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REZDOG 34: Infatuated Dog PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santos De La Porto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kokainowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santos De La Porto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Kokainowicz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Porto throws a leg kick but Kokainowicz moved away.
De La Porto forces Kokainowicz back against the cage and clinches.
De La Porto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
De La Porto slows down the pace here.
Kokainowicz looking to throw knees to the head but De La Porto is blocking nicely.
De La Porto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokainowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De La Porto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Porto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kokainowicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kokainowicz looks to land a combination but De La Porto avoids it well.
Kokainowicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Porto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like De La Porto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Kokainowicz. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokainowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kokainowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Kokainowicz throws a right and a left that De La Porto avoids nicely.
Kokainowicz throws a nice looking combination but De La Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Kokainowicz looks to move away, De La Porto throws a big counter combo bu Kokainowicz just gets out of the way.
De La Porto dives in for a single leg takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De La Porto closes the distance and clinches.
De La Porto is struggling to control the position.
Kokainowicz tries to stall but De La Porto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De La Porto tries for a takedown but Kokainowicz manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos De La Porto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Porto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kokainowicz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
De La Porto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kokainowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Porto circles away quickly and effectively.
De La Porto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kokainowicz sprawls well. Kokainowicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De La Porto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz misses with a series of wild punches.
De La Porto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jan Kokainowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Porto shoots in for a double leg but Kokainowicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De La Porto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kokainowicz is fending him off so far but De La Porto persists. Nope, Kokainowicz circles away and we're back to standing.
De La Porto slips a jab and a cross from Kokainowicz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Kokainowicz has knocked De La Porto down with a huge combo! Kokainowicz steps away and waves a wobbly De La Porto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Santos De La Porto has been cut.
Kokainowicz swinging wildly here.
De La Porto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De La Porto closes the distance and clinches.
Kokainowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De La Porto is defending well for now.
Kokainowicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De La Porto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kokainowicz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kokainowicz taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Porto misses with a hook from the clinch.
De La Porto breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Kokainowicz does no damage.
Kokainowicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Porto dives in for a single leg takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De La Porto clinches up against the cage.
De La Porto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kokainowicz is defending well for now.
De La Porto breaks from the clinch.
Kokainowicz throws a nice looking combination but De La Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokainowicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like De La Porto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De La Porto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Porto.
Kokainowicz throws a nice looking combination but De La Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De La Porto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kokainowicz looks winded!
Kokainowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
De La Porto throws a leg kick that misses.
Kokainowicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De La Porto.
Kokainowicz throws a right and a left that De La Porto avoids nicely.
Kokainowicz throws a nice looking combination but De La Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De La Porto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jan Kokainowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kokainowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Kokainowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kokainowicz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De La Porto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokainowicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Porto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Porto misses with a series of wild punches.
De La Porto forces Kokainowicz back against the cage and clinches.
Kokainowicz tries to circle away but De La Porto has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kokainowicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santos De La Porto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De La Porto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kokainowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De La Porto closes the distance and clinches up with Kokainowicz, looking for a takedown. De La Porto pushes Kokainowicz against the cage but Kokainowicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kokainowicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De La Porto counters by moving into the clinch.
De La Porto prevents Kokainowicz from breaking the clinch.
De La Porto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De La Porto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De La Porto dodges the punch combination from Kokainowicz.
De La Porto has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Porto pulls Kokainowicz into guard.
Kokainowicz wants to stand but De La Porto is controlling his posture from full guard.
De La Porto wants to stand and escape but Kokainowicz is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Porto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kokainowicz tries to stand but De La Porto is controlling from the bottom.
De La Porto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are working up against the cage. De La Porto manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kokainowicz tries to circle away but De La Porto has him pinned against the cage.
De La Porto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos De La Porto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kokainowicz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kokainowicz looking to slow down the pace here.
De La Porto misses with a body punch.
Kokainowicz can't break the clinch.
Kokainowicz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
De La Porto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokainowicz's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Porto breaks the clinch.
De La Porto looks for a takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls well.
Santos De La Porto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kokainowicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De La Porto.
Kokainowicz throws a series of punches but De La Porto moves out of range.
Kokainowicz misses with a few strikes there.
De La Porto tries to counter by clinching up but Kokainowicz breaks away and moves out of range.
Kokainowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Porto circles away quickly and effectively.
Kokainowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Porto circles away quickly and effectively.
De La Porto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz throws a series of punches but De La Porto moves out of range.
Kokainowicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kokainowicz is breathing heavily.
De La Porto fails with a takedown attempt.
De La Porto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kokainowicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Porto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De La Porto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokainowicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Porto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kokainowicz fails to land with a series of punches.
De La Porto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De La Porto slips a jab and a cross from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kokainowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De La Porto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De La Porto shoots in for a takedown but Kokainowicz shows good takedown defense.
De La Porto takes the fight into the clinch.
De La Porto breaks the clinch.
De La Porto shoots in looking for a takedown but Kokainowicz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Porto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Porto dodges the punch combination from Kokainowicz.
De La Porto misses with a low kick.
As De La Porto backs off Kokainowicz throws a huge counter combo but De La Porto manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Kokainowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santos De La Porto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kokainowicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kokainowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Kokainowicz throws a right and a left that De La Porto avoids nicely.
De La Porto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls well. He's pushed De La Porto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan Kokainowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Kokainowicz. No joy for De La Porto on that attempt.
As De La Porto backs off Kokainowicz throws a huge counter combo but De La Porto manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck for De La Porto with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos De La Porto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokainowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De La Porto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kokainowicz, pushing him back against the cage.
De La Porto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kokainowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kokainowicz tries to bum rush De La Porto with a series of wild strikes but De La Porto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Porto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls and moves away.
Kokainowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokainowicz tries to bum rush De La Porto with a series of wild strikes but De La Porto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by De La Porto or perhaps it was just good defense by Kokainowicz, which made it look bad.
De La Porto shoots for a double leg takedown but Kokainowicz sprawls well. He's pushed De La Porto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kokainowicz swinging wildly here.
De La Porto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokainowicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kokainowicz tries to bum rush De La Porto with a series of wild strikes but De La Porto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Porto dodges the punch combination from Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kokainowicz throws a series of punches but De La Porto avoids them all with ease.
De La Porto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kokainowicz looks to land a combination but De La Porto avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz checks a low kick from De La Porto.
Kokainowicz throws a series of punches but De La Porto avoids them all with ease.
De La Porto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kokainowicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De La Porto shoots in and drives through. Kokainowicz sprawls well.
Kokainowicz looks to land a combination but De La Porto avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Porto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kokainowicz misses with a two punch combination.
Kokainowicz misses with a few strikes there.
De La Porto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De La Porto darts in looking for a takedown but Kokainowicz gets double underhooks and turns De La Porto into the cage.
De La Porto fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Porto has managed to clinch.
Kokainowicz has had enough of the clinch but De La Porto keeps him there for the moment.
Kokainowicz is struggling to control the position.
De La Porto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokainowicz throws a nice looking combination but De La Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kokainowicz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De La Porto circles away quickly and effectively.
De La Porto avoids a punch combination nicely.
De La Porto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kokainowicz.
Kokainowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kokainowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De La Porto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Porto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kokainowicz as he jumps to the side.
De La Porto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Kokainowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Kokainowicz throws a right hand that De La Porto ducks under and follows up with a left that De La Porto also avoids with ease.
De La Porto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kokainowicz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De La Porto is in Kokainowicz's guard.
De La Porto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Porto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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!
De La Porto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Kokainowicz's face as De La Porto controls the position.
De La Porto advances to full mount.
Kokainowicz squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kokainowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kokainowicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kokainowicz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Peri Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Durand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Peri Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Peri Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Durand!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peri Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Durand sprawls well. He's pushed Peri Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peri Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Peri Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Peri Jr moves out of range easily.
Peri Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peri Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Peri Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durand tries to avoid it but Peri Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durand to the ground. Durand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Peri Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand looks to land a combination but Peri Jr avoids it well.
Carl Durand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durand scores with a head kick.
It looks like Adam Peri Jr has been cut.
Peri Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durand defends it nicely.
Durand throws a head kick but Peri Jr moves out of range.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Peri Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peri Jr defending well as Durand loads up on a big left hand.
Durand is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Durand misses.
Peri Jr slips under a jab.
Peri Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peri Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peri Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Durand, looking for a takedown. Peri Jr pushes Durand against the cage but Durand circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand throws a hook but Peri Jr avoids it easily.
Peri Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Durand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Durand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durand tests Peri Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peri Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peri Jr moves out of range as Durand strikes.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peri Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peri Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durand as he avoids it easily.
Durand scores with a jab to the jaw.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peri Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peri Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Peri Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand misses with a hook.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durand throws a shot from downtown. Peri Jr moves away and avoids it.
Peri Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durand sprawls and moves away.
Durand throws a hook but Peri Jr avoids it easily.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peri Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Peri Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durand's waist but Durand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Peri Jr off to one side.
Peri Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durand as he avoids it easily.
Durand just misses with a punch to the body.
Peri Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carl Durand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peri Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Durand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peri Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peri Jr takes one on the button.
Durand throws a hook to the side of Peri Jr's head but Peri Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durand lands a head kick. Peri Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Durand 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.
A head kick from Durand lands but Peri Jr takes it in his stride.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Peri Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peri Jr shoots in for a takedown but Durand shows good takedown defense.
Peri Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durand defends well and Peri Jr ends up having to push Durand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Durand.
Durand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Peri Jr is out of range.
No luck for Peri Jr with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Durand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Peri Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Durand.
Peri Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Peri Jr is just out of range.
Peri Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durand as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand misses the target.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durand wants it to stay on the feet.
Durand lands a jab.
Peri Jr tries for a takedown but Durand sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Peri Jr backs off Durand throws a huge counter combo but Peri Jr manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Peri Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peri Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durand throws out the jab.
Peri Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durand sprawls and moves away.
Durand throws a head kick that half lands.
Peri Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durand! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand misses with an uppercut. Peri Jr saw that one coming.
Peri Jr avoids the head kick by Durand.
Peri Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peri Jr somewhat.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Peri Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durand has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peri Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Durand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peri Jr is defended easily by Durand.
Peri Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Durand.
Durand displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peri Jr.
Durand throws a big shot that misses.
Peri Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durand knocks Peri Jr to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peri Jr, who protects the arm well.
Peri Jr is trying to escape the position but Durand is controlling the position.
Durand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peri Jr struggling a bit here.
Durand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Durand is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peri Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peri Jr struggling a bit here.
Durand tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peri Jr wants to control but Durand postures up.
Peri Jr is letting Durand control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Durand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Peri Jr gets back to half guard.
Durand takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peri Jr wants to control but Durand is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durand in particular looking to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Peri Jr's cut.
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!
Peri Jr staying out of range there.
Peri Jr staying out of range there.
Peri Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Durand lands.
Peri Jr dives in and grabs Durand's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durand pushes down on Peri Jr's head and hops out.
Durand lands with a straight right. Peri Jr didn't see that one coming.
Nice body punch from Durand.
Peri Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Durand thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durand throws a head kick but Peri Jr moves out of range.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Peri Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Durand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peri Jr.
Peri Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Peri Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Durand.
The fighters circling - Durand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peri Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Peri Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Peri Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peri Jr blocks a jab.
Durand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peri Jr manages to avoid it.
Peri Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durand misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peri Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durand swivels and escapes.
A big right from Durand misses.
Nice defenses there by Peri Jr.
Peri Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Durand is quick to defend against it.
Durand lands a jab-cross combination.
Peri Jr misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peri Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durand but Durand pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peri Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durand throws a looping overhand right but Peri Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peri Jr.
Peri Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Durand is quick to defend against it.
Good standup being displayed there by Durand as he connects with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Peri Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Durand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Peri Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peri Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peri Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Peri Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Peri Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durand looks to throw the jab but Peri Jr is out of range.
Peri Jr attempts a counter takedown but Durand avoids it well and moves away.
Durand misses with a straight left.
Durand lands with an uppercut that bounces Peri Jr off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peri Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peri Jr. Peri Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Durand misses with a hook. Peri Jr ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Peri Jr.
Carl Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durand connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peri Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam Peri Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand connects with a body shot that sends Peri Jr's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Durand!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Hohung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ming Hohung could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Bob's chin.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ming Hohung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohung.
Hohung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Bob misses.
Hohung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohung.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Hohung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hohung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hohung is sitting in close to Bob's body. Bob has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hohung is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hohung is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bob.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Budzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebenezer Cramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Budzynski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ebenezer Cramp's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Budzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ebenezer Cramp!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budzynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cramp.
Cramp has closed the distance and engaged Budzynski in a clinch.
Budzynski can't get the takedown.
Budzynski has Cramp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cramp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cramp breaks from the clinch.
Budzynski misses with a jab to the body
and Cramp counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Budzynski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cramp content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Budzynski looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budzynski tries to roll over but Cramp keeps him under control.
Cramp looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budzynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cramp.
Cramp is pressing down on Budzynski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Budzynski is holding on for now.
Cramp seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Budzynski actively working from the bottom here.
Cramp controlling the action here.
Budzynski is trying to control but can't.
Budzynski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cramp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Budzynski is looking to control Cramp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Budzynski avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cramp seems to be working for a kimura but Budzynski defends the submission attempt.
Budzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Budzynski is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cramp moves out of range of the strikes.
Budzynski misses with a straight right.
Cramp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Budzynski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramp wants to stand but Budzynski has his arm trapped.
Cramp working away.
Cramp tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Budzynski struggling a bit here.
Cramp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Budzynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Budzynski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cramp's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cramp stalling.
Budzynski trying to control here.
Cramp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Budzynski wants to control but Cramp is keeping busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Budzynski blocks a jab.
Budzynski is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Budzynski shuts the power down on Cramp. Lights out, game over! Budzynski is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andrzej Budzynski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Macias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Hamster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Macias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samson Hamster!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamster moves into the clinch.
Hamster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macias's efforts to push away.
Hamster prevents Macias from breaking the clinch.
Hamster gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hamster advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamster wants to control but Macias is keeping him busy.
Hamster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hamster is trying to control. Macias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Macias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamster on the ground.
Hamster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamster moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Macias has worked his arm free - good work by Macias!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster wants to stand but Macias has his arm trapped.
Macias looking for a sweep but Hamster has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Macias wants to control but Hamster is having none of it.
Hamster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamster is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Macias has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Hamster's attempts to control the action.
Macias tries to hold on but Hamster pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hamster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Macias hang on?
Hamster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hamster is trying to control here but Macias has managed to regain half guard.
Macias looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macias is trying to get back to full guard.
Macias is pressing down on Hamster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hamster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamster trying to control the position from guard on top but Macias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamster is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macias quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Hamster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamster blocks a head kick by Macias.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Macias has had enough of the clinch but Hamster keeps him there for the moment.
Hamster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Macias is trying to push Hamster away but Hamster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Macias tries to pull guard but Hamster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Macias tries to break free but Hamster pushes him back against the cage.
Hamster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hamster pulls guard.
Samson Hamster has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamster controls Macias momentarily but Macias frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Macias stopping the sweep attempt from Hamster.
Hamster keeping moving, preventing Macias from controlling successfully.
Macias prevents Hamster from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macias wants to control from the top but Hamster keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Macias throws a head kick but Hamster moves out of range.
Macias catches Hamster napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hamster to the canvas!
Hamster is rocked!
It looks like Samson Hamster has been cut.
Hamster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macias defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamster looking to control.
Macias wants to control from the top but Hamster keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamster wants to sweep but no luck.
Macias postures up.
Hamster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Macias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias has a closed guard, preventing Hamster from standing up.
Hamster looking to sit in guard and control but Macias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamster trying to control the position.
Hamster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamster is trying to hold Macias in close to prevent damage but Macias has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamster wants to improve his position but Macias is controlling well.
Hamster is looking to get back to is feet but Macias passes into side control.
Hamster manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Macias tries to roll over but Hamster keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamster is thwarting Macias's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Macias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Hamster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hamster takes the fight into the clinch.
Macias decides to pull guard.
Hamster trying to control but Macias is working from the bottom.
Macias is trying to control the position but Hamster postures up.
Macias wants to control but Hamster passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macias is not content to let Hamster control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Macias throws a head kick that misses
and Hamster moves into the clinch.
Hamster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamster tries to throw a body punch but Macias avoids it by throwing Hamster back against the cage.
Hamster has Macias pressed against the cage.
Macias pulls guard effortlessly.
Macias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hamster has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Macias but he's now mounted!
Hamster looking to finish with strikes here!
Hamster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Macias can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hamster throwing strikes here but Macias is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macias is squirming around, avoiding Hamster's attempts to control the action.
Hamster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Macias because Hamster loaded up on that one.
Macias is looking to improve his position but Hamster isn't that keen on the idea.
Macias wants to control but Hamster is having none of it.
Macias avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Macias is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hamster misses with some ground and pound and Macias recovers position to half guard.
Hamster wants to take a breather but Macias is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamster looking for a submission but Macias manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Macias trying to keep a closed guard but Hamster is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Hamster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamster 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Hamster!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Juda Leib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filip Wera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abraham Juda Leib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juda Leib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wera throws out a counter right but Juda Leib avoids it with no problem.
Juda Leib really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juda Leib gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wera controlling from the top position.
Wera throwing strikes from guard but Juda Leib blocks nicely.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juda Leib has momentary wrist control but Wera slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juda Leib utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wera wants to control from the top but Juda Leib keeps moving.
Wera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juda Leib works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juda Leib keeping moving, preventing Wera from controlling successfully.
Juda Leib on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juda Leib tries to get out of the position.
Juda Leib has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Juda Leib.
Wera misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Wera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Juda Leib is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juda Leib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wera.
Wera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Juda Leib is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Juda Leib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wera fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juda Leib knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wera on the ground.
Wera working the ground and pound but Juda Leib is defending the strikes.
Wera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Juda Leib is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Wera crashes against the mat.
Juda Leib takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Juda Leib on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Juda Leib avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Wera.
The strikes coming from Wera are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wera moves into full mount!
Wera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Juda Leib is trying desperately to improve position.
Wera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juda Leib wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wera.
Juda Leib is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wera looking to finish with strikes here!
Wera postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Juda Leib looks a forlorn figure.
Juda Leib wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wera.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wera cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wera thowing shots but they're missing.
Wera lands with some strikes.
Juda Leib is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Filip Wera 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.
Juda Leib pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juda Leib sprawls well. Juda Leib wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wera gets slowly back to his feet.
Abraham Juda Leib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Juda Leib quickly recovers to half guard.
Wera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera is keen to just control but Juda Leib is a slippery customer.
Juda Leib is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wera lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wera is looking to take a break and control but Juda Leib is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Juda Leib blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wera.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juda Leib defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juda Leib defending well though.
Wera working Juda Leib over with strikes.
Wera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juda Leib has hold of Wera's hands but Wera slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juda Leib's head.
Juda Leib keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Juda Leib defending well though.
Wera works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Juda Leib because Wera loaded up on that one.
Wera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wera throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wera connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wera has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juda Leib's face.
Oh Juda Leib is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wera misses with a head shot.
Juda Leib is looking to improve his position but Wera isn't that keen on the idea.
Juda Leib holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Juda Leib seems to have got his legs back now.
Juda Leib is trying desperately to improve position.
Wera lands a big elbow.
Wera raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera punching from mount but Juda Leib doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Juda Leib is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juda Leib's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wera looking to finish with strikes here!
Wera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wera is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wera scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Juda Leib?
Wera punching from mount but Juda Leib doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wera with a couple of short strikes.
Wera is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Juda Leib goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Wera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Filip Wera!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radas Meis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stannis Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radas Meis!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meis dodges the punch combination from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries to keep at a distance but Meis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meis lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Meis.
Wilcox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilcox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Radas Meis has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meis clinches.
Meis lands a right hand.
Meis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilcox blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilcox goes for a takedown attempt but Meis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stannis Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meis moves into the clinch.
Meis lands a nice shot to the body.
Meis lands a right hand.
Wilcox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Meis to counter with a crisp jab.
Meis has closed the distance and engaged Wilcox in a clinch.
Meis lands a left hand.
Wilcox has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meis throws an elbow but it misses.
Wilcox is trying to pull guard but Meis has him pressed against the cage.
Meis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilcox takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilcox is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meis is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Meis.
Wilcox is breathing heavily.
Meis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilcoxs head.
Meis tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilcox avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Meis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meis.
Meis lands a left hand.
Meis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Meis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meis.
Wilcox is rocked!
Meis lands a right hand.
Oh Wilcox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Meis as the two fighters clinch.
Wilcox seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilcox avoiding damage as Meis throws knees to the body.
Meis cracks Wilcox with a nice body shot.
Meis scores with a shot to the side of Wilcox's head.
Meis drops Wilcox onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wilcox is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wilcox avoiding damage as Meis throws knees to the body.
Wilcox goes for a takedown attempt but Meis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meis Rushes Wilcox and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Wilcox is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Meis Piles on the pressure and Wilcox crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radas Meis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seljak Badel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giantsbane comes to the cage accompanied by Misty Mountain. Tormund Giantsbane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seljak Badel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane connects with a solid leg kick.
Badel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Badel lands a nice short elbow.
Badel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Badel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Badel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giantsbane defending well though.
Giantsbane is trying to get back to full guard.
Giantsbane is controlling Badel's trapped leg to prevent Badel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantsbane works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantsbane working a defensive guard here.
Badel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Badel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Giantsbane's head.
Badel is looking to work some ground and pound but Giantsbane has wrist control.
Badel scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantsbane looking to control but Badel passes into half guard.
Giantsbane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giantsbane tries to get out of the position.
Badel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giantsbane defending well though.
Badel passes to side control.
Badel cracks Giantsbane with a big elbow.
Giantsbane is looking for a sweep.
Badel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giantsbane keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantsbane is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Badel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Giantsbane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Badel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Giantsbane is trying to escape and Badel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Giantsbane is forced to tap! Nice work there by Badel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seljak Badel!
An out of breath Seljak Badel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Tormund Giantsbane stepped up to the mic, saying 'HAR! you fight better than you f*** that's for sure'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Azuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Akira Azuma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Future's chin.
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164 lbs
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38
165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Azuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azuma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Future counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Future pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azuma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Future swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Future's coach down at Bi-polar Asylum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Future's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Azuma moves into range and clinches up with Future.
Future manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Azuma fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Future is predictable there
and Azuma counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Future keeping moving, preventing Azuma from controlling successfully.
Future looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Future controls Azuma momentarily but Azuma frees himself.
Azuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Azuma stopping the sweep attempt from Future.
Azuma wants to control from the top but Future keeps moving.
Future looking for a sweep. Not yet Future, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future keeping full guard, as Azuma tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Future misses with a wild body shot.
Future staying out of range there.
Future is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Future.
Future lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azuma at a distance.
Future thuds his right hand into Azuma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Future throws a shot from downtown. Azuma moves away and avoids it.
Azuma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azuma blocks a head kick by Future.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Future closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Azuma misses with the combination.
Future throws out a counter right but Azuma avoids it with no problem.
Azuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Future.
Future clobbers Azuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Future throws a nice outside leg kick.
Azuma avoids the head kick by Future.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Future looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Future throws a sloppy head kick
and Azuma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Future won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azuma throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Future can't do much from the bottom here.
Azuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azuma controlling the position from side mount.
Future takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Future will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azuma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Future lands a jab to the nose.
Azuma throws a leg kick which misses Future's front leg but catches the back leg as Future tries to avoid it.
Future looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Future misses with a body kick.
Future fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Future misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azuma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Future has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Future tries to clinch there but Azuma circles away.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Azuma blocks the low kick.
Azuma is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Azuma lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Future throws out a powerful jab.
Azuma just misses with a punch to the body.
John Future is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Future throws a nice outside leg kick.
Future avoids the body shot from Azuma.
Future motions for Azuma to come forward. Future throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Future throws a leg kick but Azuma moved away.
Azuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Future counters with a head kick. That will keep Azuma thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It looks like Akira Azuma has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future wants to land a leg kick but Azuma is out of range.
Future swinging wildly here.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Future misses with a double jab.
Future swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Future tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Future throws a sloppy head kick and Azuma moves out of range easily.
Azuma appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Future seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Future lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Future misses.
Future throws a right and a left that Azuma avoids nicely.
Azuma feinted with a counter takedown.
Azuma tries to clinch up but Future circles away and keeps his distance.
Future ducks under a wild hook from Azuma.
Future throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azuma changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azuma tries to bum rush Future with a series of wild strikes but Future uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Future unleashes a big counter combination but Azuma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab lands there for Azuma.
It looks like John Future has been cut.
Azuma scores with a nice head shot.
Future throws a push kick but Azuma slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma moves out of range of the strikes.
Azuma staying out of range there.
Future throws a right hand that Azuma ducks under and follows up with a left that Azuma also avoids with ease.
Azuma attempts a counter takedown but Future avoids it well and moves away.
Azuma misses the jab.
Future displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Akira Azuma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Future tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Future lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azuma circles away quickly and effectively.
Future scores with a head kick. Azuma tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Future 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Azuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azuma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Future circles away quickly and effectively.
Future scores with a hook to the body. Azuma takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azuma scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Azuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Future throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Future misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Azuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Azuma.
That kick from Future tenderised Azuma's leg. Azuma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Future throws a head kick that half lands.
Future throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azuma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Future's guard.
Future is rocked!
Azuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Future is still in real trouble! Can Azuma finish him?
Azuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Azuma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Azuma forces his way into half guard.
Future pushes Azuma off looking to stand but Azuma dives back in and keeps control.
Future seems to have recovered his senses.
Azuma winds up and cracks Future with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akira Azuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Future keeps working.
Azuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Future doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azuma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Future is looking to control Azuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Future avoid being mounted?
Azuma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Future tries to get to full guard but Azuma has control of the leg.
John Future is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azuma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Future is looking to control Azuma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Future avoid being mounted?
Azuma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Future taking some punishment here, with Azuma in his half guard.
Azuma is looking to take a break and control but Future is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azuma is trying to work for a kimura but Future is defending well.
Azuma with the ground and pound but Future uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azuma landing with the ground and pound.
Azuma stopping the sweep attempt from Future.
Azuma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Future is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Future let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Future just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Azuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Future 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Future!
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