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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yodthanong Photirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzhor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anzhor Azhiev acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yodthanong Photirat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anzhor Azhiev! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Photirat darts in and clinches Azhiev up against the cage. Photirat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Photirat as he avoids it easily. Azhiev fails to land the takedown. Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Photirat.
A punch combination from Photirat misses. Nice sprawl there from Photirat as Azhiev shoots in. Yodthanong Photirat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzhor Azhiev. Photirat fails to land with a series of punches.
Photirat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Photirat wants it to stay on the feet. Photirat fails to land with a series of punches.
Azhiev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Photirat's waist but Photirat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Azhiev off to one side. Photirat throws a head kick but Azhiev moves out of range.
Photirat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Photirat misses with a wild combination.
Azhiev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Azhiev tries for a takedown but Photirat circles away easily enabling Photirat to counter with a crisp jab. Azhiev fails with the takedown and Photirat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Photirat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Photirat manages to break the clinch.
Azhiev has a takedown stuffed. Azhiev fails with a takedown attempt. Photirat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Azhiev back to the cage. Photirat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Photirat throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease. Excellent takedown into side control there by Azhiev.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Azhiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Photirat, who protects the arm well. Azhiev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Azhiev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Photirat, who protects the arm well. Azhiev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Photirat is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Photirat is working hard here to advance position. Azhiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Photirat is looking to reverse the position. Azhiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Photirat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Azhiev tries for a kimura but Photirat is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Azhiev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Photirat is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Azhiev yanks on the arm and Photirat is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Azhiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anzhor Azhiev! Anzhor Azhiev got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Inclan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inclan throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Inclan throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely. Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inclan throws out the jab. Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Black controlling the position. Inclan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Inclan trying to remain calm as Black controls from the top position. Inclan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Inclan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Black wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Inclan, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Inclan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Black swings around for an armbar but Inclan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Black's guard. Black seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Inclan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Black might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Inclan won't allow Black to sweep him here. Black trying to strike off his back.
Inclan being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inclan manages to get himself to full guard.
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Black's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Robert Black wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Black shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Inclan's guard. Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Black sitting in guard, not really doing much. Black stands up and waves to Inclan to follow him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Inclan fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Black dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black is looking to clinch but Inclan is avoiding it.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet. Inclan is looking to clinch but Black is avoiding it.
Black rushes Inclan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Black gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black tries to pass the half guard into mount. Inclan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Black controlling the action here. Inclan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black slows the pace down in half guard. Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Inclan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black. Black has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Inclan works to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black wants to stand and escape but instead Inclan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Black wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black is in the full mount, landing strikes. Black dominating with strikes here. Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Robert Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Black controlling from mount. This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Inclan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Black dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Inclan being controlled for a moment. Black wants to stand but Inclan is controlling his arm. Black controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Robert Black wasn't doing enough on the ground. Inclan tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance. Black thows a body shot but no joy. Inclan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Inclan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Black counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Black. Black is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Black looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black prevents Inclan from getting back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Black chips away with some ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Black slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Black advances nicely into full mount. Black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black content just to control the position here. Robert Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Black won't let Inclan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black punishing his opponent with strikes. Black takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Inclan is trying desperately to improve position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Black controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Black showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Black, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Black! Robert Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure comes to the cage accompanied by BIG SHUG - who's hard. Koppinen has chosen Kontra - Sankarit salapoliiseina as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Koppinen! The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A looping hook to the body misses from Kure. Koppinen does a little dance to reset his feet. Kure misses with a low kick. Koppinen missing with a left hand there. Kure was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kure stuffs the takedown attempt from Koppinen. Koppinen gets slowly back to his feet. Kure drives through with a takedown into Koppinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kure scoring with punches to the head and body. Kure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koppinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koppinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Koppinen, not yet. Kure sitting in guard here, content to control. Kure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koppinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kure has managed to get both his arms back between Koppinen's legs - danger averted. Kure stands up over Koppinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Kure throws a big right hand that misses. Kure postures up and lands a big shot to Koppinen's brow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kure postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Koppinen has wrist control. Kure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koppinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kure accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Koppinen has wrist control. Kure is pushing down on Koppinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koppinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Kure has managed to sneak the leg through. Koppinen is trying to control but can't.
Kure slows the pace down in half guard. Kure working Koppinen over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koppinen trying to hold on to Kure's head to control him but Kure postures up.
Kure controlling the action here. We've been hearing that Kure has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Kure looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koppinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koppinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kure. Koppinen looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Koppinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kure is working away from the top position though. Koppinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kure's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kure's back! Koppinen is hanging on to Kure's back as he tries to escape.
Koppinen is looking to control Kure but Kure is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koppinen looking for the choke from the back. Kure breaks Koppinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kure trying to control but Koppinen is working from the bottom. Koppinen pulls Kure in close to his closed guard and prevents Kure from doing any damage or advancing position. Kure trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koppinen can do anything to dispel that myth. Kure trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Koppinen is pulling down on Kure's head to control his posture. Kure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kure wants to control from the top but Koppinen keeps moving. Koppinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses. Koppinen is trying to control the position but Kure postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ernesti Koppinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Koppinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kure fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kure throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koppinen loads up on a big right hand but Kure slips the punch. Sloppy strikes from Kure. Those never looked like landing. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kure slaps away a takedown attempt from Koppinen, before circling back to the center of the mat. The fighters circling - Kure throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koppinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kure as he avoids it easily. Koppinen has Kure up against the cage in a clinch.
Kure tries to land knees in the clinch but Koppinen avoids the damage to the body. Kure gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kure throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kure lands with a punch from half guard. Koppinen wants to improve his position but Kure is controlling well.
Kure stops Koppinen from getting back to his feet.
Kure working the head and body with strikes. Kure prevents Koppinen from improving his position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kure wants to work for an arm triangle but Koppinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kure not doing much here.
Kure slips a nice elbow through Koppinen's hands, connecting with Koppinen's forehead. Kure throwing shots but Koppinen is blocking nicely. Kure working Koppinen over with strikes. Krejzi Kure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Koppinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kure. Koppinen trying to control here.
Kure lands with a punch from half guard. Koppinen is looking for a sweep. Kure is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kure trying to control from half guard but Koppinen is working away. Kure takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koppinen trying to hold on to Kure's head to control him but Kure postures up.
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kure misses with a head shot. Koppinen uses the momentum to regain guard. Koppinen wants to sweep but no luck. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koppinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Koppinen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Koppinen thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Koppinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kure holds on for dear life, controlling Koppinen's posture momentarily. Koppinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kure turns into him and now he's in Koppinen's guard.
Kure throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Koppinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kure lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koppinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kure trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Koppinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kure's guard. Kure keeping moving, preventing Koppinen from controlling successfully. Koppinen pushes down on Kure's leg and manages to get into half guard. Koppinen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kure is looking for a sweep. Koppinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Koppinen takes the fight into the clinch. Koppinen dodges an elbow strike from Kure.
Koppinen wants a takedown.
Kure misses with some punches.
Kure looking for a takedown. Koppinen looking to stall.
Koppinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kure is defending well. Kure tightens his grip and picks Koppinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Koppinen manages to land in guard. Kure scoring with some ground and pound. Kure trying to control the position from guard on top but Koppinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kure slips nicely into half guard. Koppinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kure's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kure's back!
That's one minute gone in the round. Koppinen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kure is in real trouble here. Koppinen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kure is tapping out! Koppinen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernesti Koppinen! Our winner, Ernesti Koppinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Jomo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Jomo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexander Pichushkin's chin.
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Jomo! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jomo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jomo scrambles back to his feet. Pichushkin scores with a decent looking hook. Pichushkin scores with a shot to the body.
Jomo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Pichushkin digs a good hook to Jomo's body.
Jomo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pichushkin throws a good cross that connects.
Jomo looks to clinch and Jomo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Jomo moves away and avoids it. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jomo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pichushkin lands a nice hook to Jomo's body. Jomo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Pichushkin throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pichushkin lands a right hook to the body.
Pichushkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Pichushkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Jomo's head.
Jomo is rocked! Jomo switches off momentarily and Pichushkin cracks him with a monster right hand! Jomo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Pichushkin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Pichushkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Pichushkin! Alexander Pichushkin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Suchacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suchacki has chosen Ide Prosto as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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181 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Henry Percy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Suchacki! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Suchacki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Percy but Percy pushes him off and we're back to square one. Percy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Percy tries a low kick but Suchacki avoids it. Percy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Suchacki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Percy is out of range and Suchacki settles back down. Suchacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suchacki drops his hands momentarily and Percy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Michal Suchacki has been cut. Percy stuns Suchacki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Henry Percy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Suchacki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Suchacki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Percy defends well and Suchacki ends up having to push Percy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Suchacki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Percy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Henry Percy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Suchacki. A nice right hand lands inside from Percy.
Suchacki is rocked! Percy manages to break the clinch.
Percy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Percy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Suchacki looks winded! Percy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Suchacki shoots and misses and Percy counters with a huge left! Suchacki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Percy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Suchacki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Percy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Percy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes to the cage accompanied by DubRaider- Starry Eyes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jaffer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Ward! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ward tries to clinch but Jaffer moves out of range. Ward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jaffer misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaffer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaffer tries to clinch up. Nice takedown defense from Jaffer. No joy for Ward on that attempt. Jaffer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ward. Jaffer moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off. Jaffer moves into the clinch. Jaffer working aggressively here.
Ward goes for a takedown attempt but Jaffer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Ward. Ward misses with a looping left. Ward tries to sprawl but Jaffer drives through with a takedown into half guard. Ward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaffer in particular looking to stall. Ward tries to roll over but Jaffer keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaffer in particular looking to stall. Ward felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Jaffer just wasn't active enough. Ward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jaffer drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Ward lands a left hand.
Jaffer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jaffer is pressing down on Ward's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ward is holding on for now. Jaffer trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom. Jaffer controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ward is looking for a sweep. Jaffer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jaffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Ward keeps control of the position for the meantime. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Jaffer wasn't doing enough on the ground. Jaffer tries to clinch there but Ward circles away.
Ward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaffer but Jaffer pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jaffer wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance. Jaffer wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance. Jaffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ward paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ward fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaffer drives through and clinches with Ward against the cage.
Jaffer tries to work over Ward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jaffer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jaffer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaffer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward. Jaffer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaffer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaffer misses with a knee strike.
Jaffer misses with a short punch on the inside. A hook to the body from Jaffer.
Ward breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaffer is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Jaffer circles away and we're back to standing. Ward circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jaffer avoids them all with ease. Ward fails in his attempt to clinch. Jaffer tries to clinch but Ward is having none of it. Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaffer. Jaffer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaffer lands a jab. Ward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ward shoots in for a takedown but Jaffer shows good takedown defense. Jaffer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jaffer rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ward is working for takedown but Jaffer is calmly controlling the position for now. Jaffer is pressed up against the cage. Ward has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaffer down to the mat. Jaffer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ward misses with a takedown attempt - Jaffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jaffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jaffer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ward tries to clinch up. Jaffer cracks a nice hook into Ward's ribs. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A lazy left from Jaffer finds it's target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jaffer gets a clinch. Jaffer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ward is rocked! Jaffer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ward. Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaffer finish him? Jaffer is defending well against a takedown attempt. Ward seems to have recovered his senses. Jaffer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaffer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jaffer content to control rather than advance. Jaffer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward is trying to stand back up but Jaffer is controlling him
Ward tries to get to full guard but Jaffer has control of the leg. Jaffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working. Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaffer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jaffer is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ward trying to control but Jaffer postures up.
Well, if Jaffer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jaffer moves into range and clinches up with Ward. Jaffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaffer is looking to take this one to the mat. Ward works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Jaffer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ward trying to control but Jaffer is working from the bottom. Jaffer is pulling down on Ward's head to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Jaffer is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
James Jaffer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Jaffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ward swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ward throws a series of punches but Jaffer avoids them all with ease. Ward throws out a loose jab but Jaffer uses good head movement to avoid it. Jaffer closes the distance and clinches. Jaffer lands a right hand. Jaffer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards. Jaffer cracks Ward with a nice body shot. Ward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaffer to keep the fight standing. Ward lands an uppercut. Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaffer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jaffer lands a nice uppercut. Jaffer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards. Jaffer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaffer slows the pace down in half guard. Jaffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jaffer working over Ward with some ground and pound. Ward looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ward pushes Jaffer off looking to stand but Jaffer dives back in and keeps control.
Ward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Jaffer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ward! Jaffer lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jaffer looking to secure an arm triangle but Ward defends it well. The referee warns Ward that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ward is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ward tries to hold on but Jaffer postures up. Jaffer with a couple of short strikes. Jaffer cracks Ward with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Jaffer! James Jaffer retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking James Jaffer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes to the cage accompanied by Master Killer - Merauder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shinya Stanley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thunder Jackson! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Stanley. Stanley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Shinya Stanley has been cut. Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage. Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Stanley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick. Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stanley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Shinya Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stanley tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stanley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Thunder Jackson has been cut. Stanley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. Jackson lands a knee to the head.
Stanley wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanley blocks it with crossed arms. Stanley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanley blocks it with crossed arms. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stanley blocks with his arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Jackson working Stanley over with knees to the body. Jackson misses with a knee to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Stanley. Stalling in the clinch from Stanley.
Stanley tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. Stanley takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson prevents Stanley from breaking the clinch. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley breaks from the clinch.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Stanley looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanley. Stanley misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Stanley misses the shot to the body. Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Stanley misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Stanley misses. Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanley. Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stanley throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. Jackson staying out of range there. Stanley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Stanley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanley blocks it with crossed arms. Stanley wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Stanley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage. Stanley wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stanley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A knee to the head by Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Stanley is breathing heavily. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stanley blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley 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! Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stanley misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Jackson dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanley throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range. Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes. Stanley on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut. Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Stanley instigates a clinch. Stanley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson working Stanley over with knees to the body. Thunder Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Stanley takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body. A knee to the head by Jackson.
Stanley takes a knee to the side of the body. Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stanley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stanley's efforts to push away. Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Stanley looks to throw an elbow but misses. Stanley misses with a punch on the inside.
Stanley crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage. Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jackson tries to clinch there but Stanley circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Stanley circles away and keeps his distance. Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stanley lands a body shot.
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stanley moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson rushes Stanley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stanley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanley working hard to break the clinch. Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stanley is defending well for now. Stanley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Stanley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy. Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stanley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stanley can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley taking a breather. Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Stanley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jackson as Stanley tries to tie him up. Stanley takes a knee to the side of the body. Jackson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thunder Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Stanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stanley throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Jackson tries to clinch up but Stanley circles away and keeps his distance. Stanley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage. Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
Stanley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Jackson avoiding damage as Stanley throws knees to the body.
Stanley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley misses with an elbow strike.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Stanley keeps it at a distance. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stanley throws out the jab. Jackson tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stanley cracks Jackson with an open hand slap. Stanley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley lands the left hand. Shinya Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Stanley gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. Stanley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Stanley with a hook. Stanley misses with the combination.
Stanley keeps the fight on the outside. Stanley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanley throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Stanley was not able to check. Shinya Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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! Stanley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Stanley avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson forces Stanley back against the cage and clinches. Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stanley can't break the clinch.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanley. Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stanley breaks the clinch.
Stanley throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with an outside leg kick.
Stanley moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike. Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stanley tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Jackson tries a knee to the head but Stanley blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stanley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Stanley is blocking nicely.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Stanley blocks with his arms.
Thunder Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Stalling in the clinch from Stanley.
Stanley trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Stanley tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position. Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Stanley.
Jackson keeps control of Stanley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Stanley manages to break the clinch.
Stanley digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Nice body punch from Stanley. Stanley throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Shinya Stanley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thunder Jackson! Thunder Jackson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 90% for their support in the buildup to the fight. Shinya Stanley spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm considering retiring...I mean I don't know...Man, these fighters are all bullshit...I'm like...like, why am I doing this?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Siblas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syltas Pojk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siblas's entrance music is Furious Angels by Rob Dougan. A fine choice. Syltas Pojk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Siblas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pojk misses with an uppercut. Pojk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pojk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pojk misses with a body shot.
Pojk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Siblas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Pojk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siblas is one step ahead there. Pojk pulls Siblas in close to prevent any damage. Siblas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Siblas trying to control but Pojk is working from the bottom. Pojk wants to stand but Siblas is controlling the position. Siblas stands up over Pojk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siblas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Siblas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Siblas scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Siblas chips away with some ground and pound. Siblas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pojk works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Pojk trying to control the position.
Siblas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Siblas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Siblas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Siblas preventing the sweep. Pojk is adopting a defensive guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Siblas passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siblas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Siblas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pojk has managed to free his arm - good work. Siblas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pojk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
It looks like Syltas Pojk has been cut. Pojk is looking to control Siblas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pojk avoid being mounted? Pojk has hold of Siblas's hands but Siblas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Siblas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pojk is rocked!
That has opened up Syltas Pojk's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Syltas Pojk's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Siblas! Tony Siblas opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leather Slammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Rogers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leather Slammer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Rogers! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rogers misses with an uppercut. Slammer saw that one coming. Rogers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slammer. Slammer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rogers looking for submissions off his back. Slammer is working for a submission of some sort.
Slammer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rogers is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leather Slammer! Leather Slammer retains his heavyweight title! In his post fight interview, Leather Slammer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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