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Infinity: FW Title Tourny Rd 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yuri Boyka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jakub Junior's chin.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Boyka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Junior sprawls well. Junior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boyka gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyka stalks Junior and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Junior's face. Junior staggers backwards, shaken.
Boyka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyka stands up and beckons Junior to his feet.
Boyka fakes the leg kick and cracks Junior in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka scores with a nice head shot.
Boyka lands with a nice combination. Junior backs away looking to recover.
Boyka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boyka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Junior doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Boyka.
Boyka scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Boyka.
Junior is rocked!
Jakub Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Junior like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Junior from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaspar Van Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid 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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank McDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaspar Van Clausen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Clausen as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Clausen. McDougal does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Van Clausen.
Van Clausen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDougal but McDougal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Clausen misses with a takedown
and McDougal counters with a nice body shot.
McDougal shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Clausen tries to sprawl out of it but McDougal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Clausen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Clausen darts in and clinches McDougal up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDougal looking to slow down the pace here.
McDougal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Clausen gets control of McDougal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Clausen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Clausen looking to control.
Van Clausen working a defensive guard but McDougal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Van Clausen prevents McDougal from improving position.
McDougal working away.
McDougal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Clausen keeps working.
McDougal decides to stand back up.
McDougal misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McDougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Clausen as he avoids it easily.
McDougal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Clausen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDougal somewhat.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but Van Clausen shows good takedown defense.
Van Clausen clinches up against the cage.
McDougal is working for takedown but Van Clausen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Clausen lands with a right to the head.
Van Clausen has McDougal pressed against the cage, preventing McDougal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Van Clausen holds him up against the cage and eventually McDougal drops back down to his feet.
McDougal is breathing heavily.
Van Clausen successfully pulls guard.
Van Clausen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McDougal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Clausen wants to sweep here but McDougal controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Clausen trying to keep a closed guard but McDougal is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougal throwing strikes but missing.
McDougal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Van Clausen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDougal has an Americana. Van Clausen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! McDougal is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if McDougal hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank McDougal!
Jaspar Van Clausen spoke after the fight, saying 'I thank everyone for coming to watch tonight, my foe was just better, but it was a good fight and am going to learn from this and come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aatos Kesti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakija comes to the cage accompanied by Rakija. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Riza Rakija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aatos Kesti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesti dives in for a single leg takedown but Rakija sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rakija tries to clinch up but Kesti circles away and keeps his distance.
Kesti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rakija tries to avoid it but Kesti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rakija to the ground. Rakija escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kesti tries for a takedown but Rakija sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riza Rakija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aatos Kesti.
Kesti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kesti dives in and scores a takedown into Rakija's guard.
Kesti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rakija bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kesti's guard.
Kesti being controlled here, momentarily.
Rakija has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kesti is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rakija dives into side control.
Rakija remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kesti is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rakija staying calm.
Rakija is looking to take a break and control but Kesti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kesti pushes Rakija away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rakija gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rakija laying and praying for a moment but Kesti takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesti won't allow Rakija to pass to mount.
Rakija looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rakija prevents Kesti from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A bone on bone clash there as Kesti blocks the leg kick.
Kesti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rakija.
Rakija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rakija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rakija as he jumps to the side.
Rakija throws a big counter combination but Kesti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kesti tries to keep at a distance but Rakija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kesti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kesti tries to score a body lock takedown but Rakija shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kesti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rakija is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kesti is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kesti wants a takedown but no success here.
Rakija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rakija throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rakija looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown but Rakija shows good takedown defense.
Rakija has managed to clinch.
Rakija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kesti darts in looking for a takedown but Rakija gets double underhooks and turns Kesti into the cage.
Kesti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rakija manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rakija looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kesti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rakija manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rakija trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rakija wants to stand but Kesti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti keeping moving, preventing Rakija from controlling successfully.
Rakija controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rakija trying to control but Kesti is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rakija postures up in Kesti's guard and throws a big left but Kesti blocks it.
Rakija tries to stand but Kesti is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rakija is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rakija tries to clinch but Kesti is having none of it.
Riza Rakija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kesti shoots in looking for a takedown but Rakija manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kesti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riza Rakija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aatos Kesti.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rakija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kesti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rakija but Rakija pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kesti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rakija tries to clinch up but Kesti circles away and keeps his distance.
Kesti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rakija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rakija looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rakija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kesti can do to turn this around?
Kesti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kesti preventing the sweep.
Rakija is pulling down on Kesti's head to control his posture.
Rakija is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakija controlling the action here.
Rakija passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kesti!
Rakija looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riza Rakija overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kesti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Rakija misses the target.
Kesti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rakija to the mat! Rakija manages to get full guard.
Rakija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kesti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rakija holds on and takes a little breather.
Rakija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kesti manages to get himself to full guard.
Rakija stops Kesti from standing up.
Rakija wants to pass the guard but Kesti is keeping the position.
Kesti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakija. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija stays in close to Kesti's body and controls the position.
Kesti wants to stand and escape but Rakija is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kesti keeping moving, preventing Rakija from controlling successfully.
Kesti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakija is controlling him.
Kesti kicks Rakija off and gets to his feet.
Kesti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rakija.
Rakija throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kesti shoots in for a takedown but Rakija shows good takedown defense.
Rakija moves into the clinch.
Rakija breaks from the clinch.
Kesti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rakija's waist but Rakija gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kesti off to one side.
It looked like Rakija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riza Rakija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aatos Kesti.
Rakija is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Kesti tries to counter it with a takedown but Rakija pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakija takes a swing at Kesti's ribcage but misses.
Rakija slaps away a takedown attempt from Kesti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Rakija wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kesti fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rakija to the ground. Kesti is now in Rakija's guard.
Kesti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kesti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kesti stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Rakija has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Kesti manages to get his head free but now Rakija has transitioned to an armbar! Kesti grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Rakija! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Riza Rakija!
Our winner, Riza Rakija, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo's entrance music is Smells Like Teen Spirit. A fine choice. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwang Soo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwang Soo scores with a head kick.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
A punch combination from Supermies misses.
Kwang Soo thuds a left hand into Supermies's body.
Kwang Soo shoots in for a takedown but Supermies shows good takedown defense.
Kwang Soo slips a straight right by Supermies.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Supermies misses the jab.
Supermies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Supermies takes a swing at Kwang Soo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwang Soo. Supermies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supermies tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Supermies throws a body kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Supermies as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Supermies.
Kwang Soo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supermies in his tracks.
Kwang Soo dives in for a single leg takedown but Supermies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Supermies lands a slapping body shot.
Supermies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwang Soo tries to counter by clinching up but Supermies breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies throws a body kick that misses.
Kwang Soo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies staying out of range there.
Supermies throws a series of punches but Kwang Soo avoids them all with ease.
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kwang Soo swats away the attempt to clinch by Supermies.
Kwang Soo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Supermies's head.
A combination from Supermies does no damage.
Supermies lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Supermies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwang Soo.
Supermies follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Supermies blocks a head kick by Kwang Soo.
Supermies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwang Soo, pushing him back against the cage.
Supermies looking for a takedown.
Kwang Soo managing to block the knees to the body from Supermies.
Kwang Soo goes for a takedown attempt but Supermies pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kwang Soo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Supermies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwang Soo tries to clinch up but Supermies circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwang Soo misses the shot to the body.
Supermies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick but Supermies moves out of range.
Kwang Soo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Supermies misses with a hook. Kwang Soo ducked under it nicely.
Supermies wants to clinch up but Kwang Soo keeps it at a distance.
Kwang Soo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supermies.
Supermies catches Kwang Soo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Supermies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Supermies lands in his opponent's guard.
Supermies stopping the sweep attempt from Kwang Soo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies with a nice head shot there.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Kwang Soo keeps moving.
Kwang Soo wants to sweep here but Supermies controlling him for the moment.
Supermies must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Supermies trying to control but Kwang Soo is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwang Soo is looking to stand up but Supermies isn't so interested in that idea.
Supermies looking to pass the guard.
Supermies sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kwang Soo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kwang Soo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supermies preventing the sweep.
Kwang Soo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Supermies bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kwang Soo's guard.
Supermies is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Supermies trying to control but Kwang Soo is working from the bottom.
Supermies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simo Supermies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simo Supermies'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.
Supermies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kwang Soo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Supermies misses the target.
Kwang Soo is looking to counter the offense by Supermies and move into the clinch.
Supermies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwang Soo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Supermies counter with a right hand.
Supermies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Supermies throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kwang Soo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simo Supermies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kwang Soo as Supermies shoots in.
Kwang Soo tries to clinch but Supermies is having none of it.
Supermies with the counter takedown but Kwang Soo avoids it easily.
Supermies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kwang Soo.
Supermies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwang Soo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwang Soo there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
The fighters circling - Supermies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supermies looks to land a combination. Kwang Soo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kwang Soo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwang Soo wants to slow Supermies down by chopping away at his legs.
Supermies is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kwang Soo with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo throws a nice looking combination but Supermies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwang Soo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Supermies.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kwang Soo. That's going to slow Supermies down.
Supermies lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kwang Soo will feel that in the morning.
Supermies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Supermies has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kwang Soo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwang Soo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Supermies to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwang Soo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwang Soo misses with a body kick.
Lee Kwang Soo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwang Soo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Supermies missing with a left hand there. Kwang Soo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwang Soo, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwang Soo scores with a one two! Supermies had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kwang Soo throws a head kick that misses
and Supermies counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kwang Soo!
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies working the ground and pound from side control.
Kwang Soo is rocked!
Kwang Soo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwang Soo taking a bit of punishment here - Supermies scoring with strikes.
Oh Kwang Soo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Supermies working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kwang Soo seems to have got his legs back now.
Supermies scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kwang Soo to see if he's OK.
Supermies cracks Kwang Soo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Supermies immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kwang Soo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Supermies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bawitdaba. Quinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crisis by Twista Feat. Tech N9ne. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Harland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harland, pushing him back against the cage.
Quinn wants a takedown but no success here.
Quinn lands with a right to the head.
Harland effectively controlling the action here.
Quinn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Harland holds him up against the cage and eventually Quinn drops back down to his feet.
Quinn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Quinn.
Quinn looking for a takedown.
Quinn lands a body punch.
Harland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Quinn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Quinn's head.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
Quinn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Harland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland connects with a couple of short punches.
Harland distracts Quinn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Quinn is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
Harland with a nice head shot there.
Harland working some strikes from top position.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Quinn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Quinn has locked up a guillotine! Quinn's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Harland is holding on here and Quinn must be using up a lot of energy. Harland has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Quinn gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Quinn!
A relieved looking Marcus Quinn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Blood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blood is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Blood's legs - danger averted.
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into half guard.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Blood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos wants to work for an arm triangle but Blood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blood wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blood tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Blood is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Blood trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Blood tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Blood is squirming around, avoiding Santos's attempts to control the action.
Santos working for a submission but Blood is keeping him at bay.
Blood bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blood working a defensive guard but Santos passes into half guard.
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Blood trying to control but Santos postures up.
Blood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Blood wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Blood to take his back!
Santos controls the action.
Santos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood wants to escape the position.
Blood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Santos rushes Blood and presses him up against the cage.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blood scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Blood is on him like a limpet, forcing Santos back against the cage.
Blood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Santos uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood throws a few strikes from the bottom but Santos takes advantage and mounts!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blood is looking to escape.
Blood is trying to escape the mount.
Blood is trying to reverse the position but instead Santos has taken his back - oops!
Santos controlling well, preventing Blood from escaping the position.
Santos avoiding Blood 's attempts to control his hands.
Santos has the hooks in. Blood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is not going to allow Blood to sit and survive in this position.
Blood is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Blood! Can he survive? No! He's out! Santos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustavo Santos!
Post fight, an emotional Gustavo Santos said 'Valeu galera queria agradecer ao meu treinador de boxe Luiz Dórea e mas uma coisa..Gustavo Santos gravem este nome é Brasil porra!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komaroff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here's To Us. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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151 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stenberg on the side of the head.
Stenberg rushes Komaroff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stenberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Komaroff lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Komaroff tries to pass to full mount but Stenberg defends it.
Komaroff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenberg is just riding it out for now. Komaroff eventually gives up the hold.
Stenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stenberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komaroff is stalling in the full guard.
Stenberg is trying to control the position but Komaroff postures up.
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.
Stenberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Komaroff escapes and throws Stenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Komaroff trying to control the action but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Stenberg gets back to half guard.
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komaroff pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Komaroff is controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to roll over but Komaroff keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stenberg gets full guard.
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.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg misses with a looping left.
Stenberg moves away from the strike by Komaroff.
Stenberg blocks a jab.
Komaroff sizes up Stenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Stenberg.
Vasili Komaroff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komaroff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenberg.
Komaroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenberg.
Nice jab there from Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Komaroff gets a clinch.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stenberg.
Stenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komaroff's elbow.
Stenberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Komaroff backwards.
Komaroff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Stenberg looking for subs off his back but Komaroff has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Komaroff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Komaroff looking to control but Stenberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasili Komaroff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff controlling from mount.
Stenberg can't escape the position.
Stenberg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Komaroff trying to control momentarily.
Stenberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Komaroff breaks the grip.
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Komaroff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Komaroff gets his hands free as Stenberg looks to control.
Komaroff is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Komaroff is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Komaroff controlling well, preventing Stenberg from escaping the position.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Komaroff controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stenberg misses with a jab to the body
and Komaroff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenberg thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenberg. Komaroff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Komaroff's coach down at White Lotus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Komaroff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Komaroff jabs Stenberg right on the nose. Stenberg blinks but takes it well.
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Komaroff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenberg is struggling to control the position.
Komaroff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff blocks an uppercut.
Stenberg successfully pulls guard.
Stenberg managing to control the position.
Stenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Komaroff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenberg working for a triangle but Komaroff defends it easily.
Komaroff preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Komaroff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Komaroff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komaroff throws the left hand but Stenberg avoids the punch easily.
Komaroff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenberg pulls guard successfully.
Komaroff gets to his feet - Stenberg follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Komaroff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Komaroff rushes Stenberg and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg decides to pull guard.
Fredrik Stenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Komaroff controlling him for the moment.
Stenberg is pulling down on Komaroff's head. It's preventing any offense from Komaroff, at least for the moment.
Stenberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Komaroff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Komaroff uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komaroff controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Komaroff 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
After winning the bout, Vasili Komaroff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Montalban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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142 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Montalban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sami Orgun!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Sami Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montalban slips under a jab from Orgun.
Montalban seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orgun takes a swing at Montalban's ribcage but misses.
Orgun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orgun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orgun wants to land a leg kick but Montalban is out of range.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orgun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Montalban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orgun somewhat.
Orgun tries for a takedown but Montalban circles away easily
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Orgun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orgun misses the body punch
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Orgun misses
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Montalban is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orgun misses with a hook to the body
and Montalban counters with an outside leg kick.
Orgun misses with a kick to the body
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orgun thinking.
Orgun fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montalban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun shoots and misses
and Montalban counters with an outside leg kick.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown but Montalban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Orgun misses with a leg kick
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Orgun tries a head kick but it misses.
Montalban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Orgun just manages to avoid it.
Orgun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montalban is looking for a counter combo.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montalban as he avoids it easily.
Montalban lands a really nice looking cross but Orgun seems unphased.
A lazy left from Montalban finds it's target.
Orgun is rocked!
Orgun has his takedown stuffed
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Orgun is still on wobbly legs! Can Montalban finish him?
Orgun with a poor takedown
and Montalban counters with a huge left! Orgun is in big trouble! He's backing up but Montalban isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Orgun from any more damage. A dominating finish by Montalban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Montalban!
An out of breath Jesus Montalban thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Vice is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Watch out, Vice is on a patrol!. Miami Vice has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
25 - 23 - 0 |
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216 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone tries to land a front kick but Vice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone tries to clinch up but Vice circles away and keeps his distance.
Vice fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vice counters by clinching up.
Vice throws an elbow but it misses.
Vice is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Malone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vice gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vice is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vice stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice letting Malone take a breather here.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone tries to stall but Vice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vice avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.
Vice darts in and clinches Malone up against the cage.
Vice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malone to keep the fight standing.
Vice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vice drops down looking for an ankle pick but Malone pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Vice.
Malone throws a leg kick but Vice moved away.
Vice unleashes a big counter combination but Malone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Vice stuffs the takedown.
Vice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone throws a head kick but Vice moves out of range.
Malone has a takedown stuffed.
Malone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malone swivels and escapes.
Malone tries to keep at a distance but Vice has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone misses with some punches.
Malone gets underhooks to prevent Vice's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Vice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone lands a body shot.
Malone lands with a short shot to the head.
Vice leaning against his opponent.
Vice has Malone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vice is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vice avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone sets himself, and Vice steps forward looking for the clinch! Malone avoids it this time.
Vice avoids the body shot from Malone.
A clash of legs there as Vice blocks the low kick.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
Malone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Vice is out of range.
Vice lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malone backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malone, right into the meat.
Zoey Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone drives through and clinches with Vice against the cage.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vice swivels and escapes.
Malone jabs Vice right on the nose. Vice blinks but takes it well.
Malone clinches up with Vice and pushes him back against the cage.
Vice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malone taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vice - that will leave a mark!
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vice avoids it really well and circles away.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Malone stuns Vice with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Malone.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoey Malone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malone lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vice looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vice works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Malone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Malone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vice seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Malone controls Vice momentarily but Vice frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vice content to stall in guard here.
Vice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice pushes down on Malone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Malone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vice is looking to stall here but Malone recovers full guard.
Vice preventing the sweep.
Vice postures up and lands a big shot to Malone's brow.
Vice wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Vice looking to pass the guard.
Vice stays in close to Malone's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice stands up and waves to Malone to follow him.
Malone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malone wants it to stay on the feet.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.
Malone drives through and clinches with Vice against the cage.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vice's elbow.
Vice gets underhooks to prevent Malone's takedown attempt.
Vice drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malone looking to slow down the pace here.
Vice can't break the clinch.
Vice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice avoids the head kick by Malone.
Malone throws a head kick but Vice moves out of range.
Vice shoots in looking for a takedown. Malone tries to sprawl out of it but Vice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Malone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Vice looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Vice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone dives in for a single leg takedown but Vice sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone motions for Vice to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vice throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malone throws a leg kick but Vice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vice has closed the distance and engaged Malone in a clinch.
Malone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vice.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vice's elbow.
Vice prevents a body shot from Malone.
Malone digs a right hand into Vice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vice's gas tank.
Malone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Malone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Malone.
Vice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vice wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Malone is now in half guard.
Malone trying to pass the guard but Vice defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vice to regain full guard.
Malone passes Vice's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vice is not content to let Malone control the position.
Vice is looking for a sweep. Malone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well.
Vice wants to control but Malone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vice moves into full guard.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Vice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone won't allow Vice to get back to his feet.
Malone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vice keeping full guard, as Malone tries to pass.
Malone wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malone if he has to take too many more of those.
Malone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vice shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone as he avoids it easily.
Miami Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone lands a head shot.
Vice fails with a takedown attempt.
Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Malone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vice has one foot on Malone's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zoey Malone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vice shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zoey Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miami Vice.
Vice dives in and grabs Malone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes down on Vice's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Malone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vice rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Vice controls his hands.
Malone avoiding damage as Vice throws knees to the body.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Vice.
Vice fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands a shot to the body.
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Vice avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Malone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vice.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zoey Malone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone!
Zoey Malone very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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182 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaker's calf.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaker throws a shot to the body.
Harris feints and then cracks Shaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaker down.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Shaker motions for Harris to come forward. Shaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaker moves away.
Zoe Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Shaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Shaker in a clinch.
Shaker misses with a body punch.
Shaker misses with a body punch.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakers head.
Shaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shaker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris blocking some punches.
Shaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Shaker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Shaker lands a nice uppercut.
Shaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shaker slows down the pace here.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaker misses with a body punch.
Shaker blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Shaker.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaker is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shaker.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
Shaker blocking some punches.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris is working Shaker over against the cage.
Shaker has hold of one of Harris's legs. Harris is fighting the takedown attempt but Shaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaker won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Shaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shaker prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaker is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Harris pushes Shaker off looking to stand but Shaker dives back in and keeps control.
Shaker is pressing down on Harris's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harris is holding on for now.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaker.
Harris kicks Shaker off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Harris as he connects with a hook.
Shaker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaker shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaker.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaker clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris misses with a low kick as Shaker jumps back.
Harris cracks Shaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Shaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Shaker's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zoe Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaker tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris moves away from the strike by Shaker.
Shaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaker can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Shaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Shaker saw that one coming.
Shaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaker decides to pull guard.
Harris tries to stand but Shaker is controlling from the bottom.
Harris postures up.
Harris showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harris seems keen to control Shaker's posture.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Harris seems content to control.
Shaker has his hands clasped together around Harris's back. He's all about the action.
Harris is taking a breather. Shaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Harris is going to stand back up.
Shaker tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Shaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shaker drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Harris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harris catches Shaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris digs a good hook to Shaker's body.
It looks like Harris has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Shaker's leg but Shaker calmly moves out of range.
Shaker lands a jab.
Shaker shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shaker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Shaker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Shaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaker has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker misses with a body punch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris blocks a body shot from Shaker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Shaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris blocks an elbow strike from Shaker.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaker.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Shaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Shaker back against the cage.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoe Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris tries a body shot but Shaker blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaker backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shaker fails to land.
Harris lands a body punch.
Shaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris is stalling here.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Shaker.
Shaker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arman Shaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoe Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arman Shaker.
Shaker has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris pushes Shaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris working aggressively here.
Shaker being controlled against the cage.
Shaker misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shaker as Harris tries to tie him up.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris misses with some punches.
Shaker throws an elbow that misses.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Shaker.
Shaker working hard to break the clinch.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Harris blocks a body shot from Shaker.
Harris avoiding damage as Shaker throws knees to the body.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoe Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoe Harris!
Zoe Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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