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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Pull Me Under - Dream Theater. A fine choice. Rua has chosen AVANTASIA-Seven Angels as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flako Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Rua!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rua cracks Gracie's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Gracie slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Rua can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Rua!
Lyoto Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Brave is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eco, Eco (somos de taleco). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rod Brave!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave fails to land with a series of punches.
Brave throws a right and a left that Susi avoids nicely.
Brave scores with a leg kick.
Brave fails with a takedown attempt.
Brave wants to clinch.
Brave tries to clinch there but Susi circles away.
Brave fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Susi.
Brave throws a leg kick but Susi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brave is looking to clinch but Susi is avoiding it.
Brave darts in and clinches Susi up against the cage.
Susi tries to pull guard but Brave holds him up against the cage and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
Brave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brave throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brave tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Susi just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brave.
Susi tries to pull guard but Brave forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brave using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Susi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Susi tries to pull guard but Brave holds him up against the cage and eventually Susi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Susi pulls Brave into guard.
Brave postures up in Susi's guard and throws a big left but Susi blocks it.
Brave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Brave from controlling successfully.
Susi working for a triangle but Brave defends it easily.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brave defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brave trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brave postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brave must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brave wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Brave landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for a guillotine here but Brave defends easily.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Brave from controlling successfully.
Brave slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brave is putting a hurting on Susi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Susi stops Brave from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Brave scoring with punches from side control.
Susi is looking to regain half guard here but Brave keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brave throws a strike aimed at the side of Susi's head but Susi avoids it well.
Brave is looking to take a break and control but Susi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brave working the ground and pound but Susi is defending the strikes.
Brave cracks Susi with a big elbow.
Susi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brave off and has taken his back!
Brave breaks Susi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Susi working for a triangle but Brave defends it easily.
Susi looking for a triangle here. Brave is fighting it but it looks tight! Susi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brave is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keni Susi!
Keni Susi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riku Reipas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winjkin William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Riku Reipas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Winjkin William!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reipas misses with a takedown attempt
and William counters with a straight right hand.
Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt
and William counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reipas tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
William is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
William tries a body shot but Reipas blocks it.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reipas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reipas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
William slows down the pace here.
William stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
William scores with a shot to the side of Reipas's head.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables William to keep the fight standing.
William lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reipas backwards.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
William holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reipas avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William stalling in the clinch.
A short right from William on the inside.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Reipas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
William lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reipas backwards.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from William.
William tries a knee to the head but Reipas blocks it.
William creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for William.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William connects with a knee to the head.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
William lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reipas or not.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
William trying to land knees to the body.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reipas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Reipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reipas with a poor takedown
and William counters with an inside leg kick.
Reipas is breathing heavily.
Reipas closes the distance and pushes William back into the cage.
Reipas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. William smiles and moves away.
Riku Reipas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from William misses its intended target.
Reipas misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reipas with a lazy takedown attempt
and William counters with a solid body kick.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and William counters with an outside leg kick.
William misses with a wild body shot.
William throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reipas tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William moves into the clinch.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
William lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reipas or not.
William landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reipas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
William avoiding damage.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
William misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables William to keep the fight standing.
William misses with a knee strike.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
William lands a body punch.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
William makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
William works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
William leaning his opponent against the cage.
William using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from William.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
William lands an uppercut.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
Reipas jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Reipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winjkin William dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
William closes the distance and clinches.
Reipas managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reipas.
A right handed body shot lands from William.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reipas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. William just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William taking a breather.
William landing knees to the body.
William effectively controlling the action here.
Reipas jumps into guard, dragging William to the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reipas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. William is aware though and is defending well.
William trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
William is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reipas looking to hit a scissor sweep but William is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reipas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
William wants to pass the guard but Reipas is keeping the position.
Reipas has his foot on William's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. William works his way back into a safe position though.
Reipas keeping moving, preventing William from controlling successfully.
William must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
William lands a couple of elbows.
William avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
William is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
William tries to free his leg and advance position but Reipas is retaining full guard.
William postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
William lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reipas working for a triangle but William defends it easily.
William decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reipas, up you get!
Reipas has managed to clinch.
Reipas jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reipas.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reipas jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
William controlling the action here for a moment.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reipas avoids it.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Reipas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
William lands an elbow just above Reipas 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from William.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
William is leaning against Reipas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
William effectively controlling the action here.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
William avoiding damage.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Reipas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reipas avoiding damage as William throws knees to the body.
William landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from William.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
William dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reipas jumps guard but William stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
William will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reipas up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Reipas is blocking nicely.
William softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winjkin William showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reipas checks a leg kick nicely.
Reipas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and William counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by William.
William working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
Reipas jumps guard but William stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riku Reipas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
William lands with a short shot to the head.
Reipas is trying to pull guard but William has him pressed against the cage.
William throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from William.
Reipas managing to block the knees to the body from William.
William creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Winjkin William seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reipas avoids it.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
William misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reipas.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from William.
William missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from William.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from William on the inside.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
William lands a hook that snaps the head of Reipas backwards.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
William lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from William.
The referee is keeping an eye on William - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
William presses Reipas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
William throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
William works on Reipas's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from William.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reipas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
William with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from William.
A short uppercut from William.
A nice left hand lands by William.
William tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
William lands with a light punch inside.
William throws a knee to the head but misses.
William works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
William throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reipas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Reipas drops back down to his feet.
William is working Reipas over against the cage.
William stalling.
The crowd are getting on William's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
William lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from William.
William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reipas is defending well for now.
William is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Reipas drops back down to his feet.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William holds him up against the cage and eventually Reipas drops back down to his feet.
William dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
William looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reipas tries to pull guard but William forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reipas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
William pushes off an throws an elbow but Reipas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
William has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
William holding his opponent close, against the cage.
William lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
William will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reipas up against the cage.
Riku Reipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reipas fails to pull guard.
Reipas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as William walks away with a smile on his face. Reipas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reipas tries for a takedown but William circles away easily
and William counters by moving into the clinch.
William stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from William.
Reipas jumps guard but William turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, William throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from William.
William tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reipas avoids it.
William is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reipas is defending well for now.
Winjkin William is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reipas jumps guard but William stands there with Reipas around his waist. Reipas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winjkin William comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got William 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winjkin William!
Our winner, Winjkin William, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sten Biller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuki Yasuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biller comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen- Nutcracker. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kazuki Yasuda enters the cage!
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180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sten Biller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuki Yasuda!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yasuda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yasuda wants it to stay on the feet.
Biller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasuda throws a leg kick but Biller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Biller moves out of range as Yasuda strikes.
Yasuda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Biller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Biller is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yasuda is looking for a sweep. Biller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Biller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yasuda is just riding it out for now. Biller eventually gives up the hold.
Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasuda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biller is working away from the top position though.
Biller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yasuda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biller.
Yasuda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two 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.
Yasuda is defending against the submission attempts here by Biller.
Yasuda is in trouble now - Biller has advanced to mount!
Yasuda is trying desperately to improve position.
Biller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Biller sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yasuda is trying desperately to improve position.
Biller scoring with strikes but Yasuda is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Yasuda has worked his arm free - good work by Yasuda!
Biller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yasuda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yasuda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biller's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yasuda gets full guard.
Biller trying to move into half guard but instead Yasuda has managed to sweep!
Biller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yasuda preventing the sweep.
Yasuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biller looking for a sweep. Not yet Biller, not yet.
Biller has an active guard here but Yasuda has managed to pass into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Biller is staying active underneath Yasuda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Sten Biller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yasuda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Biller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yasuda.
Biller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yasuda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Biller's sensitive parts.
Yasuda scores with a hook to the body. Biller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Biller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yasuda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biller somewhat.
Yasuda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Biller is able to avoid easily.
Yasuda lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yasuda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biller. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biller shoots in looking for a takedown. Yasuda tries to sprawl out of it but Biller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yasuda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sten Biller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yasuda throws a big shot that misses.
Biller shoots in for a takedown but Yasuda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yasuda throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Biller on the side of the head.
Yasuda lands a right hook to the body.
Yasuda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yasuda misses with a left hand
and Biller counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yasuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yasuda swings for the body but Biller moves out of range.
Yasuda misses with a kick to the body.
Kazuki Yasuda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yasuda misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Biller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Yasuda.
Biller takes one to the chin there.
Yasuda scores with the left hand. Biller knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Biller as he checks the leg kick.
Yasuda just misses with a punch to the body.
Yasuda misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biller doesn't manage to clinch there - Yasuda circles away.
Yasuda works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yasuda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yasuda throws the left hand but Biller avoids the punch easily.
Yasuda misses with a few strikes there.
Yasuda misses with a looping right.
Yasuda misses with an uppercut
and Biller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Biller with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yasuda holds on and takes a little breather.
Biller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda seems keen to control Biller's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kazuki Yasuda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yasuda throws an overhand right that lands on Biller's shoulder, as Biller tries to avoid the shot.
Yasuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yasuda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yasuda lands the left hand.
Yasuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yasuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biller 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.
Kazuki Yasuda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biller fails to land the takedown.
Kazuki Yasuda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yasuda gets back to half guard.
Yasuda is holding on to half guard well.
Biller working over Yasuda with some ground and pound. Yasuda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yasuda trying to control but Biller postures up.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
Biller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yasuda wants to control but Biller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yasuda is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasuda is controlling Biller's trapped leg to prevent Biller from advancing to side control.
Biller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yasuda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biller.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda keeping hold of Biller's head, controlling as best he can.
Biller is working for a submission of some sort.
Biller is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda moves into full guard.
Yasuda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Biller being controlled here momentarily.
Biller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yasuda is trying to control Biller's posture but Biller avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yasuda is looking for a sweep.
Yasuda wants to control but Biller postures up.
Biller tries for a kimura but Yasuda is defending well.
Yasuda is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biller moves into full mount!
Yasuda holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Biller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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 Sten Biller.
I think Biller 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sten Biller!
Sten Biller very nearly forgot to thank Non-Stop Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingdom Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - T.N.T. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon. 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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28
212 lbs
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209 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kingdom Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Irwin is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Irwin counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
Irwin swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Irwin backing up. Irwin nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson cracks Irwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irwin checks the leg kick.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Irwin misses with a looping right.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Irwin.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Irwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Irwin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Irwin misses.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Jackson tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Irwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Irwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Irwin pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Jackson slips under a jab from Irwin.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Irwin misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Irwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irwin misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Irwin avoids them all with ease.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Irwin scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Irwin!
Jackson looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Irwin lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Irwin throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson tries to bum rush Irwin with a series of wild strikes but Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Irwin checks it
and Irwin counters with a nice body kick.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
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 Paul Irwin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Jackson throws a push kick but Irwin slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Irwin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Irwin missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Good shot there by Irwin.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Irwin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Paul Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Irwin moves his leg out of the way.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Irwin knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Irwin.
Jackson throws a low kick but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Irwin scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin misses with a straight right.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Irwin finish him?
A jab from Irwin misses.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Irwin saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Irwin drops Jackson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Irwin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Irwin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Paul Irwin waved his t-shirt featuring Untouchable Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kota Kamiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wu Tang - Triumph. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kota Kamiya!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kamiya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamiya misses with a looping right.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamiya connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Kamiya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kamiya scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Kamiya moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamiya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Kamiya wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamiya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamiya.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamiya.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamiya scores with a nice head shot.
Kamiya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamiya.
Kamiya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamiya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Kamiya throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Kamiya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Kamiya misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kamiya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamiya accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kamiya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamiya throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kamiya asserts his dominance and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kamiya.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kamiya.
Kamiya looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Kamiya wants to take a breather but Jackson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kamiya.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Kamiya pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson controlling the position.
Kamiya throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamiya looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamiya, not yet.
Kamiya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamiya 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.
Kamiya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamiya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamiya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kamiya keeps moving.
Kamiya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya 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.
Kamiya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamiya drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kamiya postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamiya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kamiya throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Kamiya stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Kamiya throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamiya's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya controlling the position.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
Kamiya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Kamiya wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson seems keen to control Kamiya's posture.
Kamiya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamiya stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kamiya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamiya working some strikes from top position.
Kamiya trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kamiya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamiya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kamiya tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamiya postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamiya scoring with some ground and pound.
Kamiya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamiya pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamiya wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Kamiya from controlling successfully.
Kota Kamiya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamiya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamiya wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Kamiya looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kota Kamiya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kamiya thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Kamiya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kamiya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kamiya misses with a looping left.
Kamiya throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kamiya misses the shot to the body.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kamiya moves out of range of the strikes.
Kamiya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamiya feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Kamiya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamiya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamiya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamiya has Jackson in his guard.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Kamiya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamiya lands a couple of digs.
Kota Kamiya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamiya throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kamiya's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamiya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamiya trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Kamiya looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamiya keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Kamiya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamiya wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Kamiya's brow.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kamiya holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamiya is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamiya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamiya is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamiya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Kamiya up and slammed him! Kamiya can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control!
Kamiya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Kamiya tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson cracks Kamiya with a big right hand but Kamiya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kamiya regains half guard.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Kamiya defends the submission attempt.
Kamiya trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kota Kamiya.
Well Kamiya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kota Kamiya!
Kota Kamiya really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Costanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ten Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Costanza comes to the cage accompanied by Do the Opposite. The crowd seem to be enjoying Red Gym's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Ten Red Gym has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Costanza's chin.
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26
202 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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28
201 lbs
13 - 5 - 4 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Costanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Ten Red Gym!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym misses with a body shot
enabling Costanza to counter with a crisp jab.
Costanza slips under a jab.
Ten Red Gym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Costanza tries a head kick but it misses.
Red Gym throws a body punch but Costanza moves out of range.
Red Gym takes a swing at Costanza's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Red Gym does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Costanza.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Costanza. Red Gym shrugs it off though.
Costanza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costanza lands with a kick to the ribs.
Red Gym throws a nice looking combination but Costanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Red Gym throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Red Gym misses with a double jab
and Costanza counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costanza swings wildly with an uppercut but Red Gym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Red Gym is trying to force a seperation but Costanza has the dominant position.
Costanza lands a body shot in the clinch.
Red Gym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Red Gym blocks an uppercut.
Red Gym working aggressively here.
Red Gym blocks an uppercut.
Costanza lands a shoulder strike.
Costanza keeps control of Red Gym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Red Gym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Costanza lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Red Gym on the inside.
Costanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Gym controls his hands.
Costanza tries a knee to the head but Red Gym blocks it.
Red Gym has a couple of punches blocked by Costanza.
Costanza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Costanza tries to work over Red Gym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Gym fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Gym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costanza blocks an uppercut.
Costanza misses with a body punch.
Costanza lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Red Gym.
Costanza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Gym swings wildly with an uppercut but Costanza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costanza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costanza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Red Gym blocks it with crossed arms.
Costanza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costanza tries a body shot but Red Gym blocks it.
Costanza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Costanza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Gym tries to break the clinch but Costanza is controlling the position.
Red Gym misses with a short punch on the inside.
Red Gym lands a left hand.
Red Gym lands a right hand that snaps the head of Costanza backwards.
Costanza struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Gym controls his hands.
Costanza lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Costanza misses with a knee strike.
Costanza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza manages to break the clinch.
Red Gym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Costanza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red Gym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Costanza.
Costanza throws a body kick that misses.
Costanza looks to land a left hand but Red Gym moved out of range nicely.
Red Gym is looking to chop away at Costanza's legs.
Costanza looks to land a combination but Red Gym avoids it well.
Red Gym takes a swing at Costanza's ribcage but misses.
Red Gym's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Red Gym duly obliges.
It looks like Daniel Costanza has been cut.
Costanza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym throws a right hand that Costanza ducks under and follows up with a left that Costanza also avoids with ease.
Red Gym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costanza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Costanza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Costanza's cut.
That's time! Costanza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Costanza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Red Gym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costanza was well out of range. Poor timing from Red Gym.
A slow jab from Costanza misses its intended target.
Costanza misses with an uppercut. Red Gym saw that one coming.
Costanza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Red Gym throws a nice looking combination but Costanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Red Gym is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costanza rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Red Gym blocks the low kick.
Costanza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Costanza misses with an uppercut.
Red Gym misses with a looping right.
Costanza tries to clinch but Red Gym moves out of range.
Costanza takes one on the button.
Costanza throws an overhand right that lands on Red Gym's shoulder, as Red Gym tries to avoid the shot.
Red Gym pivots, looking for a leg kick but Costanza is out of range and Red Gym settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Red Gym throws a nice outside leg kick.
Red Gym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Costanza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ten Red Gym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Red Gym misses with a body shot
and Costanza counters with a straight right hand.
Red Gym lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Red Gym. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Gym. Costanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ten Red Gym is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Costanza lands with a nice body punch.
Costanza wants to clinch.
Red Gym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Gym. Costanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Red Gym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costanza manages to avoid it.
Red Gym cracks a nice hook into Costanza's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red Gym misses with a wild combination.
Costanza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Red Gym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Red Gym punishes Costanza's body with a nice straight punch.
Costanza takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Costanza.
Costanza misses with a looping right.
Red Gym thuds a left hand into Costanza's body.
Red Gym lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym with a hook.
Costanza moves forwards but Red Gym connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Red Gym looks to land a left hand but Costanza moved out of range nicely.
Red Gym thuds a left hand into Costanza's body.
Costanza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Red Gym swinging wildly here.
Red Gym lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Red Gym.
Costanza throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Costanza has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Costanza tries to land a body kick
and Red Gym makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Red Gym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costanza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costanza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Red Gym.
A jab from Red Gym finds it's way through Costanza's defenses.
Red Gym uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costanza has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costanza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Red Gym lands a two punch combo.
Red Gym throws a low kick but Costanza moves out of range easily.
Costanza throws a push kick but Red Gym slaps the foot to one side.
Red Gym checks a leg kick.
Red Gym misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costanza avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costanza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Red Gym swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Red Gym scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ten Red Gym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Costanza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Costanza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Costanza misses with a punch on the inside.
Costanza misses with a punch to the body.
Costanza digs a right hand underneath Red Gym's ribcage. Red Gym let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Daniel Costanza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Costanza keeps control of Red Gym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Costanza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Red Gym cracks Costanza with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Red Gym.
Red Gym on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Red Gym misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Gym can't break the clinch.
Red Gym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Red Gym blocking some punches.
Costanza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costanza throws a head kick but Red Gym moves out of range.
Red Gym throws a series of punches but Costanza avoids them all with ease.
Red Gym swings for the body but Costanza moves out of range.
A punch combination from Red Gym misses.
Costanza takes a swing at Red Gym's ribcage but misses.
Red Gym lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Red Gym.
Red Gym cracks Costanza with an open hand slap.
Costanza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Costanza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red Gym.
Costanza throws a low kick, looking for Red Gym's leg but Red Gym calmly moves out of range.
Costanza looks for the body kick but Red Gym saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Red Gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym blocks a jab.
Red Gym scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costanza doesn't seem bothered though.
Costanza misses with an uppercut.
Red Gym fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Costanza manages to avoid it.
Red Gym avoids the body shot from Costanza.
Red Gym connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costanza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red Gym. Costanza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costanza avoids the body shot from Red Gym.
Red Gym misses with a body shot.
Red Gym throws a hook but Costanza avoids it easily.
Red Gym ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costanza lands with a kick to the temple. Red Gym shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Red Gym digs a good body shot into Costanza's ribs.
Red Gym lands with a hook. Costanza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costanza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costanza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Costanza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Red Gym with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red Gym connects with a body shot that sends Costanza's belly button to the back.
Costanza lands with a cross.
Red Gym lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costanza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym scores with a jab. Costanza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Red Gym thuds his right hand into Costanza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Red Gym misses with a wild body shot.
Costanza thuds his shin into the meat of Red Gym's side.
Red Gym throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costanza.
Red Gym lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Costanza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Red Gym.
Costanza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Red Gym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Red Gym moves out of range of the body kick.
Red Gym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Costanza circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ten Red Gym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Red Gym 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ten Red Gym!
Ten Red Gym took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Pejkaiya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask comes into the arena with Coming to Light Your Ass Up blaring out of the sound system. Piotr Pejkaiya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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176 lbs
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173 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Piotr Pejkaiya!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pejkaiya takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pejkaiya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mask is fending him off so far but Pejkaiya persists. Nope, Mask circles away and we're back to standing.
Pejkaiya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pejkaiya moves in looking to clinch but Mask pushes him off.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up but Mask circles away and keeps his distance.
Pejkaiya fails with a takedown attempt.
Pejkaiya throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Pejkaiya misses.
Pejkaiya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pejkaiya avoids the body shot from Mask.
Mask swings for the body but Pejkaiya moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pejkaiya tries to clinch there but Mask circles away.
Pejkaiya tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Mask to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pejkaiya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Mask. No joy for Pejkaiya on that attempt.
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya looks to land a combination but Mask avoids it well.
Mask delivers a nice body kick.
Pejkaiya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pejkaiya motions for Mask to come forward. Pejkaiya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up.
Pejkaiya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mask moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Mask misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pejkaiya is defended easily by Mask.
Mask misses with a hook. Pejkaiya ducked under it nicely.
Mask throws a low kick but Pejkaiya avoids it.
Mask clobbers Pejkaiya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mask makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good leg kick by Mask there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mask looks to land a left hand but Pejkaiya moved out of range nicely.
Mask checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pejkaiya is defended easily by Mask.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mask manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Piotr Pejkaiya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mask feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pejkaiya sprawling to the canvas! Pejkaiya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mask finish him?!
Pejkaiya is rocked!
Mask throws out a powerful jab.
Pejkaiya is still on wobbly legs! Can Mask finish him?
Pejkaiya throws a one two combo.
Pejkaiya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mask.
Pejkaiya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pejkaiya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mask defends it nicely.
Pejkaiya seems to have recovered his senses.
Mask throws a jab but it's blocked by Pejkaiya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask swats away the attempt to clinch by Pejkaiya.
Mask looks to land a right hand but Pejkaiya moved out of range.
Pejkaiya throws a body punch but Mask moves out of range.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Mask is having none of it.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch
and Mask counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mask staying out of range there.
Mask misses with an uppercut.
Mask throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pejkaiya blocks a head kick by Mask.
Mask walks into a left hand.
Pejkaiya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mask sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mask scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Pejkaiya misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Mask is having none of it.
Pejkaiya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mask counters with an outside leg kick.
Mask chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mask moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body kick from Mask.
Pejkaiya looks winded!
Pejkaiya moves out of range of the body kick from Mask.
Mask buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch up
and Mask counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask throws an overhand right that lands on Pejkaiya's shoulder, as Pejkaiya tries to avoid the shot.
Pejkaiya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mask connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pejkaiya scrambles back to his feet.
Pejkaiya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pejkaiya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pejkaiya moves into the clinch.
Pejkaiya throws an elbow but it misses.
Mask manages to break the clinch.
Pejkaiya tries to clinch but Mask is having none of it.
Pejkaiya lands with a kick to the temple. Mask shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pejkaiya tries to land a leg kick but Mask saw it coming and moves away.
Pejkaiya throws a leg kick
and Mask counters with a nice uppercut.
Mask bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pejkaiya works the jab nicely.
Mask bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mask catches Pejkaiya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Mask.
Mask throws a chopping leg kick but Pejkaiya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pejkaiya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mask is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pejkaiya.
Pejkaiya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mask sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pejkaiya somewhat.
Pejkaiya's corner calls for a 1-2. Pejkaiya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Mask.
Pejkaiya shoots for a double leg takedown but Mask sprawls well. He's pushed Pejkaiya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mask circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pejkaiya with a poor takedown
and Mask counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiger Mask has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pejkaiya.
A clash of legs there as Mask blocks the low kick.
Mask takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mask, right into the meat.
Pejkaiya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mask connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pejkaiya scrambles back to his feet.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pejkaiya is breathing heavily.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pejkaiya avoids the body shot from Mask.
Pejkaiya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pejkaiya slips a straight right by Mask.
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mask ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mask connects with a crisp jab.
Mask lands a leg kick that knocks Pejkaiya off balance momentarily.
Pejkaiya walks into a left hand.
Pejkaiya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mask has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pejkaiya.
Mask dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pejkaiya drops his hands momentarily and Mask takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mask misses with a body kick.
Pejkaiya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mask counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pejkaiya! Mask lets Pejkaiya back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mask scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mask scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Piotr Pejkaiya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mask fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Pejkaiya square on the jaw! Damn, Pejkaiya is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiger Mask!
Post fight, an emotional Tiger Mask said 'BACK WITH A VENGEANCE! You hear me?! You better because I AM TIGER, HEAR ME ROAAAAAARRRR!!!! Yeah!'.
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