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FFC: Challengers 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ainsley Clearly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lindros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ainsley Clearly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lindros!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindros lands with a hook. Clearly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Ainsley Clearly has been cut.
Lindros throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clearly is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindros lands a lovely overhand right.
Lindros fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Clearly square on the jaw! Damn, Clearly is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Lindros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Bu Jeevy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild has chosen CONGA as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevie Bu Jeevy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bu Jeevy moves forwards but Rolifild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bu Jeevy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bu Jeevy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bu Jeevy ducks under a wild hook from Rolifild.
Rolifild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolifild scores with a shot to the body.
Bu Jeevy throws the kick towards the body but Rolifild avoids it.
Bu Jeevy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bu Jeevy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolifild closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bu Jeevy did well to prevent Rolifild getting side control.
Bu Jeevy tries to get to full guard but Rolifild has control of the leg.
Bu Jeevy is working hard here to advance position.
Rolifild working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolifild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolifild lands with a punch from half guard.
Rolifild looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bu Jeevy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rolifild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bu Jeevy keeps working.
Rolifild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolifild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bu Jeevy manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bu Jeevy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolifild is one step ahead there.
Bu Jeevy looking for a guillotine here but Rolifild defends easily.
Rolifild throws a big right hand that misses.
Rolifild throwing strikes but missing.
Rolifild thows a big elbow that misses.
Rolifild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bu Jeevy wants to sweep here but Rolifild controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild working some strikes from top position.
Bu Jeevy keeping moving, preventing Rolifild from controlling successfully.
Bu Jeevy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rolifild!
Bu Jeevy looking to control but Rolifild is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolifild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolifild is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolifild tries to hold on but Bu Jeevy pushes him away.
Bu Jeevy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rolifild is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rolifild and Bu Jeevy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolifild is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy tries for a kimura but Rolifild is defending well.
Bu Jeevy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rolifild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rolifild wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bu Jeevy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bu Jeevy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rolifild, who protects the arm well.
Bu Jeevy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rolifild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild missing with punches from the bottom.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet.
Rolifild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bu Jeevy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bu Jeevy passes to side control.
Bu Jeevy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bu Jeevy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bu Jeevy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bu Jeevy is breathing heavily.
Bu Jeevy tries for a kimura but Rolifild is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evandro Rolifild will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rolifild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bu Jeevy in his tracks.
Bu Jeevy shoots for a double leg takedown but Rolifild sprawls well. He's pushed Bu Jeevy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bu Jeevy is looking to score with low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Rolifild as he connects with a hook.
Bu Jeevy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rolifild bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bu Jeevy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolifild pinned against the cage. Rolifild gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bu Jeevy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolifild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rolifild scores with a nice right hand.
Bu Jeevy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolifild bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolifild.
Bu Jeevy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolifild off and has taken his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rolifild is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rolifild controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolifild is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bu Jeevy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rolifild tries to break free.
Rolifild tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolifild working to try and regain half guard.
Rolifild really wants to buck Bu Jeevy off and get back to his feet.
Rolifild throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bu Jeevy. What's that going to do exactly?
Bu Jeevy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bu Jeevy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Rolifild sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy works his way into side control.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet but Bu Jeevy drags him back down.
Rolifild prevents Bu Jeevy from moving into mount.
Bu Jeevy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolifild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolifild wants to get back to his feet.
Bu Jeevy wants to control but Rolifild is keeping him busy.
Rolifild wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bu Jeevy advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bu Jeevy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rolifild is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rolifild and Bu Jeevy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bu Jeevy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rolifild wants to control but Bu Jeevy postures up.
Bu Jeevy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolifild is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolifild throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Rolifild gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bu Jeevy punching from mount but Rolifild doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild is in a horrible position here. Bu Jeevy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rolifild is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rolifild is squirming around, avoiding Bu Jeevy's attempts to control the action.
Bu Jeevy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolifild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Poor strikes thrown by Bu Jeevy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rolifild wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolifild is looking to improve his position but Bu Jeevy isn't that keen on the idea.
Rolifild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evandro Rolifild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but Rolifild sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolifild misses the target.
Rolifild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bu Jeevy momentarily.
Rolifild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rolifild comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bu Jeevy slips a straight right by Rolifild.
Bu Jeevy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolifild throws a looping overhand right but Bu Jeevy ducks down to avoid it.
Rolifild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bu Jeevy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevie Bu Jeevy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bu Jeevy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolifild slaps away a takedown attempt from Bu Jeevy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bu Jeevy looks for the body kick but Rolifild saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rolifild scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bu Jeevy doesn't seem bothered though.
Rolifild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rolifild cracks Bu Jeevy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rolifild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bu Jeevy.
Rolifild scores with a hook.
Rolifild cracks Bu Jeevy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolifild connects with a looping right hand.
Rolifild connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bu Jeevy momentarily.
Bu Jeevy misses with a head kick.
Bu Jeevy throws a leg kick but Rolifild checks it.
Bu Jeevy misses with a kick to the body.
Bu Jeevy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolifild finds it's way round the side to connect with Bu Jeevy's head.
Rolifild lands a jab-cross combination.
Rolifild scores with a jab. Bu Jeevy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rolifild scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evandro Rolifild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bu Jeevy is defended easily by Rolifild.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Bu Jeevy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolifild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bu Jeevy moves forwards but Rolifild connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bu Jeevy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bu Jeevy lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rolifild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rolifild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rolifild scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Bu Jeevy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bu Jeevy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild scores with punches from side control.
Bu Jeevy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rolifild.
Rolifild lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bu Jeevy down.
Bu Jeevy regains half guard.
Bu Jeevy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evandro Rolifild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolifild slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rolifild wants to get up but he can't break Bu Jeevy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bu Jeevy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolifild trying to control but Bu Jeevy is working from the bottom.
Rolifild looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stevie Bu Jeevy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bu Jeevy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolifild is aware though and is defending well.
Rolifild controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolifild tries to free his leg and advance position but Bu Jeevy is retaining full guard.
Rolifild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bu Jeevy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolifild manages to get himself to full guard.
Rolifild keeping full guard, as Bu Jeevy tries to pass.
Rolifild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bu Jeevy is one step ahead there.
Bu Jeevy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rolifild is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rolifild has escaped and now he's on top!
Rolifild controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bu Jeevy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolifild can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolifild preventing the sweep.
Bu Jeevy has his foot on Rolifild's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rolifild works his way back into a safe position though.
Bu Jeevy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rolifild defends it easily.
Rolifild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bu Jeevy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevie Bu Jeevy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evandro Rolifild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rolifild 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evandro Rolifild!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Norcross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Masseria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clayton Norcross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Masseria!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Masseria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norcross shoots for a takedown but Masseria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Norcross fails in his attempt to clinch.
Masseria looks to land a combination but Norcross avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Norcross!
Norcross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masseria tries to avoid it but Norcross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masseria to the ground. Masseria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayton Norcross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norcross throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masseria.
Masseria misses the shot to the body.
Masseria closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norcross to the mat! Norcross manages to get full guard.
Masseria 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.
Masseria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Masseria sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masseria trying to control the position from guard on top but Norcross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norcross is looking to stand up but Masseria isn't so interested in that idea.
Masseria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Masseria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norcross turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norcross is looking to clinch.
Norcross has his takedown stuffed
and Masseria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masseria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Norcross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masseria sitting in guard here, content to control.
Masseria throwing strikes but missing.
Norcross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Masseria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Norcross looking for a sweep. Not yet Norcross, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norcross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masseria missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masseria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masseria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masseria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norcross with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masseria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masseria takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Norcross defending well as Masseria loads up on a big left hand.
Norcross with a poor takedown
and Masseria counters with a single leg into guard. Norcross didn't expect that.
Masseria 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masseria stopping the sweep attempt from Norcross.
Masseria slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masseria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Masseria throwing strikes from guard but Norcross blocks nicely.
Masseria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norcross working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Masseria dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norcross tries to clinch but Masseria moves away
and Masseria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norcross's guard.
Masseria trying to control but Norcross is working from the bottom.
Masseria stops Norcross from standing up.
Norcross looking for a sweep. Not yet Norcross, not yet.
Masseria postures up in Norcross's guard and throws a big left but Norcross blocks it.
Masseria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norcross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Norcross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masseria.
Masseria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norcross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masseria counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Norcross's guard now.
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!
Norcross wants to get back to his feet but Masseria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masseria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norcross is trying to control the position but Masseria postures up.
Norcross is looking to stand up but Masseria isn't so interested in that idea.
Masseria slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Norcross wants to stand up but Masseria is controlling him.
Masseria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Norcross looking to control.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norcross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masseria counters with a single leg into guard. Norcross didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Masseria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masseria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masseria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Norcross's head.
Masseria's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norcross looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norcross keeping moving, preventing Masseria from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Masseria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masseria throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norcross counters with a head kick.
Norcross closes the distance but Masseria moves to the side
and Masseria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Norcross won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norcross trying to remain calm as Masseria controls from the top position.
Norcross dodges the ground and pound from Masseria.
Masseria in side control, throwing shots but Norcross defends.
Norcross defending against the ground and pound.
Norcross parries the strikes from Masseria easily there. Masseria is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norcross to escape.
Norcross avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masseria.
Masseria looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norcross is avoiding damage well.
Masseria in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Norcross's face as Masseria controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norcross darts in trying to clinch
and Masseria counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masseria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Masseria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Norcross tries to clinch
and Masseria counters with a shoot takedown. Norcross fights it but they end up in guard.
Masseria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norcross is trying to keep Masseria in close.
Masseria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Masseria has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Masseria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norcross wants to stand and escape but Masseria is having none of it.
Norcross keeping moving, preventing Masseria from controlling successfully.
Norcross is trying to control the position but Masseria postures up.
Masseria trying to control the position from guard on top but Norcross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Masseria just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Norcross blocks a jab.
Norcross throws a head kick that half lands.
Joe Masseria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Norcross throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Masseria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norcross gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masseria decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Norcross's guard.
Norcross has his foot on Masseria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Masseria works his way back into a safe position though.
Masseria content to stall in guard here.
Norcross trying to keep a closed guard but Masseria is proving a slippery customer.
Masseria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe Masseria has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masseria throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masseria won't allow Norcross to sweep him here.
Masseria is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Masseria lands a couple of digs.
Norcross is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norcross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Masseria trying to control but Norcross is working from the bottom.
Norcross is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masseria is controlling him.
Masseria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Masseria with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Masseria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Masseria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Masseria!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayver Asgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Luciano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rayver Asgar's chin.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rayver Asgar!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Asgar is just out of range.
Asgar closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Asgar pushes Luciano against the cage but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asgar slips a straight right by Luciano.
Asgar misses with a low kick.
Jab from Luciano.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Asgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luciano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asgar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Luciano is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asgar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Asgar controlling from mount.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgar thowing shots but they're missing.
Luciano is looking to improve his position but Asgar isn't that keen on the idea.
Luciano is working hard here to advance position.
Asgar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Asgar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Asgar controlling from mount.
Luciano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Asgar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Luciano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
Asgar with the ground and pound from mount.
Luciano is trying to escape the mount.
Asgar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Luciano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Luciano shrugs it off.
Luciano is desperately trying to improve his position but Asgar has a good base and remains in mount.
Asgar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Luciano is looking to improve his position but Asgar isn't that keen on the idea.
Asgar tries to control but Luciano wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asgar thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asgar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Luciano is surviving well by controlling Asgar's body position as best he can.
Luciano is working to get back to half guard.
Luciano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asgar.
Luciano reaches up to try and control the position but Asgar seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Luciano rolls and tries to escape and now Asgar has his back!
Luciano is in bad spot here.
Asgar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luciano trying to control the hands but Asgar won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asgar is trying to stick to Luciano's back but Luciano is turning into Asgar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Asgar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Luciano.
Asgar keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luciano.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asgar is out of range.
Asgar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asgar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano misses with a hook. Asgar ducked under it nicely.
Luciano misses with a double jab.
Asgar shoots and misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucky Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayver Asgar.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Asgar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Luciano throws a jab when Asgar was well out of range.
Luciano tries to land a front kick but Asgar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asgar slips under a jab.
Asgar shoots and misses
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Luciano is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Luciano misses with a head shot.
Luciano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Luciano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asgar because Luciano loaded up on that one.
Luciano is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asgar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Luciano trying to control but Asgar is having none of it.
Asgar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgar wants to hold on but Luciano pushes him away.
Asgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Luciano throws a sloppy strike and Asgar uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Asgar has ended up in Luciano's guard.
Asgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asgar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asgar postures up.
Luciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asgar on the ground.
Luciano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asgar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Asgar from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asgar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano has his hands on Asgar's head, controlling the position.
Asgar has gone for a leg lock! Luciano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asgar's guard.
Luciano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asgar dives on top into guard.
Asgar stopping the sweep attempt from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Asgar from controlling successfully.
Asgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Asgar wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Luciano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asgar drops back looking for a leg! Luciano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luciano manages to kick Asgar off! Asgar jumps back into Luciano's guard.
Asgar is breathing heavily.
Luciano manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luciano looking to ground and pound but Asgar is blocking nicely.
Asgar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Asgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Luciano.
Luciano dominating with strikes here.
Asgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luciano sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Luciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Asgar fails with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luciano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asgar sees it coming and defends easily.
Asgar wants to control but Luciano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asgar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luciano.
Luciano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Luciano prevents Asgar from improving his position.
Asgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Luciano.
Asgar tries to roll over but Luciano keeps him under control.
Asgar gets full guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Asgar keeps moving.
Asgar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano tries to free his leg and advance position but Asgar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Luciano wants to free his trapped foot but Asgar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asgar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Asgar.
Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luciano throwing strikes from guard but Asgar blocks nicely.
Lucky Luciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luciano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Asgar's legs - danger averted.
Luciano trying to control but Asgar is working from the bottom.
Luciano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucky Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asgar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Asgar's legs - danger averted.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Asgar keeps moving.
Luciano stands up over Asgar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Asgar avoids them all with ease.
Asgar slips a straight right by Luciano.
Asgar dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asgar is on top in guard.
Asgar 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.
Asgar wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Luciano looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asgar's guard.
Luciano throwing strikes from guard but Asgar blocks nicely.
Luciano stopping the sweep attempt from Asgar.
Asgar keeping moving, preventing Luciano from controlling successfully.
Luciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asgar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asgar looking for a guillotine here but Luciano defends easily.
Asgar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Luciano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
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240 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nataniel Byczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Becker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Byczynski tries a head kick but it misses.
Byczynski closes the distance and clinches.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Byczynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Becker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byczynski was covering up waiting for the punch and Becker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Byczynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Byczynski misses with a two punch combination.
Byczynski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byczynski wants it to stay on the feet.
Becker scores a takedown into full mount!
Byczynski holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Becker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Byczynski is looking to improve his position but Becker isn't that keen on the idea.
Becker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Byczynski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Becker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Byczynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Byczynski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Becker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Byczynski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Becker looks gassed!
Byczynski wants to get back to his feet.
Becker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Becker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski really wants to buck Becker off and get back to his feet.
Byczynski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becker on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is landing with some decent strikes but Byczynski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Becker landing punches.
Byczynski wants to control but Becker is having none of it.
Byczynski is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Becker with a couple of short strikes.
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Byczynski is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Becker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Becker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Byczynski turns into him and now he's in Becker's guard.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Becker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byczynski has managed to get both his arms back between Becker's legs - danger averted.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byczynski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczynski.
Byczynski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Byczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byczynski scores with a one two! Becker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker walks into a stiff left hand from Byczynski.
Becker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Becker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Byczynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Becker momentarily.
Byczynski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Becker has time to react.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Becker.
Byczynski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byczynski throws a combination that misses
and Becker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byczynski's guard.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Byczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Becker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Byczynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Becker's head.
Becker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Byczynski is fending him off so far but Becker persists. Nope, Byczynski circles away and we're back to standing.
Becker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Byczynski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Becker's head.
Byczynski connects with a high kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Byczynski scores with a four punch combination!
Byczynski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Byczynski catches Becker right on the button with a cross.
Byczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Becker throws out the jab.
Byczynski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byczynski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Becker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Becker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker prevents Byczynski from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Byczynski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Becker is controlling him.
Byczynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Byczynski wants to stand and escape but Becker is having none of it.
Becker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Byczynski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker fails to land the takedown.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Becker.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Byczynski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byczynski.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Byczynski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands with a nice body kick.
Byczynski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Byczynski leaves Becker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Byczynski moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a shoulder strike.
Byczynski stops a takedown attempt from Becker.
A short right from Byczynski on the inside.
Byczynski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Becker or not.
Byczynski scores with a knee to the head.
Byczynski breaks from the clinch.
Becker closes the distance and clinches up with Byczynski, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes Byczynski against the cage but Byczynski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Byczynski lands a nice hook to Becker's body. Becker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byczynski is looking to clinch.
Becker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Becker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczynski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski cracks Becker with a good jab.
Byczynski scores with a hook.
Becker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becker is defended easily by Byczynski.
Byczynski pushes Becker away with a front kick.
Nataniel Byczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Byczynski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Byczynski moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
Byczynski lands with an overhand left.
Byczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Byczynski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Byczynski throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Byczynski - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Byczynski finds it's target.
Byczynski lands a lovely overhand right.
Byczynski throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Byczynski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Becker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byczynski looks to land a combination but Becker avoids it well.
Byczynski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Becker.
Nataniel Byczynski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Becker.
Byczynski misses with a wild combination.
Byczynski misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
A left and a right from Byczynski both land. Nice combination.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski lands a front kick.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byczynski pinned against the cage. Byczynski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byczynski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
Good exchange - Byczynski coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Byczynski. That snapped Becker's head back.
Byczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byczynski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byczynski lands a jab to the head.
Byczynski throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Becker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Byczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byczynski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski clobbers Becker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Byczynski lands a two punch combo.
Byczynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Byczynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Byczynski throws a right hand that Becker ducks under and follows up with a left that Becker also avoids with ease.
Becker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byczynski.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczynski as he connects with a hook.
Byczynski scores with the left hand. Becker knows he should have avoided that one.
Byczynski lands with a nice combination. Becker backs away looking to recover.
Becker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Byczynski.
Byczynski scores with a nice right hand.
Becker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Becker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Byczynski throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Byczynski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byczynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Byczynski.
Byczynski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byczynski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczynski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Byczynski lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Byczynski.
Byczynski digs a right hand underneath Becker's ribcage. Becker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Byczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byczynski as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byczynski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Byczynski duly obliges.
Byczynski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Byczynski scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nataniel Byczynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaczynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sou Foda. Lee has chosen Country boy can survive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Waclaw Kaczynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timmy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaczynski throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lee! Kaczynski is out on his feet! Lee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kaczynski is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kaczynski is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Lee!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Genesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Koloff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Genesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Koloff!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesse slaps away a takedown attempt from Koloff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Genesse misses its intended target.
Koloff fails with a takedown attempt.
Genesse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Genesse clinches with his opponent.
Genesse drags the fight down to the ground.
Genesse throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Koloff preventing the sweep.
Genesse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Genesse tries to get out of the position.
Koloff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Genesse has his hands on Koloff's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genesse has control of Koloff's left arm, preventing Koloff from doing any damage.
Koloff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koloff thows a big elbow that misses.
Koloff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Genesse is on top in guard.
Genesse wants to pass the guard but Koloff is keeping the position.
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.
Genesse wants to stand but Koloff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Koloff looking for a guillotine here but Genesse defends easily.
Koloff trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesse wants to control from the top but Koloff keeps moving.
Genesse has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koloff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Genesse defends well.
Genesse trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koloff's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Genesse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koloff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Genesse shoots and misses
and Koloff counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koloff.
Koloff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Genesse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koloff on the ground.
Koloff stopping the sweep attempt from Genesse.
Koloff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Genesse keeping moving, preventing Koloff from controlling successfully.
Koloff stands up from Genesse's guard - Koloff perhaps looking for a knockout.
Genesse darts in trying to clinch
and Koloff counters with a single leg into guard. Genesse didn't expect that.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Genesse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koloff content to stall in guard here.
Genesse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Koloff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Genesse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genesse trying to control the position here.
Koloff advances position into side control!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Koloff trying to control the position but Genesse is working away.
The strikes coming from Koloff are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Genesse is looking to regain half guard here but Koloff keeps moving and retains side control.
Koloff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Genesse to his feet.
Genesse throws a series of strikes that have Koloff backpedaling.
Koloff looks gassed!
Genesse clinches.
Koloff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Genesse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan Genesse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Koloff.
Genesse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Koloff is trying to maintain a safe position but Genesse gets an underhook and turns Koloff into the cage.
Genesse jumps into guard, dragging Koloff to the mat.
Genesse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Genesse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koloff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koloff wants to control but Genesse is keeping busy.
Genesse perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Koloff is trying to control but can't.
Koloff is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Genesse is staying active.
Well, if Genesse is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Genesse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Genesse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Genesse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikko Kytta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Perusjamppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kytta comes to the cage accompanied by The Odorants - This Night. Mikko Kytta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Perusjamppa's chin.
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234 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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250 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikko Kytta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Perusjamppa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perusjamppa tries to land a leg kick but Kytta saw it coming and moves away.
Kytta scores with a spinning back kick!
Kytta slaps away a takedown attempt from Perusjamppa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kytta lands with a hook. Perusjamppa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kytta lands a slapping body shot.
Perusjamppa looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Kytta - just one landing.
It looks like Pedro Perusjamppa has been cut.
A head kick by Kytta - that's a beauty! Perusjamppa is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kytta can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mikko Kytta!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mazaman man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolya Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that mazaman man has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily mazaman man seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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23
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very quick |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, mazaman man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolya Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
man drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Morozov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morozov blocking the ground and pound attempt from man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Morozov can do anything to dispel that myth.
man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morozov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from man.
Morozov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take man's back!
man rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
man 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.
man tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
Morozov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Morozov thows a huge punch but man dodges it nicely.
man tries to roll over but Morozov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed man's head.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks man with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Morozov looks to land a strike but man avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
man pulls Morozov in to control the position.
man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morozov is one step ahead there.
Morozov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morozov throwing strikes but missing.
Morozov is working man over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
man seems keen to control Morozov's posture.
Morozov preventing the sweep.
man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morozov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov looking to hit a scissor sweep but man is one step ahead there.
man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morozov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
man postures up in Morozov's guard and throws a big left but Morozov blocks it.
Morozov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morozov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but man puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
man will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
man winds up and cracks Morozov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morozov's head.
man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
man throwing shots but Morozov is blocking nicely.
Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to control but man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
man throwing shots but Morozov is blocking nicely.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morozov's half guard.
Morozov blocking the ground and pound attempt from man.
Morozov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
man throwing shots but Morozov is blocking nicely.
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morozov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
man is looking to work some ground and pound but Morozov has wrist control.
man scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
man landing with the ground and pound.
Morozov wants to control the position but man says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morozov is trying to control but can't.
man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morozov trying to control here.
man takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
man scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
man thows a huge punch but Morozov dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morozov did well to prevent man getting side control.
Morozov is controlling man's trapped leg to prevent man from advancing to side control.
Morozov manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mazaman man 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from man.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from man.
man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morozov!
Poor strikes thrown by man there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Morozov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
man missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morozov is looking to improve his position.
man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morozov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov trying to control from the bottom.
man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
man shoots in for a takedown but Morozov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mazaman man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozov with a lazy takedown attempt
and man counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morozov's guard now.
Morozov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morozov pulls man in to control the position.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morozov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morozov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morozov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
man throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
man keeps the fight on the outside.
man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morozov counters with a nice double leg into side control. man won't be happy with that.
man is trying to control Morozov's posture but Morozov avoids it.
Check out the look on Morozov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morozov advances to full mount.
Morozov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Morozov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as man is looking to escape.
man is working to get back to half guard.
man regains half guard.
Morozov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
man trying to control here.
Morozov thows a huge punch but man dodges it nicely.
man trying to control from the bottom.
man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morozov scores with a couple of nice shots.
man trying to hold on to Morozov's head to control him but Morozov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morozov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
man misses with a takedown attempt
and Morozov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in man's guard now.
Morozov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and man dives on top into guard.
Kolya Morozov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morozov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolya Morozov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
man misses with a takedown attempt
and Morozov counters with a takedown into side control.
Morozov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, man has escaped the position, nice work there.
man is looking for a sweep.
man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morozov wants to take a breather but man is having none of it.
man is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
man managing to control the position.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morozov postures up.
man pulls Morozov in to control the position.
Morozov preventing the sweep.
man is working hard here to advance position.
man keeping full guard, as Morozov tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
man fails with the takedown
and Morozov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morozov.
Morozov throwing strikes from guard but man blocks nicely.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of man's head.
Morozov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
man tries to strike from the bottom.
man pulls Morozov in close to prevent any damage.
man looking to control.
man pulls Morozov in to control the position.
Morozov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. man is keeping the position for now.
Morozov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morozov with a flurry of punches that miss.
man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morozov wants to control from the top but man keeps moving.
man is trying to control the position but Morozov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
man drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morozov is trying to control the position but man postures up.
Morozov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from man.
Morozov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morozov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from man.
Morozov is trying to control the position but man postures up.
Morozov is adopting a defensive guard.
man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
man has his takedown stuffed
and Morozov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mazaman man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morozov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morozov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. man defending well though.
Morozov slips a nice elbow through man's hands, connecting with man's forehead.
man trying to control here.
Morozov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. man defending well though.
man is looking for a sweep. Morozov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
man manages to get to full guard.
man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozov's guard.
Morozov looking to control.
Morozov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
man throws a big right hand that misses.
man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolya Morozov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morozov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolya Morozov!
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