulder, as Wang tries to avoid the shot.
Wang misses with a body kick.
A combination from Schreiber does no damage.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schreiber.
Schreiber throws a looping overhand right but Wang ducks down to avoid it.
Schreiber takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schreiber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schreiber dives in and scores a takedown into Wang's 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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schreiber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schreiber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schreiber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schreiber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schreiber stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Schreiber advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wang, who protects the arm well.
Schreiber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Schreiber stalls from top position.
Schreiber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schreiber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang is not content to let Schreiber control the position.
The strikes coming from Schreiber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Schreiber trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber is trying to move to mount but Wang reverses beautifully and ends up in Schreiber's guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Schreiber controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang advances to half guard.
Schreiber wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Schreiber manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Schreiber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wang scores with a spinning back kick!
Wang throws a wild body kick that Schreiber sees coming a mile off.
Schreiber lands with a good body shot.
Schreiber misses with a series of wild punches.
Schreiber misses with a wild combination.
Wang connects with a solid leg kick.
Wang tries to land a front kick but Schreiber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schreiber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schreiber fails with a takedown attempt.
Wang lands a high kick!
It looks like Phillip Schreiber has been cut.
Wang connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schreiber will feel that in the morning.
Zhijing Wang is winning the standup battle so far.
Schreiber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wang moves out of range as Schreiber strikes.
Wang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schreiber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Schreiber is breathing heavily.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schreiber is keeping the position for now.
Wang pushes down on Schreiber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang slips a nice elbow through Schreiber's hands, connecting with Schreiber's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schreiber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang trying to control but Schreiber is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schreiber working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
Schreiber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schreiber keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Schreiber working for a triangle but Wang defends it easily.
Wang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schreiber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wang has managed to get both his arms back between Schreiber's legs - danger averted.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Schreiber is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but Schreiber keeps moving.
Schreiber is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Schreiber is keeping the position.
Wang preventing the sweep.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Phillip Schreiber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schreiber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Schreiber is retaining full guard.
Schreiber keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Schreiber as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Schreiber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wang - the referee stops the clock and Schreiber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wang. Schreiber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Schreiber avoids the head kick by Wang.
Phillip Schreiber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schreiber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Schreiber's head.
Schreiber thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schreiber sprawls well. Schreiber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wang gets slowly back to his feet.
Schreiber walks into a left hand.
Schreiber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schreiber swinging wildly here.
Schreiber takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Wang finds it's target.
Wang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schreiber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhijing Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Schreiber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wang shoots in but Schreiber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schreiber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wang slaps away a takedown attempt from Schreiber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schreiber drives through with a takedown into Wang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schreiber postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
Schreiber trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schreiber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wang kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schreiber throws a sloppy strike and Wang has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Schreiber is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhijing Wang!
After the big win, Zhijing Wang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Outkast Clothing Line and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
140 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lapu misses.
Lapu Lapu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapu feints a jab promting Pacquiao to slip. Lapu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pacquiao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Lapu misses the shot to the body.
Pacquiao tries for a takedown but Lapu circles away easily
and Lapu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pacquiao dives in and scores a takedown into Lapu's guard.
Pacquiao won't allow Lapu to sweep him here.
Pacquiao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lapu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu trying to keep a closed guard but Pacquiao is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao stands and throws Lapu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pacquiao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lapu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pacquiao but great work by Lapu.
Pacquiao is looking to regain half guard here but Lapu keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Lapu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pacquiao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lapu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu wants to pass the guard but Pacquiao is keeping the position.
Pacquiao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.
Lapu trying to control but Pacquiao is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pacquiao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lapu stacks Pacquiao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lapu!
Pacquiao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapu trying to control from half guard but Pacquiao is working away.
Lapu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lapu seems to be working for a kimura but Pacquiao defends the submission attempt.
Lapu lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pacquiao sees it coming and defends easily.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Lapu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacquiao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lapu pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pacquiao shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lapu's guard.
Pacquiao passes Lapu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lapu gets back to full guard.
Pacquiao looking to pass the guard.
Pacquiao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacquiao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pacquiao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pacquiao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lapu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lapu has escaped and now he's on top!
Lapu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao has a closed guard, preventing Lapu from standing up.
Lapu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lapu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pacquiao's head.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pacquiao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapu is aware though and is defending well.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a triangle. Lapu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pacquiao's body to avoid the submission. Pacquiao has instead reached around Lapu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pacquiao arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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