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WFL 21- Bishop vs Gomez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iivari Uhri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhri's entrance music is Klamydia - Mä en tahdo tänään lyödä sua. A fine choice. Iivari Uhri had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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Good low kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iivari Uhri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Uhri misses with a wild body shot.
Uhri instigates a clinch.
Uhri working aggressively here.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Uhri won't allow it.
Inclan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Uhri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inclan jumps into guard, dragging Uhri to the mat.
Inclan keeping full guard, as Uhri tries to pass.
Uhri is looking to work some ground and pound but Inclan has wrist control.
Uhri is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Uhri gets to his feet - Inclan follows without any prompting.
Uhri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Inclan sprawls well initially but Uhri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uhri tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inclan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Uhri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Uhri is looking for a kimura but Inclan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Uhri to get the leverage.
Uhri with the ground and pound but Inclan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Uhri working some strikes from top position.
Uhri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uhri wants to pass the guard but Inclan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uhri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uhri's guard.
Uhri pulls Inclan in close to prevent any damage.
Inclan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uhri's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uhri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uhri is really struggling to control Inclan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Uhri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Iivari Uhri wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uhri misses with a straight left.
Uhri throws a leg kick
and Inclan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uhri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inclan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inclan blocks a head kick by Uhri.
Uhri moves in looking to clinch but Inclan pushes him off.
Uhri rushes Inclan and presses him up against the cage.
Inclan is trying to pull guard but Uhri has him pressed against the cage.
Iivari Uhri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Uhri ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Uhri no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Inclan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Inclan throws a big elbow that misses.
Inclan is working Uhri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Uhri is pulling down on Inclan's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan wants to stand but Uhri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Uhri looking for a sweep. Not yet Uhri, not yet.
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!
Uhri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uhri wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uhri throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Inclan escapes and throws Uhri's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Uhri is breathing heavily.
Inclan advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Uhri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Inclan shoots for a double leg takedown but Uhri sprawls well. He's pushed Inclan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inclan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uhri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inclan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Uhri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inclan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Uhri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Uhri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Inclan wants to sweep here but Uhri controlling him for the moment.
Uhri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inclan on the ground.
Inclan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhri looking to pass the guard.
Inclan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uhri is working hard here to advance position.
Uhri is looking to pass into half guard but Inclan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Inclan is in guard.
Uhri trying to control the position.
Uhri has control of Inclan's left arm, preventing Inclan from doing any damage.
Uhri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uhri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Inclan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uhri connects with a couple of short punches.
Uhri wants to pass the guard but Inclan is keeping the position.
Uhri wants to control from the top but Inclan keeps moving.
Uhri wants to stand but Inclan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uhri looking to sit in guard and control but Inclan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Inclan works over Uhri with some ground and pound from guard.
Inclan tries to free his leg and advance position but Uhri is retaining full guard.
Uhri looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inclan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Inclan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Uhri doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Inclan.
Uhri tries to get to full guard but Inclan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan wants to stand up but Uhri has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Uhri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Inclan.
Inclan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uhri is just riding it out for now. Inclan eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uhri tries to roll over but Inclan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iivari Uhri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Uhri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Inclan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Uhri stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Uhri fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Inclan to the ground. Uhri is now in Inclan's guard.
Iivari Uhri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uhri tries to free his leg and advance position but Inclan is retaining full guard.
Inclan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uhri content to stall in guard here.
Uhri wants to control from the top but Inclan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uhri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uhri wants to control from the top but Inclan keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Iivari Uhri just wasn't active enough.
Uhri throws a shot from downtown. Inclan moves away and avoids it.
Inclan shoots in looking for a takedown. Uhri tries to sprawl out of it but Inclan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uhri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt - Uhri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhri throws a right and a left that Inclan avoids nicely.
Inclan goes for a double leg but Uhri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Uhri continues to drive forward.
Iivari Uhri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Inclan avoiding damage as Uhri throws knees to the body.
Uhri manages to break the clinch.
Uhri just misses with a punch to the body.
Uhri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uhri trying to control from Inclan's half guard. Inclan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Uhri trying to control but Inclan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Uhri postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Uhri looking to pass the guard.
Inclan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uhri forces his way into half guard.
Uhri is stalling here. Inclan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Uhri seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Inclan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uhri has one of Inclan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Uhri taking a bit of punishment here - Inclan scoring with strikes.
Iivari Uhri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inclan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Uhri is trying to work for a sweep but Inclan has mounted him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Inclan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rafael Inclan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Inclan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Iivari Uhri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Uhri 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iivari Uhri!
An out of breath Iivari Uhri thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iain James!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James has closed the distance and engaged Kure in a clinch.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kure works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
James told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kure drops back, looking for a kneebar! James looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. James looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from James!
James working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kure is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure wants to control but James postures up.
Kure is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
Kure is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked James off and has taken his back!
Kure lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure gets his hands free as James looks to control.
James looks winded!
Kure lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kure has good solid back control here.
Kure connects with a big shot to the side of James's head.
Kure looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
James is trapped and Kure is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kure is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. James knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften James for a finish.
Kure looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Kure gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure tries to get the hooks in deep but James pushed the leg off.
Kure is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kure's arms.
Kure is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kure gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kure gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kure apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kure is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
Kure looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kure is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
James wants to improve his position but Kure is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure trying to control from James's half guard. James has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kure slips nicely into half guard.
James is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kure pulls his head out easily.
Kure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is staying active underneath Kure, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kure working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kure scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kure stands up out of the half guard.
Kure tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James drives through and clinches with Kure against the cage.
Kure breaks the clinch.
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kure, pushing him back against the cage.
Kure manages to break the clinch.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
James is rocked!
Kure measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes James! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Krejzi Kure!
During a confident post fight interview, Krejzi Kure thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Benming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bokser Turniejowy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benming kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight the power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wan Benming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bokser Turniejowy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turniejowy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turniejowy throws a series of punches but Benming avoids them all with ease.
Turniejowy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turniejowy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bokser Turniejowy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benming misses with a straight left.
Benming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turniejowy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Benming checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turniejowy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Wan Benming has been cut.
Turniejowy drops Benming with a big left hand! Benming is injured, injured bad! Turniejowy jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bokser Turniejowy!
After winning the bout, Bokser Turniejowy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Wan Benming stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like to thank everyone for supporting tonights event'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Photirat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Azhiev.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Azhiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Azhiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Azhiev swings around for an armbar but Photirat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Azhiev's guard.
Photirat stands up from Azhiev's guard - Photirat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Photirat clinches up against the cage.
Photirat breaks the clinch.
Photirat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Photirat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Photirat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
Azhiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Photirat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azhiev somewhat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Photirat drives through and clinches with Azhiev against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
Photirat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azhiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Photirat's waist but Photirat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azhiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Photirat shows good takedown defense.
Azhiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Photirat is fending him off so far but Azhiev persists. Nope, Photirat circles away and we're back to standing.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Photirat's waist but Photirat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side.
Azhiev looks for a takedown but Photirat sprawls well.
Azhiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Photirat tries to avoid it but Azhiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Photirat to the ground. Photirat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azhiev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Photirat to the mat! Photirat manages to get full guard.
Azhiev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Photirat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Photirat has escaped and now he's on top!
Photirat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azhiev is proving hard to escape from.
Photirat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Photirat controlling from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhiev is looking for a triangle but Photirat pushes his legs off easily.
Photirat wanted to stand there but Azhiev had control of the position.
Photirat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Photirat has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Azhiev is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev has his foot on Photirat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Photirat works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Photirat wants to stand but Azhiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Azhiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Photirat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Photirat defends it easily.
Azhiev looking for a guillotine here but Photirat defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Photirat stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
Photirat misses with a double jab.
Azhiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Photirat defends well and Azhiev ends up having to push Photirat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Azhiev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Photirat smiles and moves away.
Azhiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azhiev looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
Photirat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anzhor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
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.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Photirat.
Photirat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Azhiev to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Azhiev has gone for a leg lock! Photirat slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azhiev's guard.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Photirat from controlling successfully.
Photirat postures up in Azhiev's guard and throws a big left but Azhiev blocks it.
Photirat stands up from Azhiev's guard - Photirat perhaps looking for a knockout.
Azhiev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Photirat.
Photirat throws a right hand that Azhiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Azhiev also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Photirat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Azhiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Photirat which made him look bad.
Photirat swinging wildly here.
Photirat drives through and clinches with Azhiev against the cage.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but Photirat holds him up against the cage and eventually Azhiev drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Photirat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Azhiev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Photirat to keep the fight standing.
Photirat is struggling to control the position.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Photirat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Photirat scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Photirat misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azhiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Photirat, looking for a takedown. Azhiev pushes Photirat against the cage but Photirat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Azhiev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Photirat tries to avoid it but Azhiev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Photirat to the ground. Photirat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yodthanong Photirat is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Photirat sprawls well. Photirat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Azhiev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Photirat was covering up waiting for the punch and Azhiev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anzhor Azhiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azhiev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Photirat looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Photirat looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Photirat!
Photirat decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Photirat. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev darts in looking for a takedown but Photirat gets double underhooks and turns Azhiev into the cage.
Photirat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Photirat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Photirat fails to land with a series of punches.
Photirat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Horrible takedown by Azhiev or perhaps it was just good defense by Photirat which made him look bad.
Azhiev closes the distance and clinches up with Photirat, looking for a takedown. Azhiev pushes Photirat against the cage but Photirat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Photirat misses.
Photirat throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
Photirat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Azhiev avoids nicely.
Azhiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Photirat avoids it really well and circles away.
Photirat stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Photirat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Photirat lands with a nice combination. Azhiev backs away looking to recover.
Yodthanong Photirat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azhiev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Photirat avoids it really well and circles away.
Azhiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Photirat defends it nicely.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Photirat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Photirat throws a nice looking combination but Azhiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Azhiev avoids nicely.
Photirat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azhiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azhiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azhiev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azhiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Photirat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Photirat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Azhiev is defended easily by Photirat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodthanong Photirat dominated that second round.
That's time! Photirat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Photirat throws a series of punches but Azhiev moves out of range.
Azhiev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Photirat darts in and clinches Azhiev up against the cage.
Azhiev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Azhiev tries to pull guard but Photirat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Photirat manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Photirat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azhiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Photirat is retaining full guard.
Azhiev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Photirat dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Photirat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azhiev keeping moving, preventing Photirat from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Photirat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azhiev on the ground.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Photirat defends it easily.
Photirat stands up and waves to Azhiev to follow him.
Nice sprawl there from Photirat as Azhiev shoots in.
Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev.
Photirat misses with a wild combination.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Azhiev avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Photirat. Those never looked like landing.
Photirat misses with a series of wild punches.
Photirat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev dives in for a single leg takedown but Photirat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azhiev pulls guard effortlessly.
Azhiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Photirat wants to stand but Azhiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Azhiev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Azhiev working for a triangle but Photirat defends it easily.
Azhiev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Photirat defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Photirat wants to stand but Azhiev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Photirat throws a big right hand that misses.
Photirat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Photirat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Azhiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Photirat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Photirat gets to his feet. Azhiev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Photirat throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Photirat.
Photirat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Azhiev.
Photirat has closed the distance and engaged Azhiev in a clinch.
Photirat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Photirat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Photirat as he avoids it easily.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Photirat's waist but Photirat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side.
Photirat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Photirat throws a right and a left that Azhiev avoids nicely.
Azhiev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Photirat is fending him off so far but Azhiev persists. Nope, Photirat circles away and we're back to standing.
Photirat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Photirat misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Photirat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Photirat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yodthanong Photirat.
I think Photirat has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodthanong Photirat!
Yodthanong Photirat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Anzhor Azhiev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I still want that title shot. Im the most experienced fighter here and everyday wants to see me smash the champ so lets do it whenever he starts ducking me.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Hispanyola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niklas Backstrom had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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152 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronaldo Hispanyola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hispanyola fails with a takedown attempt.
Hispanyola doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Backstrom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hispanyola's guard now.
Backstrom trying to control but Hispanyola is working from the bottom.
Hispanyola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backstrom is one step ahead there.
Hispanyola is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Backstrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Backstrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Backstrom passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backstrom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Backstrom works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hispanyola has given up his back here. Will Backstrom look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Hispanyola is really stuck here.
Hispanyola trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hispanyola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Backstrom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Backstrom is persistently looking for the submission but Hispanyola is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Hispanyola right now.
We've been hearing good reports from Backstrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hispanyola showing good submission defense here.
Backstrom has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hispanyola! Can he survive? No! He's out! Backstrom gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niklas Backstrom!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roufus Kaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bryson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roufus Kaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Bryson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaine scores with a head kick.
Kaine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bryson moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bryson.
Kaine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryson is rocked!
Kaine can't find room to land a body shot as Bryson controls the action.
Bryson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaine finish him?
Bryson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bryson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryson is trying to drag Kaine to the mat but Kaine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been hearing reports that Kaine has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryson fails to pull guard.
Roufus Kaine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Bryson.
Kaine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaine prevents a body shot from Bryson.
Bryson can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryson fails to pull guard.
Bryson is trying to drag Kaine to the mat but Kaine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kaine tries to throw a body punch but Bryson avoids it by throwing Kaine back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kaine.
Bryson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bryson stalls.
Bryson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kaine won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryson tries to pull guard but Kaine holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryson drops back down to his feet.
Bryson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bryson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bryson working for submissions but it's allowed Kaine to get to half guard.
Kaine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaine has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaine controlling his opponent.
Bryson tries to hold on but Kaine pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryson working to try and regain half guard.
Kaine controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roufus Kaine dominated that round.
That's time! Kaine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Kaine catches Bryson right on the button with a cross.
Kaine is looking to slow Bryson down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Kaine - just one landing.
Bryson misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaine.
Bryson with a poor takedown
and Kaine counters with a good, hard body kick but Bryson shrugs it off.
Jay Bryson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaine throws a head kick that half lands.
Bryson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Kaine as Bryson shoots in.
Roufus Kaine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kaine feints and then cracks Bryson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryson down.
Bryson is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Kaine throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bryson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kaine lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Roufus Kaine!
Roufus Kaine gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Poison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes to the cage accompanied by Master Killer - Merauder. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinya Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Poison!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Stanley lands but Poison takes it in his stride.
Stanley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanley dodges an elbow strike from Poison.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poison pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poison goes for a takedown attempt but Stanley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanley throws a head kick but Poison moves out of range.
Stanley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stanley duly obliges.
Poison wants to clinch but Stanley slips to the side
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanley lands with a straight right. Poison didn't see that one coming.
Poison tries to clinch but Stanley moves out of range.
Poison tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley batters Poison with a massive right followed by a huge left! Poison is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Stanley lands a final crushing right hand to drop Poison to the mat with a gruesome thud! Stanley is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shinya Stanley!
Shinya Stanley made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'BADABADABADABADABADABOOM SHAKALAKALAKA...KAPOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW whatchaknowaboutthatyeah!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto comes into the arena with Reset the Future-Mind Flow/ blaring out of the sound system. Lance Waters is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lance Waters!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Augusto pushes him off.
Waters tries to clinch there but Augusto circles away.
Waters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Waters wants to slow Augusto down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Augusto.
Waters tries a low kick but Augusto avoids it.
Augusto moves out of range as Waters throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Waters. That's going to slow Augusto down.
Waters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Waters misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters misses with a head kick.
Waters closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Augusto did well to prevent Waters getting side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Augusto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Waters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Augusto looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augusto looking for submissions off his back.
Waters is looking to take a break and control but Augusto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Waters wants to free his trapped foot but Augusto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Waters trying to control the action but Augusto is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Waters frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters controlling the position easily from mount.
Waters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augusto is looking to improve his position but Waters isn't that keen on the idea.
Waters controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augusto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto is working hard here to advance position.
Waters looking to control but Augusto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Augusto is trying desperately to improve position.
Augusto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Augusto is refusing to be controlled, as Waters sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lance Waters.
Augusto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waters throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Waters dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Augusto working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily.
Waters lands a couple of digs.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Augusto has an active guard here but Waters has managed to pass into half guard.
Waters works his foot free and advances to mount.
Waters working the ground and pound effectively.
Augusto tries to reverse the position but Waters maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters controlling the position easily from mount.
Waters punishing his opponent with strikes.
Augusto is working to get back to half guard.
Waters controlling his opponent.
Waters pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Augusto is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters controlling the pace for now.
Augusto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Waters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Augusto gets back to half guard.
Augusto looking for submissions off his back.
Waters looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance Waters has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Augusto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Augusto staying out of range there.
Waters plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Miguel Augusto has been cut.
Waters throws a low kick, looking for Augusto's leg but Augusto calmly moves out of range.
Waters scores with a punch to the head.
Miguel Augusto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
Augusto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waters can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Augusto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters throws a hook to the side of Augusto's head but Augusto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Augusto darts in looking for a takedown but Waters gets double underhooks and turns Augusto into the cage.
Waters displaying some good clinch control by pressing Augusto up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Waters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Augusto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Augusto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Augusto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Waters has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waters can't do much from the bottom here.
Waters is looking for a sweep.
Waters is trying to control Augusto's posture but Augusto avoids it.
Augusto tries for a kimura but Waters is defending well.
Augusto working away.
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Augusto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Waters rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Augusto's guard! Nice work there by Waters!
Augusto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Augusto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Waters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Waters trying to control but Augusto is working from the bottom.
Augusto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Waters defends it easily.
Augusto looking for a guillotine here but Waters defends easily.
Waters has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Augusto is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augusto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Augusto working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily.
Waters wants to control from the top but Augusto keeps moving.
Waters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Waters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Augusto working for a triangle but Waters defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Waters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Augusto's guard.
Augusto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Waters has passed into half guard!
Augusto is staying active underneath Waters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augusto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Augusto looking for submissions off his back.
Waters wants to take a breather but Augusto is having none of it.
Lance Waters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Waters passes to full mount!
Waters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Waters 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.
Augusto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miguel Augusto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augusto is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Waters.
Well Waters 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Waters!
A relieved looking Lance Waters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by teenagers. Rafael Gomez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gomez lands a knee to the head.
Bishop is trying to break the clinch but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Gomez can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bishop's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop keeps control of Gomez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bishop checks a low kick from Gomez.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bishop's defenses.
Gomez wants to stall.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Bishop.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Gomez lands a two punch combo.
Bishop is rocked!
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez working the clinch nicely. Bishop is working for position but Gomez cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bishop crumples up against the cage and Gomez lands two more shots before the ref can save Bishop! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rafael Gomez!
Rafael Gomez is the new welterweight champion!
Rafael Gomez took some time post fight to say the following; 'WALTER BISHOP YOU ARE NEXT'.
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