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VFN 19: Capoeira Vs Matsuka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grayson Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raith!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raith drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Raith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Raith lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pierce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Raith escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pierce throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raith was covering up waiting for the punch and Pierce finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierce has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Raith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raith is controlling Pierce's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pierce rolls with it to try and escape but Raith cranks on the arm and Pierce is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Raith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Zoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Zoil!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zoil.
Zoil leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoil gets caught flat footed, as Kutsoo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoil working a defensive guard here.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutsoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to stand but Zoil is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoil leaves Kutsoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zoil lands a nice looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Kutsoo blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Zoil does no damage.
Zoil misses with a head kick.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoil misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoil throws a leg kick that misses.
Lorenzo Zoil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoil lands with a nice body punch.
Zoil throws a leg kick but Kutsoo moved away.
Zoil throws a wild body kick that Kutsoo sees coming a mile off.
Kutsoo misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zoil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Zoil.
Zoil misses with a kick to the body
and Kutsoo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zoil's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoil has Kutsoo pulled in close to control his posture.
Zoil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo Zoil has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zoil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kutsoo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kutsoo scores with a takedown into Zoil's guard.
Zoil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorenzo Zoil will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zoil rushes Kutsoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zoil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kutsoo throws an elbow that misses.
Kutsoo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zoil walks away with a smile on his face. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kutsoo moves into range and clinches up with Zoil.
Kutsoo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zoil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kutsoo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutsoo is trying to push Zoil away but Zoil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zoil prevents a body shot from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Kutsoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoil smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Zoil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Zoil.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kutsoo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zoil - the referee stops the clock and Kutsoo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zoil. Kutsoo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoil closes the distance and pushes Kutsoo back into the cage.
Zoil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kutsoo closes the distance and clinches up with Zoil, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes Zoil against the cage but Zoil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zoil slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutsoo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoil throws a right and a left that Kutsoo avoids nicely.
Lorenzo Zoil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoil throws out a powerful jab.
Zoil darts in trying to clinch
and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutsoo winds up and cracks Zoil with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zoil wants to control but Kutsoo is keeping busy.
Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoil's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutsoo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutsoo slips a nice elbow through Zoil's hands, connecting with Zoil's forehead.
Zoil wants to control but Kutsoo passes into side.
Zoil is trying to buck Kutsoo off.
Zoil looking for a sweep but Kutsoo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kutsoo working for a submission but Zoil is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo with the ground and pound from mount.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutsoo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kutsoo landing strikes from the mount and Zoil is in trouble!
Kutsoo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Zoil throws a series of strikes that have Kutsoo backpedaling.
Kutsoo ducks right into an uppercut from Zoil.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zoil.
Zoil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutsoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoil moves away.
Zoil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zoil is looking to land body kicks.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zoil but Zoil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kutsoo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutsoo blocks a head kick by Zoil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Zoil.
Nice uppercut there from Zoil.
Kutsoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zoil looks to land a combination but Kutsoo avoids it well.
Kutsoo shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoil has closed the distance and engaged Kutsoo in a clinch.
Kutsoo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutsoo blocks an elbow strike from Zoil.
Kutsoo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoil lands a shoulder strike.
Zoil prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoil looking to throw knees to the head but Kutsoo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants the takedown. Zoil is fighting it off but Kutsoo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zoil's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutsoo chips away with some ground and pound.
Zoil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutsoo throwing strikes from guard but Zoil blocks nicely.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zoil keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoil has wrist control.
Kutsoo trying to control but Zoil is working from the bottom.
Jarni Kutsoo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Zoil lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Zoil is predictable there
and Kutsoo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Zoil!
Kutsoo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoil is bucking up trying to escape but Kutsoo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kutsoo with good strikes from the mount here!
Kutsoo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutsoo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kutsoo cracks Zoil with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jarni Kutsoo.
I think Kutsoo 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 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iivana Jalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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285 lbs
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266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivana Jalo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jalo.
Jalo feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Jalo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalo trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jalo throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Jalo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jalo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jalo slips nicely into half guard.
Jalo is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jalo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cole sees it coming and defends easily.
Cole is staying active underneath Jalo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jalo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalo looking to pass the guard.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jalo on the ground.
Cole is pulling down on Jalo's head. It's preventing any offense from Jalo, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Winston Cole.
Cole moves out of range as Jalo throws a body kick.
Jalo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cole scores with a leg kick.
Cole tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole lands a front kick.
Jalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cole is out of range and Jalo settles back down.
Cole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Cole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Cole.
Jalo looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalo misses with a wild combination.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jalo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole lands a head kick!
It looks like Iivana Jalo has been cut.
Cole lands a nice hook to Jalo's body. Jalo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cole jabs Jalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cole lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole feints and then cracks Jalo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalo down.
Good leg kick by Cole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iivana Jalo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid body kick from Cole.
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole lands a knee to the head.
Jalo working hard to break the clinch.
Jalo is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cole is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Cole with a knee to the head.
Jalo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jalo trying to land knees to the body.
Cole with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole landing knees to the head.
Jalo is rocked!
That has opened up Iivana Jalo's cut even more.
Cole has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jalo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cole, and another! Jalo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Winston Cole!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rajesh Nahasemapetilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Nahasemapetilon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahasemapetilon throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Nahasemapetilon drops Fury with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fury looks back up at him and smiles so Nahasemapetilon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fury is rocked!
It looks like Brian Fury has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nahasemapetilon throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nahasemapetilon misses with a looping right.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nahasemapetilon.
Nahasemapetilon throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahasemapetilon.
Nahasemapetilon Throws a clean left jab. Nahasemapetilon Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Fury's chin! Fury crumbles to the ground and Nahasemapetilon follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Nahasemapetilon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rajesh Nahasemapetilon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Taylor Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Targaryen's entrance music is Mr Brightside. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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174 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhaegar Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Taylor Willams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Willams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Willams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Willams tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Targaryen throws a leg kick but Willams moved away.
Willams tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Willams avoids them all with ease.
Targaryen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Willams.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Jab from Targaryen.
Rhaegar Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Targaryen.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Willams tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Willams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Willams tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Willams throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
Willams moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off.
Scott Taylor Willams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Willams tries to clinch
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Targaryen prevents Willams from improving his position.
Targaryen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willams keeps working.
Targaryen wants to pass the guard but Willams is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to stand but Willams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Willams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Targaryen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willams!
Willams tries to reverse the position but Targaryen maintains control.
Targaryen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Targaryen misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Targaryen.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targaryen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Willams misses
and Targaryen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Targaryen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Targaryen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams trying to control here.
Targaryen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targaryen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willams is looking to improve his position.
Targaryen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen seems to be working for a kimura but Willams defends the submission attempt.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Willams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Willams is controlling the position.
Willams wants to control but Targaryen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Targaryen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Willams sees it coming and defends easily.
Targaryen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but Willams defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Willams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Targaryen.
Willams throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Targaryen stands up and beckons Willams to his feet.
Willams checks a low kick from Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
Willams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willams throws a head kick but Targaryen moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Targaryen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Willams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Willams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen misses with a leg kick.
Targaryen connects with a solid leg kick.
Willams wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams misses with a head kick.
Targaryen throws a leg kick but Willams checks it.
Willams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willams lands with a slapping head kick.
Willams dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Willams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhaegar Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Targaryen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Willams.
Targaryen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willams's guard.
Targaryen stands and steps away. Willams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Targaryen does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
Willams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Targaryen throws a lazy right hand but Willams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Targaryen catches Willams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Targaryen connects with an inside leg kick.
Targaryen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Willams eats them both and turns towards Targaryen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Targaryen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Targaryen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Willams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willams struggling a bit here.
Targaryen is trying to get an arm triangle but Willams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Willams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Targaryen's guard! Nice work there by Willams!
Targaryen has a closed guard, preventing Willams from standing up.
Willams advances to half guard.
Targaryen is refusing to be controlled, as Willams sits in half guard.
Willams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Targaryen is looking to control Willams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Targaryen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Targaryen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Willams stacks Targaryen 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 Willams!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhaegar Targaryen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Willams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willams tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Targaryen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Willams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Willams is looking to slow Targaryen down with leg kicks.
Targaryen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Targaryen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willams is looking to clinch but Targaryen is avoiding it.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Willams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willams tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Targaryen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Willams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Willams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willams tries to clinch up.
Willams tries to clinch up.
Targaryen looks to land a right hand but Willams moved out of range.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willams darts in trying to clinch
and Targaryen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Willams!
Willams tries to lock up and control but Targaryen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Willams is looking to improve his position but Targaryen isn't that keen on the idea.
Targaryen is trying to control here but Willams has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Willams keeps moving.
Willams has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up.
Willams has his foot on Targaryen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targaryen works his way back into a safe position though.
Willams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Targaryen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Targaryen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Targaryen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Targaryen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Willams can't do much from the bottom here.
Targaryen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willams, who protects the arm well.
Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willams, who protects the arm well.
Willams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Targaryen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Willams looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Taylor Willams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Targaryen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhaegar Targaryen!
Rhaegar Targaryen gave a mention to Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baxter doesn't seem bothered though.
Baxter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Baxter coming out on top.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Da Silva.
Baxter takes one on the button.
Baxter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baxter wants it to stay on the feet.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Baxter circles away.
Da Silva blocks a jab.
Baxter swinging wildly here.
Danga de danga de dang - Baxter scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Baxter.
Baxter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baxter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Baxter. That snapped Da Silva's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva walks straight into a right hand from Baxter - that's dropped him! Baxter jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Da Silva from any more punishment! Da Silva complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baxter!
After the big win, Brian Baxter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomohiko Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomohiko Tanaka 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomohiko Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka thuds a left hand into Hai's body.
Tanaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hai's sensitive parts.
Hai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tanaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hai is trying to stand.
Tanaka is looking to advance position but Hai won't allow it.
Hai trying to control here.
Hai is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanaka is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hai is just riding it out for now. Tanaka eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hai!
Tanaka thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tanaka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hai because Tanaka loaded up on that one.
Tanaka fails to take his opponent's back.
Hai is squirming around, avoiding Tanaka's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka goes for an armbar but Hai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hai is working Tanaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanaka wants to control but Hai passes easily into half guard.
Hai is stalling here. Tanaka is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tanaka has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka tries to advance position but instead Hai slips a leg back in to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tanaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tanaka wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Tanaka advances position into side control!
Hai struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomohiko Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hai. That did some damage!
Tanaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hai to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tanaka looking to control.
Hai pushes down on Tanaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hai is looking to stall here but Tanaka recovers full guard.
Hai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hai wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Hai throws a big elbow that misses.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hai is looking to advance position but Tanaka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hai holds on for dear life, controlling Tanaka's posture momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka throwing strikes here but Hai is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tanaka trying to control but Hai is having none of it.
Hai is desperately trying to improve his position but Tanaka has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control but Hai is having none of it.
Tanaka working for a submission but Hai is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanaka goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hai turns into him and now he's in Tanaka's guard.
Tanaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hai defends it easily.
Tanaka working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tomohiko Tanaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hai wanted to stand there but Tanaka had control of the position.
Hai advances to half guard.
Tanaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Hai.
Tanaka taking some punishment here, with Hai in his half guard.
Hai is looking to advance position but Tanaka won't allow it.
Tanaka is pressing down on Hai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Tanaka manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tanaka goes for an armbar but Hai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hai.
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!
Hai stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasara Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tanaka pushes Hai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tanaka regains guard.
Hai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hai tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Hai lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hai controlling from the top position.
Tanaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tanaka's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hai throwing shots but Tanaka is blocking nicely.
Hai lands strikes from half guard.
Tanaka gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Hai slips an elbow through the middle.
Hai wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is keeping the position.
Tanaka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hai stands up and waves to Tanaka to follow him.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Hai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hai tries to keep at a distance but Tanaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tanaka is trying to pull guard but Hai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tanaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Tanaka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hai trying to control the position but Tanaka is working away.
Tanaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hai working Tanaka over with strikes.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Tanaka trying to control the position.
Hai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Hai lands a couple of digs.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Hai is proving a slippery customer.
Hai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hai works over Tanaka with some ground and pound from guard.
Hai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. Hai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasara Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
Tanaka is looking to slow Hai down with leg kicks.
Hai forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tanaka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tanaka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hai is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hai pushes down on Tanaka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
Hai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Hai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanaka defending well though.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Hai seems content to control.
Tanaka is refusing to be controlled, as Hai sits in half guard.
Hai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tanaka sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tanaka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tanaka.
Tanaka controls Hai momentarily but Hai frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasara Hai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasara Hai!
Vasara Hai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaakko Kilpinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
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, Bruce Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilpinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kilpinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kilpinen. That's going to slow Hogan down.
Kilpinen stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan drops his hands momentarily and Kilpinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Kilpinen moved out of range nicely.
Bruce Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilpinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hogan off the cage and back into range.
Kilpinen fakes the body blow, causing Hogan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hogan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaakko Kilpinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaakko Kilpinen thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Eek Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Kottari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rami Kottari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sang Eek Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rami Kottari!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Moon. That's going to slow Kottari down.
Moon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kottari wants to control from the top but Moon keeps moving.
Kottari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moon keeping full guard, as Kottari tries to pass.
Kottari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moon prevents Kottari from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kottari throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kottari swings around for an armbar but Moon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kottari's guard.
Moon wants to get up but he can't break Kottari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kottari wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Sang Eek Moon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moon thumps Kottari with a low kick.
Kottari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moon.
Moon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kottari's sensitive parts.
Moon scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Moon.
Kottari looks gassed!
Kottari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moon but Moon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kottari's calf.
Moon scores with a head kick.
It looks like Rami Kottari has been cut.
Moon scoring well with a low kick there.
Moon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kottari's sensitive parts.
Moon cracks the inside of Kottari's front leg.
Moon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moon scores with a nice strike.
Moon punishes Kottari's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Moon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moon throws a head kick that half lands.
Kottari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moon. That's going to slow Kottari down.
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!
Kottari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moon. Moon obviously looking to wear him down.
Sang Eek Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon scores with a head kick.
That has opened up Rami Kottari's cut even more.
Moon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moon tests Kottari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kottari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moon can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Moon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kottari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moon can pounce on him.
Moon fakes the leg kick and cracks Kottari in the body.
Moon throws a front kick that sends Kottari stumbling back into the cage.
Kottari takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moon scoring well with a low kick there.
Moon lands a leg kick that knocks Kottari off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Moon.
Moon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moon drops Kottari with a beautiful combination! Kottari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moon is looking for the KO!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon dips to his left and cracks Kottari with an uppercut!
The cut above Rami Kottari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moon cracks Kottari with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kottari tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Moon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kottari is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sang Eek Moon!
Sang Eek Moon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Matsuka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Capoeira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matsuka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Capoeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Matsuka.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Matsuka's ribcage.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matsuka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matsuka looks gassed!
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Matsuka blocks with his arms.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsuka's face.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Matsuka is rocked!
Matsuka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matsuka is still on wobbly legs! Can Capoeira finish him?
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsuka's face.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuka avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuka seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsuka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Capoeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capoeira to keep the fight standing.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capoeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsuka's face.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira won't allow it.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuka drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matsuka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Matsuka's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matsuka fails with the takedown
and Capoeira counters by moving into the clinch.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsuka's face.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capoeira to keep the fight standing.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Matsuka.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capoeira to keep the fight standing.
Capoeira landing knees to the head.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matsuka can do to turn this around?
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Matsuka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capoeira smiles and moves away.
Matsuka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Capoeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsuka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafinha Capoeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuka closes the distance and clinches up with Capoeira, looking for a takedown. Matsuka pushes Capoeira against the cage but Capoeira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matsuka misses with a takedown attempt
and Capoeira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Matsuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Capoeira as Matsuka shoots in.
Matsuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matsuka fails with the takedown
and Capoeira moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matsuka's face.
Matsuka fails to pull guard.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuka jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Matsuka around his waist. Matsuka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuka avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsuka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capoeira smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuka shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Capoeira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira 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.
Matsuka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Capoeira as he jumps to the side.
Matsuka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capoeira tries to avoid it but Matsuka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capoeira to the ground. Capoeira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Capoeira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Matsuka.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Matsuka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Capoeira. No joy for Matsuka on that attempt.
Capoeira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Capoeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Matsuka. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Capoeira clinches.
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Capoeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiro Matsuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Capoeira slaps away a takedown attempt from Matsuka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Capoeira has managed to clinch.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka fails to pull guard.
Matsuka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuka avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Matsuka blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matsuka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Matsuka jumps guard but Capoeira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira clearly takes 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.
Matsuka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capoeira counters by clinching up.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuka blocks it with crossed arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capoeira to keep the fight standing.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Matsuka.
Matsuka managing to block the knees to the body from Capoeira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matsuka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsuka jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Matsuka around his waist. Matsuka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matsuka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but Capoeira has him pressed against the cage.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matsuka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira won't allow it.
Matsuka jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Matsuka around his waist. Matsuka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matsuka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Capoeira trying to land knees to the body.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Capoeira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuka drops back down to his feet.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
Matsuka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Capoeira looking to throw knees to the head but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
Matsuka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Capoeira smiles and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuka shoots for a takedown but Capoeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira had his way with Hiro Matsuka in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matsuka shoots and misses
and Capoeira counters by clinching up.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Matsuka won't want to take too many of those.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuka avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Matsuka blocks it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuka drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Matsuka.
Matsuka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Capoeira landing knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land knees in the clinch but Matsuka avoids the damage to the body.
Capoeira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matsuka blocks it with crossed arms.
Matsuka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Matsuka jumps guard but Capoeira stands there with Matsuka around his waist. Matsuka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
Matsuka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Capoeira to keep the fight standing.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matsuka.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matsuka avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capoeira missing with knees to the body.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Matsuka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsuka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matsuka fails to pull guard.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuka drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Capoeira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matsuka is defending well for now.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira misses with a knee to the head.
Matsuka tries to pull guard but Capoeira holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuka drops back down to his feet.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matsuka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Capoeira walks away with a smile on his face. Matsuka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matsuka has his takedown stuffed
and Capoeira moves into the clinch.
Capoeira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matsuka avoiding damage as Capoeira throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Matsuka blocks it.
Hiro Matsuka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafinha Capoeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Capoeira blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Capoeira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
Rafinha Capoeira retains his lightweight title!
Rafinha Capoeira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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