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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Berns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fadzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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144 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Berns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Fadzaev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berns takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Fadzaev. No joy for Berns on that attempt.
Fadzaev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Berns throws a sloppy head kick
and Fadzaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fadzaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fadzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berns shoots in for a double leg but Fadzaev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Berns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fadzaev counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Berns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fadzaev connects with a body shot that sends Berns's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berns misses with a takedown attempt
and Fadzaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berns shoots and misses
and Fadzaev counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Fadzaev. Beautiful body shot.
Fadzaev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fadzaev leaves Berns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Berns is breathing heavily.
Berns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadzaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Fadzaev finds it's way through Berns's defenses.
A jab from Fadzaev does it's job there.
Fadzaev tests Berns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fadzaev throws a shot to the body.
Fadzaev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fadzaev 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.
Nice uppercut there from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berns.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A cross from Fadzaev lands.
Berns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fadzaev scores with a shot to the body.
Fadzaev lands a nice hook to Berns's body. Berns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alan Fadzaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadzaev lands an overhand right.
Berns goes for a double leg but Fadzaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fadzaev continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berns looks for a takedown but Fadzaev sprawls well.
Fadzaev scores with the left hand. Berns knows he should have avoided that one.
Fadzaev jabs Berns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Berns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Fadzaev.
A cross from Fadzaev lands.
Fadzaev lands a body shot.
Alan Fadzaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berns has his takedown stuffed
and Fadzaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berns shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fadzaev as he avoids it easily.
Fadzaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fadzaev lunges at Berns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Berns's hand.
Fadzaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Berns's head backwards.
Berns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fadzaev as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Fadzaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bernss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Berns is rocked!
Fadzaev scores with a hook to the body. Berns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Berns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fadzaev.
Fadzaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Berns at a distance.
Berns fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fadzaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Berns goes for a double leg but Fadzaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fadzaev continues to drive forward.
Berns seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadzaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Fadzaev.
Berns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadzaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fadzaev cracks a nice hook into Berns's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Fadzaev.
Berns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fadzaev lands a jab to the head.
Berns shoots in looking for a takedown. Fadzaev tries to sprawl out of it but Berns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fadzaev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Berns. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berns.
Berns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Fadzaev.
Berns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fadzaev lands a jab to the head.
Fadzaev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berns walks into a stiff left hand from Fadzaev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Fadzaev 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.
Fadzaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Berns off the cage and back into range.
Fadzaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berns's hands.
Fadzaev lands a jab to the head.
Berns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadzaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Berns.
Berns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Fadzaev.
Fadzaev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fadzaev pinned against the cage. Fadzaev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Fadzaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berns shoots and misses
and Fadzaev counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Berns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berns shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fadzaev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berns misses with a takedown attempt
and Fadzaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berns walks into a straight right hand from Fadzaev.
Berns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berns throws a head kick but Fadzaev moves out of range.
Fadzaev 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.
Fadzaev scores with a jab to the body.
Fadzaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadzaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fadzaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadzaev cracks Berns with a hook to the temple - Berns is on wobbly legs here! Fadzaev swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Berns falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fadzaev wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Fadzaev!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Duim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bojan Vladislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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155 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Duim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bojan Vladislav!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vladislav gets the takedown into side control.
Duim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vladislav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Duim struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Vladislav politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vladislav prefers to stall for the moment though.
Duim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vladislav on the ground.
Vladislav has hold of Duim's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Duim seems comfortable defending it but Vladislav has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Duim is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Duim is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vladislav couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bojan Vladislav!
Bojan Vladislav decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopejtka shoots in and drives through. Baxter sprawls well.
Baxter tries to work over Kopejtka's front leg with a kick but Kopejtka checks it.
Kopejtka scores with a shot to the body.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka tries to bum rush Baxter with a series of wild strikes but Baxter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kopejtka backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kopejtka lands with a kick to the temple. Baxter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Baxter as Kopejtka shoots in.
Kopejtka backing away here, and Baxter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Baxter stuns Kopejtka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baxter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kopejtka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baxter somewhat.
Kopejtka swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baxter circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kopejtka shoots in for a double leg but Baxter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baxter wants to counter the offense by Kopejtka and move into the clinch position.
Kopejtka looks to land a combination but Baxter avoids it well.
Kopejtka avoids the body shot from Baxter.
Kopejtka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baxter swivels and escapes.
Jab from Kopejtka.
A cross from Kopejtka lands.
Kopejtka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kopejtka has a takedown stuffed.
Kopejtka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baxter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopejtka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopejtka somewhat.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kopejtka is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Kopejtka misses
and Baxter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopejtka swinging wildly here.
Kopejtka misses with a double jab.
Kopejtka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kopejtka is looking to slow Baxter down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baxter is defended easily by Kopejtka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kopejtka.
Baxter slaps away a takedown attempt from Kopejtka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kopejtka shoots in but Baxter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baxter tries a quick counter leg kick but Kopejtka is wise to it.
Kopejtka misses with a body shot.
Baxter fails to land the takedown.
Baxter moves out of range of the body kick.
Kopejtka throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Baxter back to the cage. Kopejtka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kopejtka misses the jab.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Baxter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kopejtka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baxter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Baxter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka is looking for a counter combo.
Kopejtka dives in for a single leg takedown but Baxter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka jabs Baxter right on the nose. Baxter blinks but takes it well.
Kopejtka looks to land a right hand but Baxter moved out of range.
Kopejtka misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter flicks out a counter leg kick but Kopejtka steps away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kopejtka misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Kopejtka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kopejtka swivels and escapes.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt - Baxter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kopejtka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kopejtka sets himself, and Baxter steps forward looking for the clinch! Kopejtka avoids it this time.
Kopejtka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Baxter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kopejtka has got the better of the exchanges.
Baxter lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas Kopejtka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baxter has a takedown stuffed.
Kopejtka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxter can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopejtka fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter slips under a jab from Kopejtka.
Baxter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kopejtka.
Kopejtka shoots in looking for a takedown. Baxter tries to sprawl out of it but Kopejtka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baxter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kopejtka checks a leg kick.
Kopejtka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baxter stuffs the takedown attempt from Kopejtka. Kopejtka gets slowly back to his feet.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Kopejtka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baxter.
Kopejtka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kopejtka wants it to stay on the feet.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baxter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kopejtka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baxter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kopejtka misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Douglas Kopejtka is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baxter is defended easily by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baxter throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kopejtka.
Baxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kopejtka with a body shot.
Baxter fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Kopejtka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kopejtka tries for a takedown but Baxter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kopejtka throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Baxter misses.
Kopejtka looks to throw a body kick
and Baxter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kopejtka tries to circle away but Baxter has him pinned against the cage.
Baxter is working for takedown but Kopejtka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baxter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kopejtka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baxter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kopejtka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kopejtka misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Kopejtka scores with a one two! Baxter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Baxter throws a front kick aimed at Kopejtka's knee but Kopejtka avoids it well.
A jab from Kopejtka misses.
Kopejtka sets himself, and Baxter steps forward looking for the clinch! Kopejtka avoids it this time.
Baxter stuffs the takedown.
Baxter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baxter motions for Kopejtka to come forward. Baxter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baxter tries to avoid it but Kopejtka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baxter to the ground. Baxter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Baxter. No joy for Kopejtka on that attempt.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Kopejtka.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baxter.
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kopejtka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baxter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kopejtka, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick from Baxter misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Kopejtka 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!
Baxter throws a leg kick but Kopejtka checks it.
Kopejtka cracks Baxter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kopejtka throws a one two combo.
Kopejtka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baxter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kopejtka is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopejtka pushes Baxter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Baxter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Baxter controlling from side mount.
Kopejtka is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baxter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Freddy Baxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baxter controlling from side mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopejtka throws a hook to the side of Baxter's head but Baxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kopejtka shoots in looking for a takedown but Baxter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kopejtka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baxter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kopejtka stuffs the takedown.
Kopejtka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kopejtka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Kopejtka.
Kopejtka stuffs the takedown attempt from Baxter. Baxter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that Baxter avoids nicely.
Baxter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kopejtka rather than just go for the knockout.
Kopejtka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kopejtka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxter defends well and Kopejtka ends up having to push Baxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Kopejtka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kopejtka shoots and misses
and Baxter counters by moving into the clinch.
Baxter jumps guard but Kopejtka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kopejtka is trying to break the clinch but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kopejtka throws a right hand that Baxter ducks under and follows up with a left that Baxter also avoids with ease.
Baxter shoots for a takedown but Kopejtka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kopejtka moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baxter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kopejtka somewhat.
Baxter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kopejtka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Baxter counters with a nice leg kick.
Baxter blocks a jab.
Baxter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Douglas Kopejtka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Baxter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kopejtka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baxter.
Kopejtka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Kopejtka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kopejtka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Kopejtka!
Douglas Kopejtka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Freddy Baxter had this to say: ' '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Champions. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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142 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
40 - 22 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Shirahama as he connects with a hook.
Drezner missing with a left hand there. Shirahama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shirahama swings widly with a right hand
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
Shirahama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drezner.
Nice cross by Drezner.
Drezner rushes Shirahama and presses him up against the cage.
Shirahama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drezner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drezner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Shirahama.
Drezner closes the distance and clinches.
Drezner stalling in the clinch but Shirahama improves position.
Drezner working hard to break the clinch.
Drezner tries to break free but Shirahama pushes him back against the cage.
Shirahama struggles to land a body shot inside as Drezner controls his hands.
Drezner lands an uppercut.
Shirahama breaks from the clinch.
Shirahama throws a series of punches but Drezner avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shirahama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shirahama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Shirahama shoots in but no luck this time.
Drezner lands a jab to Shirahama's midsection.
Drezner misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shirahama! But no joy.
Shirahama scores with a jab.
Shirahama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drezner scoring well with a low kick there.
Drezner with a nice cross.
Shirahama throws a series of punches but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner throws a chopping leg kick but Shirahama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shirahama with the counter takedown but Drezner avoids it easily.
Drezner throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
Drezner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drezner lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drezner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Shirahama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shirahama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shirahama moves away from the strike by Drezner.
Shirahama avoids the head kick by Drezner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zak Drezner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drezner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shirahama tries to clinch up but Drezner circles away and keeps his distance.
Drezner throws a head kick but Shirahama moves out of range.
Shirahama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Drezner.
Drezner misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Shirahama unleashes a big counter combination but Drezner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shirahama tries to clinch there but Drezner circles away.
Shirahama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shirahama throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
Drezner has closed the distance and engaged Shirahama in a clinch.
Drezner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama taking a breather.
Shirahama tries for a takedown but Drezner manages to get underhooks.
Drezner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shirahama.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right hook to the body lands for Shirahama.
Shirahama breaks the clinch.
Shirahama gets tackled into the cage by Drezner. Drezner maintains the clinch.
Shirahama keeps control of Drezner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shirahama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drezner manages to break the clinch.
Drezner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a leg kick which misses Shirahama's front leg but catches the back leg as Shirahama tries to avoid it.
Shirahama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drezner misses with a jab to the body
and Shirahama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shirahama misses the shot to the body.
Shirahama takes one on the button.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Shirahama. Those never looked like landing.
Drezner slips under a jab.
Shirahama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drezner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drezner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner throws a right hand that Shirahama ducks under and follows up with a left that Shirahama also avoids with ease.
Shirahama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shirahama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
No joy there for Shirahama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shirahama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drezner swivels and escapes.
Drezner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shirahama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drezner.
Shirahama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drezner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shirahama tests Drezner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Shirahama.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Shirahama shoots in for a takedown but Drezner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shirahama avoids the head kick by Drezner.
It seemed like Shirahama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shirahama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shirahama.
Drezner lands a really nice looking cross but Shirahama seems unphased.
Drezner walks into a stiff left hand from Shirahama.
Drezner slips a jab from Shirahama.
Drezner lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Shirahama throws a hook but Drezner blocks it.
Shirahama tries to move into range but Drezner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shirahama takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drezner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shirahama can do to turn this around?
Drezner throws a hook to the side of Shirahama's head but Shirahama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drezner doesn't manage to clinch there - Shirahama circles away.
Shirahama throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
Drezner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drezner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shirahama throws out the jab.
Shirahama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drezner defends it nicely.
Shirahama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drezner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drezner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shirahama throws out the jab.
Drezner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shirahama manages to avoid it.
Drezner stalks Shirahama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shirahama's face. Shirahama staggers backwards, shaken.
Shirahama looks to land a right hand but Drezner moved out of range.
Drezner is looking to counter punch.
Drezner walks into a stiff left hand from Shirahama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries to clinch up.
Jab from Shirahama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shirahama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drezner moves out of range of the strikes.
Shirahama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drezner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drezner.
Shirahama throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
Shirahama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drezner misses with a looping left.
Shirahama works over Drezner's head and body with a nice combination.
Drezner misses with a wild combination.
Shirahama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drezner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch but Shirahama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Shirahama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drezner thows a leg kick but Shirahama checks it
and Shirahama counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Drezner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drezner tries to clinch but Shirahama is having none of it.
Shirahama fails to land with a series of punches.
Shirahama throws a shot from downtown. Drezner moves away and avoids it.
Shirahama connects with a right hand. Drezner shakes it off.
Drezner wants to land a leg kick but Shirahama is out of range.
Shirahama misses with an uppercut.
Shirahama lands a lovely overhand right.
Drezner is rocked!
Shirahama ducks under a wild hook from Drezner.
Oh Drezner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahama fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drezner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drezner looks to clinch but Shirahama throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drezner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenichi Shirahama!
Zak Drezner was interviewed post fight and said 'Would like to congratulate my opponent for an amazing fight he's a warrior and he deserved to win tonight i have no excuses i lost so im just going to have to suck it up and come back more focused and stronger for my next fight thank you '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
170 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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32
183 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberto Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo works the jab nicely.
It looks like Roberto Blanco has been cut.
Blanco connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blanco manages to avoid it.
Congo lands a right hook to the body.
Congo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Congo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo cracks a nice hook into Blanco's ribs.
No joy there for Congo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanco scores with a decent looking hook.
Congo slips a jab from Blanco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Congo throws out a loose jab but Blanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo forces Blanco back against the cage and clinches.
Congo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Congo.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo lands a nice uppercut.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Blanco won't want to take too many of those.
Blanco is breathing heavily.
Blanco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Congo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Congo.
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!
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Congo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
Blanco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo lands with a hook. Blanco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Congo lands a glancing blow to the side of Blanco's head.
Oooooh!!! Congo has knocked Blanco down with a huge combo! Congo steps away and waves a wobbly Blanco back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Blanco is rocked!
Congo cracks Blanco with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Blanco falls to his knees and Congo doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andokuhle Congo!
Andokuhle Congo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
149 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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41
145 lbs
31 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bammer moves away.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Bammer slips the punch.
Bammer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vargas is trying to defend but Bammer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bammer is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position.
Bammer prevents Vargas from improving his position.
Bammer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bammer trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bammer throwing strikes here but Vargas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bammer looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammer working for a submission but Vargas is keeping him at bay.
Vargas can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bammer working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bammer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vargas's face.
Vargas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bammer is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Bammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sammer Bammer!
A victorious Sammer Bammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayo Kermode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parayan has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
29 - 18 - 0 |
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205 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mayo Kermode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermode moves into range and clinches up with Parayan.
Parayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parayan looks winded!
Kermode lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parayan will feel that in the morning.
Kermode moves into the clinch.
Kermode lands a damaging elbow.
Kermode tries to land knees in the clinch but Parayan avoids the damage to the body.
Parayan tries to circle away but Kermode has him pinned against the cage.
Kermode trying to land knees to the body.
Kermode with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kermode.
Kermode has Parayan pressed against the cage, preventing Parayan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kermode lands with a light punch inside.
Kermode using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kermode throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kermode lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermode misses with some punches.
Kermode missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermode comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kermode.
Kermode lands a nice uppercut.
Kermode lands an elbow that stopped Parayan in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jiroy Parayan has been cut.
Kermode lands a hook that snaps the head of Parayan backwards.
Kermode lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parayan is rocked!
Kermode with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Parayan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kermode finish him?
Kermode gets through Parayan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kermode using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Parayan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Parayan takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermode misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parayan.
Kermode has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Parayan - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Kermode, and another! Parayan is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mayo Kermode!
During a confident post fight interview, Mayo Kermode thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
24 - 3 - 0 |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farniev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Crusoe working away.
A lull in the action here.
Crusoe trying to control the position but Farniev is working away.
Crusoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crusoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farniev keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Farniev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crusoe wants to control but Farniev is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crusoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farniev throws a body kick that misses.
Crusoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farniev defends it well.
Farniev just misses with a punch to the body.
Crusoe with the counter takedown but Farniev avoids it easily.
Crusoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farniev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron fight team in the buildup to the fight.
Crusoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Farniev clinches up with Crusoe and pushes him back against the cage.
Crusoe goes for a takedown attempt but Farniev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crusoe avoids the head kick by Farniev.
Farniev scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crusoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crusoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Farniev throws a sloppy head kick and Crusoe moves out of range easily.
Crusoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusoe moves away from the strike by Farniev.
Crusoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Farniev digs a good hook to Crusoe's body.
Farniev misses the shot to the body.
Crusoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Robinson Crusoe has been cut.
Batraz Farniev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crusoe slips under a jab.
Crusoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Farniev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crusoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farniev throws a leg kick that misses.
Crusoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farniev defends it well.
Farniev works Crusoe's body with a nice hook.
Farniev throws a hook but Crusoe avoids it easily.
Crusoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farniev defends it well.
Farniev misses with an uppercut
and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusoe controlling from the top position.
Farniev keeping moving, preventing Crusoe from controlling successfully.
Crusoe content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farniev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Farniev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farniev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farniev lands a jab to Crusoe's midsection.
Farniev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crusoe blocks a leg kick.
Crusoe with the counter takedown but Farniev avoids it easily.
Farniev misses with a straight right.
Crusoe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Farniev is predictable there
and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batraz Farniev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robinson Crusoe'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.
Farniev throws a body kick that misses
so Crusoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Crusoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Farniev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crusoe actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farniev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crusoe to regain full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Farniev.
Crusoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farniev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Farniev swings for the body but Crusoe moves out of range.
Crusoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farniev defends it well.
Crusoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crusoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farniev misses with a looping left.
Crusoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice cross by Farniev.
Farniev misses with a looping right.
Crusoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev lands a head shot.
A big right from Farniev misses.
Farniev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Farniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crusoe manages to avoid it.
Farniev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusoe can do to turn this around?
Farniev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farniev lands a head kick!
Crusoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farniev.
Farniev thumps Crusoe with a low kick.
Crusoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farniev misses with a body shot.
Crusoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev misses with a hook. Crusoe ducked under it nicely.
Crusoe feints the counter takedown.
Farniev closes the distance and clinches.
Crusoe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Farniev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Farniev manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Farniev.
Crusoe ducks under a wild hook from Farniev.
Crusoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farniev.
Donk. Farniev catches Crusoe right on the button with a cross.
Farniev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crusoe slips a jab and a cross from Farniev.
Crusoe feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farniev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Farniev has Crusoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Crusoe tries for a takedown but Farniev manages to get underhooks.
Crusoe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Batraz Farniev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robinson Crusoe.
Crusoe can't get the takedown.
Crusoe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farniev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Farniev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farniev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farniev loads up on a big right hand but Crusoe slips the punch.
Farniev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batraz Farniev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robinson Crusoe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Farniev throws a shot to the body.
Farniev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farniev connects with a leg kick. Crusoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Farniev lands a jab to Crusoe's midsection.
Farniev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farniev throws a series of punches but Crusoe avoids them all with ease.
Farniev cracks Crusoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Crusoe.
Crusoe with the counter takedown but Farniev avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Farniev.
Crusoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Crusoe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Farniev defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev tries a head kick but it misses.
Farniev punishes Crusoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Farniev looks to land a combination but Crusoe avoids it well.
And Crusoe tries to counter it with a takedown but Farniev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Farniev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Farniev.
Farniev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crusoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farniev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crusoe is rocked!
Farniev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Farniev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crusoe is out of range and Farniev settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crusoe is still on wobbly legs! Can Farniev finish him?
Farniev flashes Crusoe a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Crusoe's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Crusoe crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Farniev punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batraz Farniev!
Batraz Farniev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowie has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music. Raphael Bowie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
220 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
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36
210 lbs
22 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eildon Heap!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowie throws a low kick but Heap moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Heap misses the target.
Heap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heap connects with a crisp jab.
Heap throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowie closes the distance and pushes Heap back into the cage.
Heap lands an elbow inside.
Bowie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heap after a bit of a struggle.
Heap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bowie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heap's elbow.
Bowie misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bowie.
Bowie pushes Heap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bowie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bowie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Heap clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bowie has got one arm under Heap's chin. This could be trouble... Heap trying to control the other hand but Bowie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Heap has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raphael Bowie!
Raphael Bowie is the new light heavyweight champion!
Raphael Bowie 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Comfortably Numb. Sato has chosen Call to prayer of islam as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
170 lbs
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39
175 lbs
30 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sato on his heels. He'll look to pass Sato's guard now, I'm sure.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sato wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.
Sato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sato is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
Sato wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Sato has wrist control.
Hunt throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt 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.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sato's head.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.
Sato wants to get back to his feet but Hunt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hunt forces his way into half guard.
Sato has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hunt is on him like a limpet, forcing Sato back against the cage.
Sato's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Sato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sato moves away from the strike by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
A left lands for Sato.
Sato throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Sato is quick to defend against it.
Hunt wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
Sato throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Sato's ribs.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sato's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt moves out of range as Sato strikes.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt defending well as Sato loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Sato.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Sato had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sato feints a counter leg kick.
Sato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sato. Sato obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Sato's front leg but catches the back leg as Sato tries to avoid it.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt slips a straight right by Sato.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Sato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Sato misses.
Hunt feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Merik Hunt will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
A little jabbing left from Sato on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Sato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato avoids the body shot from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Hunt there.
Rumina Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sato lands with a cross.
Rumina Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hunt throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sato.
Sato throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Nice uppercut there from Sato.
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!
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sato catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sato misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt 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.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Sato.
Hunt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Sato throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Sato keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sato sprawls and moves away.
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Sato off balance momentarily.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Sato sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merik Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Sato wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sato scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Sato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sato cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Sato down.
Hunt cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Sato is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Sato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Sato.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Sato's knee but Sato avoids it well.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Sato avoids them all with ease.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sato. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sato.
Sato pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Sato settles back down.
Sato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
and Hunt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sato manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hunt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sato defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sato. Sato obviously looking to wear him down.
Sato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Hunt swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Sato.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Sato moves out of range.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Sato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sato.
Sato tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sato but Sato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a body shot.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sato! But no joy.
Hunt feints and then cracks Sato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sato down.
Sato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sato misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Sato cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Sato attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sato misses with a straight right.
Sato thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Sato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sato takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Sato counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sato throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Sato avoids it.
Sato feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Sato tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Sato misses.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Sato.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Hunt staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rumina Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sato 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rumina Sato!
Rumina Sato is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Rumina Sato stared into the camera and said 'Remember, a vote for islam is a vote for retardation.'.
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