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IMMA: The force PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reima Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacinto Koutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacinto Koutras!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Koutras moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Koutras shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jokinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Koutras trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Koutras from controlling successfully.
Koutras not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Koutras passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Koutras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jokinen tries to kick Koutras off in order to stand up. Koutras Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Koutras tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Koutras has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Koutras has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
Koutras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koutras wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Koutras controlling from mount.
Koutras has hold of Jokinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jokinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koutras.
Jokinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koutras has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koutras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jokinen circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koutras checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koutras.
Jokinen tries to keep at a distance but Koutras has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koutras fails to pull guard.
Reima Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacinto Koutras.
Jokinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Koutras has double underhooks.
Koutras has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koutras has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koutras gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Koutras tries to pass.
Koutras has gone for a leg lock! Jokinen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koutras's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koutras is on top in guard.
Jokinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jokinen is looking to stand up but Koutras isn't so interested in that idea.
Jokinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Koutras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koutras is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koutras passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koutras misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Koutras manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Koutras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen 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.
Koutras passes Jokinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koutras controlling the action here.
Jacinto Koutras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koutras is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Koutras with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koutras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jokinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Koutras.
Koutras is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koutras decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Koutras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Koutras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jokinen was covering up waiting for the punch and Koutras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koutras seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Koutras stays in close to Jokinen's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen has his foot on Koutras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Koutras works his way back into a safe position though.
Koutras looking to pass the guard.
Jokinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koutras wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jacinto Koutras hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Koutras avoids nicely.
Jokinen gets caught napping as Koutras dives in and scores a takedown. Jokinen manages to retain guard.
Jokinen trying to keep a closed guard but Koutras is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras stops Jokinen from standing up.
Koutras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koutras throws an elbow that misses. Jokinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koutras's guard. Nice move by Jokinen!
Koutras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koutras wants to sweep but no luck.
Koutras is trying to keep Jokinen in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koutras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jokinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koutras looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jokinen passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacinto Koutras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Koutras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koutras takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Koutras wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Koutras takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Koutras blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Koutras checks it well.
Reima Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koutras avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Koutras moves out of range easily.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Koutras shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Koutras was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koutras controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Koutras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koutras thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koutras controlling from the full mount.
Koutras punching from mount but Jokinen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Koutras looking to ground and pound but Jokinen is blocking nicely.
Jokinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koutras looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koutras throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jokinen is bucking up trying to escape but Koutras cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Koutras is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jokinen is surviving well by controlling Koutras's body position as best he can.
Jokinen tries to lock up and control but Koutras gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacinto Koutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koutras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jokinen turns into him and now he's in Koutras's guard.
Koutras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jokinen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koutras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jokinen, not yet.
Koutras slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reima Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koutras's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Koutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koutras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Koutras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Armanoviz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalana Kawaanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalana Kawaanui has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giorgio Armanoviz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kalana Kawaanui!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawaanui tries to clinch there but Armanoviz circles away.
Armanoviz clinches up with Kawaanui and pushes him back against the cage.
Armanoviz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Armanoviz not doing much here.
Armanoviz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kawaanui is just riding it out for now. Armanoviz eventually gives up the hold.
Armanoviz 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.
Armanoviz controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armanoviz stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kawaanui to get to his feet.
Armanoviz clinches up against the cage.
Armanoviz landing knees to the head.
It looks like Kalana Kawaanui has been cut.
Armanoviz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Armanoviz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawaanui is trying to keep an underhook but Armanoviz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armanoviz in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armanoviz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kawaanui looks winded!
Armanoviz passes to full mount!
Armanoviz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armanoviz unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armanoviz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Sloppy strikes from Armanoviz. Those never looked like landing.
Kawaanui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armanoviz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armanoviz has hold of one of Kawaanui's legs. Kawaanui is fighting the takedown attempt but Armanoviz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Armanoviz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kawaanui is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armanoviz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Armanoviz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Armanoviz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armanoviz controlling his opponent.
Armanoviz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kawaanui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armanoviz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armanoviz controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Armanoviz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalana Kawaanui'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.
Armanoviz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armanoviz has clasped his hands together around Kawaanui's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kawaanui takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kawaanui is letting Armanoviz control him for a moment.
Armanoviz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawaanui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kawaanui on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kawaanui is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armanoviz controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armanoviz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kawaanui!
Armanoviz content just to control the position here.
Kawaanui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Armanoviz working for a guillotine from mount but Kawaanui is in no mood to give up.
Kawaanui taking shots to the head.
Armanoviz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Armanoviz is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kawaanui is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giorgio Armanoviz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Leka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tor Leka!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leka drives through with a takedown into Kruger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruger wants to stand and escape but Leka is having none of it.
Leka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leka wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
Leka advances to half guard.
Leka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kruger working to try and regain half guard.
Kruger is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Leka has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kruger is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Leka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grayson Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grayson Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Carlyle tightens his grip and picks Azhiev up, before dumping him to the ground. Azhiev manages to land in guard.
Carlyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azhiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlyle is aware though and is defending well.
Azhiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carlyle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Azhiev keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass.
Carlyle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carlyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azhiev looking for a guillotine here but Carlyle defends easily.
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlyle defends it easily.
Carlyle slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Carlyle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Carlyle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Grayson Carlyle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlyle dives in and scores a takedown into Azhiev's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Grayson Carlyle wasn't active enough on the ground.
Carlyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Azhiev sprawls well initially but Carlyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azhiev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Carlyle slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlyle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azhiev!
Carlyle controlling the position easily from mount.
Azhiev is desperately trying to improve his position but Carlyle has a good base and remains in mount.
Carlyle is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Azhiev is in real trouble.
I would not like to be Azhiev right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carlyle's arms.
Carlyle keeps control of the position as Azhiev tries to break free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carlyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Carlyle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azhiev tries to escape the position.
Carlyle is persistently looking for the submission but Azhiev is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grayson Carlyle 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.
Carlyle gets a takedown into half guard.
Carlyle trying to pass the guard but Azhiev defending well.
Well, if Carlyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Azhiev tries to roll over but Carlyle keeps him under control.
Well, if Carlyle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back.
Azhiev tries to roll over but Carlyle keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carlyle pulls his head out easily.
Carlyle moves into full mount! Azhiev won't be happy about that!
Azhiev regains half guard.
Carlyle uses his free foot to push down on Azhiev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Azhiev.
Carlyle has hold of Azhiev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Azhiev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carlyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azhiev can't escape the position.
Carlyle controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Carlyle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Carlyle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azhiev is trying to stand up.
Carlyle looking to isolate an arm here. Azhiev doesn't see it coming and as Carlyle extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Carlyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grayson Carlyle! Grayson Carlyle retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barack Angle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Angle!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angle.
Angle decides to stand back up.
Jake Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson shoots in but Angle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Angle or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson wants to clinch but Angle slips to the side
and Angle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
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!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Angle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Angle shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jake Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Angle.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Angle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Angle prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Angle gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackson closes the distance but Angle moves to the side
and Angle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck for Angle with that takedown attempt.
Angle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Angle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jackson tries to clinch but Angle moves away
and Angle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angle.
Jackson is working an open guard so Angle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Angle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Angle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jackson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Angle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Jackson closes the distance but Angle moves to the side
and Angle counters with a left to the body.
Angle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Angle showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Angle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.
Angle with a poor takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Angle is trying to stand.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Angle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson throwing shots but Angle is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Angle uses the momentum to regain guard.
Angle is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson throws a strike but Angle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Angle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barack Angle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is working an open guard so Angle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Angle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Angle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Angle counters with a shoot takedown 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!
Angle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Angle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Angle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance but Angle moves to the side
and Angle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angle.
Jackson is working an open guard so Angle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Angle 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.
Angle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson tries to sprawl but Angle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Angle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Angle.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Angle passes into half guard.
Angle stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
Angle circles away from the clinch attempt
so Angle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson is looking to stand back up but Angle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Angle is controlling him well.
Angle decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Angle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Angle counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Angle stands up from Jackson's guard - Angle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Angle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
Angle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Angle counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Angle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angle as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angle is defended easily by Jackson.
Angle shoots in and bounces Jackson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angle stands up from Jackson's guard - Angle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Angle circles away.
Angle misses with a two punch combination.
Jake Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Angle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle decides to stand and escape the position.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Angle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Angle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angle but Angle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Angle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angle escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Angle sprawls well.
Jake Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barack Angle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Angle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Angle 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Angle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pfffffffffffffffffff Fock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Gellquist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gellquist has chosen Rihanna feat. Jay-Z & E.S. Posthumus – Run This Town as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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221 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pfffffffffffffffffff Fock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian Gellquist!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellquist looks to score with a jab to the body but Fock is just out of range.
Gellquist throws a looping overhand right but Fock ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Gellquist.
Fock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gellquist as he jumps to the side.
Fock staying out of range there.
Gellquist throws a shot to the body.
Fock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gellquist counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gellquist.
Fock really is a fat lump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gellquist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gellquist is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gellquist prevents Fock from getting back to his feet.
Gellquist stays in close to Fock's body and controls the position.
Gellquist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fock's head.
Gellquist controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sebastian Gellquist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gellquist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pfffffffffffffffffff Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock ducks under a wild hook from Gellquist.
Gellquist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fock did well to prevent Gellquist getting side control.
Gellquist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gellquist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fock trying to hold on to Gellquist's head to control him but Gellquist postures up.
Gellquist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fock gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gellquist prevents Fock from getting back to his feet.
Gellquist is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Gellquist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gellquist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fock somewhat.
Fock avoids the body shot from Gellquist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gellquist tries to avoid it but Fock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gellquist to the ground. Gellquist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gellquist scores with a sloppy right hand. Fock should have avoided that one.
Gellquist avoids the head kick by Fock.
Fock is breathing heavily.
Fock tries for a takedown but Gellquist circles away easily
and Gellquist counters with a stiff right hand.
Gellquist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gellquist lands in his opponent's guard.
Gellquist is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gellquist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gellquist controls the pace.
Let's hope that Gellquist has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gellquist cracks Fock with a solid left hand.
Gellquist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gellquist is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gellquist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fock working a defensive guard here.
Gellquist is stalling in the full guard.
Fock looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellquist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gellquist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fock misses with a takedown attempt
and Gellquist counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fock!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gellquist controlling from the full mount.
Gellquist raining down shots from the mount!
Fock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gellquist with shots to the head and body - Fock looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gellquist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fock's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Gellquist.
Gellquist working the ground and pound effectively.
Gellquist connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Gellquist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellquist moves into the clinch.
Fock is trying to stall.
Fock tries to score a body lock takedown but Gellquist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gellquist. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fock trying to control the position but instead, Gellquist has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fock into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gellquist.
Fock is working for takedown but Gellquist is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pfffffffffffffffffff Fock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gellquist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gellquist is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circling - Gellquist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gellquist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gellquist showed some decent athleticism there.
Gellquist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gellquist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fock is looking to escape.
Gellquist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gellquist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gellquist performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gellquist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gellquist lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gellquist wants to pass the guard but Fock is defending well.
Gellquist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fock is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gellquist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Gellquist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gellquist lands a nice short elbow.
Gellquist is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gellquist lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fock is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh Fock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fock wants to stand up but Gellquist is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fock 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.
Fock seems to have got his legs back now.
Gellquist landing some decent shots from guard.
Fock working a defensive guard here.
Gellquist wants to pass the guard but Fock is keeping the position.
Gellquist not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gellquist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gellquist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gellquist pinned against the cage. Gellquist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gellquist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gellquist lunges at Fock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fock's hand.
Gellquist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellquist closes the distance and pushes Fock back into the cage.
Gellquist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fock regains guard immediately.
Fock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fock wants to get back to his feet but Gellquist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gellquist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gellquist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gellquist engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gellquist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Gellquist 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. This is the final round!
Gellquist lands with a straight right. Fock didn't see that one coming.
Gellquist misses the shot to the body.
Gellquist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fock is trying to maintain the position but Gellquist is very close to passing his half guard.
Gellquist controlling the action here.
Gellquist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Gellquist.
Gellquist trying to advance position but Fock counters by regaining guard.
Fock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gellquist is one step ahead there.
Gellquist postures up and lands a big shot to Fock's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellquist content to stall in guard here.
Gellquist lands a couple of digs.
Gellquist arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fock's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sebastian Gellquist!
After winning the bout, Sebastian Gellquist 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otou Hek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Bra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hek comes to the cage accompanied by Fernanda Martins. Bra has chosen nobody said it was easy - evil activities as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Robin Bra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
132 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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28
134 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otou Hek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Bra!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bra takes the fight into the clinch.
Hek has Bra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hek taking a breather.
Hek is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hek to the mat. Hek regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bra tries to free his leg and advance position but Hek is retaining full guard.
Hek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bra.
Bra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bra is one step ahead there.
Bra trying to move into half guard but instead Hek has managed to sweep!
Bra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hek trying to control the position from guard on top but Bra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bra managing to control the position.
Hek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek prevents Bra from getting back to his feet.
Bra has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hek off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hek misses with a takedown
and Bra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bra wants the takedown. Hek is fighting it off but Bra persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hek's guard against the cage.
Bra trying to control but Hek is working from the bottom.
Hek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bra is one step ahead there.
Bra throws an elbow that misses. Hek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bra's guard. Nice move by Hek!
Bra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hek won't allow Bra to get back to his feet.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hek wants to control from the top but Bra keeps moving.
Bra wants to stand up but Hek is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bra wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek is looking to take a break and control but Bra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otou Hek just wasn't active enough.
Bra misses with a looping left.
Bra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hek tries to clinch
and Bra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hek has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bra gets underhooks to prevent Hek's takedown attempt.
Come on Bra - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bra has picked Hek up - he's going for a ride! Bra dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hek is trying to control but can't.
Hek is defending against the submission attempts here by Bra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hek sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bra is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Bra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bra tries to clinch but Hek is having none of it.
Bra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hek.
Bra is looking to clinch.
Bra dodges the punch combination from Hek.
Bra tries to land a front kick but Hek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bra forces Hek back against the cage and clinches.
Hek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Bra misses.
Hek swats away the attempt to clinch by Bra.
Hek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bra keeps the fight on the outside.
Hek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some bone on bone action there as Hek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hek tries to clinch there but Bra circles away.
Hek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bra tries a head kick but it misses.
Bra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hek moves out of range as Bra throws a body kick.
Hek tries to clinch but Bra is having none of it.
Hek misses with a double jab.
Bra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hek tries to clinch but Bra moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Bra.
Hek misses with a wild combination.
Hek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bra lands with a kick to the temple. Hek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hek slips under a jab from Bra.
Bra forces Hek back against the cage and clinches.
Hek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bra walks away with a smile on his face. Hek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bra rushes Hek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Hek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bra walks away with a smile on his face. Hek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hek moves out of range as Bra throws a body kick.
Bra swats away the attempt to clinch by Hek.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek tries to clinch but Bra moves away
and Bra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bra stalling away here and it's allowed Hek to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bra wants to control from the top but Hek keeps moving.
Bra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hek is keeping the position for now.
Bra trying to control but Hek is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bra looking to pass the guard.
Robin Bra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Otou Hek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bra clinches up with Hek and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bra stops a takedown attempt from Hek.
Bra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hek.
Bra breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bra doesn't manage to clinch there - Hek circles away.
Hek has a takedown stuffed.
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Bra 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!
Bra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hek will feel that in the morning.
Bra closes the distance and clinches.
Bra turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bra manages to end up in side control.
Bra taking a breather here.
Bra is looking to take a break and control but Hek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hek regains half guard, as Bra was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bra wants to control the pace but Hek is squirming around nicely.
Bra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hek wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bra controlling the pace for now.
Bra goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hek is on top in guard.
Hek wants to control from the top but Bra keeps moving.
Bra trying to control the position.
Hek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bra keeping full guard, as Hek tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bra has Hek up against the cage in a clinch.
Bra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hek prevents it.
Bra dodges an elbow strike from Hek.
Bra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hek.
Bra lands a damaging elbow.
Bra pushes Hek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bra gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hek is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bra is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hek to the mat. Hek regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hek is trying to control the position but Bra postures up.
Bra throwing strikes but missing.
Hek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bra.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robin Bra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bra trying to control but Hek is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Bra really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hek misses with the combination.
No luck for Bra with that takedown attempt.
Bra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hek wants to clinch.
Bra throws a lazy right hand but Hek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hek tries to clinch up but Bra circles away and keeps his distance.
Bra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bra clinches.
Bra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hek prevents it.
Bra blocks an elbow strike from Hek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Bra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bra smiles and moves away.
Bra misses with a low kick.
Hek wants to clinch.
Hek tries to clinch up.
Hek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hek tries to keep at a distance but Bra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bra gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hek regains guard.
Bra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hek looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hek looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hek!
Hek advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bra is trying to escape the mount.
Bra is squirming around, avoiding Hek's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bra squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Bra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hek tries to control but Bra wriggling away.
Hek is stalling here but it's allowed Bra to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bra throws a sloppy head kick and Hek moves out of range easily.
Bra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bra scores with a head kick.
Bra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robin Bra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hek misses with a looping right.
Bra tries to clinch but Hek is having none of it.
Hek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bra avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hek misses with the combination.
Hek throws a series of punches but Bra avoids them all with ease.
Bra wants to land a leg kick but Hek is out of range.
Bra throws a sloppy head kick and Hek moves out of range easily.
Hek avoids the head kick by Bra.
Hek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hek looks to land a combination but Bra avoids it well.
Hek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bra as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bra misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robin Bra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch but Bra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hek tries to clinch but Bra is having none of it.
Bra drives through with a takedown into Hek's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bra wants to control from the top but Hek keeps moving.
Bra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hek kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robin Bra.
Hek moves in looking to clinch but Bra pushes him off.
Bra misses with the body kick
and Hek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hek tries to clinch but Bra moves away
and Bra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bra throws a combination that misses
and Hek counters with a straight right hand.
Hek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bra.
Bra misses with a body kick.
Bra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bra is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bra with a jab.
Hek tries to clinch there but Bra circles away.
Hek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bra manages to avoid it.
Bra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hek tries to clinch there but Bra circles away.
Hek moves in looking to clinch but Bra pushes him off.
Bra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bra pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bra has managed to clinch.
Hek trying to control the position but instead, Bra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hek into the cage.
Hek wants to get back to striking at distance but Bra won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bra is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hek can't fight it off and eventually Bra manages to take the fight to the floor. Hek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bra is looking to advance position but Hek has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bra is squirming around, avoiding Hek's attempts to control the action.
Bra is trying to escape the mount.
Hek trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hek is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bra has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bra!
Hek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Otou Hek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bra throws a strike but Hek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hek won't allow Bra to get back to his feet.
Hek tries to free his leg and advance position but Bra is retaining full guard.
Bra wants to get back to his feet but Hek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hek wants to control from the top but Bra keeps moving.
Robin Bra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Otou Hek just wasn't active enough.
Bra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Bra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bra 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Bra! Robin Bra retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Robin Bra, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larppa Lurppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Larppa Lurppa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Larppa Lurppa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valtonen tries to clinch up but Lurppa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lurppa misses with a straight left.
Larppa Lurppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lurppa throws a big shot that misses.
Valtonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valtonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lurppa is fending him off so far but Valtonen persists. Nope, Lurppa circles away and we're back to standing.
Lurppa misses with an uppercut
and Valtonen counters with a series of strikes. Lurppa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lurppa slips under a jab from Valtonen.
Lurppa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Toni Valtonen has been cut.
Lurppa lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valtonen wants to clinch.
Lurppa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valtonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lurppa misses.
Valtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lurppa throws a quick head kick that knocks Valtonen silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Lurppa is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Larppa Lurppa!
A less than humble Larppa Lurppa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred E Neuman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fusion Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg - Boom ft. T-Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alfred E Neuman 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfred E Neuman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fusion Drone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
E Neuman throws out a leg kick but Drone moves out of range and E Neuman only half commits.
E Neuman throws a head kick that misses.
Drone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for E Neuman!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Drone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
E Neuman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drone on the ground.
E Neuman is desperately trying to improve his position but Drone has a good base and remains in mount.
Drone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, E Neuman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drone is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Drone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fusion Drone!
Fusion Drone got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Muri throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Al Muri is in Harris's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Al Muri throwing strikes but missing.
Al Muri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Al Muri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris controls Al Muri momentarily but Al Muri frees himself.
Al Muri wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Al Muri throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Muri's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Al Muri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Muri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Muri dives on top into guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Muri throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Al Muri is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
Al Muri is not content to let Harris control the position.
Harris is stalling here. Al Muri is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Harris seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Al Muri has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Muri lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Al Muri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri cracks Harris with a big right hand but Harris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Muri's best efforts.
Harris trying to control but Al Muri postures up.
Al Muri is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Al Muri.
Harris wants to control but Al Muri is keeping busy.
Al Muri lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Muri lands strikes from half guard.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Al Muri has control of the leg.
Harris trying to hold on to Al Muri's head to control him but Al Muri postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
Al Muri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Al Muri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Muri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Al Muri trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Muri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Muri trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris trying to control but Al Muri postures up.
Al Muri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Muri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Al Muri drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Al Muri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Muri lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
It looks like Paul Harris has been cut.
Al Muri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Muri wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Al Muri.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Muri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Muri postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harris looking to control.
Al Muri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Al Muri is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Al Muri pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Al Muri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Muri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to roll over but Al Muri keeps him under control.
Al Muri is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Muri drops an elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Al Muri throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris wants to control but Al Muri is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Muri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Muri lands with a punch from half guard.
Al Muri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Al Muri from controlling successfully.
Al Muri lands a couple of elbows.
Salim Al Muri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Harris 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.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Muri postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Muri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Al Muri is proving a slippery customer.
Al Muri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris keeping full guard, as Al Muri tries to pass.
Harris is trying to keep Al Muri in close.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Muri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Al Muri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Muri postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salim Al Muri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Harris's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Al Muri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harris throws a body punch but Al Muri moves out of range.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Al Muri gets the takedown into side control.
Harris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Al Muri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Muri cracks Harris with a big right hand but Harris just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Al Muri works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Al Muri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harris some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Al Muri drags him back down.
Al Muri working the ground and pound.
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Al Muri.
Al Muri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Muri escapes and gets back to his feet.
Al Muri just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Muri manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
Al Muri tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Al Muri connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Muri works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Al Muri is proving a slippery customer.
Al Muri is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Al Muri postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Al Muri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Muri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Muri wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Al Muri pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Muri throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris trying to hold on to Al Muri's head to control him but Al Muri postures up.
Al Muri working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Al Muri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Muri prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris has hold of Al Muri's hands but Al Muri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Muri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Muri in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Al Muri lands a big elbow.
Harris is rocked!
Al Muri lands a big elbow - Harris is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Harris is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Salim Al Muri!
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