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WFL 23- Aunor vs Poopha II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaromir Jag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaromir Jag has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
29 - 48 - 2 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
29 - 48 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaromir Jag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jag gets a clinch.
Kure blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kure breaks from the clinch.
Kure throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jag counters with a big head kick but Kure shrugs it off.
Jag darts in and clinches Kure up against the cage.
Kure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jag scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jag has Kure up against the cage in a clinch.
Kure working hard to break the clinch.
Kure has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jag after a bit of a struggle.
Kure is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kure avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Kure.
Kure misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jag.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jag prevents Kure from breaking the clinch.
Kure is trying to push Jag away but Jag has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jag scores a nice knee to the body.
Jag misses with an elbow strike.
Kure misses with some punches.
Kure throws an elbow but it misses.
Kure breaks the clinch.
Kure is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jag sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Kure.
Kure wants to clinch up but Jag keeps it at a distance.
Kure drives through and clinches with Jag against the cage.
Kure controlling the action here for a moment.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kure is defending well for now.
Jag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kure tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jag stalling in the clinch but Kure improves position.
Kure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kure avoids the damage to the body.
Jag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kure tries to keep at a distance but Jag has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kure creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kure's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kure avoids the damage to the body.
Jag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag takes the fight into the clinch.
Jag lands a good knee to the midsection. Kure won't want to take too many of those.
Jag trying to stall but Kure improves his position.
Jag lands a nice knee to the body.
Kure manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kure is trying to force a seperation but Jag has the dominant position.
Jag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kure wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
Kure looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kure just leaning against Jag, taking a breather.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kure avoids it.
Kure with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kure being controlled against the cage.
Kure with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Kure to work.
Kure is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kure is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jag moves out of range of the body kick.
Jag keeps the fight on the outside.
Jag looks to score with a jab to the body but Kure is just out of range.
A jab from Kure misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jag breaks the clinch.
Jag moves into the clinch.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kure avoids it.
Jag controlling the action here for a moment.
Jag trying to control the position but instead, Kure has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jag into the cage.
Kure avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jag has closed the distance and engaged Kure in a clinch.
Kure with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jag unloads a knee to the mid-section.
I was talking to Jag's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kure avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jag blocking some punches.
Jag avoids a wild elbow strike from Kure.
Jaromir Jag has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kure lands a nice shot to the body.
Jag stops a takedown attempt from Kure.
Kure is trying to break the clinch but Jag has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jag is pressed up against the cage. Kure has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jag down to the mat. Jag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jag landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been informed that Kure has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kure wants to stall.
Kure wants to get back to striking at distance but Jag won't allow it.
Kure has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jag is trying to keep an underhook but Kure manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kure prevents Jag from standing back up.
Kure trying to pass the guard but Jag defending well.
Kure is breathing heavily.
Kure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jag is trying to stand up here but Kure is controlling him well.
Kure tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jag 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.
Jag tries to kick Kure off but Kure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jag trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kure lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jag makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jag as Kure tries to tie him up.
Kure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kure is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Kure.
Jag prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kure looking for a takedown.
Jag is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kure is defending well for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jag here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kure wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kure on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure tries for a takedown but Jag manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Jag.
Jag prevents the takedown attempt.
Jag wants to break free but Kure has control.
Jag lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kure backwards.
Jag breaks from the clinch.
Jag closes the distance and clinches.
Kure avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kure avoids the damage to the body.
Kure avoiding damage as Jag throws knees to the body.
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.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Kure misses with an elbow over the top.
Kure changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jag fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaromir Jag dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kure pushes off an throws an elbow but Jag leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kure's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kure has Jag up against the cage in a clinch.
Kure swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jag trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kure throws an elbow but misses.
Jag tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kure avoids it.
Kure stalling in the clinch but Jag improves position.
Jag tries to land knees in the clinch but Kure avoids the damage to the body.
Kure blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kure with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure can't break the clinch.
Kure gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jag is trying to stand back up but Kure is controlling him
Jag has one foot on Kure's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jag keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kure.
Kure throws a right and a left that Jag avoids nicely.
Kure takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jag.
Jag rushes Kure and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jag takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kure missing with knees to the body.
Kure taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jag lands an uppercut.
Jag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kure doesn't manage to clinch there - Jag circles away.
Jag throws a sloppy head kick and Kure moves out of range easily.
Jaromir Jag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jag rushes Kure and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jag.
Jag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jag digs a right hand underneath Kure's ribcage. Kure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kure misses with an elbow strike.
Jag is trying to break the clinch but Kure is controlling him.
Kure tries for a takedown but Jag manages to get underhooks.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Kure wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jag avoiding damage as Kure throws knees to the body.
Kure is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaromir Jag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krejzi Kure.
Jag is trying to break the clinch but Kure is controlling him.
Jag lands an elbow that stopped Kure in his tracks for a moment.
Jag wants to stall.
Jag blocks an elbow strike from Kure.
Jag utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jag lands a nice knee to the body.
Kure has a couple of punches blocked by Jag.
Jag tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kure dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jag tries to stall but Kure uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kure is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kure tries to pull guard but Jag holds him up against the cage and eventually Kure drops back down to his feet.
Krejzi Kure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Jag.
Kure is working for takedown but Jag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jag throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kure is looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jag missing with knees to the body.
Jag with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jag putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kure in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaromir Jag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jag, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaromir Jag!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marr Sepio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Traditional Muay Thai song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marr Sepio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
Sepio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pichushkin to score with a decent uppercut.
Sepio throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the body.
Sepio throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Sepio slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin lands a head shot.
Pichushkin throws the left hand but Sepio avoids the punch easily.
Sepio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pichushkin will feel that in the morning.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut. Sepio saw that one coming.
Pichushkin connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Sepio moves away and avoids it.
Sepio throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sepio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Sepio's head coaches at SWF GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Sepio ducked under it nicely.
Marr Sepio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Pichushkin.
A telegraphed right hand from Pichushkin misses the target.
Pichushkin misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sepio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sepio ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Sepio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Sepio misses with an uppercut.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sepio manages to avoid it.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Sepio counters with a head kick. That will keep Pichushkin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pichushkin cracks Sepio with a good jab.
Sepio misses the shot to the body.
Sepio swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Pichushkin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sepio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sepio defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sepio, right into the meat.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Sepio.
Pichushkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses.
Pichushkin lunges at Sepio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sepio's hand.
Pichushkin blocks a head kick by Sepio.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Sepio.
Sepio shoots in for a double leg but Pichushkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sepio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pichushkin. That snapped Sepio's head back.
Sepio scores with a head kick. Pichushkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
Sepio moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Sepio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pichushkin defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marr Sepio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Sepio.
Pichushkin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sepio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Sepio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sepio.
Pichushkin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sepio throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Sepio moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sepio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin takes a swing at Sepio's ribcage but misses.
Sepio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sepio ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sepio should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Pichushkin misses.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pichushkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sepio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pichushkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sepio shoots in but Pichushkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sepio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Sepio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sepio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Pichushkin there.
Sepio lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Pichushkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sepio walks into a straight right hand from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin avoids the body shot from Sepio.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sepio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sepio throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pichushkin.
The fighters circling - Pichushkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sepio takes one to the chin there.
Pichushkin throws a big shot that misses.
Sepio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sepio throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Sepio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Sepio misses with a head kick.
Pichushkin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Sepio.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pichushkin misses with the combination.
Pichushkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sepio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a right and a left that Sepio avoids nicely.
Sepio loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pichushkin.
Pichushkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sepio doesn't seem bothered though.
Sepio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pichushkin.
Sepio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pichushkin.
Sepio throws a body punch but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Sepio shoots in and drives through. Pichushkin sprawls well.
Pichushkin throws a combination. Sepio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sepio moves away from the strike by Pichushkin.
Sepio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin misses with a hook. Sepio ducked under it nicely.
Sepio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sepio is looking to wear down Pichushkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pichushkin avoids the head kick by Sepio.
Pichushkin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sepio is rocked!
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!
and Pichushkin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sepio! He's just covering up as Pichushkin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Pichushkin!
A victorious Alexander Pichushkin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy has chosen The only as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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33
250 lbs
9 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stilies throws a lazy uppercut
and Kamenskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kamenskiy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stilies is trying to keep an underhook but Kamenskiy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kamenskiy trying to pass the guard but Stilies defending well.
Kamenskiy postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stilies to stand up.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stilies stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Stilies scores with a four punch combination!
Stilies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kamenskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stilies swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamenskiy.
Stilies lands with a cross.
Stilies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kamenskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stilies drops Kamenskiy with a beautiful combination! Kamenskiy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stilies is looking for the KO!
Kamenskiy is rocked!
It looks like Valera Kamenskiy has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy throws a head kick but Stilies moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stilies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stilies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stilies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stilies lands with a shot to the body.
Stilies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kamenskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stilies circles away.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.
Stilies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stilies scores with a hook.
Stilies is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stilies scores with the left hand. Kamenskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamenskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Stilies finish him?
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stilies as he jumps to the side.
Kamenskiy seems to have recovered his senses.
Stilies misses with a series of wild punches.
Stilies throws a right and a left that Kamenskiy avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies misses with a double jab.
Gary Stilies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Stilies does it's job there.
Kamenskiy slips a jab and a cross from Stilies.
Kamenskiy throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Stilies's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stilies in his tracks.
Stilies tries to bum rush Kamenskiy with a series of wild strikes but Kamenskiy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamenskiy misses with a body punch
and Stilies counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stilies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamenskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stilies misses with the combination.
Stilies misses with a two punch combination.
Kamenskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
Stilies throws a combination that misses
and Kamenskiy counters with a nice body kick.
Stilies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kamenskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stilies is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stilies slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stilies defending well as Kamenskiy loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Stilies is predictable there
and Kamenskiy counters with a head kick.
Kamenskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stilies's waist but Stilies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenskiy off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Stilies.
Kamenskiy tries for a takedown but Stilies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stilies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stilies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stilies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamenskiy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stilies was covering up waiting for the punch and Kamenskiy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kamenskiy stops Stilies from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stilies trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kamenskiy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenskiy won't allow Stilies to get back to his feet.
Kamenskiy wants to control from the top but Stilies keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Valera Kamenskiy.
Stilies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamenskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Stilies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valera Kamenskiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamenskiy moves away from the strike by Stilies.
Kamenskiy lands a head kick. Stilies smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
Stilies scores with a shot to the body.
Kamenskiy shoots for a double leg takedown but Stilies sprawls well. He's pushed Kamenskiy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stilies swinging wildly here.
Kamenskiy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stilies counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamenskiy moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stilies tries to break free but Kamenskiy pushes him back against the cage.
Kamenskiy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stilies avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenskiy taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenskiy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stilies after a bit of a struggle.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.
Stilies tries to break the clinch but Kamenskiy is controlling the position.
Kamenskiy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stilies after a bit of a struggle.
Stilies breaks the clinch.
Kamenskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kamenskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stilies is trying to break free.
Stilies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kamenskiy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stilies is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kamenskiy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stilies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stilies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies is trying to break the clinch but Kamenskiy is controlling him.
Kamenskiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stilies.
Gary Stilies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenskiy throws a nice looking combination but Stilies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stilies throws a leg kick but Kamenskiy moved away.
Stilies misses with a double jab
and Kamenskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Stilies as he connects with a hook.
Kamenskiy looks for the body kick but Stilies saw that one coming.
Kamenskiy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamenskiy goes for a double leg but Stilies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stilies continues to drive forward.
Stilies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stilies wants to break free but Kamenskiy has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenskiy breaks the clinch.
Stilies throws a series of punches but Kamenskiy avoids them all with ease.
Stilies works over Kamenskiy's head and body with a nice combination.
Stilies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamenskiy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenskiy trying to control the pace.
Kamenskiy is looking to stall here but Stilies recovers full guard.
Kamenskiy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stilies, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stilies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamenskiy is out of range.
Stilies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Stilies throws a head kick that misses.
Stilies avoids the head kick by Kamenskiy.
Stilies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gary Stilies is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Stilies.
Stilies thows a body shot but no joy.
Kamenskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stilies throws a body punch but Kamenskiy moves out of range.
Kamenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Stilies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamenskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stilies manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gary Stilies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stilies misses with a wild body shot.
Stilies misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Valera Kamenskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stilies throws a right hand that Kamenskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamenskiy also avoids with ease.
Stilies scores with the left hand. Kamenskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Stilies.
Kamenskiy moves in looking to clinch but Stilies pushes him off.
Stilies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stilies scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamenskiy fails to land the takedown.
Stilies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stilies blocks a head kick by Kamenskiy.
Stilies lands with a nice combination. Kamenskiy backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stilies but Stilies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stilies swings for the body but Kamenskiy moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stilies as Kamenskiy shoots in.
Gary Stilies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Kamenskiy.
Kamenskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stilies circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stilies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kamenskiy has a takedown stuffed.
Stilies stalks Kamenskiy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kamenskiy's face. Kamenskiy staggers backwards, shaken.
Stilies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horrible takedown by Kamenskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Stilies which made him look bad.
Stilies keeps the fight on the outside.
Stilies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamenskiy on the side of the head.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown but Stilies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stilies with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Stilies. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stilies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamenskiy shoots in for a takedown but Stilies shows good takedown defense.
Kamenskiy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamenskiy throws a head kick but Stilies moves out of range.
Stilies lands with a straight right. Kamenskiy didn't see that one coming.
Stilies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamenskiy checks a low kick from Stilies.
Jab by Stilies.
Stilies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Stilies.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stilies lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kamenskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kamenskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kamenskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stilies!
Stilies is looking to get back to his feet here but Kamenskiy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stilies's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Kamenskiy manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stilies has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stilies looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kamenskiy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kamenskiy controlling the positon.
Kamenskiy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kamenskiy is riding his opponent, not letting Stilies buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stilies looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kamenskiy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Valera Kamenskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kamenskiy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stilies defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kamenskiy struggling to keep hold of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stilies looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stilies is trying to shake Kamenskiy off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Kamenskiy won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Kamenskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Stilies showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stilies 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Stilies!
In his post fight interview, Gary Stilies gave a big smile as he said 'Je suis heureux pour la victoire. Je m'entraîne dur toute l'heure veux être champion un jour. Merci à tous les fans et mon équipe. Nous reviendrons.(I am happy for the win. I train hard all the time.I want to be the champion one day. Thanks to all the fans & my team. We will be back again.)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iggor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Hirvonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki Hirvonen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggor Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Hirvonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Souza thuds his shin into the meat of Hirvonen's side.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Hirvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souza on the side of the head.
Hirvonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirvonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hirvonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Souza.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Souza.
Hirvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Souza's hands.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souza has closed the distance and engaged Hirvonen in a clinch.
Hirvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Souza throws a head kick but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Hirvonen.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Hirvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza moves into the clinch.
Hirvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Iggor Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Hirvonen.
Souza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hirvonen up against the cage.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirvonen.
Souza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hirvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza wants to stand up but Hirvonen is controlling him.
Hirvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heikki Hirvonen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hirvonen moves out of range as Souza throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a right and a left that Hirvonen avoids nicely.
Souza looks for the body kick but Hirvonen saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Hirvonen misses.
Some wild striking there from Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Hirvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Souza counters with an outside leg kick.
Souza throws a series of punches but Hirvonen avoids them all with ease.
Hirvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza looks to land a body kick but Hirvonen moved away.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Hirvonen.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Souza throws a right hand that Hirvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirvonen also avoids with ease.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Hirvonen looks to land a combination but Souza avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hirvonen looks winded!
Souza tries to land a front kick but Hirvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Souza throws the kick towards the body but Hirvonen avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Hirvonen as Souza shoots in.
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirvonen defends well and Souza ends up having to push Hirvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Souza throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hirvonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Hirvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Hirvonen scores with a jab.
Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirvonen defends well and Souza ends up having to push Hirvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirvonen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirvonen won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Souza.
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggor Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Souza looks for a takedown but Hirvonen sprawls well.
Hirvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Hirvonen does no damage.
Hirvonen misses with a straight right.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza trying to stall but Hirvonen improves his position.
Hirvonen can't get the takedown.
Hirvonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souza stalling.
Hirvonen has Souza pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hirvonen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Souza tumbling to the mat - Hirvonen dives into Souza's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souza is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirvonen prevents Souza from getting back to his feet.
Hirvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hirvonen from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iggor Souza has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hirvonen looks for the body kick but Souza saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza misses the shot to the body.
Hirvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirvonen circles away.
Hirvonen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iggor Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch but Hirvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hirvonen looks for a takedown but Souza sprawls well.
Iggor Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is breathing heavily.
Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Souza stalling against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirvonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a double jab.
Hirvonen misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirvonen moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Hirvonen moves out of range easily.
Hirvonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Souza's head.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Hirvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza tries to clinch up.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hirvonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirvonen tries to bum rush Souza with a series of wild strikes but Souza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirvonen's waist but Hirvonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Hirvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Hirvonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Iggor Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirvonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souza counters with a left and a right that stings Hirvonen.
Souza connects with a solid leg kick.
Souza looks to land a combination but Hirvonen avoids it well.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Hirvonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Hirvonen.
Souza tries to clinch but Hirvonen moves out of range.
Hirvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hirvonen as he jumps to the side.
Hirvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iggor Souza will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Hirvonen gets double underhooks and turns Souza into the cage.
Hirvonen looking for a takedown.
Hirvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hirvonen gets underhooks to prevent Souza's takedown attempt.
Souza prevents the takedown attempt.
Iggor Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heikki Hirvonen.
Hirvonen is looking for a takedown.
Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Souza controls Hirvonen momentarily but Hirvonen frees himself.
Hirvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Souza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Souza stops Hirvonen from standing up.
Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hirvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hirvonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is standing up over Hirvonen. Hirvonen looks to escape but Souza dives into side control.
Souza decides to stand back up. Souza steps back and let's Hirvonen get back to his feet.
Souza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Hirvonen.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Hirvonen pushes him off.
Souza moves out of range of the body kick.
Hirvonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Souza counters with a one-two to the body.
Hirvonen misses with a hook.
Souza shoots in for a double leg but Hirvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirvonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hirvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hirvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hirvonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Souza.
No joy there for Hirvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza punishes Hirvonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Souza is looking to wear down Hirvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hirvonen lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
Hirvonen stuffs the takedown.
Hirvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirvonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hirvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Hirvonen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Souza to the ground. Hirvonen is now in Souza's guard.
Hirvonen looking to pass the guard.
Hirvonen trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Heikki Hirvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heikki Hirvonen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Souza scores with a hook to the body. Hirvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hirvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirvonen blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirvonen throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Souza scores with a head kick. Hirvonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hirvonen throws a nice looking combination but Souza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Hirvonen lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza misses with a double jab
and Hirvonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Souza!
Iggor Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heikki Hirvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hirvonen wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Heikki Hirvonen.
I think Souza 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Iggor Souza!
In defeat, Heikki Hirvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for disappointing my fans and everybody in attendance.I hope I gave a good show. Im going back to the gym and coming back far stronger. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahti Ahven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen 50 Cent - God Gave me Style as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jon Jones enters the cage!
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20
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ahti Ahven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahven misses with a head kick.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahven is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Ahven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahven wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahven.
A head kick from Jones lands but Ahven takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Ahven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahven blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones wants to clinch up but Ahven keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Ahven misses.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Ahven throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahven.
Ahven blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahven as he avoids it easily.
Ahven misses with a hook.
Ahven throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but Ahven moves out of range.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that Jones has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahti Ahven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a push kick but Ahven slaps the foot to one side.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Ahven moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Ahven connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ahven circles away.
Ahven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws a head kick but Ahven moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ahven misses its intended target.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahven lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahven.
Ahven moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Ahven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahven moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Ahven throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahven darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Ahven.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with the combination.
Ahven misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Ahven cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Ahven connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahven tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahven but Ahven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ahti Ahven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Ahven scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Ahven.
Jones is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ahven is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jones.
Ahven punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones is rocked!
Ahven scores with a leg kick.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahven finish him?
Ahven walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ahven swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jones's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Ahven!
Ahti Ahven thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DubRaider- Starry Eyes. The key to victory for Octavio Ramos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Octavio Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Jaffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramos.
Jaffer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ramos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaffer works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Jaffer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jaffer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaffer controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaffer defends it easily.
Jaffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Jaffer hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Jaffer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer shoots in and bounces Ramos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jaffer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jaffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaffer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaffer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaffer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jaffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jaffer.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaffer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ramos slips a jab from Jaffer.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramos as he jumps to the side.
Jaffer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramos connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer cracks Ramos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jaffer pinned against the cage. Jaffer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramos wants to clinch
and Jaffer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaffer moves to clinch but Ramos breaks away
and Jaffer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaffer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Octavio Ramos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jaffer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaffer wants to clinch.
Ramos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaffer's waist but Jaffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramos off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaffer wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Jaffer misses.
Jaffer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Jaffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ramos there.
Jaffer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaffer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramos's guard.
Ramos trying to control but Jaffer postures up.
Jaffer throws a strike but Ramos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaffer works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaffer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramos has wrist control.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Jaffer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramos trying to control the position.
Jaffer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jaffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaffer defends it nicely.
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jaffer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramos tries to keep at a distance but Jaffer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Jaffer with a knee to the head.
Ramos tries to circle away but Jaffer has him pinned against the cage.
Ramos is trying to push Jaffer away but Jaffer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaffer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jaffer.
Jaffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramos pulls his leg out and moves away.
James Jaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramos.
Jaffer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaffer darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
Jaffer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ramos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaffer backwards.
Jaffer scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaffer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ramos is trying to keep Jaffer in close.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Jaffer tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaffer controlling Ramos's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jaffer is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaffer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramos dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaffer is looking to clinch.
Jaffer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramos's half guard.
Jaffer working Ramos over with strikes.
Ramos is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaffer.
Jaffer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaffer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jaffer lands a big shot there that rocks Ramos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jaffer is landing with some decent strikes but Ramos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jaffer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ramos tries to reverse the position but Jaffer maintains control.
Jaffer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jaffer with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer with the ground and pound from mount.
Ramos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jaffer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ramos hang on?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaffer with good strikes from the mount here!
Jaffer controlling from the full mount.
Ramos is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer landing shots from mount.
Octavio Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaffer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ramos?
A nice elbow there by Jaffer.
Jaffer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jaffer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ramos looks a forlorn figure.
Ramos is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos is in a horrible position here. Jaffer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Ramos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramos seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaffer scoring with strikes but Ramos is staying in there.
Jaffer landing strikes from the mount.
Ramos taking shots to the head.
Jaffer controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jaffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaffer 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jaffer!
James Jaffer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syltas Pojk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syltas Pojk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
266 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos shoots in and drives through. Pojk sprawls well.
Papadopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
Pojk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghiorghos Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pojk lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Pojk sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Pojk sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pojk tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Pojk gets double underhooks and turns Papadopoulos into the cage.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
Pojk lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Pojk lands with a short shot to the head.
Pojk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pojk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pojk lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pojk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Papadopoulos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pojk defends well and Papadopoulos ends up having to push Pojk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papadopoulos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pojk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pojk with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Pojk tries to sprawl out of it but Papadopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pojk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Papadopoulos fails with the takedown.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Papadopoulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pojk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papadopoulos somewhat.
Pojk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pojk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Pojk as Papadopoulos shoots in.
OH! Papadopoulos has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Pojk smells blood and charges in for the finish! Pojk unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Papadopoulos sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Syltas Pojk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anucha Poopha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Aunor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anucha Poopha!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aunor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aunor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poopha counters with a leg kick.
Poopha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poopha is looking to land body kicks.
Aunor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poopha to the mat! Poopha manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aunor controlling from the top position.
Poopha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aunor tries to free his leg and advance position but Poopha is retaining full guard.
Aunor content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Aunor tries to land a leg kick but Poopha saw it coming and moves away.
Poopha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aunor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poopha misses with a head kick.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Aunor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poopha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anucha Poopha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Anucha Poopha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poopha misses with a lunging right hand
and Aunor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Poopha is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aunor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poopha wants to improve his position but Aunor is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aunor trying to pass the guard but Poopha defending well.
Poopha looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aunor in particular looking to stall.
Aunor trying to control the action but Poopha is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Terry Aunor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poopha, right into the meat.
Poopha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aunor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aunor moves out of range as Poopha strikes.
Poopha digs a good hook to Aunor's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aunor duly obliges.
Aunor just misses with a punch to the body.
Aunor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poopha tries to avoid it but Aunor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poopha to the ground. Poopha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poopha is looking to slow Aunor down with leg kicks.
Poopha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aunor's head.
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!
Poopha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aunor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Aunor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aunor.
Poopha misses with the combination.
Poopha throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poopha scores with a jab to the head.
Aunor avoids the head kick by Poopha.
Poopha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aunor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poopha was well out of range. Poor timing from Aunor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anucha Poopha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poopha.
Aunor is looking to clinch but Poopha is avoiding it.
Poopha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aunor.
Aunor throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poopha.
Poopha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poopha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aunor at a distance.
Poopha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses
and Aunor counters with a stiff right hand.
Aunor tries to clinch but Poopha moves out of range.
Aunor lands a slapping body shot.
Poopha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poopha lands with a kick to the temple. Aunor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Aunor tries to clinch there but Poopha circles away.
Poopha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aunor rather than just go for the knockout.
Aunor shoots in looking for a takedown but Poopha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aunor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Terry Aunor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aunor shoots in for a double leg but Poopha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aunor lands with a right hand.
Poopha connects with a leg kick. Aunor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poopha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aunor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poopha misses with a head kick.
Aunor keeps the fight on the outside.
Poopha connects with a body shot.
Aunor tries to clinch but Poopha moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aunor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poopha. Poopha obviously looking to wear him down.
Aunor staying out of range there.
Poopha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aunor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aunor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poopha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aunor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Aunor.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses
and Aunor counters by moving into the clinch.
Aunor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poopha.
Aunor closes the distance and pushes Poopha back into the cage.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aunor avoids it.
Poopha misses with a body punch.
Aunor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopha throws an elbow but it misses.
Poopha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aunor is defending well for now.
Aunor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aunor is working Poopha over against the cage.
Aunor lands a shoulder strike.
Poopha missing with knees to the body.
Poopha misses with the head strike.
Poopha throws a head punch that misses.
Aunor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poopha.
Poopha working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Poopha.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aunor.
A short uppercut from Aunor.
Poopha trying to land knees to the body.
Aunor digs a right hand into Poopha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poopha's gas tank.
Poopha tries to work over Aunor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor lands a hook that snaps the head of Poopha backwards.
Poopha tries to land knees in the clinch but Aunor avoids the damage to the body.
Aunor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poopha.
Poopha motions for Aunor to come forward. Poopha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poopha lands a head kick!
Aunor clinches up with Poopha and pushes him back against the cage.
Aunor is trying to force a seperation but Poopha has the dominant position.
Aunor blocks an elbow strike.
Poopha manages to break the clinch.
Aunor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poopha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Aunor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poopha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anucha Poopha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aunor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aunor is defended easily by Poopha.
Aunor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Aunor.
Poopha tests Aunor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poopha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aunor.
Poopha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aunor shoots for a double leg takedown but Poopha sprawls well. He's pushed Aunor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poopha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poopha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poopha moves out of range of the body kick from Aunor.
Poopha tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopha lands a high kick!
Poopha misses with a straight left.
Poopha misses with a body shot
and Aunor counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Aunor looks to clinch
and Poopha counters with a stiff right hand.
Aunor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Poopha misses the target.
Aunor moves away from the strike by Poopha.
Aunor moves out of range as Poopha strikes.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aunor throws a series of punches but Poopha avoids them all with ease.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses.
Poopha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aunor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poopha lands a leg kick that knocks Aunor off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Poopha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poopha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poopha throws out a leg kick but Aunor moves out of range and Poopha only half commits.
Anucha Poopha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poopha scores with a jab to the body.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Poopha takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poopha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aunor moves away.
Aunor checks the leg kick.
Poopha lands a head kick!
No joy there for Aunor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor blocks a head kick by Poopha.
Nice jab there from Poopha.
Poopha moves into the clinch successfully.
Poopha misses with an elbow strike.
Poopha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Poopha throws a head punch that misses.
Aunor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the head but Aunor blocks with his arms.
Poopha scores with a knee to the head.
Poopha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poopha lands an elbow inside that Aunor shrugs off.
Poopha swings wildly with an uppercut but Aunor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aunor avoids it.
Aunor managing to block the knees to the body from Poopha.
Poopha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poopha throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor managing to block the knees to the body from Poopha.
Still in the clinch, Aunor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poopha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aunor tries to break free but Poopha pushes him back against the cage.
Aunor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aunor dodges an elbow strike from Poopha.
Poopha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poopha throws an elbow that misses.
Aunor lands a right hand.
Aunor breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aunor forces Poopha back against the cage and clinches.
Poopha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poopha throws a head kick but Aunor moves out of range.
Aunor pushes Poopha up against the cage in a clinch.
Aunor is trying to force a seperation but Poopha has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha really 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.
Poopha throws out a loose jab but Aunor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poopha throws the left hand but Aunor avoids the punch easily.
Poopha misses the jab.
Poopha throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Aunor blocks the leg kick.
Poopha tries to work over Aunor's front leg with a kick but Aunor checks it.
Poopha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poopha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aunor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poopha tries to clinch up but Aunor circles away and keeps his distance.
Poopha thows a body shot but no joy.
Poopha throws a head kick but Aunor moves out of range.
Aunor throws a sloppy head kick and Poopha moves out of range easily.
Jab by Aunor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Aunor throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Aunor. That snapped Poopha's head back.
Poopha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aunor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poopha's head.
Aunor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aunor fails to land with a series of punches.
Poopha thows a body shot but no joy.
Aunor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poopha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aunor is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Poopha.
Aunor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poopha swivels and escapes.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses.
Poopha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aunor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poopha leaves Aunor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poopha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aunor connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aunor throws a sloppy head kick and Poopha moves out of range easily.
Poopha tries a low kick but Aunor avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Poopha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor checks a low kick from Poopha.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch but Poopha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aunor throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Poopha lands but Aunor takes it in his stride.
Aunor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Poopha avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Aunor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poopha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poopha throws a front kick aimed at Aunor's knee but Aunor avoids it well.
Poopha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aunor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poopha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Poopha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poopha throws a jab but it's blocked by Aunor.
Sloppy strikes from Aunor. Those never looked like landing.
Aunor misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Poopha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poopha connects with a high kick.
Poopha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aunor's sensitive parts.
Poopha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aunor swinging wildly here.
Poopha circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor missing with a left hand there. Poopha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aunor throws a leg kick but Poopha checks it.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poopha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anucha Poopha dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aunor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aunor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aunor.
Aunor tries to clinch but Poopha is having none of it.
Poopha feints and then cracks Aunor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aunor down.
Aunor cracks Poopha with a good jab.
Poopha misses with a body shot.
Aunor goes for a double leg but Poopha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poopha continues to drive forward.
Poopha misses with a knee strike.
Poopha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poopha misses with a head kick.
Poopha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aunor tries to clinch there but Poopha circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poopha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poopha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poopha is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Poopha being controlled here, momentarily.
Aunor stopping the sweep attempt from Poopha.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aunor trying to control but Poopha is working from the bottom.
Terry Aunor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Terry Aunor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Poopha tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poopha.
Poopha keeps the fight on the outside.
Crunch! Poopha slams his shin into Aunor's torso.
Aunor throws a solid leg kick but Poopha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aunor.
Aunor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aunor tries to clinch up but Poopha circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poopha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poopha scoring well with a low kick there.
Poopha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aunor closes the distance and clinches.
Poopha trying to land knees to the body.
Aunor lands a left hand.
Anucha Poopha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poopha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poopha lands a nice elbow.
Aunor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aunor avoids it.
A short uppercut from Aunor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poopha lands an elbow that stopped Aunor in his tracks for a moment.
Aunor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poopha pushes off an throws an elbow but Aunor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poopha tries to land a knee to the head but Aunor blocks with his arms.
Aunor struggles to land a body shot inside as Poopha controls his hands.
Aunor pushes Poopha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poopha looking to throw knees to the head but Aunor is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aunor avoiding damage as Poopha throws knees to the body.
Aunor struggles to land a body shot inside as Poopha controls his hands.
Aunor takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Aunor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poopha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anucha Poopha!
Anucha Poopha is the new featherweight champion!
Terry Aunor spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rubber match'.
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