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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Zoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clutch - The Regulator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Zoil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zoil throws a right hand that Margera ducks under and follows up with a left that Margera also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Zoil.
Zoil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zoil is rocked!
Margera lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Zoil up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Margera from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Zoil's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bam Margera!
A very excited looking Bam Margera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alchuk Andromov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alchuk Andromov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andromov misses the jab.
Kersikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andromov sprawls well initially but Kersikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andromov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kersikov.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Andromov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andromov.
Kersikov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andromov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andromov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov cracks Andromov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andromov wants to get back to his feet.
Kersikov lands a big shot there that rocks Andromov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kersikov landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov working the ground and pound effectively.
Andromov is rocked!
Kersikov lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Andromov! Kersikov sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Andromov and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Kersikov!
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fdurtchz Millo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millo has chosen Busta Rhymes, Break ya neck as his entrance music. Fdurtchz Millo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fdurtchz Millo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin shoots for a takedown but Millo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Millo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Millo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karelin quickly recovers to half guard.
Karelin tries to roll over but Millo keeps him under control.
Millo winds up and cracks Karelin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Millo trying to pass the guard but Karelin defending well.
Millo is trying to control the action in half guard but Karelin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karelin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karelin.
Karelin is trying to control the position but Millo postures up.
Millo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Millo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karelin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Millo is trying to defend but Karelin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millo tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Millo gets back to full guard.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Millo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Karelin.
Millo wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millo is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Millo has closed the distance and engaged Karelin in a clinch.
Millo is trying to break the clinch but Karelin has him pressed against the cage.
Millo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Millo tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Karelin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Millo wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Millo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Karelin trying to control but Millo is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Karelin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Millo wants to clinch up but Karelin keeps it at a distance.
Karelin shoots in for a double leg but Millo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Millo misses with a takedown attempt - Karelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Millo tries to clinch but Karelin moves out of range.
Millo shoots for a takedown but Karelin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millo to the ground. Karelin is now in Millo's guard.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karelin trying to control the position from guard on top but Millo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karelin trying to control but Millo is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Karelin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt - Millo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Millo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Karelin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Millo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karelin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Millo's guard now.
Millo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Karelin is aware though and is defending well.
Millo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karelin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Millo keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Millo looking for a sweep. Not yet Millo, not yet.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Millo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millo wants to get back to his feet.
Millo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millo keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karelin in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Karelin is trying to control the action in half guard but Millo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alex Karelin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Millo pinned against the cage. Millo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Millo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millo tries to clinch up.
Millo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Millo shoots in but Karelin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Millo fails with a takedown attempt.
Millo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Karelin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Millo pinned against the cage. Millo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Karelin dives in and grabs Millo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millo pushes down on Karelin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Karelin with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karelin tries to keep at a distance but Millo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Millo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Millo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Millo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Millo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karelin's elbow.
Karelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Millo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karelin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Karelin won't allow Millo to get back to his feet.
Millo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millo looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Millo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karelin manages to get himself to full guard.
Millo advances to half guard.
Karelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millo on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millo trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Millo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Karelin to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fdurtchz Millo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Millo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fdurtchz Millo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Millo is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin trying to control the pace.
Karelin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karelin throwing shots but Millo is blocking nicely.
Millo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Karelin.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millo is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Millo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millo misses with a double jab.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Millo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karelin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Karelin trying to control the action but Millo is working from the bottom.
Millo trying to control here.
Millo is trying to stand.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Millo defending well though.
Millo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alex Karelin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karelin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Millo is one step ahead there.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Millo from controlling successfully.
Millo stands and steps away. Karelin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Millo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Karelin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karelin keeps the fight on the outside.
Karelin gets caught flat footed, as Millo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Millo stands up and waves to Karelin to follow him.
Millo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millo tries to land a knee to the head but Karelin blocks with his arms.
Karelin has Millo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Karelin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Millo tumbling to the mat - Karelin dives into Millo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millo is on top in guard.
Millo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Millo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Millo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fdurtchz Millo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Millo darts in and clinches Karelin up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millo tightens his grip and picks Karelin up, before dumping him to the ground. Karelin manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karelin working a defensive guard here.
Millo stands up from Karelin's guard - Millo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Millo tries to clinch up but Karelin circles away and keeps his distance.
Millo punishes Karelin's body with a nice straight punch.
Millo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Millo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Millo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karelin avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fdurtchz Millo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Millo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fdurtchz Millo!
Fdurtchz Millo made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Rouche!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rouche's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lesnar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rouche scrambles back to his feet.
Rouche fails to land the takedown.
Rouche dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouche shoots for a double leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls well. He's pushed Rouche's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lesnar.
Rouche closes the distance and clinches up with Lesnar, looking for a takedown. Rouche pushes Lesnar against the cage but Lesnar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rouche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rouche decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rouche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rouche not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar taking some punishment here, with Rouche in his half guard.
Rouche prevents Lesnar from standing back up.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Rouche working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Rouche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lesnar's head.
Rouche seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rouche lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lesnar is trying to stand back up but Rouche is controlling him
Rouche drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Rouche.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rouche.
Rouche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Rouche not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rouche is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rouche scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar taking some punishment here, with Rouche in his half guard.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar pushes Rouche off looking to stand but Rouche dives back in and keeps control.
Rouche is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouche landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rouche on the ground.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Rouche lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lesnar pushes Rouche off and gets back to his feet.
Lesnar misses with a wild combination.
Rouche shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rouche dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lesnar thuds a left hand into Rouche's body.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rouche doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouche takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Rouche counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnar backing up. Lesnar nods at Rouche to acknowledge the strikes.
Rouche dodges the punch combination from Lesnar.
Rouche with a poor takedown
and Lesnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Lesnar. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Rouche throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rouche dives in and scores a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rouche.
Rouche stops Lesnar from standing up.
Rouche is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lesnar wants to get back to his feet but Rouche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rouche is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rouche working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rouche throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rouche off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rouche misses with a takedown attempt
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rouche.
Lesnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouche is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lesnar's half guard.
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rouche scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rouche scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnar pushes Rouche off looking to stand but Rouche dives back in and keeps control.
Rouche thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rouche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rouche is breathing heavily.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Rouche lands strikes from half guard.
Rouche scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rouche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lesnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rouche looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Rouche counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rouche postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
Rouche landing some decent shots from guard.
Rouche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouche landing with the ground and pound.
Antonio Rouche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rouche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rouche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rouche working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rouche is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rouche in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rouche postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rouche missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has momentary wrist control but Rouche slips an elbow through the middle.
Rouche stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Rouche isn't so interested in that idea.
Rouche cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rouche's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rouche cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Rouche stands up over Lesnar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar wants to stand and escape but Rouche is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rouche with a nice head shot there.
Rouche stops Lesnar from standing up.
Rouche cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouche cracks Lesnar with a solid left hand.
Lesnar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rouche lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rouche lands strikes from half guard.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rouche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rouche connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Rouche missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lesnar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rouche.
Rouche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Rouche is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouche is nestled in close to Lesnar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Rouche is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouche takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar is trying to stand.
Rouche working Lesnar over with strikes.
Lesnar is trying to stand up here but Rouche is controlling him well.
Rouche looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rouche lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar pushes Rouche off looking to stand but Rouche dives back in and keeps control.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Rouche is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rouche takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Rouche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rouche 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rouche!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Cassano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erin Dolor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
153 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 St Petersburg, Gianpaolo Cassano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gianpaolo Cassano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolor slips a straight right by Cassano.
Cassano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolor counters with a two punch combo.
Cassano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassano misses with a combination
and Dolor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassano sizes up Dolor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dolor is looking to clinch but Cassano is avoiding it.
Dolor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dolor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassano.
Cassano scores with a sloppy right hand. Dolor should have avoided that one.
Cassano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassano throws a series of punches but Dolor avoids them all with ease.
Dolor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Cassano does no damage.
Cassano throws a series of punches but Dolor avoids them all with ease.
Cassano walks into a stiff left hand from Dolor.
Dolor wants to clinch.
Dolor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassano is trying to push Dolor away but Dolor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassano is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dolor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cassano to the mat. Cassano regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dolor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cassano wants to stand but Dolor is controlling the position.
Dolor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dolor controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doloris looking to pass into half guard but Cassano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cassano is in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolor wants to stand up but Cassano is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassano gets tackled into the cage by Dolor. Dolor maintains the clinch.
Cassano has had enough of the clinch but Dolor keeps him there for the moment.
Dolor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cassano prevents the takedown attempt.
Dolor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cassano pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassano.
Dolor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dolor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dolor is looking to clinch.
Cassano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dolor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Cassano.
Cassano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dolor doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassano circles away.
Dolor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassano.
Dolor has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cassano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cassano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dolor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cassano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dolor.
Dolor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassano is defending well.
Gianpaolo Cassano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erin Dolor.
Cassano can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cassano is trying to break the clinch but Dolor is controlling him.
Dolor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cassano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erin Dolor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dolor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cassano scores with a decent looking hook.
Dolor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dolor is looking to clinch.
Dolor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassano wants to break free but Dolor has control.
Cassano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dolor has Cassano pressed against the cage, preventing Cassano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dolor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cassano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dolor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cassano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassano misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassano misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dolor tries to clinch there but Cassano circles away.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dolor back to the cage. Cassano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cassano throws a lazy right hand but Dolor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassano misses with the combination.
Dolor looks to clinch
letting Cassano counter with a right hand.
Dolor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassano lands a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolor slips a straight right by Cassano.
Dolor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassano tests Dolor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Dolor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassano throws a series of punches but Dolor moves out of range.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dolor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Cassano misses with a looping left.
Cassano is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dolor tries to clinch but Cassano is having none of it.
Gianpaolo Cassano is winning the standup battle so far.
Dolor slips under a jab.
Gianpaolo Cassano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dolor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dolor is trying to drag Cassano to the mat but Cassano just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dolor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cassano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gianpaolo Cassano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erin Dolor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dolor lands an elbow inside.
Cassano tries to circle away but Dolor has him pinned against the cage.
Cassano is looking to break free of the clinch but Dolor has double underhooks.
Dolor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cassano tries to circle away but Dolor has him pinned against the cage.
Cassano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassano throws a hook to the side of Dolor's head but Dolor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolor fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassano throws a combination that misses
and Dolor moves into the clinch.
Dolor prevents Cassano from breaking the clinch.
Dolor keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dolor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cassano is trying to break free.
Dolor keeps control of Cassano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassano has had enough of the clinch but Dolor keeps him there for the moment.
Cassano has had enough of the clinch but Dolor keeps him there for the moment.
Cassano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianpaolo Cassano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cassano misses with a combination
and Dolor counters with a straight right hand.
Cassano throws a head kick but Dolor moves out of range.
Cassano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dolor tries to clinch up.
Dolor tries to clinch up.
Cassano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dolor wants to clinch.
Dolor tries to clinch up.
Dolor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassano.
Dolor tries to clinch up.
Dolor slips a straight right by Cassano.
Cassano lands with a nice combination. Dolor backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassano misses with an uppercut. Dolor saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dolor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassano throws a series of punches but Dolor moves out of range.
Dolor is looking to clinch but Cassano is avoiding it.
Dolor forces Cassano back against the cage and clinches.
Cassano is trying to force a seperation but Dolor has the dominant position.
Dolor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassano is defending well.
Dolor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassano tries a knee to the head but Dolor blocks it.
Dolor drags the fight down to the ground.
Dolor has a closed guard, preventing Cassano from standing up.
Cassano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassano.
Dolor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cassano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassano throws a lazy right hand but Dolor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassano throws a series of punches but Dolor moves out of range.
Dolor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassano.
Cassano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dolor tries to clinch but Cassano moves out of range.
Dolor closes the distance and pushes Cassano back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassano tries to break free but Dolor pushes him back against the cage.
Dolor has Cassano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dolor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cassano tumbling to the mat - Dolor dives into Cassano's guard.
Dolor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dolor is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dolor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erin Dolor.
Cassano throws a right and a left that Dolor avoids nicely.
Dolor throws a series of punches but Cassano avoids them all with ease.
Dolor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolor is looking to clinch.
Dolor avoids the head kick by Cassano.
Dolor doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassano circles away.
Dolor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassano.
Dolor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassano lands with a cross.
Dolor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cassano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dolor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dolor tries for a takedown but Cassano manages to get underhooks.
Gianpaolo Cassano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erin Dolor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassano managing to block the knees to the body from Dolor.
Cassano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erin Dolor.
I think Dolor 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erin Dolor!
Erin Dolor took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen deftones-simple man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
150 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
143 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Penn is thwarting Curtis's attempts to control the position.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn throws a leg kick but Curtis checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Penn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn looking to control but Curtis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Penn content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dingo Penn.
Curtis jabs at Penn's body.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Jackson Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Penn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curtis wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
Curtis working to try and regain half guard.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Curtis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curtis tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curtis is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingo Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Curtis misses the jab.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Curtis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
and Curtis counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curtis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Penn at a distance.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Dingo Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a good body shot.
Curtis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Curtis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Curtis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Penn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curtis but Curtis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Curtis jabs at Penn's body.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curtis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn lands a jab-cross combination.
Curtis throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
Curtis keeping hold of Penn's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dingo Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Curtis throws a front kick aimed at Penn's knee but Penn avoids it well.
Penn dives in and grabs Curtis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curtis pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Jackson Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
A punch lands to the side of Penn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curtis avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Curtis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Donk. Curtis catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Penn misses with a takedown
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Curtis sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Penn shoots and misses
and Curtis counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Penn checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a single shot there.
Curtis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curtis.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curtis as he avoids it easily.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Curtis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Curtis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Curtis wants to land a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curtis's waist but Curtis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Curtis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Penn's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Penn
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curtis as he jumps to the side.
Curtis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Penn blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Curtis misses.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Curtis which made him look bad.
Curtis punishes Penn's body with a nice straight punch.
Curtis throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn tries for a takedown but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Curtis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn prevents Curtis from standing back up.
Curtis is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Curtis defending well.
Curtis is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curtis avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Penn throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Curtis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Curtis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Curtis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Zarkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Baxter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Zarkov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarkov tries to clinch up but Baxter circles away and keeps his distance.
Zarkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Baxter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Zarkov. Zarkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Zarkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baxter on his heels. He'll look to pass Baxter's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baxter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zarkov has gone for a leg lock! Baxter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zarkov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zarkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Baxter has picked Zarkov up and slammed him! Zarkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Baxter manages to pass to side control!
Baxter working the ground and pound.
Zarkov seems a little lost for a moment, as Baxter dominates the positioning.
Zarkov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Baxter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Baxter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zarkov!
Baxter controlling his opponent.
Zarkov tries to hold on but Baxter postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zarkov holds of for dear life.
Zarkov wants to hold on but Baxter pushes him away.
Baxter lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Erik Zarkov has been cut.
Zarkov wants to control but Baxter is having none of it.
Baxter controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarkov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Zarkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baxter dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarkov is squirming around, avoiding Baxter's attempts to control the action.
Zarkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Baxter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Baxter cracks Zarkov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The cut above Erik Zarkov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zarkov is working to get back to half guard.
Zarkov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Baxter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zarkov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Baxter around the waist but Baxter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Baxter is the winner by TKO! Baxter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Baxter!
Brian Baxter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspectah Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inspectah Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Inspectah Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Kilpinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knuckles is able to avoid easily.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilpinen.
Knuckles gets the takedown into side control.
Knuckles working the head with strikes.
Kilpinen is trying to improve his position.
Knuckles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kilpinen parries the strikes from Knuckles easily there. Knuckles is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kilpinen to escape.
Kilpinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but Kilpinen defending well.
Knuckles trying to advance position but Kilpinen counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Knuckles postures up and lands a big shot to Kilpinen's brow.
Kilpinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knuckles postures up in Kilpinen's guard and throws a big left but Kilpinen blocks it.
Kilpinen controls Knuckles momentarily but Knuckles frees himself.
Kilpinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knuckles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knuckles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Kilpinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Knuckles looking to sit in guard and control but Kilpinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Knuckles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knuckles pushes Kilpinen off and scrambles back to his feet.
Knuckles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilpinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
A lazy left from Knuckles finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilpinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Kilpinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knuckles throws a head kick that misses
and Kilpinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knuckles's knee momentarily.
Knuckles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kilpinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Knuckles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Knuckles won't allow Kilpinen to get back to his feet.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilpinen pushes Knuckles off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kilpinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilpinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kilpinen, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpinen clinches up with Knuckles and pushes him back against the cage.
Knuckles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Kilpinen.
Kilpinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kilpinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilpinen lands a knee to the head.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Inspectah Knuckles has been cut.
Kilpinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilpinen landing knees to the head.
Kilpinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Kilpinen with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Kilpinen.
Kilpinen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kilpinen scores with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knuckles has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaakko Kilpinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspectah Knuckles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kilpinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Kilpinen gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Kilpinen.
Kilpinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilpinen prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilpinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kilpinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kilpinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Knuckles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees 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!
Kilpinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
Kilpinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilpinen connects with a knee to the head.
Kilpinen lands a big knee to the head and Knuckles goes down! Kilpinen pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaakko Kilpinen!
Jaakko Kilpinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasara Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasara Hai!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai shoots for a takedown but Capoeira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Capoeira stuffs the takedown attempt from Hai. Hai gets slowly back to his feet.
Capoeira tries to clinch there but Hai circles away.
Capoeira closes the distance but Hai moves to the side
and Hai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hai misses with a hook.
Hai throws a right hand that misses
and Capoeira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capoeira.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Hai's ribcage.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hai looks gassed!
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hai's face.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Capoeira.
Capoeira connects with a knee to the head.
Capoeira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capoeira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hai's face.
Capoeira lands a knee to the body.
Capoeira lands a good knee to the midsection. Hai won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Hai blocks it.
Knees to the body from Capoeira.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Hai blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Capoeira.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Hai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hai struggles to land a body shot inside as Capoeira controls his hands.
Capoeira tries to land a knee to the head but Hai blocks with his arms.
Hai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capoeira is keeping busy.
Hai is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Capoeira has denied him.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but Hai blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Capoeira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Capoeira being controlled against the cage.
Capoeira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Hai.
Hai taking a breather.
Capoeira being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vasara Hai.
Hai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hai shoots in for a double leg but Capoeira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rafinha Capoeira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasara Hai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira tries to clinch
and Hai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capoeira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capoeira tries to clinch but Hai is having none of it.
Hai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capoeira's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hai prevents Capoeira from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafinha Capoeira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Capoeira wants to clinch up but Hai keeps it at a distance.
Hai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Capoeira moves away.
A swing and a miss from Hai.
Hai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Capoeira wants to clinch but Hai slips to the side
and Hai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capoeira's guard.
Capoeira keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
Hai landing with the ground and pound.
Capoeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hai is in close to Capoeira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Capoeira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capoeira tries to get out of the position.
Hai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hai won't allow Capoeira to get back to his feet.
Hai has gone for a leg lock! Capoeira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hai's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai working a defensive guard here.
Hai working for a triangle but Capoeira defends it easily.
Capoeira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hai trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira stopping the sweep attempt from Hai.
Hai has a closed guard, preventing Capoeira from standing up.
Hai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Capoeira defends well.
Hai looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Capoeira has picked Hai up and slammed him! Hai can't keep hold of the triangle and Capoeira manages to pass to side control!
Hai is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hai is trying to work for a sweep but Capoeira has mounted him!
Capoeira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hai on the ground.
Hai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Capoeira wants to clinch.
Vasara Hai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Capoeira manages to avoid it.
Capoeira doesn't manage to clinch there - Hai circles away.
Hai tries to keep at a distance but Capoeira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Hai can't get the takedown.
Hai working aggressively here.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rafinha Capoeira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hai's face.
Hai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capoeira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hai's face.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hai's face.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Hai's ribcage.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Capoeira misses with a knee strike.
Hai stalling.
Capoeira lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capoeira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hai blocks it with crossed arms.
Capoeira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hai misses with the head strike.
Capoeira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hai can't find room to land a body shot as Capoeira controls the action.
Hai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Capoeira is keeping busy.
Capoeira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hai is looking to control Capoeira's arms but Capoeira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hai has his back to the cage.
Hai has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Capoeira regains guard immediately.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Capoeira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Capoeira keeping full guard, as Hai tries to pass.
Hai throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Capoeira keeping moving, preventing Hai from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai throwing strikes from guard but Capoeira blocks nicely.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Hai with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafinha Capoeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Capoeira 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafinha Capoeira!
A determined Rafinha Capoeira didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sang Eek Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Barris 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sang Eek Moon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barris!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moon lands with a right hand.
Barris is rocked!
Moon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barris is still on wobbly legs! Can Moon finish him?
Barris tries to move into range but Moon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barris misses with a takedown
and Moon counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Barris badly! He tries to strike back but Moon puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Barris out cold! Oh man, Barris will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sang Eek Moon!
Sang Eek Moon retains his heavyweight title!
As Sang Eek Moon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: John Barris you want some of this? Come and get it little boy. And you better start eating so I dont put you 6 feet under.Too bad your title wont be on the line!'.
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