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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brojna Kruth (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cory Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brojna Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harvey as Kruth tries to tie him up.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Kruth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kruth pulls guard successfully.
Harvey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harvey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Harvey frees his head nicely. Oh but Kruth has switched to an armbar! Harvey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brojna Kruth!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thrill To Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thay Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thrill To Kill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thay Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
To Kill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rampage.
To Kill swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
To Kill takes a knee to the side of the body.
To Kill is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rampage scores a nice knee to the body.
Rampage tries to land knees in the clinch but To Kill avoids the damage to the body.
Rampage throws an elbow but it's blocked.
To Kill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
To Kill tries to throw a body punch but Rampage avoids it by throwing To Kill back against the cage.
Rampage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
To Kill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from To Kill fails to land.
To Kill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rampage's elbow.
To Kill blocks the elbow strike.
Rampage tries to land knees in the clinch but To Kill avoids the damage to the body.
Rampage pushes off an throws an elbow but To Kill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
To Kill misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
To Kill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rampage avoiding damage.
To Kill avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from To Kill.
To Kill tries to work over Rampage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rampage misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Rampage.
To Kill misses with a body punch.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses.
To Kill trying to stall but Rampage improves his position.
Rampage effectively controlling the action here.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. To Kill is defending well for now.
To Kill avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Rampage misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Kill misses with a hook from the clinch.
To Kill is looking to control Rampage's arms but Rampage gets an underhook and turns him. Now To Kill has his back to the cage.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. To Kill is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rampage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rampage.
Rampage missing with knees to the body.
To Kill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rampage slows down the pace here.
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!
To Kill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rampage blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from To Kill.
To Kill lands with a right to the head.
Rampage putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has To Kill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Rampage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Kill takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Thrill To Kill has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rampage as To Kill tries to tie him up.
Rampage landing knees to the head.
Rampage trying to land knees to the body.
To Kill wants to stall.
Rampage lands a nice elbow.
Rampage missing with knees to the body.
To Kill blocks the elbow strike.
To Kill blocks an elbow strike.
Rampage working To Kill over with knees to the body.
Rampage scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rampage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rampage lands an elbow just above To Kill 's eye.
To Kill can't find room to land a body shot as Rampage controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but To Kill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rampage lands a good knee to the midsection. To Kill won't want to take too many of those.
Rampage lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rampage.
Rampage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rampage trying to land knees to the body.
Rampage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rampage trying to land knees to the body.
Rampage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
To Kill blocks the elbow strike.
Rampage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
To Kill working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thay Rampage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thrill To Kill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rampage moves in looking to clinch but To Kill pushes him off.
To Kill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rampage is looking to clinch but To Kill is avoiding it.
To Kill throws a body punch but Rampage moves out of range.
Rampage wants to clinch.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but To Kill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rampage moves into the clinch.
To Kill struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
Rampage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
To Kill misses with a punch on the inside.
To Kill avoids a wild elbow strike from Rampage.
Rampage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rampage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. To Kill is defending well for now.
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through To Kill's defenses.
To Kill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
To Kill swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
To Kill swings wildly with an uppercut but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it.
To Kill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
To Kill misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rampage scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
To Kill blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
To Kill trying to control the position but instead, Rampage has worked for underhooks and has pushed To Kill into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rampage just misses with a elbow thrown towards To Kill's brow.
To Kill blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
To Kill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rampage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for To Kill.
A quick uppercut on the inside from To Kill.
To Kill scores with a shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Rampage looking to stall.
To Kill takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
To Kill trying to control the position but instead, Rampage has worked for underhooks and has pushed To Kill into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
To Kill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
To Kill is looking to control Rampage's arms but Rampage gets an underhook and turns him. Now To Kill has his back to the cage.
To Kill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rampage misses with a knee strike.
Rampage creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
To Kill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rampage tries to land knees in the clinch but To Kill avoids the damage to the body.
Rampage looking to throw knees to the head but To Kill is blocking nicely.
To Kill avoiding damage.
To Kill tries to throw a body punch but Rampage avoids it by throwing To Kill back against the cage.
To Kill lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from To Kill fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rampage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and To Kill avoids it.
To Kill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
To Kill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
To Kill has Rampage pressed against the cage.
Rampage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and To Kill avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for To Kill.
To Kill cracks Rampage with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rampage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
To Kill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
To Kill struggles to land a body shot inside as Rampage controls his hands.
To Kill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thrill To Kill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thrill To Kill's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
To Kill forces Rampage back against the cage and clinches.
To Kill blocks an elbow strike from Rampage.
To Kill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rampage.
To Kill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
To Kill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
To Kill avoiding damage as Rampage throws knees to the body.
Rampage trying to land knees to the body.
To Kill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
To Kill leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rampage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from To Kill.
To Kill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from To Kill.
Rampage pushes off an throws an elbow but To Kill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from To Kill.
Rampage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rampage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but To Kill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rampage letting To Kill take a breather here.
To Kill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
To Kill digs a right hand underneath Rampage's ribcage. Rampage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
To Kill lands a shoulder strike.
To Kill lands a right hand.
To Kill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rampage backwards.
To Kill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rampage is rocked!
To Kill dips a shoulder and cracks Rampage with a mighty uppercut! Rampage falls back against the cage and To Kill unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rampage is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - To Kill screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thrill To Kill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Doddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson Stroker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thiago Doddy's chin.
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266 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Doddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnson Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doddy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Johnson Stroker has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Doddy misses.
Doddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
Nice body punch from Doddy.
Stroker throws a right hand that Doddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Doddy also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Doddy.
Doddy closes the distance but Stroker moves to the side
and Stroker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Stroker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Thiago Doddy has been cut.
Doddy blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Stroker defending well as Doddy loads up on a big left hand.
Doddy throws a hook to the side of Stroker's head but Stroker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stroker lunges at Doddy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doddy's hand.
Doddy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Doddy throws a big shot that misses.
Doddy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stroker counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker lands a damaging elbow.
Doddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stroker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stroker blocks a body shot from Doddy.
Doddy has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stroker.
Stroker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stroker trying to land knees to the body.
Doddy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doddy being controlled against the cage.
Doddy tries to work over Stroker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doddy has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker avoiding damage.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Stroker missing with knees to the body.
Stroker lands an elbow inside that Doddy shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stroker.
Doddy can't break the clinch.
Doddy tries to break the clinch but Stroker is controlling the position.
Doddy looking to stall.
Stroker scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroker lands an uppercut.
Stroker trying to land knees to the body.
Stroker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Stroker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doddy up against the cage.
Doddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroker misses with an elbow over the top.
Stroker slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Stroker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Doddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Doddy blocks the elbow strike.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doddy is defending well for now.
Doddy can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Stroker digs a right hand underneath Doddy's ribcage. Doddy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doddy is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stroker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stroker stalling against the cage.
Doddy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stroker trying to land knees to the body.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thiago Doddy's cut is getting worse.
Doddy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Doddy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
Doddy managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doddy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Doddy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnson Stroker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Stroker finds it's way through Doddy's defenses.
Doddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stroker cracks Doddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Doddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stroker finish him?
Doddy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker swings for the body but Doddy moves out of range.
Doddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Stroker does no damage.
Stroker is looking to chop away at Doddy's legs.
Stroker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doddy's elbow.
Doddy is working Stroker over against the cage.
Stroker lands with a short shot to the head.
Doddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stroker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stroker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stroker throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doddy is trying to break the clinch but Stroker has him pressed against the cage.
Doddy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stroker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doddy's elbow.
Stroker stalling the fight.
Stroker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doddy backwards.
Stroker stalling against the cage.
Doddy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stroker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doddy backwards.
Doddy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doddy is looking to break free of the clinch but Stroker has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Stroker.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thiago Doddy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stroker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doddy dodges an elbow strike from Stroker.
Stroker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Doddy.
Stroker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Doddy managing to block the knees to the body from Stroker.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doddy.
Stroker stalls.
Stroker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stroker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Doddy can't find room to land a body shot as Stroker controls the action.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Doddy avoids it.
Stroker taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stroker.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doddy.
Stroker lands an elbow inside that Doddy shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Stroker.
Jeez, Thiago Doddy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Doddy dodges an elbow strike from Stroker.
Doddy wants to stall.
Stroker missing with knees to the body.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doddy.
Stroker missing with knees to the body.
Stroker keeps control of Doddy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stroker lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker blocks a body shot from Doddy.
Doddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doddy struggles to land a body shot inside as Stroker controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Stroker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doddy misses with the head strike.
Doddy misses with the head strike.
Stroker pushes off an throws an elbow but Doddy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stroker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stroker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Doddy's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thiago Doddy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnson Stroker!
In his post fight interview, Johnson Stroker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Abbandando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen LBP ost - Cornman as his entrance music. Antonio Rivera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Emiliano Abbandando's chin.
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
25 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emiliano Abbandando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Rivera.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abbandando shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rivera throws a series of punches but Abbandando moves out of range.
Abbandando ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Rivera digs a good body shot into Abbandando's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rivera misses with the combination.
Abbandando misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abbandando.
A big left from Rivera misses.
Abbandando dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rivera. That did some damage!
Rivera looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abbandando scores with a push kick.
Abbandando scores with a leg kick.
Abbandando fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Abbandando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Abbandando tenderised Rivera's leg. Rivera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abbandando thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Abbandando throws an overhand right that has Rivera reeling! Abbandando follows up with more punches and Rivera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emiliano Abbandando!
A victorious Emiliano Abbandando thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Update (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Madman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Update comes to the cage accompanied by beep. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, New Update!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Madman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madman throws an elbow but it misses.
Madman prevents a body shot from Update.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
Update keeps control of Madman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madman tries to land knees in the clinch but Update avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Update.
Madman tries to break the clinch but Update is controlling the position.
Madman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Update to keep the fight standing.
Update throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Update - that landed with a thud.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madman backwards.
It looks like Mike Madman has been cut.
Madman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Update to keep the fight standing.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update tries to land knees in the clinch but Madman avoids the damage to the body.
Update could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Update working aggressively here.
Update lands with a right to the head.
Madman is trying to break the clinch but Update has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madman tries to pull guard but Update forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Madman.
Update throws a punch but it's blocked by Madman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Madman is looking to break free of the clinch but Update has double underhooks.
Update softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madman stalling the fight.
Update has Madman pressed against the cage, preventing Madman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Madman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Update blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Update.
A nice left hand lands by Update.
Update tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Madman's elbow.
Update misses with some punches.
Madman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Madman crunches a lovely knee into Update's ribcage.
Madman breaks the clinch.
Update connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Update just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Madman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madman clinches up with Update and pushes him back against the cage.
Update tries to throw a body punch but Madman avoids it by throwing Update back against the cage.
Madman can't get the takedown.
Update swings wildly with an uppercut but Madman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Update swings wildly with an uppercut but Madman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madman takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Update content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Madman has had enough of the clinch but Update keeps him there for the moment.
Update missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Update.
Madman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Madman jumps guard and drags Update to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Madman.
Madman wants to stand back up but Update manages to pass into side control.
Madman strikes from the bottom but Update takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Update sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Madman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madman is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Update has taken his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Update controlling well, preventing Madman from escaping the position.
Update controlling the position well here. Madman rolled but Update kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madman trying to control the hands but Update won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Update dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Madman's cut.
That's time! Update's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Madman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Update comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Update here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Madman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Update as he jumps to the side.
Madman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Madman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Update with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Update rushes Madman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madman clinches with his opponent.
Madman is trying to break the clinch but Update has him pressed against the cage.
Update tries to work over Madman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madman tries to circle away but Update has him pinned against the cage.
Madman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Update gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Update scores with a shot to the side of Madman's head.
Madman trying to land knees to the body.
Madman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Update slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Madman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Madman shoots for a takedown but Update saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Madman.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Madman.
Madman is breathing heavily.
Madman moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
Madman jumps guard but Update stands there with Madman around his waist. Madman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Update creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Update trying to stall but Madman improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Update misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
Update misses with the head strike.
Madman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madman has Update pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Update manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Update prevents Madman from breaking the clinch.
Update throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Update lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Update works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Update - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madman backwards.
Update lands a body punch.
Update throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Madman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
A nice left hand lands by Update.
Update tries a body shot but Madman blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
Madman tries to score a body lock takedown but Update shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Update lands with a right to the head.
Update lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madman backwards.
Update scores with a shot to the side of Madman's head.
Update fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Madman jumps guard but Update stands there with Madman around his waist. Madman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Madman is trying to push Update away but Update has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Madman blocks a body shot from Update.
Madman throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madman jumps guard but Update turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Madman tries to land knees in the clinch but Update avoids the damage to the body.
Madman prevents a body shot from Update.
Update stops a takedown attempt from Madman.
Good body shot from Update.
Update lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Update.
Update throws an elbow that misses.
Update stops a takedown attempt from Madman.
Madman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Update misses with a short punch on the inside.
Update avoids a wild elbow strike from Madman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madman tries to pull guard but Update forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Update lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New Update dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Madman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Madman tries to move into range but Update moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Update checks a low kick from Madman.
Madman just misses with a punch to the body.
Madman instigates a clinch.
Update misses with a hook to the ribs.
Update misses with a punch on the inside.
Update avoiding damage as Madman throws knees to the body.
Madman tries to pull guard but Update won't allow it.
Madman breaks the clinch.
Update clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
Update throws a punch but it's blocked by Madman.
A shot in the inside from Update.
Madman pushes off an throws an elbow but Update leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Madman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Update walks away with a smile on his face. Madman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Update throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madman misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Update misses with a series of wild punches.
Madman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Update but Update pushes him off and we're back to square one.
New Update has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Madman.
Madman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Update is looking to wear down Madman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Update lands a lovely overhand right.
Update bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Madman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madman shoots in looking for a takedown. Update tries to sprawl out of it but Madman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Update manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut lands for Update. That snapped Madman's head back.
Update lands a jab to Madman's midsection.
Madman fails with a takedown attempt.
Update fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Update keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Update lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike Madman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Update works Madman's body with a nice hook.
Madman ducks right into an uppercut from Update.
Update connects with a good right hand that stumbles Madman. Madman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Update there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Update has taken the fight to the clinch.
Update swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Update pushes Madman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Update makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Update is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Update.
New Update has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Update stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Update fails to land.
Update working aggressively here.
Madman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Update smiles and moves away.
New Update is winning the standup battle so far.
Madman tries for a takedown but Update sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Update connects with the punch.
Update throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madman has managed to clinch.
Update has a couple of punches blocked by Madman.
Madman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Madman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike Madman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Update struggles to land a body shot inside as Madman controls his hands.
Madman blocking some punches.
Update tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Update is working Madman over against the cage.
Madman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madman blocking some punches.
Madman pushes off an throws an elbow but Update leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Update works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Update misses.
Madman misses with a takedown attempt - Update sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Update swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Update lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madman doesn't seem phased though.
Update lands a jab to Madman's midsection.
Madman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Update is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
New Update showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Update has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Update!
A less than humble New Update 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 Timo Tuganay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Violent Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Violent Vegas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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290 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Tuganay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Violent Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuganay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tuganay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vegas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tuganay swivels and escapes.
Tuganay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vegas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuganay to the mat! Tuganay manages to get full guard.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vegas landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegas stands up over Tuganay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Tuganay keeps moving.
Tuganay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vegas connects with a couple of short punches.
Tuganay is rocked!
Vegas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Tuganay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vegas gets to his feet and stands over Tuganay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tuganay felt that one! Vegas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tuganay from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Violent Vegas!
In his post fight interview, Violent Vegas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Sangorrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sangorrin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Home Alabama kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rocky Roberts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Sangorrin's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Sangorrin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts throwing shots but Sangorrin is blocking nicely.
Sangorrin trying to control from the bottom.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but Sangorrin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roberts to get the leverage.
Roberts wants to stand but Sangorrin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Roberts with the ground and pound but Sangorrin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sangorrin wants to stand but Roberts is controlling the position.
Roberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sangorrin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts wants to stand but Sangorrin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sangorrin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin looking for a sweep. Not yet Sangorrin, not yet.
Roberts wants to stand but Sangorrin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sangorrin keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Rocky Roberts has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roberts closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sangorrin can't do much from the bottom here.
Roberts moves into full mount!
Sangorrin wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to secure an arm triangle but Sangorrin defends it well.
Roberts is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sangorrin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sangorrin shrugs it off.
Roberts moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sangorrin has worked his arm free - good work by Sangorrin!
You can see the frustration on Sangorrin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roberts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Roberts staying calm.
Roberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sangorrin tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberts wants to control but Sangorrin is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sangorrin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sangorrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts wants to clinch up but Sangorrin keeps it at a distance.
Sangorrin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberts shoots in and drives through. Sangorrin sprawls well.
Sangorrin avoids a kick to the body.
Sangorrin falls off balance throwing a combination
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rocky Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberts wants to stand but Sangorrin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts postures up.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Sangorrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sangorrin wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sangorrin stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sangorrin looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Sangorrin's temple.
Roberts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roberts is thwarting Sangorrin's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sangorrin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sangorrin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sangorrin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Sangorrin has wrist control.
Sangorrin wants to get back to his feet but Roberts is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sangorrin is breathing heavily.
Sangorrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roberts landing with the ground and pound.
Sangorrin keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
Roberts has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sangorrin is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin being controlled here, momentarily.
Sangorrin looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts trying to control but Sangorrin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Roberts dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sangorrin blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Sangorrin swinging wildly here.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sangorrin tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sangorrin to the ground. Sangorrin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocky Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sangorrin avoids it really well and circles away.
Sangorrin digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Sangorrin misses with a head kick.
Sangorrin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sangorrin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sangorrin takes a swing at Roberts's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sangorrin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Sangorrin.
Sangorrin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sangorrin knocks Roberts to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sangorrin controlling the position.
Roberts sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts keeping control of the position.
Sangorrin controlling the action here.
Sangorrin trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Sangorrin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sangorrin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangorrin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Roberts eats them both and turns towards Sangorrin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sangorrin throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Sangorrin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sangorrin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sangorrin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sangorrin is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sangorrin tries to land a knee to the head but Roberts blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sangorrin regains guard immediately.
Sangorrin striking from the bottom.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sangorrin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sangorrin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Sangorrin won't let him.
David Sangorrin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roberts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sangorrin has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Sangorrin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roberts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Roberts!
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